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NPC And The Botched 2023 Census
The postponement of the 2023 Population and Housing Census has raised concerns about the implications of the cancellation. The Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Nasir Isa Kwarra, disclosed that the Commission had spent N200 billion on preparations for the census before the exercise was cancelled. Kwarra stated that the N800 billion budgeted included…
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Diri: The Puritan In Bayelsa’s Creek Haven
By Daniel Alabrah As constant as the Northern Star, the Puritan remains single-mindedly focused on only the Bayelsa Agenda… Governor of Bayelsa State His Excellency Sen. Douye Diri Two days before his 61st birthday on June 4 two years ago, my phone rang about 3pm. It was His Excellency on the line. Without hesitation, I…
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NLC Writes ASUU, JUSUN, and Other Affiliates Ahead of Nationwide Strike
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has written to all its 43 affiliate unions to mobilize for a nationwide industrial action scheduled to begin on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. The strike is in response to the recent increase in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). Some of the affiliates of the NLC include the…
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Amassoma Celebrates Successful Seigben Fishing & New Yam Festival
The festival, which showcases the timeless heritage and culture of the Amassoma people, was meticulously planned and executed despite the austere economic times.
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The Importance Of Nasir Kwarra’s Vision for a Green and Digital 2023 Census
By Robinson Erebi Hon. Nasir Isa Kwarra, Chairman of the National Population Commission, recently attended the 41st Inaugural Lecture of the University of Abuja, where he reiterated his commitment to delivering an accurate, reliable, and acceptable census with all-inclusive user-friendly data for effective development planning in Nigeria. NPC Chairman Hon. Nasir Isa Kwarra His vision…
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Otiotio-Odoni Thanks Buhari for Establishing Federal University of Agriculture
The Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State Dr. Dennis Otiotio has expressed appreciation to former President Muhammadu Buhari for his establishment of the Federal University of Agriculture in Bassambiri, Bayelsa State. Dr. Otiotio also thanked the former Minister of Petroleum (State) Chief Timipre Marlin Sylva for facilitating the establishment of the University…
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NPC Chairman Attends Inaugural Lecture on Population Growth and National Development
Hon. Nasir Isa Kwarra, the Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), recently attended the 41st Inaugural Lecture of the University of Abuja. The lecture, titled ‘The Paradox of Population Growth in National Development,’ was delivered by Prof. Rhoda Mundi, the President of the Population Association of Nigeria (PAN). In his remarks, Hon. Kwarra praised…
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Dennis Otiotio Backs President Tinubu On removal Of Fuel Subsidy
The Bayelsa State Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Dennis Otiotio, has expressed his support for the decision of President Bola Tinubu’s decision to phase out fuel subsidy. He made this known during a meeting with party leaders and supporters in the state on Wednesday. Dr. Otiotio stated that the removal of…
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Why Removal of Fuel Subsidy is good for Nigeria
By Felix Ayanruoh Fuel subsidy is the transfer of economic resources by government to consumers or producers of a good or service. The resultant incentive is to boost production or consumption of a commodity over what it would otherwise have been. However, critics of energy subsidies believe otherwise. They say subsidies distort markets and discourage…
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Supporting The Continuity Agenda of Douye Diri
By Robinson Erebi As Bayelsans, we must acknowledge the progress made by Governor Douye Diri in his first tenure. Despite this, the opposition parties are attempting to unseat him by bringing up old files of projects initiated by past governors. It is clear that their goal is to win the election, not to improve the…