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By Chiemeka Green, YenagoaA stalwart of the Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) Worldwide and younger brother of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant, Robert Igali, and three others recently kidnapped along Elele Community in Rivers State while trying to rescue Bayelsa State bound accident victims have been released..The accident victims, according to eyewitness account, were returning from the wedding ceremony of an appointee of the member representing Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Preye Oseke in Mbaise axis of Imo State when the bus they boarded got involved in an accident.Igali and three of his friends, who…

High Chief Dr. O. B. Lulu-Briggs, OON, DCF, DSSRSOn Saturday September 21, 2019, The O.B Lulu-Briggs Foundation opened yet another chapter in its goodwill programmes as it launched a much needed lifeline for women, the under writing of surgical operations and rehabilitation programme for 100 uterine fibroid patients.The project is part of activities marking the 18th anniversary of the O.B Lulu-Briggs Foundation.Welcoming guests to the event which held at the Foundation’s Pavillon, the chairman, Dr. Mrs. Seinye O. B. Lulu-Briggs, the event was the first since the passing of her husband, High Chief (Dr.) Olu Benson Lulu-Briggs, who joined his…

Comrade Patrick NaagbantonSince the cold hands of death snatched our dedicated comrade and the people’s dependable ally, Comrade Patrick Naagbanton late hours of Saturday September 21,  2019, expressions of disbelief and shock have been the reaction from across the globe.Colleagues in activism from the Niger Delta, all around Nigeria, to Europe, US, Canada, everywhere Patrick crossed, have been sending in condolences and tributes. Constance Meju, Managing Editor National Point Newspaper, chairperson, CEHRDA great tree has fallen. Patrick Naagbanton, a giant in size and heart, a fearless journalist and human rights defender has left for the unknown.This great soul who has…

By Dave Okpogadie, AsabaDelta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has urged political office holders to be committed to his administration’s Stronger Delta agenda.The governor made the call while swearing in a special adviser, Chief Emuobo Gbagi and the inauguration of five boards of different parastatals and agencies in Asaba.He charged all government functionaries to “sit up and get running, because there is a lot to be done”.According to Okowa, appointments are for public service and not self-enrichment.“I see you appointees as a vehicle for rendering of selfless service to Deltans and not as opportunity to enrich yourselves or for ego trip.“You must…

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has advised parents and guardians to encourage the girl-child to study science-related courses in school.The governor gave the advice when he received members of the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) led by the national president, Mrs Felicia Agubata, in Asaba on Tuesday.He said the girl-child should be motivated to study competitive courses, especially the sciences, explaining that with science-based courses, more job opportunities would be created in the country.The governor, who was presented with an award by APWEN for being an “Inspirational Leader in Job Creation, Education, and Infrastructure Development”, told…

The West Africa Network for Peacebuilding, Nigeria (WANEP-Nigeria) and its member organizations express  deep concern over the recurrent inter-ethnic violence between Tiv and Jukun communities in Wukari, Takum and Donga local government areas of Taraba State and neighbouring LGA (Ukum) in Benue State . Reports on the statistics of fatalities arising from the ethnic violence reveal a death toll of over 600 people with several others injured between April 2 and August 31, 2019 in Taraba and Benue States. In addition to the statistics, WANEP NEWS has recorded the deaths of 41 people from September 1-18, 2019 in Takum and…

President BuhariPresident Muhammadu Buhari has proposed N9.12 trillion for the 2020 budget.This was contained in FSP/MTEF documents submitted to the National Assembly by the president for consideration.According to Elombah.com, Buhari said,” The Federal government Expenditure budget is estimated at N9.12 trillion (this includes grants and donor funding of N36.48 billion).

Samson SiasiaFormer Super Eagles player, Samson Siasia, has appealed to Federal government and eminent Nigerians to help with N36 million to appeal the life ban sanction imposed on him by FIFA over alleged match-fixing.Siasia, who made this known on Wednesday, said failure to secure the money would affect his appeal of the life ban.According to him, inability to get the money before October 10 would mean that he can no longer appeal the sanction.Siasia appealed to the Federal Government and Nigerians for help, reiterating that he was innocent of the allegations.He said, “My mum is with kidnappers for almost three…

DavidoNigerian international music superstar, Davido, is set for an acting debut in Hollywood, with a role in the sequel of the 1988 romantic comedy classic, “Coming To America”.African-American comedian and actor, Michael Blackson disclosed this on his verified Twitter handle @Michael Blackson, congratulating Davido monitored by the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN.Blackson wrote: “Davido told me he has a performance scene in the movie #ComingToAmerica2, congrats homie.”Although, Davido has not confirmed or debunked the report, industry watchers are taking the post seriously, as fans are already congratulating the “Assurance” crooner.Filming for the sequel, ‘Coming to America 2’, has begun in…

The House of Representatives Committee on abandoned Projects awarded by the Niger Delta Development Commission [NDDC] yesterday directed the commission to recover over N67 billion and other monies disbursed for contracts.The directive was issued by the chairman of the committee, Ossai ‎Nicholas Ossai (PDP Delta), at the resumed hearing of the committee.He was responding to submissions by the NDDC management team led by its acting managing director Akwaga Enyia who appeared before the committee to give details of contracts awarded by the commission.The committee urged the NDDC to recover N61.4 billion from contractors who abandoned sites and another N5.8 billion…