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By Daniel Alabrah Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has admonished politicians in the state to prayerfully make decisions ahead of the 2027 elections, noting that power comes from God. Governor Diri also urged them to eschew politics of bitterness and violence. Speaking in his hometown, Sampou, in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area during the KOLGA Annual Day of Thanksgiving on Saturday, he advised people of the state not to allow politics to separate them. Diri commended the KOLGA people for sustaining the annual event, noting that an attitude of appreciation attracts blessings. He appreciated the other arms of government,…

By Daniel Alabrah Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has implored corporate organisations and private individuals to lend support to the country’s armed forces through contributions and partnerships that would improve their conditions of service. Senator Diri made the call on Thursday at the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration held at the Peace Park in Yenagoa, the state capital. The Bayelsa governor, who paid tributes to serving, retired and fallen soldiers for their gallant services in preserving the country’s territorial integrity, said the celebration should serve as a renewed act of solidarity and expression of gratitude to the…

By Daniel Alabrah  The remains of the late Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, will be interred on January 30, 2026. Governor Douye Diri disclosed this on Wednesday during the 179th state executive council meeting in Government House, Yenagoa. Senator Ewhrudjakpo died on December 11, 2025 at the age of 60. ‎Governor Diri said following the setting up of a committee headed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Nimibofa Ayawei, Senator Ewhrudjakpo’s four-day funeral programme would commence on January 27 with sporting activities. ‎He stated that a Day of Tributes would hold on January 28 at…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo Sabbath is a sacred reminder that life is not only about doing, striving, and producing, but about resting in God’s presence and renewing our souls. In a busy world that constantly demands more, the Sabbath calls us to pause, reflect, and realign our hearts with our Creator, just as Scripture says, “Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy” (Exodus 20:8). For Christians, the Sabbath is a gift time to worship, restore our faith, and deepen our relationship with God while for humanity as a whole, it is a divine principle that promotes balance, peace, and…

By Peter Omopo Northwest University, Kano, has granted the Emir of Kano, Dr. Muhammadu Sanusi II, special admission into its Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) programme, which integrates Common Law and Sharia studies. The approval places the monarch directly in Level 200 of the Faculty of Law and takes effect from the 2024/2025 academic session. The decision was confirmed in an official letter issued by the university’s Directorate of Examinations, Admissions and Records. The letter, dated January 12, 2026, and signed by the Head of the Directorate, Jafaru Muhammad, on behalf of the Registrar, stated that the Emir’s admission followed a…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo Sometimes, the most powerful question in a marriage isn’t “Do you love me?” But “Where are you going?” because love is not only proven by words, but by direction, commitment, and shared vision. Asking where he is going invites conversation about dreams, purpose, growth, and the future you are building together, reminding both partners that marriage is a journey walked side by side. When a wife asks this, she affirms trust, partnership, and belief in a future that is intentional, not just emotional but anchored in direction, responsibility, and unity. Asiwaju Cares

By Dangombe ……how a non-politician’s humanitarian footprint is quietly reshaping public expectations and political imagination in Gombe State There are defining moments in the life of a society when the public begins to question not just who leads, but why leadership has taken the form it has. Gombe State appears to be living through such a moment one marked not by electioneering or political drama, but by the unexpected emergence of a figure whose influence was built outside party structures and political ambition. Aliyu Mohammed popularly known as Kombat did not arrive on the public stage as a politician. He…

By Peter Omopo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid tribute to the late Imam Abdullahi Abubakar, Chief Imam of Nghar village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, who gained national and international recognition for sheltering about 300 Christians during the 2018 communal violence in the state. In a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President expressed deep sorrow over the cleric’s death, describing him as an exceptional religious leader whose life embodied faith, courage and an unwavering respect for the sanctity of human life. Tinubu recalled that at…

By Peter Omopo The Nigerian passport has climbed to 89th position out of 199 countries in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, marking a modest improvement from its 94th-place ranking at the end of 2025. The latest ranking, published in January, shows that Nigeria also reached its highest position in five years last July when it rose to 88th place. Compiled annually, the Henley Passport Index draws on exclusive data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and expert analysis to assess the relative strength of passports worldwide based on visa-free travel access. Nigeria shares the 89th spot with Myanmar, with…

By Peter Omopo A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has issued an interim order restraining the Chief Judge of the state from accepting or acting on an impeachment notice against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu. The order followed moves by the Rivers State House of Assembly, which had requested the Chief Judge to constitute a panel to investigate allegations of gross misconduct levelled against the governor and his deputy. The lawmakers made the request after a unanimous resolution, insisting that the impeachment process would continue despite what they described as attempts by the…