By Harry Pobeni Driving past the Bayelsa Ecumenical Centre recently, I found myself asking a simple question: How do we measure the long-term value of public infrastructure? The Ecumenical Centre was built as a non-denominational Christian worship and event facility with a capacity of about 10,000 people, intended to promote Christian unity and host large…
Residents of Egweama Community in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State erupted in celebration after a woman reportedly gave birth following what locals described as a three-year pregnancy. Videos and photographs circulating on social media showed scores of community members dancing through the streets, singing and celebrating what they described as a miraculous childbirth….
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticised the proposed ₦100 billion stadium project in Bayelsa State, describing it as a misplaced priority amid the socio-economic challenges facing residents. The party argued that while sports infrastructure is important, the state government should place greater emphasis on addressing pressing issues such as healthcare, education, road infrastructure, job…
The Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned the Group Managing Director of Brass Engineering and Construction Nigeria Limited, Mrs. Egwuche Chinyere Gladys, alongside the company, over alleged illegal cash transactions involving $600,000 (about N827 million). The EFCC disclosed this in a statement posted on its official X handle…
