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Nigeria’s comparative backwardness in the comity of nations despite its huge pool of material and human resources has been blamed on the selfishness of majority of the country’s political leaders.The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo made the assertion on Thursday at the Literary Swansong and Day of Tributes organized in honour of the late Paramount Ruler of …

Flooding is no longer a new thing to most Nigerians. In some parts of the country, flooding is an annualevent but the intensity varies from year to year. it is to note that some region witnessed more heavy rain fall than the others.A flood is an overflow of water that submerges land that is usually occurred when there is heavy …

A barber, simply identified as Otubong, has died following an alleged marathon sex with his female partner in the Mile 2 area of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Friday.It was gathered that the man was seen on Thursday evening taking the lady into his room in the densely populated area.It was also learnt that the middle-aged man had taken some …

Tinubu honours democracy heroes, urges Nigerians to protect, cherish democracyPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has emphasized the significance of June 12th as a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s history and called on citizens to protect and nurture the country’s hard-fought democracy.In a national broadcast marking his first Democracy Day as president this morning, Tinubu paid tribute to Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola …

…Says Efforts Underway To Upgrade Asoama Sports Academy. The Bayelsa Government on Monday said it has earmarked the Polaku-Sabagreia Road project as part of its next set of big ticket projects to be executed to further open up the state for commerce, tourism and other socio-economic activities.The state Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, disclosed this at the consultative meeting with …

A socio-cultural association, Owo is One, on Monday, 5th June, 2023 marks the first anniversary of the horrific massacre of innocent people in the ancient city of Owo, Ondo State by suspected terrorists.In a statement signed by Chief Akinboro Aruwajoye, National Coordinator of the association and made available to journalists by its Head Media, Olatunbosun Oladimeji, the association said that …

Nigerians have been told to be patient with the present administration on the recent decision of removing oil subsidy which is currently causing a lot of public outcry across the nation .The Catholic Bishop of Osogbo Diocese Most Reverend Dr John Akin Oyejola stated this at a Holy Mass he celebrated to mark the Solemnity of The Holy Trinity Sunday …

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has set machinery in motion to quickly resettle people who were rendered homeless as a result of a heavy rainstorm that destroyed properties at Oluobinu compound in EdeThe Heavy Rainfall last Saturday destroyed a house at 4 Oluobinu Street in Oluobinu compound, Ede where occupants were render homeless and properties destroyed .The Governor raised …

It was a tragic Sunday at Okega quarters in Erusu Akoko town, Ondo State when thunder storm (Sango) struck and killed 70year old woman.This unfortunate incident occurred as a result of heavy rain accompanied by storms and lighting.An eye witness account has it that victim is yet to be buried as the community awaits the arrival of sango worshippers to …

The Lawmaker Representing Nembe Constituency Two,Hon Irigha Brigidi and Hon Sunday Bernard Kenebai,the Lawmaker Representing Sagbama Constituency Two both in the Bayelsa State House of Assembly has bid farewell to Pa Abraham Joseph Michael (AJM) Diri, father of the Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri.Speaking to newsmen at the sideline after a Thanksgiving service in honour of Pa Abraham Joseph …