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When New Era rewarded achievers

By Sam Akadoro Special -  Sapele   In an attempt to reward positive virtues, spirit of handwork and excellent service to the school an society at large, New Era Model Schools, Effurun, recently...

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Cult clashes claim 18 in Rivers

By Daniel Abia  -  Snr Correspondent Port Harcourt   No fewer than 15 persons have been reportedly killed when suspected cultists opened fire across communities in Egi Clan, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local...

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Edo promotes 1,130 teachers, others

By Francis Onoiribholo  -   Bureau Chief Benin   Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has released the promotion of 1,130 Junior Secondary School Teaching and Non Teaching Staff. Executive...

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EIRS boss assures group of support

By Francis Onoiribholo –  Bureau Chief Benin   The Chairman of Edo State Internal Revenue Service, Chief Oseni Elamah, has given nod to the Heartbeat Celebrities Award (HBCA), an NGO, ahead of its...

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Odegu communities rate Amaechi high on development

By Daniel Abia  -  Snr Correspondent Port Harcourt The people of Odegu communities in Emohua Local Government Area have applauded the developmental scorecard of the Rivers State Governor,  Rotimi...

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Poor infrastructure hindering power distribution –Udo

 Dr Victor Udo is the new Managing Director of Ibom Power Company and Senior Special Assistant to Akwa Ibom State Governor on Power. In this interview with Correspondent Idongesit Ashameri in Uyo, Udo...

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N’Delta monarchs urge Boko Haram to sheathe swords

By Igoniko Oduma  -  Correspondent, Yenagoa   Terrorists operating under the umbrella of Boko Haram sect have been advised to sheathe their swords and embrace amnesty like their militant counterparts...

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Dickson approves N250m for students in Russia, others

Bayelsa State Governor,, Seriake Dickson, has approved N250 million to offset the state government’s foreign scholarship obligations in Russia, Malaysia and other parts of the world. This is coming...

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SSANU to fight for council membership

By Jude Ehebha  - Special Correspondent, Ekpoma   The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has declared its resolve to push for the inclusion of its members in the governing...

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IYC strengthens structures ahead of 2015

By Sunday Apah –  Special Correspondent, Ughelli   THE foremost Ijaw youth organization, the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), Worldwide has started a process of electing leaders into its zonal and the...

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Aguebor-Ekperuoh: Raising lady mechanics for Nigeria

By Francis Onoiribholo  -  Bureau Chief, Benin   The early success of every human being in life depends on the quick discovery of his or her talents. Discovery alone would stand unrecognized if the...

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Cleric urges politicians not to overheat polity

By Harris-Okon Emmanuel  -   Correspondent, Warri   Bishop of the Diocese of Ika, Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Reverend Peter Imhona Onekpe (JP), has warned politicians not to overheat the...

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Rural development: Edo Assembly hails Ovia N’East boss

By Francis Onoiribholo  -   Bureau Chief Benin   Edo State House of Assembly has given kudos to the Chairman, Ovia North East Local Government Council, Mrs. Lucy Omagbon,  for transforming the fortunes...

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Agbarha PDP suspends ward chairman

By Sam Akadoro  - Special Correspondent Sapele   The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Agbarha-Otor Federal ward Chairman, Mr. Robison Ighorodje, has been suspended from the party with immediate effect....

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Firm donates patrol van to Edo police

By Francis Onoiribholo  -   Bureau, Chief Benin   As part of efforts to ensure adequate security in and around its host community, the Okomu Oil Company has donated a Ford Ranger patrol van to Edo...

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EPZ panel:All parties must embrace peace –Eyengho

Alex Eyengho is a media practitioner, movie producer and an activist. In this interview with Correspondent Harris-Okon Emmanuel, Eyengho who has pitched his tent with Chief Thomas Ereyitomi’s faction...

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BDF lauds Jonathan, Dickson over achievements

By Igoniko Oduma Correspondent, Yenagoa A group, Bayelsa Development Forum (BDF), has commended Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson,  for his commitment and dedication to the development of the...

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Group raises alarm over murder of colleague

By Francis Onoiribholo Bureau Chief Benin A group, Kukuruku Youth Renaissance Network, has alerted the public over the death of its member, Mr. Daniel Aifegha, who was allegedly shot dead at close...

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Commissioner faults Ebea-led lawmakers

By Francis Onoiribholo Bureau Chief Benin Edo State Commissioner for Transport, Orobosa Omo-Ojo (JP), has described the resolution of the Ebea Festus-led lawmakers as insensitive, mischievous and...

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Ijaw have no claim to Ogidigben EPZ Ugborodo –Eyengho

Comrade Alex Eyengho is known in Delta State for his outspokenness on issues, particularly those concerning the Warri Federal Constituency of the State. He is a member of the 21-man Ogidigben Export...

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