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Breaking News: Shop Owner Found Dead in Ekeki, Yenagoa

In a tragic incident this morning, a shop owner was discovered lifeless in his store in Ekeki, Yenagoa, the capital city of Bayelsa State. The identity of the deceased has not been released. Neighbors made the grim discovery when they noticed the shop was open for business as usual. Upon entering, they found the owner unresponsive. The cause of death remains unknown as police continue to…

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PAP Office Not Part Of Yenagoa Dialogue, Will Never Condone Trading Vocational Training For Money

By Freeborn Abraye The Presidential Amnesty Programme has clarified that it was not involved in the “dialogue between stakeholders and former agitators of the Niger Delta”, hosted by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement, South-South, Gift Johnbull, in collaboration with one ‘General MightyMan’ in Yenagoa, on Tuesday. The PAP Office made this clarification in a…

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Vandals Strike Again, Destroying 13 Towers on Ahoada-Yenagoa 132KV Transmission Line

The Ahoada-Yenagoa 132KV transmission line is one of Nigeria’s critical power infrastructures, responsible for delivering electricity to thousands of homes and businesses in the Niger Delta region. However, this vital lifeline has once again fallen victim to the scourge of vandalism. Recently, vandals destroyed 13 towers along this transmission line, causing widespread power outages and…

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The Local Government Area comprises the Ekpeyes (Ubies and Ibuduyas), Engenni and Ogbogolo communities. Thus there are three distinct languages namely Ekpeye, Engenni and Ogbogolo.The Orashi River criss-crosses the entire Local Government area and its vegetation is mainly a high dense rain forest. Thus the occupations of the people are mainly farming, fishing, and hunting.[citation needed] the Local Government Area is bounded by Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area, Abua/Odua Local Government Area, Ahoada East Local Government Area on the east we have Besini and Yenagoa both of Bayelsa State on the North and West respectively. The boundary between Rivers and Bayelsa states from the west is located at Engenni.

the Ogwu Ekpeye Festival is celebrated before the new yam is consumed and held in great respect and celebrated with fun fair amidst cultural displays, folk lores, visitation among other traditional rites annually.

As the tradition demands Igbu Ubie kingdom is the custodian of the culture and traditions of Ekpeye Ethnic Nationality as the ancestral home of the Ekpeye people. Therefore, our duty is to maintain the status quo by imbibing and encouraging peaceful co-exitence among our people and to uphold the Ekpeye customs and traditions with love, unity and sincerity, I will not be a party to destroy Ekpeye customs and tradition and also advise my colleagues to embrace the path of peace.

Keeping to my prayers above, on behalf of myself, Owhor holders, Ubie Council of Elders, Igbu Ubie council of traditional rulers and Chiefs and the good people of Igbu Ubie kingdom, both Home and in Diaspora. I wish to announce / proclaim the Celebration of Ogwu Ekpeye ( New Yaw at Ula Ubie town the ancestral home of Ekpeye Ethnic Nationality today

Prior to the date, the folk lore night shall hold on 17th September, while the fixing of palm 🌴 fronds (UWA-OK OMU) for the spiritual cleansing across all communities shall commence on 18th September, festival day (IZI OGWU)

Most importantly, Ekpeye people are cautioned to avoid stealing, fighting, kidnapping, cultic activities and other social vices, as those who shall practice such, shall not live to meet another year festival, as announced by the deities.

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Editors Urge Government to Ease Impact of Fuel Subsidy Removal/Exchange Rate Volatility

Arising from the three-day All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC) in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State Capital, the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has called on the federal government to urgently mitigate the negative impact of fuel subsidy removal and the exchange rate volatility on the economy. Noting the economic constraints and rising operational costs, the Guild also urged the federal government to…

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Nigerian Editors To Convene In Yenagoa For Discussions On Economy And Security

By Smart Emmanuel The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) is set to host its 20th annual conference from November 7 to 9, 2024, in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, focusing on the country’s economy and security. The event will see prominent figures, including Vice President Kashim Shettima; Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri; Minister of Budget and Economic Planning Atiku Bagudu; Minister of Information and…

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A Bag of Rice May Sell For ₦40,000 by December – Minister Reveals

Trouble looms in the land as the the Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development, Senator HeinekenLokpobiri, has revealed that a bag of rice may sell for N40,000 by December. He also stated that Nigeria spends about $22bn a year on importation of food. Lokpobiri made the revelation on Saturday at a town hall meeting in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Lokpobiri said, “For your information, we…

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Yenagoa Town Appreciates Sen. Konbowei Benson For Free Medical Outreach.

