The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secured landslide victory in Saturday’s local government council elections, securing all eight declared seats by the Bayelsa State Independent Electoral Commission (BYSIEC). In the Yenagoa Local Government Council, Mr. Bulodisiye Ndiwari emerged victorious for the PDP, garnering 56,103 votes, as announced by returning officer Chief Wisdom Soreh. In a similar…
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has commended the state independent electoral commission for the organisation of Saturday’s local government election in the state. Governor Diri also said reports available to him indicated that the poll was generally peaceful across the state. The Bayelsa governor spoke to journalists shortly after voting at 10.15am alongside his…
Popular cross-dresser, Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye popularly known as Bobrisky, has pleaded guilty to the Naira abuse charge leveled against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Bobrisky was arraigned before the Federal High Court, Lagos on a six-count charge bordering on alleged Abuse of the Naira and alleged Money Laundering. When the charge…
“Let me also use this medium to again advocate for true federalism in Nigeria where states pay royalties to the federal government and not the way it is done currently where the centre determines what the states get. If federalism is properly practised, our state can do more for our people.”
Senegal’s newly elected President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, announced on Wednesday that his government will conduct an audit of the country’s oil, gas, and mining sectors. In a televised speech, Faye emphasized that the exploitation of natural resources will receive significant attention, as they belong to the people according to the constitution. “The exploitation of our…
Mr. Mohammed Musa, brother to the President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo, has denied his involvement in the establishment of an ethnic militia group, Kungiya Zaman Lafiya. He disclosed this in an affidavit in support of Bodejo’s bail application dated March 28, 2024. Musa said his brother only had a registered vigilante company…
“The purpose of the appointment is for effective governance and fulfilment of the vision of the prosperity of the state. It is in accordance with the provision of Section 196 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, as amended.”
Dear Ambassador (Dr.) Godknows Boladei Igali, OON, the Ibetariowei of Izonland, On this joyous occasion, we come together to celebrate a man who is not just a leader, but also a mentor, boss, and brother to us all. Happy Birthday! Ambassador Igali, your unwavering dedication to your people and the Ijaw Land is truly inspiring….
Predictably, the Hon. member representing Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency also extended congratulations to Hon. Target Segibo, the PDP flag bearer, and his Vice Dr. (Mrs.) Josephine Ekeuwei Akandi as well as the 17 Ward Councillorship Candidates of the PDP in advance of their victory, come Saturday, April 6, 2024.
In an exclusive interview with Erevision MediaTV’s Editor-In-Chief Mr. Robinson Erebi, High Chief Aguobiri Francis, Chairman of Ogboin North Rural Development Authority (RDA) in Amassoma, gave insights to the state of developments in Bayelsa State and the forthcoming local government elections billed to be conducted on April 6, 2024. During the interview, High Chief Aguobiri…
