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Bayelsa community Die-Ama laments impact of Nembe-Brass Rd, seeks inclusion in MoU

Bayelsa community Die-Ama laments impact of Nembe-Brass Rd, seeks inclusion in MoU

November 11, 2025 Markup 0

The people of Die-Ama Community in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have given a one-month ultimatum to the Federal and Bayelsa State governments to include them in the Memorandum of Understanding in executing the ongoing Nembe/Brass Road.

According to the community, they are the most impacted among other communities in the area since the project started.

Speaking to newsmen in Yenagoa, His Royal Highness Baratuaipre Eketei Amaene Ikaba XI, the Amanayanabo of Die-Ama Community, said, From the Western side of Saint Nicholas Rivers to the other side of the bush, “We are the most impacted, the whole mangrove area falls within our side.

Bayelsa APC youths protest moves to revoke surveillance contracts

Bayelsa APC youths protest moves to revoke surveillance contracts

November 7, 2025 Markup 0

The Bayelsa Progressives Youth Movement (BPYM), a pro-All Progressives Congress (APC) group, has cautioned against alleged plans by the Bayelsa State Government, in collaboration with some federal figures, to revoke existing surveillance contracts held by loyal members of the party.

In a statement signed on Friday by its Secretary, Jordan Ebifatei, the group described the move as politically motivated, saying the only “offence” of the affected contractors was their unwavering loyalty to former Governor and APC leader, Chief Timipre Sylva.

Adopt interfaith dialogue to end religious conflicts, Odey urges Nigerians

Adopt interfaith dialogue to end religious conflicts, Odey urges Nigerians

November 6, 2025 Markup 0

A Church History and African Culture scholar, Prof. Onah Augustine Odey, has called for the adoption of interfaith dialogue, mediation, and education as key instruments for resolving religious conflicts and divisions in Nigeria.

Delivering the 121st inaugural lecture of the University of Uyo on Thursday, titled “The Battle of the Gods in the Christianization of Yala (1928–2024),” Prof. Odey stressed that open communication and mutual understanding are vital for peaceful coexistence among Nigeria’s diverse religious groups.

INC joins global call for exoneration of Saro-Wiwa, others

INC joins global call for exoneration of Saro-Wiwa, others

November 6, 2025 Markup 0

The Ijaw National Congress (INC) on Thursday joined the global call for the formal exoneration of Ken Saro-Wiwa and the Ogoni eight of the allegations for which they were convicted and executed.

Prof. Benjamin Okaba, Global President, INC, made the call in his Solidarity message on the 30th anniversary of the execution of the Ogoni nine.

Saro-Wiwa and eight other Ogoni activists, known as the “Ogoni Nine,” were executed by the Nigerian military government in November 1995 following a trial.

Azare decorates newly promoted officers, hails IGP Egbetokun's leadership

Azare decorates newly promoted officers, hails IGP Egbetokun’s leadership

November 3, 2025 Markup 0

The Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Command, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, on Monday, 3 November 2025, with immense joy and a deep sense of fulfilment, decorated twenty-four (24) newly promoted Senior Police Officers of the Command in a memorable ceremony held at the Command Headquarters, Ikot Akpan Abia.

In his address, Azare emphasised that promotion within the Nigeria Police Force is not a routine exercise but a recognition of “hard work, discipline, dedication to duty and loyalty to the ideals of our noble profession.”

Ogboinbiri youth leadership condemns unlawful actions amid community crisis

Ogboinbiri youth leadership condemns unlawful actions amid community crisis

November 3, 2025 Markup 0

The Vice President of Ogboinbiri Federated Youths, Comrade Job Tarilayefa Alpheaus, has issued a strong statement alongside other executive members, addressing the ongoing crisis in the Ogboinbiri community of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, Bayelsa State.

In the statement, the youth leadership commended the Bayelsa State Government, particularly Governor Douye Diri, Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, and Southern Ijaw Local Government Chairman, Mr Target Isaiah Segibo, for their proactive roles in managing the situation and working to restore peace.

The group, however, criticised the Youth President, Mr Experience Pere, accusing him of disregarding the community’s constitution and allowing himself to be influenced by individuals allegedly plotting to destabilise Ogboinbiri.

Pulling down Ogbuku will push Niger Delta backwards, ex-agitators, others warn

Pulling down Ogbuku will push Niger Delta backwards, ex-agitators, others warn

November 2, 2025 Markup 0

Nathan Tamarapreye, Yenagoa

Niger Delta ex-agitators and other critical stakeholders have warned that the ongoing pull-down campaign against the Managing Director, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr Samuel Ogbuku, will only take the region backwards.

Rising from their emergency meeting in Port Harcourt at the weekend, they called on traditional rulers and other stakeholders in the region to rally round Ogbuku and protect him from what they described as an orchestrated conspiracy to bring him down.

Yiaga Africa tasks A’Ibom citizens on constructive legislative engagement

Yiaga Africa tasks A’Ibom citizens on constructive legislative engagement

November 1, 2025 Markup 0

Yiaga Africa has sensitised citizens of Akwa Ibom from the Ikot Ekpene federal constituency on proper ways to engage their representatives constructively to ensure the dividends of democracy get to the people.

Speaking during the sensitisation on Saturday in Ikot Ekpene, Mr Olaniyan Sanusi, Programme Officer, Yiaga Africa, said the people’s assembly was to promote public deliberations on what their representatives were doing in the National Assembly as it affects the constituents.

EFCC probes Oladips’ allegation of ₦10m extortion by operatives

EFCC probes Oladips’ allegation of ₦10m extortion by operatives

November 1, 2025 Markup 0

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched an investigation into allegations of extortion levelled against some of its operatives by Nigerian rapper, Oladipupo Olabode Oladimeji, popularly known as Oladips.

In a statement on Saturday, the Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, said the artist had alleged that EFCC operatives extorted ₦10 million from him before securing his release after he was arrested alongside other suspected internet fraudsters.

Police warn CSOs against unauthorised umbrella body

Police warn CSOs against unauthorised umbrella body

October 31, 2025 Markup 0

The Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Command, Baba Mohammad Azare, has warned Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in the state against the use of the nomenclature “Akwa Ibom Civil Society Forum.”

The directive was issued during a meeting convened by the commissioner with leaders of various CSOs on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at the Police Command Headquarters in Uyo.

A’Ibom Police, PWAN partner for criminal justice reform training

A’Ibom Police, PWAN partner for criminal justice reform training

October 31, 2025 Markup 0

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has intensified its drive to strengthen the criminal justice system and entrench the rule of law through a two-day intensive training workshop for its officers.

DSP Timfon John, Police Public Relations Officer, Akwa Ibom State Command, said on 31 October 2025 that the workshop centred on the effective implementation of the Akwa Ibom State Administration of Criminal Justice Law, 2022, alongside other supporting legal frameworks.

NOA urges A’Ibom citizens to embrace CVR as civic duty

NOA urges A’Ibom citizens to embrace CVR as civic duty

October 30, 2025 Markup 0

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has called on Akwa Ibom citizens of voting age to ensure they participate in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise to enable them to vote in future elections.

The State Director of NOA, Mr Mkpoutom Mkpoutom, said this on Thursday when he played host to Mr Obo Effanga, Akwa Ibom Resident Electoral Commissioner, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in his office.