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Biblically, traditional rulership is naturally bestowed on any one God has chosen based on his love and favour. In Eleme Kingdom of Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, there resides a woman of immense honour and respect who bestrides the Women Traditional institution/rulership of her immediate Aleto Community, Nchia Clan and Eleme Kingdom in general. She is Her Royal Majesty, Chief (Mrs.) Evelyn Ada Gokpa, Owa eh Aleto, Nchia/Eleme III, the Queen Mother of Eleme Kingdom.She is considered a woman of inestimable value and commands a wealth of influence among the women of the kingdom.The Emereowah Eh Nchia/Eleme Kingdom,…

Col. Milland Dixon Dikio (rtd)Chairman of Presidential Amnesty Vendors’ Forum and Managing Director Sammechsol Nigeria Limited, Pastor Samson Dabbey, has thanked President Muhammadu Buhari, Minister of State for Petroleum, Chief Timipre Sylva and the Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Col. Milland Dixon Dikio (rtd) for incorporating transportation and hospitality sectors in the ongoing reintegration phase of the Presidential Amnesty Programme.Pastor Dabbey who also doubles as manager of Stan and Deka Resources Ltd, gave the commendation in an interview with journalists in Yenagoa recently, said the distribution of tricycles and assesories to 500 delegates in Bayelsa, Delta, Edo and…

The Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (IHRHL) once again commends the president of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari for declaring June 12 a “Democracy Day”, acknowledging the victory of the people of Nigeria in a free and fair election in 1993, when MKO Abiola won the election but was dictatorially disallowed the peoples mandate to govern, an act which disfigured the reputation of the General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida- a real dictator.IHRHL immediately reminds the president that the essence of democracy is the prevalence of the will of the people exercised through periodic elections, checks and demands for accountability from the…

Police team keeping watch on protesters June 12Members of the, The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Caucus of the House of Representatives on Saturday June 12, called on the federal government to respect June 12 as the symbol of democratic freedom and the supremacy of the people’s power, and handed down to the Buhari administration, a four-point demand to move Nigeria away from the abyss of total destruction.In a statement signed by the caucus leader, Hon Kingsley Chinda, the laid down steps that would help navigate Nigeria from an impending implosion and embrace peace while reminding the government to respect freedom…

For Nigerians to geta better deal from being oil producing, the need for government to address good governance through applying transparency and accountability in the management of oil and gas resources while putting communities first has been stressed by civil society organizations.They called for re-orientation among the citizenry for more interest in monitoring how proceeds from oil are being managed by state and local governments on their behalf, lamenting that there is much suffering in the country and underdevelopment because of governance failure.The CSOs called on Niger Delta governors to develop a master plan for life beyond oil, and to…

Her Royal Majesty, Chief (Mrs.) Evelyn Ada Gokpa Owa EhAleto- Nchia/Eleme 111Biblically, traditional rulership is naturally bestowed on any one God has chosen based on his love and favour. In Eleme Kingdom of Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, there resides a woman of immense honour and respect who bestrides the Women Traditional institution/rulership of her immediate Aleto Community, Nchia Clan and Eleme Kingdom in general. She is Her Royal Majesty, Chief (Mrs.) Evelyn Ada Gokpa, Owa eh Aleto, Nchia/Eleme III, the Queen Mother of Eleme Kingdom. She is considered a woman of inestimable value and commands a wealth…

Not a few people have complained about what had become the silence of Mr. President for a long time especially over issues where his voice should be heard loudly.Over a long time, in matters of national concern, people of all categories have repeatedly called on Mr. President to speak; most of the time, he did not oblige the call. At a point, his handlers argued that Mr. President is entitled to his style, which left many people wondering whether what we have in Nigeria is a constitutional democracy, founded on the principle of accountability of public office holders to members…

Gov. Douye DiriBayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has appealed to the Federal Government to implement Monday’s Abuja Federal High Court judgement ordering the payment $951 million as shortfall in oil derivation revenue due to the state.Governor Diri made the appeal in his first public reaction to the judgement on Wednesday inside the Executive Council Chambers in Government House, Yenagoa.In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr, Daniel Alabrah, the governor said the money was due to the state based on the Constitution and the 13% derivation principle.Governor Diri, who said his administration was open to dialogue with…

Apostle Timiebi Kiyaramo being decorated. 1st right is Brigadier Doris Oweiagba, chapel Commandant, Rivers/Bayesa StatesChapol Commandant of Society for Chaplains in Nigeria (SCN), in charge of Rivers and Bayelsa states, Brigadier Doris Oweiagba has hinted that a special training unit command of the paramilitary organisation has been approved for Bayelsa State with the mandate to commence recruitment.Chapol Oweiagba who disclosed this in Yenagoa on Sunday, while decorating the General Superintendent of Kingdom Grace Mission, Apostle Timiebi Gaius Kiyaramo with the rank of Brigadier at the church, Oxbow Lake Yenagoa, said chaplains are spiritual fathers to both military and paramilitary formations…

The PDP Governors’ Forum held a meeting on 14th June, 2021 at Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, where it once again reviewed the state of the nation. The meeting deliberated in particular on the deteriorating economic and security situation in the country, and worsening social and political tensions and issued the following Communique.1. The Forum examined the operations of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), and expressed alarm at the OPAQUE manner it carries out its operations. It decried the recent NNPCs decision not to make its statutory contributions to the Federation Account, thereby starving the States and Local Governments and…