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  Bayelsa Women Arise on Sunday asked the Inspector General of Police to investigate comments made by the All Progressive Congress, (APC) Deputy Governor's Candidate, Mr. Joshua Maciver, as a way of preventing bloodshed, in the State. The group in a statement signed by Princess Ebibaratimi Atani, Publicity Secretary, Bayelsa Women Arise asserted that Mr Maciver and his co-travelers are determined to unleash bloodshed on their people, during the forthcoming election. Arise women accused Mr. Joshua Maciver of advocating for the killing of supporters of opposition candidates, thereby inciting violence and creating an atmosphere of fear and intimidation during his speech in Twon Brass. "We, the Bayelsa Women Arise Group, are deeply concerned about the recent inflammatory remarks made by Mr. Joshua Maciver, the deputy governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State, during a political campaign of the party, in Twon Brass, Bayelsa State. The statement ...

A House of Representatives caucus has applauded President Bola Tinubu and the Group CEO of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Engr. Mele Kyari for reviving the oil and gas sector.  The Friends of the Masses, a caucus consisting of over 50 members drawn from across the country, made this known in a joint statement signed by Hon. Seso Ikpagher (Benue, APC) and Hon. Iyawe Esosa (Edo, LP).  The Caucus described Kyari as the best thing to happen to Nigeria's oil sector, adding that the Petroleum Industry Act 2021 is one of the numerous reforms birthed by the NNPC GCEO.  The lawmakers said the PIA is the most audacious attempt to overhaul the petroleum sector, once bedevilled by controversies and uncertainties.  While admitting that the expected gains of the Petroleum Industry Act have not been fully actualised, they expressed optimism that with Kyari, Nigerians can be hopeful. The group further hailed Kyari as the game-changer in the oil and gas secto...

   In a remarkable show of unity and determination, the Bayelsa Women Arise organization conducted a peaceful peace walk today, in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State Capital, condemning election violence and urging President Bola Tinubu and the Security agencies, to ensure a peaceful governorship election in Bayelsa State on November 11. The women also called for justice for the victims of previous election-related violence in the state. Thousands of women and youth, led by prominent community and Civil Soceity leaders, gathered at the State Capital to embark on the peace walk. The event was marked by a display of solidarity, resilience, and a strong commitment to a peaceful and just electoral process in Bayelsa State. During the walk, participants held banners and placards with messages such as "Peaceful Elections for Bayelsa," "Justice for the Victims," and "Stop Election Violence." They chanted slogans calling for an end to the electoral turmoil that has plague...

The Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oyo State, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr. Senator Ma'hood Olalekan Ishola Balogun, Alli Iwo Okunmade II has called on Ibadan Mogajis and wealthy Ibadan indigenes to emulate the loyalty, passion for development and fast transformation as exemplified by  Arole Ogun-Elu Professor Sabit Ariyo Olagoke JP.  The first class monarch revealed this during the visit of the Founder, Spiritual Head and Grand Imam  of the Shafaudeen In Islam Worldwide, Professor Sabit Ariyo Olagoke JP as part of the activities to mark the 81st birthday of Oba Balogun.  HIM,  Oba Balogun described Professor Olagoke JP as a true son of Ibadan land, who is using all that Allah has given him for the development of Islamic religion and Ibadan land. He however, called on all Ibadan Mogajis and wealthy Ibadan indigenes to emulate the passion and loyalty of the Arole Ogun-Elu of Aare Alasa dynasty, Professor Sabit Ariyo Olagoke JP.  While presenting a paper titled "Cu...

The Coalition for Good Governance and Open Leadership in Nigeria has condemned an alleged premeditated plot to blackmail the Management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) and the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Company, Mr Mele Kyari. The Convener of the group, Mr Declan Ihekaire, who spoke on behalf of the group at a news conference at the Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja on Thursday, alleged that the defunct Conference of Nigeria Political Party (CNPP) was plotting the move, which he said could undermine national security. Ihekaire said that the group was committed to the cause of ensuring Probity and Transparency in governance, as much as they believe, that such must be devoid of political interference of unfounded claims.  He also accused the CNPP of being sponsored by a self styled Billionaire whistle-blower,  George Udoh, who it claimed is on a mission to Blackmail the company,  after several failed attempts, at extorting the GCEO, Mele Kyari.  “O...