***Solicits Support For Solar Powered Street Lights The Council of Chiefs, the Community Development Committee, the Youths, and women of Yenagoa Town has extended overwhelming appreciation to the senator representing Bayelsa Central, Sen Konbowei Benson for choosing Yenagoa Town and beneficiary community in his free medical outreach programme to his constituents. The Secretary General Yenagoa…

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Two Towers Collapsed Along Ahoada - Yenagoa 132kv Line, after Vandals' Attack - TCN

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that two transmission towers, T98 and T99 along the Ahoada/Yenagoa 132kV line were vandalized on July 29, 2024, in the Igbooghene community of Bayelsa State. A statement signed by its Spokesperson, Ndidi Mbah, noted that the incident caused the collapse of both towers, cutting off power supply to Bayelsa State, including TCN’s Yenagoa…

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Army Headquarters Department Of Military Affairs Holds Sensitization Workshop For Personnel

Army Headquarters Department Of Military Affairs Holds Sensitization Workshop For Personnel The AHQ DCMA held Sensitisation Workshops for NA personnel at 2 Brigade Uyo and 16 Brigade Yenagoa from 30 July to 2 August 2024. In his opening remarks, the CCMA Maj Gen NC Ugbo stated that the workshops were designed to enlighten personnel on the need for them to conduct themselves properly during…

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Gov. Dickson Classics: Bose Reclaims National Title As Nnalue, Udeh Shine in Greco Roman

Ondo State’s Bose Samuel reclaimed her national title in dominant fashion on Thursday at the 3rd Gov. Dickson National Wrestling Classics held in Yenagoa.

In the Women’s 53kg final, the 2018 African champion, who was dethroned by Rosemary Nweke at the National Sports Festival last December in Abuja, outclassed Ozioma Joseph from Delta State 10-0 via technical superiority, securing the gold medal in front of an enthusiastic crowd. The event was graced by Bayelsa State Governor Seriake Dickson, represented by the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Tonye Isenah.

“I am very happy. Firstly, I thank God Almighty for what He has done in my life. I am very happy for winning the gold medal,” Bose expressed joyfully. Reflecting on her preparation, she added, “I prepared very well because at the National Sports Festival I won a bronze medal. So, I was not happy at all. I had to go back home to prepare for this competition.”

In the Freestyle finals, Victor Firstman of Delta State edged out Stephen Akintene from Purity Club 6-4 in a closely contested 61kg match, while Daufa Robert of Bayelsa State triumphed over Omega Bassey of Oyo State to claim gold in the 92kg category.

In the Greco-Roman events, Nnalue Dominic of Team Delta impressively defeated Akiniwesi Boluwaji of Ondo State 11-0 via technical superiority in the 55kg weight class. Additionally, Tobechukwu Udeh of the Nigeria Army dismantled Emmanuel Duk of Cross River State 17-7 in the 87kg category to claim his second national title.

"The Nigeria Army did well in preparing us for this competition,” Udeh said after his victory. He noted that the final was easier than he had anticipated, stating, ��It was not the fight that I thought would give me problems. My first fight was more difficult. But anyways, it came easy like that. I thank God for this final; it ended 17-7.”

Following their impressive victories, Bose, Daufa, Firstman, Udeh Tobechukwu Joseph, and Nnalue have all qualified to represent Nigeria at the 12th All-African Games in Rabat, Morocco, in August.

