…conferred an honour on the late military ruler Sani Abacha at a dinner marking Bayelsa's 30th anniversaryAbacha created Bayelsa on October 1, 1996, alongside five other states, uniting Ijaw communities previously split across different states63 individuals and institutions received honours at the ceremony, including fo…

…Hall, Yenagoa. The summit, organised as part of activities marking Bayelsa State’s 30th anniversary, was themed, “Reviving the Izon Language: Heritage, Our Identity, Our Future.” The governor expressed concern over the declining use of the Ijaw language, particularly among younger people, warning that continued neglect…

…to win an individual Olympic gold medal, winning the women’s long jump. Marking the 30th anniversary of Nigeria’s historic Atlanta 1996 Olympic triumph, the 80-year-old Dutchman told The PUNCH he remains disappointed that the Nigerian government has yet to recognise or reward his contribution to one of the nation’s gre…

Singer Beyoncé cuts Jay-Z's hair in opening night of 'reasonable doubt' 30th anniversary shows Jay-Z launched his three-night Reasonable Doubt 30th anniversary concert series with a series of surprise moments, including an appearance from his wife, Beyoncé, and a performance alongside their daughter, Blue Ivy.The openi…