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Agbogidi Tare-ebi has retained his title at the second edition of the Ritchie Etonye Open Chess Championship held in Sagbama Town, Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. Agbogidi secured…
Eleven years ago, we lost a great son of the Niger Delta, a remarkable leader, and a dear friend and brother, Chief Diepreye Solomon Peter Alamieyeseigha, the first civilian Governor…
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The Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre, Nguru, Yobe State, Professor Hadiza Abdullahi Usman, has lost her twin daughters, Dr Hadiyah Usman Abdullahi, a medical doctor, and Aidah Usman…
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Eleven years ago, we lost a great son of the Niger Delta, a remarkable leader, and a dear friend and brother, Chief Diepreye Solomon Peter Alamieyeseigha, the first civilian Governor…
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Lagos State University (LASU) has reopened its indigeneship verification portal for eligible Lagos State indigenes seeking admission through the Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) and other Direct Entry routes…
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Bayelsa Creatives Converge: Igniting Innovation and Growth in the State’s Creative Industry
Bayelsa state recently hosted a remarkable gathering of local artists, innovators, and entrepreneurs, highlighting the state’s growing creative sector. The event showcased the talent and potential within Bayelsa’s music, fashion, art, and technology scenes, fostering collaboration and growth.
Bayelsa’s First Lady, Mrs. Gloria Diri, Former Commissioner for Information, Dr. Daniel Iworiso-Markson, Rt. Honourable Tonye Isenah, Ovieteme George and Mr. Harry Porbeni were among the key figures who shared inspiring words with attendees.
AN EXCLUSIVE DOCUMENTARY BY FIRST NEWS MEDIA
“THE NIGER DELTA OF OUR DREAM”
Is it possible for the owner of the well to lack water in his house? Sadly this has become the story of the Niger Delta. The Niger Delta region is home to the lifeblood of Nigeria’s economy yet our life and blood is left to ruins. How did we get here? Was the discovery of oil in our region a curse or a blessing?
The answer depends on the choices we make today.
What is the way foward?
Find out in this very insightful documentary.
This is the story of the Niger Delta, the struggle for its soul, and the possibility of a better tomorrow.
Our voices will continually be heard until we see the Niger Delta of Our dreams.
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Let’s make our region great again!.
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