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The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the off-cycle governorship election in Bayelsa State, Governor Douye Diri, has voted at his polling unit. Truetells Nigeria understands that the incumbent governor arrived at the polling unit a few minutes before 9 a.m. and immediately went through the voting process. There is an improvement in this election compared to all other elections. Very seeming less,” Diri said. He commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The governor expressed his satisfaction with the personnel handling the process. He, however, expressed dissatisfaction with the events happening in Nembe, a region known for…

Armed thugs have invaded polling units in the southern Ijaw and Sagbama local government areas of Bayelsa State, hijacking election materials and disrupting voting. The thugs first struck at Agorogbene units 6, 7, and 8 in Ward 11 of Southern Ijaw, where they destroyed election materials and fired gunshots at voters who attempted to challenge them.They also stormed the Registration Area Center and carted away election materials from five out of the seven polling units. In Ogiadiama Ward 9 in Unit 14 of the Southern Ijaw Local Government area, gunmen stormed the unit but were repelled by security men.Sporadic gunshots…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) team trounced the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) by one goal, debuts in the final stage of the soccer tourney. The Nigeria Customs Service scored a goal against NAGAFF after a keenly contested match following Superintendent Sani Buhari brillant effort which ensured a place for NCS in the finals today stables sports center in Surulere In a press release signed by Superintendent of Customs Akinwale Fatoki, the semi-final match was initially scheduled for kick off at 3 pm but was delayed due to a protest by the NCS Team. They alleged that…

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi has officially set up a committee on disposal of overtime cargo at the Nigeria Customs Service Headquarters in Abuja. This development arises in response to the new Customs Act’s provisions, which empower the NCS to dispose of containers that have exceeded their allotted time within the ports. CGC Adeniyi emphasized that alleviating port congestion stands as a paramount objective for the Nigeria Customs Service, as well as President Ahmed Bola Tinubu, offering the promise of heightened efficiency and enhanced trade facilitation. “It’s worth noting that approximately six months ago, the new NCS Act…

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun has promised that there would be credible elections in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi State respectively. This was contained in a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer (PRO), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Tuesday ahead of the ‘off cycle’ elections on Saturday. According to the statement, the IGP said the elections are critical to Nigeria’s democracy, adding that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) will ensure that the activities are free, fair and credible. His words: “The Nigeria Police Force has undertaken comprehensive preparations to ensure the success of the upcoming elections. We…

The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Elder Sheriff F. O. Oborevwori has approved the appointment of the following persons into the underlisted Boards. DELTA STATE LIBRARY BOARD 1.Barr. Innocent E. OgboruChairman Maris School AdmissionADVERTISEMENT2.Ejiro OkumugbaMember 3.Princess Okiemute DukuyeMember 4.Okonweze Marlene O.Member SCHOOL OF HEALTH TECHNOLOGY OFOMA 1.DR. Chris OharisiChairman 2.Mrs. Sandra N. NwaniMember 3.Mr. Aris Biu AMember DELTA STATE URBAN WATER BOARD 1.Chief Solomon AreyinkaChairman 2.Chief CSO UdemeMember 3.Mrs. Felicia OroraghaMember 4.Chief Mrs. Florence OkiMember 5.Chief Jude UgbekileMember 6.Chief Gladys Agbah OvieMember 7.Hon. Joan Oghonero OmuyehMember DDPA 1.Chief Tony OborohChairman 2.Engr. Yobo IdehMember 3.Chief Dennis AbokiMember 4.Hon. Iboyitete MargaretMember…

Former Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Barrister Hassan Bello on Tuesday, advised that Sea Ports should not be made to litter the country without specific purpose. Barr. Bello who gave the advice while speaking as a Special Guest at National Discourse 2 with Distinguished Maritime Personalities (Damps) in Lagos, said Nigeria should not be building ports like constituency projects. He quipped that ports should not be built for ports sake but for their viability and ability to compete with other global ports in terms of infrastructure and linkage to the multimodal transport mode. “The consignment…

Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic party, (PDP), Amb. Umar Damagun, Vice presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa and Governors of the party, Tuesday, stormed Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital to canvass support for the party’s governorship candidate, Senator Douye Diri for the November 11 election.The grand finale of the Bayelsa State Peoples Democratic Party PDP Governorship campaign rally held at the Ox-bow Lake Pavilion in Yenagoa.Also in attendance were Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Senator Adolphus Wabara, Chairman of the National Campaign Council Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State, Governors Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta), Umoh…

Veteran Female Journalist, Theresa Adeyemi, a Broadcaster, Newscaster and Presenter explained how being a Professional Female Journalist destroyed her marriage.In this interview with PointNews247.com, Adeyemi vividly narrated how deeply She embraced the Journalism profession that nothing else comes second. “I do lot of positive things and more as a Journalist” She tackled the lure of women in Journalism and its Challenges.”Its not easy, when I got married, I’m going to use myself as an example. when I told my husband about my job as a Journalist, he said no problem but Later in the marriage, he said I’m not liking…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has celebrated the victory of Nigerian-born boxer, Efe Ajagba, over Austrialian Joe Goodall on Sunday. The hard-hitting Nigerian World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight contender stopped Australia’s Goodall in the fourth round of their 10-round main event at Tahoe Blue Event Center in Stateline, Nevada, United States of America. The fourth round knockout was a sweet revenge for the Nigerian who had lost to Goodall by a decision at the Commonwealth Games in Scotland. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon in Asaba, the Governor commended the triumph of the…