South South
Ibom Air takes off, amidst jubilation in Akwa Ibom
The airline has three aircraft, and doing only two routes – Uyo-Lagos and Uyo-Abuja – for now.
Ibom Air begins commercial operations on Friday
The first state-owned airline in Nigeria was launched on February 20.
Body of 78-year-old kidnap victim found in Bayelsa
The police say it was making efforts to rescue the aged woman before her body was discovered by the waterside.
World Environmental Day: Environmentalists berate N/Delta governors over oil derivation proceeds
The environmentalists allege that the 13 per cent oil derivation funds to oil-producing states were being diverted by Niger Delta governors.
Rivers Assembly Speaker re-elected
The 9th session of the Assembly began sitting on Monday.
Why more Nigerians are committing suicide – Pastor
There have been reported cases of suicide, especially among young Nigerians, in recent times.
Supreme Court to rule on Delta APC crisis
The Ogodo faction appeals the ruling of the appeal court
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Support Omo-Agege’s bid for Senate Deputy President’s seat – Delta APC
Party official urges lawmakers to make Mr Omo-Agege the first Urhobo to take the seat
Amnesty office to train 2,500 ex-militants on fishing, other vocations
The Nigerian government officially launched the fishermen training programme on May 24
Wike vows to rid Port Harcourt of street-trading
The governor said traders have one month to move their businesses from the roads.
Head of election commission in Bayelsa resigns
Mr Bertola is said to have suddenly tendered his resignation letter on Friday to the state governor, Seriake Dickson.
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Gov. Okowa appoints SSG, Chief of Staff
The governor began his second term in office on Wednesday.
Gov. Emmanuel appoints Head of Civil Service, perm secs
Effiong Essien takes over from Ekereobong Akpan, who retired from service on May 29.
Why Court of Appeal sacked Ned Nwoko as PDP Delta senator-elect
The applicants filed their case later than 14 days after the Delta State Peoples Democratic Party primaries was held.
Delta Assembly passed 49 bills in four years – Speaker
The Speaker says 83 bills were introduced in the assembly.
Cross River SUBEB uncovers N1.3 billion fraud plot
The suspect allegedly forged the signature of the board chairman in an attempt to make withdrawals from one of its bank accounts.
2019 Elections: INEC probes its Bayelsa officials, redeploys admin secretary
The police are also investigating the officials.
Governor Emmanuel sacks aides, reappoints SSG
The SSG is to be sworn-in later today at the Government House, Uyo.
For The Record: Full text of Akwa Ibom governor’s inaugural speech
Emmanuel Udom was inaugurated for a second term on Wednesday.
Nigerian publisher Betty Irabor speaks on depression, suicide attempt
Mrs Irabor said she was placed under suicide watch, at some point.
Governor Emmanuel calls on Akpabio, APC leaders to join him in building Akwa Ibom
Mr Emmanuel, in his inauguration speech, said the “fleeting passion of politics” should not be allowed to “break the cords of our brotherhood”.
Wike takes oath of office for second term as Rivers governor
The governor says his administration would consolidate on his first term achievements to make Rivers the greatest state in Nigeria.
Okowa, deputy take oath of office
The colourful ceremony was witnessed by many prominent indigenes of the state, including James Ibori, a former governor of the state
Why we can’t sanction pastors who accuse children of being witches – Former CAN leader
Cletus Bassey says many of the churches involved in such practices are ‘magic houses’.