“When we heard that SPDC had divested, we advised that the new company carries the host states along because part of the issues with the previous operator were that they were seen more like buccaneers. They were like people who came to the communities to collect and in return gave nothing back.”
President Bola Tinubu expressed optimism that Nigeria will experience peace and prosperity during an interview with reporters after observing the Eid-el-Kabir prayers at Dodan Barracks. He stressed the importance of unity and cooperation among Nigerians and called for an end to ethnic and religious rivalries. President Tinubu assured the public that Allah would not burden…
*Says Slain Bayelsa Youth Will Get Justice Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has implored people of the state, particularly youths, to follow due process in resolving issues rather than embarking on frivolous protests. Senator Diri gave the advice on Thursday during the 33rd state security council meeting in Government House, Yenagoa, while reacting…
“As we mark this special day, I wish to express my gratitude to the people and government of Switzerland for their unwavering support and collaboration. May our partnership continue to thrive and bring prosperity to our citizens.”
The member representing Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Engr. Rodney Ambaiowei, held a consultative meeting with political leaders and stakeholders of Southern Ijaw Constituency I — comprising Amassoma, Otuan, and Amatolo communities — drawn from APC Wards 5, 9, 10, and 11, as part of ongoing consultations ahead of his…
“As the sun set, one thing was certain: Tompolo’s presence had once again awakened the heart of Izon youth. His leadership continues to inspire, his name commands respect, and his mission for peace, progress, and empowerment remains a guiding light for generations yet unborn.”
Obaseki was able to defeat the APC in 2020 not because he was well grounded politically, but because the Edo electorate saw him as someone being oppressed by a political godfather and benefactor. The infighting in APC both at the national and state levels contributed to his being re-elected for second term.
Gunmen have killed at least 29 people in northeastern Nigeria, a state governor said on Monday, with residents reporting that the attackers targeted young people gathered at a football pitch in the latest wave of deadly unrest in Africa’s most populous nation. The attack occurred on Sunday in Adamawa State, which borders Cameroon and remains…
Magistrate Adeola Olatunbosun has ordered the remand of Seun Kuti, the Afrobeat musician, in police custody for 48 hours over allegations of assaulting a police officer. The remand order was given during a court hearing where Kuti was arraigned for the alleged offense. Kuti, in a 12-second video clip that went viral on May 13,…
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has been honoured as the Hero of Nigerian Students by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) for his outstanding performance in the education sector. The students’ body led by the Senate President, Comrade Babatunde Akinteye, presented the award on Monday in Government House, Yenagoa. Comrade Akinteye said…
