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Our attention has been drawn to renewed threats on the lives of members of staff of Amnesty international by a faceless group which calls itself Center for Africa Liberation and Socio-Economic Rights (CALSER). Although the group claims to be a civil society organization. Suspicion is rife in some quarters that they may just be agents of the Nigerian repressive state which is hell bent on silencing credible voices exposing the atrocities of the government, including gross violations of peoples’ rights.In a recorded video, the group threatened to attack the offices of Amnesty International at Abuja to kill members of staff…

As the world grapples with the challenge of the dreaded coronavirus pandemic for which water is acknowledged a key battle agent, only about 18 million Nigerians, representing less than 10 per cent of the population, have access to pipe-borne water, a new survey on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH NORM) has shown. The survey showed that the total number of Nigerians with access to basic water, sanitation and hygiene services dropped to 18 million people in 2019 from 21 million in the preceding year. It is not clear if the numbers have dropped further in 2020. The WASH NORM report…

The footage from Lekki Tollgate was played prior to the cross-examination of Ahmed Taiwo, the Commander of the 81 Division, Military Intelligence Brigade, Victoria Island. Earlier denial of the military in the Lekki killing of peaceful ENDAR protester continue to meet embarrassing bumps. From initial non-involvement claims to bland bullets and protective live bullet, the military sink deeper in the mud at the Judicial Panel of Inquiry in Lagos. Now, it has been revealed that enough military trucks were deployed to the protest ground. The Nigerian Army deployed no fewer than seven military trucks to the Lekki Tollgate on the…

Guinness has unveiled Nelson Enwerem of BBN 2020 fame (aka Prince) as its Nigerian Brand Ambassador.Dropping the announcement with a bold, intense, audacious and engaging short film that speaks to the character of the brand and the new ambassador, Guinness proclaimed Prince as its ‘Nwakaibeya’ (on greater than his mates)The short film, titled ‘Nwakaibeya’, showcases the rich and colourful heritage and character of the East, and takes Prince, like Guinness, to the heart of this pride of place, where both he and Guinness are held in the highest esteem.Entrepreneur, interior designer, fashion professional and model, the 24-year-old scion of Umuebie,…

As eyebrows are being raised over President Muhammed Buhari’s sudden love for ex-president Goodluck Jonathan and the recent visit of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governors to him in Abuja, the party has given a hint on why its governors visited the former president.According to Daily Post, the party said it was taking steps “to consolidate on its national appeal and acceptance” as a progressive platform.Yekini Nabena, APC deputy national publicity secretary, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in which he derided the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) which had raised alarm over leaders of its rival party visiting him…

Gov. Douye Diri, his wife, Mrs. Gloria Diri at the ServiceThe Bayelsa State government on Monday lamented the decline in revenues accruing from the federation account while announcing its income and expenditure profile for the months of August, September and October 2020.Presenting a breakdown of the figures in Yenagoa, the Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Maxwell Ebibai, disclosed that the state received a gross inflow of N12.8 billion for August.He explained that the amount consists of statutory allocation of N3.14 billion, derivation N8.8 billion, VAT N1.97 billion, refund for Pay As You Earn (PAYE) N636 million.Mr. Ebibai also noted that deductions…

Gov. Douye Diri receives Hon. Isiaka IbrahimBayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has advocated the management of the funds for ecological challenges in the country by states and not the federal government in Abuja.He expressed worry over the current situation where ecological funds were managed in Abuja by people that know little or nothing about the ecological problems of the states.Governor Diri spoke in Government House, Yenagoa, when he hosted members of the House of Representatives Committee on Ecological Fund.His Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, quoted the governor as expressing appreciation to the committee for the visit, saying Bayelsa…

Bayelsa State Government, on Saturday, commenced distribution of relief materials to victims of flood-ravaged communities in the eight local government areas of the state.The distribution is in fulfillment of Governor Douye Diri’s promise when he led top government functionaries on an on-the-spot assessment of flooded communities in the state.A statement by his Chief Press Secretary Mr. Daniel Alabrah, said the governor, who was represented by Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Konbowei Benson, noted that the distribution was the government’s own way of cushioning the negative impact of flooding on the people.He said the government was not unaware of the…

Victims of the November 13, 2019 dastardly attack on Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members and supporters in Ogbolomabiri-Nembe had cause to smile on Thursday night as the Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, announced immediate employment for the survivors and relations of those that lost their lives.The governor also directed immediate promotion for victims that are already in the state civil service as well as the Commissioner for Health to take over the medical bills and treatment of those still undergoing treatment.Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, said in a statement that the governor made the pronouncements at a meeting…