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By Chiemeka Green, Yenagoa  The Bayelsa State Police Command has reiterated its commitment to ensure that Mrs. Beauty OgereSiasia, the 80year old mother of the former Super Eagles Coach, Samson Siasia is rescued from kidnappers den and reunited with her family after 60days in captivity.The commissioner of Police, CP UcheAnozia gave the assurance while briefing newsmen on the update with the investigation on the kidnap of Mrs. Siasia at the Bayelsa Police Headquarters in Yenagoa.Mrs. Beauty Siasia was whisked away through the waterways into the creeks by unknown gunmen who invaded her husband’s residence in Odoni, a riverine village in Sagbama…

By Chiemeka Green, YenagoaThe youth president of Elebele Community in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State last Thursday decried the lack of social amenities in the area saying they have been abandoned by the three tiers of government.The leader of Elebele Youths, Mr. Okala Azibola, stated this while conducting National Point round various sites of abandoned projects in the community, including a 33 years old bridge that collapsed recently, disconnecting vehicular movement in and out of the community.Mr. Azibola, who had spent major part of his life in Elebele, said people of the oil producing community had to provide…

By Dave Okpogadie, AsabaLate Obi Prof. Chukwuka OkonjoGovernor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has sent his condolences to the Okonjo family and Ogwashi-Uku community on the passing of the Obi of Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom, Obi Prof. Chukwuka Okonjo, at 91 years.In a statement by the governor’s chief press secretary, Olisa Ifeajika, issued on Saturday in Asaba, the governor also commiserated with the Umu Obi Obahai Royal Family over the death of the highly respected academic, international public servant and accomplished traditional ruler.Okowa noted that the departed monarch was a renowned professor of Mathematics, who devoted his life and time to the…

By Dave Okpogadie, AsabaA former commissioner in Delta State, Mr Joe Utomi is dead.Mr Utomi, who was the immediate past Delta State commissioner for Agriculture and a former chairman of Aniocha South Local Government Area, died on Friday evening in Asaba.The deceased was said to have slumped on Friday, and reportedly passed on before help could come his way.Utomi, a native of Ubulu-Uku in Aniocha South LGA, became a commissioner towards the end of the first tenureof Governor IfeanyiOkowa’s administration following a minor cabinet reshuffling.He was said to be one of the pillars of the Peoples Democratic Party’s easy triumph…

By Mbah Okemsinachi, Yenagoa Ahead of the November 16 Bayelsa State governorship election, YIAGA AFRICA, a non-governmental organization has commenced its ‘Watching The Vote’ (WTV) project with about 550 election observers set to be deployed to the eghtlocal government areas of the state to monitor the pre-election, election day and post-election processes.This was disclosed by the project director, Cynthia Mbamalu during an interview at the YIAGA AFRICA WTV media round table discussion at Matho Crystal Hotel in Yenagoa.According to Mbamalu, YIAGA AFRICA would have 21 long-term observers deployed to observe election environment in the eight local government areas of the state…

By Dave Okpogadie, AsabaExecutive Chairman, Delta State Sports Commission, ChiefTonobok OkowaDelta State has concluded arrangements to participate in 34 different sports at the just opened National Youth Games taking place in Ilorin, Kwara State with over 400 athletes representing the state.Executive Chairman, Delta State Sports Commission, Chief Tonobok Okowa disclosed this in Asaba while speaking with journalists his office on the state’s contingent’s preparation.Chief Tonobok, who noted that the completion of Stephen Keshi stadium has stepped up sporting activities in the state capital, promised that Delta state would come top at the National Youth Games.“Anything less than first position is…

Jesus did not come to be your leadership guru. He came to die on the cross, for your sin, and in your place.Yet, he did lead. And we can learn from how he led. If we look closely, we see that his leadership was wrapped in humility and servanthood. Even for those in high leadership positions, we all ultimately submit to one Person, and that is the Lord Jesus Christ.Jesus also led perfectly. Now of course we are not perfect, but nonetheless Jesus’ model guides us towards more Spirit-led leadership that honors all those under our care. The more we…

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has congratulated Chief Festus Keyamo (SAN), on his appointment as Minister of State, Niger Delta.In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika in Asaba, Okowa said Keyamo’s appointment was well-deserved, considering his antecedents as a lawyer of repute.He urged Keyamo to bring his wealth of experience to bear on his new job in order to address the myriad of challenges be-devilling the Niger Delta.While lauding him on his achievements as an eminent legal practitioner, Okowa expressed confidence that the new Minister would use his office to attract infrastructural development to…

By Mbah Green Okem, YenagoaThe South South Peoples Assembly, a body established to promote the socio-cultural affinity, economic and political advancement of the people of the South-South region has called for the immediate sack of the coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Prof. Charles Dokubo over corruption and gross incompetence.Chief Dr. Ayakeme Whisky, national secretary of the South South Peoples Assembly (SSPA) made the call at a press conference held in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, Wednesday, August 29, 2019.According to Dr. Whisky, Prof. Dokubo has derailed from the objective behind the establishment of the Amnesty Program, thereby threatening the…

Younger sister to the wife of Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, allegedly abducted last week, has been released according to reports reaching us.Elizabeth was allegedly abducted by unknown gunmen at Temple Clinic junction, along Anwai road close to Government House in Asaba.It was alleged that the sum of N150million was paid as ransom before the victim was released by her abductors on Thursday morning. A Government House source, who spoke on account of anonymity confirmed her release but denied any knowledge of ransom.Contacted, commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, Adeyinka Adeleke, claimed denied any knowledge of the alleged released.He said,…