Duoye Diri
14 Nov
The claim by Governor Duoye Diri of Bayelsa State that the military is changing the narration on crude oil theft raises the hope of the country overcoming one of the major barriers to high oil production and, by extension, national development.
6 Nov
Bayelsa State Governor, Duoye Diri, has raised the alarm over the prevalence of cancer and other bizarre sicknesses, which, he said, are a common phenomenon in the state owing to oil spillages.
5 Nov
Bayelsa State Governor, Duoye Diri, has lamented the prevalence of cancer and other sicknesses which, he said, are now a common phenomenon in the state due to oil spillages destroying the eco-system. Diri who led the state delegation to the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Tuesday, said the oil companies extracting crude from the state are liable…
24 Aug
The Supreme Court, on Friday, affirmed the re-election of the governors of Imo and Bayelsa states, even as the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Yakubu Ajaka
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The newly appointed Commissioner of Police in Anambra, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has assumed office as the 35th Commissioner of Police for the Anambra State Police Command. Orutugu’s appointment follows the redeployment of the former commissioner, CP Nnaghe Itam, to the force headquarters. Orutugu officially resumed his duties on Monday and immediately visited the scene of…
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Oyo State Government is set to benefit from a partnership with the United Kingdom Agritech Centre in the area of boosting agriculture
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In the profound words of Chinua Achebe, often regarded as the father of modern literature, “Until the lions have their historians, the history of the hunt will always glorify the hunter.” In a contemporary context, Ifeoma Ebo, a Nigerian-American Transdisciplinary Designer based in Brooklyn, New York, chronicled Africa's history in her captivating art pieces, which…
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The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has directed all Development Institutes of the Agency to collaborate to enhance the drive toward full commercialisation of products and technologies from the Agency. In an internal memo sent to all Acting Managing Directors and Overseeing Officers of NASENI Development Institutes across the country, the new…
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All roads lead to Idanre, Ondo State, on Saturday, February 15, as the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, his Ondo State counterpart, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, former governor of Ondo State, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, members of the National Assembly, and other dignitaries attend the burial ceremony of the Obamoluwa of Idanre Kingdom, High Chief Moses…
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is set to enforce the 16-year minimum entry age requirement into tertiary institutions, The Guardian can authoritatively report. This is even as the examination body has announced that 201,867 candidates successfully registered for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) within the first week of registration. In its…
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Authorities of the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) and the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Wednesday, disagreed over the judgment of the Court of Appeal, sitting in Akure, which purportedly reinstated local government chairmen and councillors sacked in 2022 by Governor Ademola Adeleke. While the chairman of OSSIEC, Mr Hashim…
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Fans and supporters of Nigerian music superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, have commended him for announcing the provision of aids to 500 motherless babies home across Nigeria. The humanitarian celebrity who disclosed this in a post on his X page (formerly twitter), said the gesture was part of his foundation’s programme for 2025.…
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Before we dive in, please note this review contains spoilers. Bukola Ogunsola delivers a family drama that exposes the struggles of marriage, the burden of family expectations, and the secrets that refuse to stay buried. Director: Bukola Ogunsola Cast: Daniel Etim Effiong, Ariyiike Dimples, Stan Nze, Rita Dominic, Iyabo Ojo, Bukky Wright, Kalu Ikeagwu, Elma…