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Oron youths protest alleged marginalisation in A/Ibom

Some Oron youths in Akwa Ibom State have protested over “undue marginalisation” of Oron nation by the current administration. The youths, numbering more than 1,000, conducted a peaceful demonstration...

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Agbarha committed to cause of Warri Urhobo –Egbedi

By John Dugbe Special Correspondent, Ughelli “Agbarha Warri League is committed to the emancipation of Warri Urhobo and by the grace of God, Agbarha Warri League will succeed in the struggle for...

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Monarch hails return of peace to Omoku community

The Oba of Ogbaland in Rivers, Oba Chukwumela Nnam-Obi, has said that peace had returned to Omoku, headquarter of Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni council of the state. Obi disclosed this in a statement in Port...

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Cross River APC picks Nsa as Ochicha’s running mate

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River has picked an economist, Mr Sylvester Nsa, as the running mate to Mr Odey Ochicha in the 2015 gubernatorial election. Nsa’s choice was announced after...

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FRSC embarks on ‘Operation arrive alive’ in Eket

The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) in Eket, Akwa Ibom State, has embarked on “Operation Arrive Alive” to enlighten motorists on safe use of roads this Yuletide. The Public Relations Officer of...

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Three burned to death on Christmas Day in Delta

By John Dugbe  / Special Correspondent, Ughelli   Pandemonium broke out on Christmas day in Ovwian, Udu Local Government Area of Delta State, as three persons where confirmed dead in a night inferno...

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Women dominate fuel hawking in P/Harcourt

Fuel hawking (black market) business in Port Harcourt is now being dominated by women, as motorists find it increasingly difficult to get premium motor spirit (PMS) at filling stations. The News Agency...

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Abraka PDP stakeholders assure Okowa, others of massive votes

By John Dugbe / Special Correspondent, Ughelli   The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stakeholders in Abraka, Ethiope East local government area of Delta State have reassured the governorship candidate...

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Any gang up against Jonathan, Mutu will be against God’s will – Ibioku

By John Dugbe  / Special Correpondent, Ughelli   Bishop of His Presence Ministry, Port Harcourt, Dr. Bob-Manuel Ibioku, has said it is the will of God for President Goodluck Jonathan and Nicholas Mutu,...

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Ogor celebrate Christmas with orphans

By John Dugbe Special Correspondent, Ughelli   Deputy majority leader of the House of Representatives and member representing Isoko federal constituency, Hon Leo Ogor, celebrated Christmas day with...

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I will propagate, project Edo South like never before if… –PDP senatorial...

Matthew Aisagbonrhiodion Urhoghide, a pharmacist, is the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ndidate for the seat of Edo South Senatorial District. In this interview with our Benin Bureau Chief,...

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Ogboni Fraternity celebrates centenary with the less privilege in Delta

By Emma Arubi  / Snr. Correspondent, Warri   Reformed Ogboni Fraternity (ROF), Mid-West Region 111 on Monday celebrated it’s 100 years of existence with the less privileged in Delta State where food...

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Okowa’s emergence as PDP Gubernatorial flag bearer is an act of God –Eromafuru

By Emma Arubi /  Snr. Correspondent, Warri   THE emergence of Senator Ifeayi Okowa as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for Delta State has been described as a divine...

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Mutu calls for better in education in the creeks

By John Dugbe  / Special Correspondent, Ughelli   Wife of House Committee Chairman on Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) at the House of Representatives, Mrs. Blessing Mutu, has called on the...

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Igbodo community honours 17 sons, daughters

By Felix Igbekoyi  / Correspondent, Asaba   Igbodo community in Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State has honoured 17 of its sons and daughters. The honour was in recognition of their...

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Seven Ugborhen youths remanded over theft of community fund

By Sam Akadoro  /  Special Correspondent, Sapele   Seven Ugborhen youths from Sapele, Delta State, whose cases come up for hearing on January 7, 2015 at the Federal High Court, Warri, have been...

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Book publisher joins National Assembly race in Akwa Ibom

Dr. Anny Asikpo, a publisher of educational materials in Akwa Ibom, has secured the ticket of the Peoples Democratic Movement (PDM) for the House of Representatives election in the state. Speaking with...

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‘I will propagate, project Edo South like never before if…’

•CONTINUED FROM WEDNESDAY   Matthew Aisagbonrhiodion Urhoghide, a pharmacist, is the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ndidate for the seat of Edo South Senatorial District. In this interview with our...

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Take advantage of internship scheme, unemployed youths advised

By Francis Onoiribholo  /  Bureau Chief, Benin   The second sequence of the Federal Ministry of Finance Graduate Internship Scheme (GIS) Orientation and Employability three-day training organised by...

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Catholics in Calabar march for world peace

Placard-carrying Catholic faithful on Thursday marched on the streets of Calabar to celebrate this year’s World Day of Peace and urged politicians to concentrate on issue-based politics rather than...

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