STATE HOUSE – President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday in Abuja expressed his unwavering support for the National Population Commission (NPC) to conduct an accurate Population and Housing Census in the country. He, however, emphasized the need for the Commission to be prudent in their assignment and work towards producing census data that would…
According to the Interior Ministry, a 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit a mountainous area in Morocco’s southwest, killing over 1,000 people, and causing significant damage. The quake, which is the strongest on record in the North African kingdom, struck near Marrakesh, a popular tourist destination. The aftershocks were felt as far away as the coastal cities of…
“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.
“This plant is our comeback,” said Brisibe, echoing Governor Diri’s famous words: “Every setback is a setup for a comeback.”
“As leaders, we should continue to work together to better the lot of our people. It is important for leaders from far away to come and see what you are doing. Our strength is in our diversity.”
*Bayelsa Government Urges Expansion of Transmission Network to Additional Communities The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has pledged to complete the reconstruction of collapsed transmission towers along the Mbiama-Ahoada axis of Rivers State and restore power supply to Bayelsa within six weeks. Engineer Olugbenga Ajiboye, Director General of the transmission service provider (TSP), a TCN…
The slain youth, Mr. George Sibo, who was a devoted member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), was at the Local Government’s collation centre in his hometown, Twon-Brass, when the APC Gubernatorial Candidate, Chief Timipre Sylva and his squad left their community Okpoama to Twon-Brass for reasons best known to him that led to severe unrest, and ultimately the loss of this young promising life.
Nigeria’s Stanley Nwabali on Friday broke a 44-year record for Super Eagles goalkeepers amid the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. This was possible after Nwabali secured four consecutive clean sheets in a major tournament (AFCON). The Chippa United goalkeeper has surpassed Best Ogedegbe’s 1980 record and Alloy Agu’s 1990 3-game streak for Super Eagles…
A court has heard detailed and disturbing testimony regarding the circumstances surrounding the death of a detainee, Patrick Peresuodei, with a witness alleging abuse and neglect while in custody. During proceedings on Thursday, a witness identified as Henry Igwe, who described himself as a former inmate, told the court that PeresuodeI complained of breathing difficulties…
*Promises Not To Touch Council Funds Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Monday, swore in 14 new commissioners, newly-elected chairmen of the eight local government councils, their vice chairmen as well as the chairman of the Bayelsa State Board of Internal Revenue, Daniel Iniekezimene. The ceremony took place inside the Executive Council Chambers…