The Founder and Spiritual Head of Shafaudeen in Islam Worldwide and the Mogaji of Ogun -Elu, Aare Alasa dynasty Ibadan Land, Oyo State, Professor Sabit Olagoke, JP, has hailed the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Moshood Olalekan Balogun Alli Okunmade 1 for his immense impact and great contributions to the progress of Ibadan and Oyo State.   The Cleric described Olubadan  as a patriot and politician with a difference, noting that his efforts and support towards the success of Ibadan are notable.   Professor Olagoke stated this while congratulating the Olubadan in a statement he personally signed and made available to journalists in Ibadan.     He said: “I, on behalf of the entire Shafaudeen in lslam and the descendants of Ogun -Elu Ibadan and Ejemu family of Ejigbo Mekun, felicitate the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Olalekan Balogun, on his 81st birthday. Ki Ade ki o pe lori, ki Bata ko pe lese, ki esin Oba ki o je oko pe pe pe.   “I celebrate your life of se...

In a significant development, the Ondo Redemption Front (ORF), a prominent socio-political group in Ondo State, has submitted a formal petition to the Ondo State House of Assembly. The petition calls for the constitution of a medical panel to probe the current state of health of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu. Recall, that Mr Akeredolu returned to the country, after a long medical vacation overseas, for an undisclosed ailment. The Ondo Redemption Front, comprised of concerned citizens and political activists, has expressed their reservations regarding the health of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu. The group have in the past months, championed the call for the resumption of Mr Akeredolu, whom since the purported return to the country, have failed to resume duty, in the state, or seen performing any public functions. The ORF have therefore requested a thorough medical evaluation to ascertain the governor's fitness to continue carrying out his duties in office, as the Governor of Ondo State. Thi...

In its quest to encourage more Nigerian companies to invest in the country's oil and gas industry and blue economy, and ultimately contribute to the nation's economic growth, the President Bola Tinubu-led federal government has pledged its support towards the revival of the $1 billion Kaztec Engineering Limited’s oil and gas fabrication yard at Snake Island, Ilashe, Lagos State. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Gboyega Oyetola, gave the assurance yesterday in Lagos during his inspection and on-the-spot assessment of the fabrication yard, which has been shut down for the past eight years due to force majeure declared on it by Addax Petroleum, the project's technical partner. The minister's visit to the project site came a day after the Senate Committee on Petroleum (Upstream) led by its Chairman, Senator Eteng Williams, paid similar visit to the location as part of the upper legislative chamber’s commitment to investigating the reasons behind the project’s sh...

Coalition of Pro-Democracy Organisations in Nigeria, an amalgamation of Groups committed to ensuring transparency, fairness, and accountability in the electoral process, vehemently rejects the proposal by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to abandon electronic transmission of results in the forthcoming Bayelsa State Governorship Election. Rising from a Stakeholders meeting in Abuja on Thursday, the group said the planned manual transmission of results being proposed in the forthcoming Governorship election, is an attempt, at allowing desperate politicians,  to manipulate the will of the Bayelsa electorate,  during the election.  Recall, that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has on Wednesday stated it plans to transmit results of the Nov.11 Bayelsa governorship election manually. This was made known through the State's Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) Mr Obo Effanga. The group in a statement jointly signed by Comrade Olufemi, Nat...

  Ayerin Atinuke Janet,  lesbian couple and five other women have been arrested in  Ikeja, Lagos for planning the pair’s wedding. The women were detained on May 18, 2023 in Ikeja and later released on bail on May 20.   According to Grace Balogun, the Executive Director of Women Initiative Agenda (WIA), an NGO in a release made available to journalists, anyone convicted of having lesbian sex can be sentenced to ten years in prison. Balogun told newsmen that the arrests followed a tip-off and would lead to charges being brought against the women. “Our members got wind of the wedding and we informed the police who stormed the venue where they arrested 7 young women, including the bride and the groom. “As soon as investigation is concluded they will be charged," Balogun said. She added: “We can’t allow such despicable acts to find roots in our society. Both Christianity and Nigerian laws prohibit same-sex relationships.” The arrested women have denied that they are ...

A coalition of 50 civil society groups with over two thousand members led by the Stand Up Nigeria, has called on Nigerians to believe in and support the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in his quest to make the country prosperous and  match on the path to greatness. The Convener, Stand Up Nigeria, Sunday Attah, stated this today, at a special rally for democracy to mark the nation 63rd independence anniversary in Abuja.  According to him, the rally was a testament of absolute patriotism and an unflinching belief in the potentials of Nigeria as a country of great economic and social advantage on the African continent and the world at large.  He said Stand Up Nigeria and 50 other civil society groups convoked the rally because the country is going through a most trying period and some of the elected officials have decided to stand the truth on its head. Attah said there is the need for the reawakening of people's consciousness to the threat posed to peace and u...