Entertainment & Events News

BBNaija’s Nengi appointed SSA to Bayelsa governor

By Our Correspondent A former Big Brother Nigeria (BBNaija) housemate, Rebecca Nengi Hampson has bagged a political appointment as a Senior Special Assistant to Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa state. Nengi was also appointed as an ambassador for the girl child as well as the face of Bayelsa. The appointments further stretch what has been an impressive

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Opinion

John Pepper Clark-Bekederemo: Nigeria’s bard, playwright and activist

Sola Balogun, Federal University, Oye Ekiti Ahead of his death on October 13, 2020,the renowned Nigerian poet and playwright John Pepper Clark-Bekederemo had given instructions on his burial. He wrote a poem, “My Last Testament”: This is to my family Do not take me to a mortuary, Do not take me to a church, Whether

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National News

13 percent derivation: Omo-Agege accuses Niger Delta govs of diverting funds

The Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege has decried the diversion of the 13 percent oil derivation funds by oil-producing states. Omo-Agege, according to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yomi Odunuga, made the remarks when he hosted a delegation of Oil and Gas Host Communities of Nigeria (HOSCON), led

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Delta News

Ebenanaowei of Ogulagha Makes Epoch Visit To Pere Of Gbaramatu kingdom (Photos)

By Our Correspondent The visit of the Ebenanaowei of Ogulagha Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Elder (Capt.) King Joseph Timiyan JP, Agbonu, Torububor 1 with his chiefs and various dignitaries from the great Ogulagha Kingdom to His Royal Majesty, the Pere of Gbaramatu kingdom, Oboro-Gbaraun II, Aketekpe, Agadagba, on Wednesday 4th November, 2020, can only be

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News Oil & Gas

BREAKING: Chevron Nigeria gets new chairman/MD

Rick Kennedy Becomes New Chairman and Managing Director, Chevron Nigeria Limited By Ebi Perekeme Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), operator of the joint venture between the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and CNL (the NNPC/CNL JV), has announced the appointment of Mr. Richard (Rick) Kennedy to the position of Chairman and Managing Director, effective November 1,

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National News

Ijaw International Film Festival kicks off

The long-awaited Ijaw International Film Festival is here and the unveiling of the festival logo is taking place January 15, 2021 in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Though the festival proper is not coming till April 2021, the unveiling of the logo January 2021 is the starting point, while other events will follow until the April gathering.

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National Press Release

Ondo State Ex-agitators Forum makes case for inclusion as decision makers in Amnesty Programme

PRESS STATEMENT Sequel to the current challenges assailing the Presidential Amnesty Office, we simply advise the current boss to be open to taking advises from both the Ex-agitators who might be the best while contributing to enhance the processes and methods which were not effective previously due to non inclusive strategies of the previous leader,

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Delta News

Mysterious deaths hit Delta as over 15 persons die within 14 days

By Our Correspondent There is anxiety in Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State, following the mysterious death of over 15 persons. According to the state government, no fewer than fifteen persons have died following the outbreak of suspected hemorrhagic fever in Ute Okpu and Idumesa communities in the Ika North East LGA

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News Rivers

Oyigbo residents fleeing, dying, running out of food as soldiers invade area

By Our Correspondent Reports coming out from the ongoing military operation in Oyigbo, Oyigbo Local Government Area of Rivers State indicate that there may be serious humanitarian crisis due to lack of access to food, Medicare and other basic amenities for residents who have been shut in by the 24 hours curfew declared over the

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