OPL 2005:Tensions rise in Bayelsa as SEEPCO ignores court order, violates PIA laws, skips EIA for oil exploration
There is rising tension in Onuebum community of Ogbia Local Government area of Bayelsa State over the alleged violation of a Court ordered issued by a Federal High Court sitting in Yenagoa stopping the Sterling Exploration and Energy Production Company Nigeria Limited,.(SEEPCO)
NAS advocate for review of laws against gender-based discriminations and violence
The National Association of Seadogs—Pyrates Confraternity (NAS-PC) has called for a review of laws mitigating against cases of gender-based discriminations and violence in the society. The (NAS-PC), in conjunction with gender based advocacy groups including the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), the International Federation
“Refrain from utterances that could throw Rivers into turmoil”–Ex-Bayelsa Reps caution Gov. Fubara
A Former Member of the Federal House of Representatives from Bayelsa State, Hon. Israel Sunny-Goli has called on the Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to exercise restrain in his utterances and actions that could ignite unnecessary tension and unrest in the state.in the
Unicef Reports Widespread Child Rape in Sudan’s Civil War
Armed men are raping and sexually assaulting children as young as one during Sudan’s civil war, says the UN children’s agency, Unicef. So traumatised are the survivors that some say they have attempted to end their lives. Mass sexual violence has been
Prolific blood donor who saved 2.4 million babies dies at 88
James Harrison, an Australian blood donor, has passed away at 88. His plasma donations saved over 2.4 million babies from a deadly blood disorder called haemolytic disease of the foetus and newborn (HDFN). Harrison’s blood contained a rare antibody, Anti-D, which is used
Heritage Energy Sets Target to Increase Crude Oil Production to 100,000 bpd by 2030
Heritage Energy & Oil Services Limited, alongside its Joint Venture (JV) partners Shoreline Natural Resources and NEPCL, has set an ambitious target to increase crude oil production from 45,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 100,000 bpd by 2030. This goal is part of
Bayelsa Chief Judge Advocates for Multi-Door Courthouse Funding, Citing Affordability and Efficiency
YENAGOA, The Chief Judge of Bayelsa State and Chairman of the Governing Council, Justice Matilda Ayemieye, has championed the benefits of the multi-door courthouse, emphasizing its affordability and its role in reducing the caseload of traditional courts. Speaking at the maiden Bayelsa Multi-Door
Immortalise Clark, Azikiwe on N500 Note, INC VP Urges FG
The National Vice President of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), Alabo Nengi James, has called on the Federal Government to immortalise the image of late Pa Edwin Kiagbodo Clark alongside that of Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe on the five-hundred-naira note. Nengi James made the
2,850 Trainees Benefit from Diri Skills Acquisition and Empowerment Programme
Two thousand, eight hundred and fifty trainees have benefitted from a skills acquisition and empowerment scheme by the Bayelsa State Government. At the ceremony of the Diri Skills Acquisition and Empowerment held at the Gabriel Okara Cultural Centre in Yenagoa, Governor Douye Diri
Ex-Gov El-Rufai Under Fire Over ‘Rescue Nigeria’ Comment
Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State, has faced criticism for his recent proposal of a Northern-South-South alliance to “rescue” Nigeria. According to Israel Sunny-Goli, a former House of Representatives member from Bayelsa, El-Rufai’s suggestion is driven by a selfish political ambition
