On behalf of my family, I heartily join friends and political associates to celebrate my elder brother from another mother, with whom I grew up, Hon. Joseph Akedesuo, as he marks another milestone today. A member of the Governing Council of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) Ogoni Clean-Up, Hon. Akedesuo is an astute public…
“It is true, the meeting held. Niger Delta stakeholders believe President Tinubu has done a lot for the region — look at the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, the university approved for Ogoni land, and several other projects. The consensus is that the region should back Tinubu’s second-term bid. That was what Tompolo came to discuss with the former President.”
In a surprise announcement, former President Donald Trump has selected JD Vance, the junior senator from Ohio, as his running mate for the upcoming Republican campaign. Taking to Truth Social on Monday afternoon, just as the Republican National Convention was about to commence in Milwaukee, Trump revealed his decision. He praised Vance’s highly successful background…
The Bayelsa Stare Government has urged communities across the state to be more security conscious, as the build up to the November 11 Governorship election gains momentum. Governor Douye Diri made the call on Wednesday while presiding over the 120th state executive council meeting in Government House, Yenagoa. Governor Diri, who spoke through his Deputy,…
Mrs. Gloria Izonfuo, the Hon. Federal Commissioner of the National Population Commission in Bayelsa State, who was abducted by gunmen while returning from a trip in Brass, Bayelsa state, has been released after spending five days in captivity. She was abducted alongside her driver and maid at the Ogbakiri junction in Emuoha Local Government Area…
“They came out of the forest about a week ago, wreaking havoc on villages. Just yesterday (Saturday), they burnt a major market and abducted many people, including children.”
With the release of the timetable, INEC has signaled the formal commencement of preparations for the 2027 polls, urging political parties, aspirants, and voters to adhere strictly to the outlined schedule to ensure a credible and orderly electoral process.
The Nigeria High Commission in Kenya has refuted an online media report alleging the targeting and killing of Nigerians in the East African country. In a statement issued in Nairobi on Saturday, a copy of which was received by the News Agency of Nigeria, the Commission described the story as a concoction replete with falsehood….
“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.”
