By Peter Jonah, Yenagoa A non-governmental organization, the Safe and Better Nigeria (SBN), has admonished Ijaw sons and daughters not to forget the reasons behind the Boro Day celebration, but to reflect on the ideals of the late Ijaw icon and foremost Niger Delta freedom fighter – even as they give him a memorable memorial…
Briga News Nigeria The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, is taking the frustration of his 30 years of failed presidential bid too far and the level that he has sunk politically, “even Atiku will look Atiku in the mirror and pity Atiku for throwing away his brightest chance of ever becoming…
Briga News Nigeria The President of the Rivers Entrepreneur and Investors’ Forum, Ibifiri Bobmanuel, has revealed that the actions of the Rivers State Government and some local governments in the state were the reasons the Dangote Petroleum Refinery was moved from Rivers State to Lagos State. Bobmanuel, in an interview with DAILY POST said the…
Briga News Nigeria An Appeal Court sitting in Lagos State has rejected an appeal filed by the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Arc. Patrick Tonye-Cole. The petition was against the victory of Governor Siminalayi Fubara of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Tonye-Cole…
By Peter Jonah Chief Festus Ochonogor yesterday in Warri officially assumed office as Managing Director of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC). The MD arrived DESOPADEC office with loud ovation from staff of the commission and well wishers. Ochonogor shortly after arriving the commission with the Chairman of the Commission Chief John Nani…
By Keneware Emmanuel Apex youth leadership body housing all youths in the oil rich Ogulagha Kingdom, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, operating under the auspices of Ogulagha Kingdom Youth Council, OKYC, has written to the executive Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori enjoining him to consider Amb Shedrack Agediga for a…
Briga News Nigeria Civil society groups under the auspices of the Ijaw People’s Development Initiative, IPDI and the Ijaw Publishers’ Forum, IPF, in a joint statement have called on the Inspector General of Police, Mr Kayode Igbetokun, the governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, and the commissioner of police, Bayelsa Command to swing into…
Briga News Nigeria The Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State witnessed an outpouring of grief as the remains of the revered Chief Piniki Azaiye, the erstwhile Ganpamowei of Gbaramatu Kingdom, were laid to rest. The funeral rites, attended by dignitaries, traditional leaders, and community members, celebrated the life and legacy…
Briga News Nigeria Mr. AbdulRasheed Bawa, the Chairman Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been suspended from office indefinitely. His suspension was ordered by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following weighty allegations of abuse of office. In a statement by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the president ordered Bawa’s…
Briga News Nigeria Newly-crowned UFC champion, Sean O’Malley has revealed that he is allowed to cheat on his wife because he pays for everything. He made this known when he made an appearance on Bradley Martyn’s “Raw Talk” podcast, O’Malley asserted that he can be unfaithful to his wife, Danya Gonzalez, with whom he shares…