The Army has released the traditional ruler of Ewu Kingdom, HRM Clement Ikolo, after his detention 2for three weeks over the killing of 17 military personnel at Okuama, Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State, on March 14. The monarch was detained following the killing of 17 soldiers at Okuama in Delta State. It was…
While assuring residents of the state of their safety and security, Governor Diri restated his warning to criminally-minded individuals to steer clear of Bayelsa as his administration had invested much resources to guarantee peace and security of the state.
“Having followed you closely over the years, I have no doubt that you are among the greatest of all time.”
“He put in all that he could to ensure this state was created and upon creation, he came in and invested. One of the oldest hotels in the state, Brass Suites, is Chief Faloughi’s handiwork.”
“I appreciate you all. I appreciate Amassoma, Ogboin Clan, Southern Ijaw, all the Rivers people, and my in-laws from the Liberian community. This shows that I am indeed an international person, and I will always be with you,”
“The obvious torture and brutal murder of Master Patrick Peresuodei shall never be swept under the carpet, no matter how highly placed or connected the alleged perpetrators are.”
“You can see I have gone round the whole facility. It was based on the working agreement and information available at my disposal that I gave the December date. But as it is with every human endeavor, we must all have an open mind, when it comes to issues, particularly technical matters like this.
“We have come a long way as brothers in this same terrain, which some see as a curse. But we like to prove that this terrain is not a curse. Rather it is a blessing to the people and to our region.
*Sponsored by Hon. Engr. Rodney Ambaiowei, Member representing Southern Ijaw, Federal Constituency. The House noted that Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency and several constituencies of the South-South Nigeria host Oil Installations, Facilities and companies in the Oil exploration, exploitation and production process in Nigeria. It noted that several Oil companies like FIRST E& P, Connoil, NEPL,…