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The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, and the former Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Simbi Wabote, have disagreed over $500 million investments made during the latter’s tenure. In a statement issued by Lokpobiri on Tuesday through his media aide, Nnaemeka Okafor, the Minister said that NCDMB under the leadership of Wabote “wasted” over $500 million of the industry’s fund on equity investments, private establishments, and non-performing loans. The Minister had earlier alleged that Wabote paid $35 million for the Brass modular refinery in Bayelsa State without anything to show for it. He had also alleged that $20 million was paid for a fertilizer factory that was yet to materialize. He had claimed that approximately $350 million was transferred to the Bank of Industry by the board to provide loans to investors, asserting that the funds were mismanaged with 90% of the loans non-performing. Wabote fires back On his part, the former NCDMB boss, Simbi Wabote, had also allleged that Lokpobiri’s “reckless statements” in the past months were not new to him. He said, ”My problem as the Executive Secretary started with Lokpobiri in December 2023 when he sent one of his undocumented aides within his ministry to my office in Yenagoa (Blackson) requesting me to increase the NCDMB budget by N30bn for the office of the Minister, and I said it had never been done before.” Wabote said that he informed the oil minister that during his tenure under two previous ministers, none had ever demanded such actions from the NCDMB. He said that the board solely allocated funds for the office of the Chairman of the Council, which included coverage for his travel expenses. “I said to him that the maximum the NCDMB budget has ever got to in the past is circa N80bn for all our activities, adding N30bn will be too much for his office and I was not going to do it,” he stated. Lokpobiri’s position In Lokpobiri’s statement on Tuesday, the Minister noted that investigations are ongoing and that all funds belonging to the generality of Nigerians will be recovered. According to him, if Mr. Wabote has proof of budget padding accusations, he should provide it to the public. ”Let me add that these revelations are not new, they were first made during an investigative hearing of the House of Representatives Committee on Local Content. Again, the records are there and you are welcome to verify these facts. “The Minister has never been part of any budgeting process of any parastatal under the ministry. ‘’Secondly, the minister has no aide called Blackson. All his aides were duly selected in line with extant laws and have documents to that effect. “Thirdly, the said Atlantic Refinery was supposed to be built in Mr Wabote’s home town, he should show Nigerians where that refinery is. ‘’Fourthly, the Brass Fertilizer and Petrochemical company was also paid for. ’Finally, the Minister’s office is run with a budget superintended by the permanent secretary and so one will wonder, how the Minister will ask another entity to make provisions for the budget of his office,” the statement reads.

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Six Wrestlers Chosen To Compete For Gold At Paris Olympics

The Nigeria Wrestling Federation has unveiled 6 athletes who will fly the nation’s flag at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France. The team, which comprises, five female wrestlers, one male freestyle wrestler and three coaches, was presented on Monday in a colourful ceremony at the Dynamite Wrestling gym in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Wrestlers unveiled are: Tokyo Olympic silver medalist Blessing…

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Niger-Delta group commends President Tinubu’s appointment of Otuaro as Amnesty boss

The Niger-Delta Environmental Justice Coalition has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the appointment of renowned Nigerian scholar and activist Dr. Dennis Otuaro as the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme. In a press statement in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, by its spokesman, Comrade Abalagha Adawari, the group says the appointment of Otuaro comes at a crucial time for the…

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Bayelsa: Two arraigned over alleged conspiracy to kidnap Gov Diri’s brother

The Bayelsa State Police Command has arraigned two persons in court over alleged conspiracy and attempt to kidnap one Mr Ebi Ayama, popularly know as Americana. DAILY POST gathered that Ayama is a brother to the State Governor, Senator Douye Diri. The two suspects, identified as Lucky Oghenebrume, 53, and Omobowho Okpowodo, 52, were arrested by men of the Operation Puff Adder in November 2023 at Mbiama community in Rivers State. The arrest of the two suspects, according to the Police, followed intelligence gathering and detailed investigations. The two suspects, who pleaded not guilty, were arraigned at the Kaima High Court sitting in Yenagoa, on a suit numbered BYH/KHC/CR/2/2024. The police prosecutor told the court that Lucky Oghenebrume was the mastermind and on the wanted list of the State Police Command over the alleged involvement in the abduction of one Fyneman in Sagbama Local Government area of the state, over which a ransom of N50 million was paid. Oghenebrume was also described as a resident of Mbiama community. He is said to reside alone in a massive compound, where he allegedly carries out his dastardly acts. He was also reported to have relocated his family to Delta State to avoid being exposed. The second suspect, Omobowho Okpowodo, was identified as the owner of the motor mechanic workshop where the targeted victim carried out repairs on his vehicles. Okpowodo, according to the police prosecutor, was allegedly overheard planning to abduct Ayama on his way from Ekeremor local Government area. The Presiding Judge, Justice T.Songi, adjourned the case till 27th February, 2024. Read the full article