Aviation stakeholders are warning that Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger may close their airspace against flights originating from Nigeria. This comes after the three countries officially resigned from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), citing marginalisation by Nigeria’s President, who also serves as the Chairman of the ECOWAS Bloc. If the countries follow…
By Jones Abiri It’s forty nine years for a man whose mission to revamp and reposition Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to its rightful place of Glory is unwavering with challenges. Indeed, NDDC has been on the path of rapid development over the last few years that Chief (Dr) Samuel Ogbuku has been in office.The NDDC…
*Urges Politicians To Learn From Niger Situation Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said that the state will not condone the activities of illegal uniformed groups before and during the November 11 governorship election in the state. Governor Diri warned such groups to stay away from the state or be ready to face…
*Says State More Polluted Than Ogoniland *Diri Assures On Collaboration To Stem Oil Theft The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has said there is still hope that the revoked licence for OML 46 (also known as Atala Oilfield), belonging to Bayelsa State, will be returned to the state. The Federal…
Former Governor of Borno State and one-time National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Alimodu Sheriff on Thursday, said, ‘if Nigeria were to be a company, Chief Obasanjo would have been its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Ali Modu Sheriff said this during a private visit to the former President at his Penthouse residence,…
Akwa Ibom State-born Rep. Martins Esin has vowed to make youth development a priority as the new chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Youth Development. Esin, who was appointed to the position on Thursday, said he would work to ensure that the voices of young people are heard and their needs are met….
“The empowered woman is not on the receiving end; rather, she is at the beginning of every development agenda.” TWOT focuses on self-awareness, consciousness, and fulfillment while keeping the interests of other women at heart.
The Court of Appeal has overturned the decision to dismiss Martin Amaewhule and 24 other members from their positions in the Rivers State House of Assembly. The ruling reinstates their status as assembly members, reversing the previous judgement that had removed them from office. By its action, the Court of Appeal has vacated the order…
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has admonished Christians and privileged individuals to reach out to those who do not have to enable them to celebrate Christmas. Senator Diri gave the admonition during the state’s 2024 Christmas Carol of Nine Lessons at the DSP Alamieyeseigha Banquet Hall in Yenagoa. The governor also urged his…
“There should be no room for cultism in this university. I have given the Vice Chancellor a charge as the Visitor to this institution, and as government, I have also charged all security agencies in the state. Anyone found engaging in cultism in this university, do not hesitate to apply the sanctions.”
