Month: September 2025
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Bayelsa Celebrates Two New SANs
“This is another historic day in the life of our state. Since its creation, this is the first time we are producing two Senior Advocates at the same time. God perfects everything at His own time.”
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Igbo Community a Pillar of Unity and Development in Bayelsa — Prof. Ayawei
“These projects will boost commerce and make Bayelsa a preferred destination for investors.”
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Jonathan’s Possible 2027 Comeback Sparks Harsh Rebuke From Presidency
While affirming Jonathan’s constitutional right to contest, Onanuga noted that any attempt to return to the presidency would face both legal scrutiny and public judgment over his past performance. He questioned whether the former president remains eligible after being sworn in twice and warned that Nigerians still remember the “dismal economic record” of his administration.
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FORMER PRESIDENT JONATHAN IS WELCOME TO THE RACE: NIGERIANS WILL REMEMBER HIS DISMAL RECORD IN OFFICE
Don’t get us wrong: President Jonathan reserves the right to run if he wishes. It is his inalienable right to contest the presidency again. President Tinubu will wholeheartedly welcome him if he decides to enter the race. But Jonathan will have his date in the court of the land. Indeed, the jury will determine whether…
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Ambaiowei Pledges Support for Amassoma Youth Development Association
“The Amassoma Youth Development Association, Yenagoa Chapter led by Mr. Stephen Ozogu, should make a difference by focusing on innovative ideas that will enhance human capital development and improve the lives of youths from Amassoma. If they come up with good programmes, the member representing Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency will always support them to achieve…
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Diri Highlights Strategic Importance of Gulf of Guinea to Bayelsa
“Bayelsa’s unique geography grants us unmatched prospects for oil and gas exports, maritime logistics, fisheries, and coastal trade. Our dual identity as an energy powerhouse and custodian of delicate ecosystems defines both our responsibilities and opportunities.”
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Diri Seeks National Dialogue on Local Government Creation
“From the beginning of my tenure till today, I have consistently spoken about true federalism. We cannot afford to have Bayelsa, which produces the oil and gas for Nigeria, with only eight local government areas, while some states have 40 or 44. It is injustice.”
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IYC President Vows Crackdown on Members Involved in Crime After Arrest Over Murder Case
“Every Ijaw youth is allowed to be part of our struggle if they choose to, but crime must be treated as an individual crime. I am saddened that the IYC name keeps getting mentioned in crimes that are purely the actions of individuals”
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Ford Foundation, IWG Draw Global Attention To Bayelsa Oil Pollution In New York
“For decades, Bayelsa has been on the frontline of energy production, supplying the oil and gas that power our nation’s economy and bolster global energy security. Yet alongside this contribution has come an incalculable cost: widespread pollution, degraded farmlands, poisoned rivers and creeks, compromised health, and far too often ruined livelihoods. For decades, our people…
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NUJ Bayelsa Issues Tough Demands to PHEDC, Commends Gov. Diri on Independent Power Reforms
The Congress, however, commended the Bayelsa State Government under Governor Douye Diri for the ongoing Yenagoa Independent Power Plant project, which is expected to deliver uninterrupted electricity with the installation of 60-megawatt gas turbines from December 2025.