“Today, this is effectively gaining their independence. The rest will, without doubt, depend on the citizens of Niger and how effective governance will be, but the main thing is this: They have got rid of the colonisers,”
*Assures Opponents Of Level Field Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has asked politicians in the state not to prepare for violence in the November 11 governorship election, saying the poll is about votes and not guns. Governor Diri also urged his opponents to contest for the ballots and not bullets. His Chief Press…
*Governor Slams APC Candidate On Angiama-Oporoma Bridge Comment The Bayelsa Elders Council (BEC) has given thumbs up to Governor Douye Diri for the developmental strides of his administration. The elders expressed satisfaction particularly with infrastructure projects embarked upon by the Prosperity Administration in the state. They gave the commendation during their meeting on Thursday in…
President of Nigeria’s Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has finally received a list of 28 ministerial nominees from President Bola Tinubu. Interestingly, the list does not include the nominees’ state of origin. Former Speaker of the House of Representatives and Chief of Staff tto President Tinubu – Femi Gbajiabiamila, delivered the letter with the list in tow…
Geospatial resources and technology play a critical role in the EAD process. Census bureaus use various geospatial and mapping technologies to create accurate and reliable maps of the enumeration areas. These maps help to visualize the boundaries and characteristics of the enumeration areas and make it easier to plan and conduct an effective census. Some of the geospatial technologies used in EAD include Geographic Information Systems (GIS), satellite imagery, and GPS technology.
The Hon. member representing the good people of Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Hon. Engr. Rodney Ebikebina Ambaiowei has congratulated the newly inaugurated Silga Caretaker Committee led by Hon. Lucky Okodeh as chairman and Hon. Mao Onini as vice chairman, as well as the 7 RDA chairmen and its members on their…
*Says Bayelsa Deserves 30 Councils Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has charged new caretaker committee chairmen of councils and their Rural Development Authority (RDA) counterparts in the state to reside in their local government headquarters. Governor Diri gave the directive on Wednesday during the swearing-in ceremony of the eight councils and 32 RDA…
By Stanley O. Nwosu The announcement by the Federal Government and subsequent approval by the National Assembly of the request to share N500 billion palliatives to poor and vulnerable households in Nigeria in order to cushion the adverse effect of the recent removal of fuel subsidy has continued to generate reactions on social and mainstream…
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, said the decision of his administration to construct the massive Ernest Ikoli Media Complex in Yenagoa was borne out of the important role the media plays in societal development. L-R: General Manager, Niger Delta Television, Fred Fabor, Governor Douye Diri and the Commissioner for Information, Ayibaina Duba, during…
The member representing the Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency, Hon. Engr. Rodney Ambaiowei, raised a disaster motion on Thursday, 20th July 2023, regarding the frequent occurrences of boat and watercraft mishaps along Nigerian coastal lines and waterways. Ambaiowei noted that Nigeria has about 853km of coastline and over 3000km of navigable inland water channels with great…
