The Bayelsa State Caucus in the National Assembly has said it will support the state and federal government in resolving the crisis in Bassambiri community in Nembe Local Government Area of the state. Chairman of the House of Representatives caucus, Hon. Fred Agbedi, stated this on Thursday when he led a delegation of the members…
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has announced cash rewards to Olympic silver medalist, Blessing Oborududu, and other wrestlers from the state in the Nigerian contingent that participated in the 2023 Africa Wrestling Championships and the Africa Beach Games in Tunisia. Senator Diri, who congratulated the athletes for their impressive performance, said they not…
Nigeriaโs President Bola Tinubu will address the 78th Session of the high-level General Debate of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the UN headquarters in New York on Tuesday, September 19. The UN correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Tinubu, in his first outing to the Assembly, will be addressing…
The new leader of the Wagner Group, a notorious Russian mercenary group, has been revealed as Anton Yelizarov, 42, also known as “Lotus”. Yelizarov takes over the leadership role following the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin in a plane crash on August 23. Yelizarov, a former army officer, has been involved in some of the most…
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has charged newly sworn in commissioners of the Bayelsa State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC) to conduct free, fair and credible local government election that is acceptable to all political parties. Senator Diri gave the charge on Wednesday during the swearing-in of three BSIEC commissioners inside the Executive Council Chambers…
Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba is under house arrest and one of his sons has been arrested for โtreasonโ, military officers said Wednesday, hours after announcing they had overthrown the government. โPresident Ali Bongo is under house arrest, surrounded by his family and doctors,โ they said in a statement read out on state TV. Gabonese…
The Ijaw National Congress (INC), the umbrella body of Ijaw people in Nigeria have send a message of congratulations to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his emergence as the President of Nigeria. The group also lauded the president on the successful nominations, screenings and inauguration of members of the Federal executive council (FEC) which saw…
Pays Tribute To Late Monarch Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said his administration will embark on more development- oriented projects in Epie-Atissa, hosts of the state capital. Senator Diri gave the assurance when he led a high-powered delegation on a condolence visit to the Yenagoa Community Council of Chiefs over the demise…
Special Assistant to the Governor on Special Duties Mr. Robinson Ere Erebi has said that the completion of Gwegwe street in Ovom area of the State capital, is a significant achievement for Governor Diri and his administration, as it demonstrates their commitment to improving the infrastructure and overall development of Yenagoa. Mr. Erebi who was…
The last is yet to be heard about the controversy that rocked the plan by President Bola Tinubu to reconstitute the boards of federal agencies that were dissolved about two months ago except statutory ones, which put the Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, in the eye of the storm. The…
