Eight of the suspects, which included six males and two females, were on Thursday paraded by security agencies led by the Bayelsa State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Francis Idu, and the State Director of the Department of State Services, Mr. Adedapo Amao, in Yenagoa.
Frank’s statement came amid allegations of land grabbing, corruption, and abuse of office, highlighting the need for urgent action to address these concerns and ensure that the rights of ordinary citizens and investors are protected.
“We have greatly improved our crime fighting efforts using technology. In the recent kidnap of a serving judge in the state, we were able to get him released unhurt.
“I want to see government officials involved in farming so that you are giving what you already have. The next time I will meet with you, I want to hear about the farms that you own.”
“The empowered woman is not on the receiving end; rather, she is at the beginning of every development agenda.” TWOT focuses on self-awareness, consciousness, and fulfillment while keeping the interests of other women at heart.
By Godknows Boladei Igali On July 16, 2025, I had the esteemed honor of participating as a speaker at a Special Colloquium celebrating the 10th Coronation Anniversary of the revered Deji of Akure, His Imperial Majesty Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi. This event was not only a celebration of a decade of leadership but also an…
Bayelsa State advocates for the restructuring of the country based on the principles of fiscal federalism, which includes full control of all natural resources located onshore and offshore within the federating states. We propose that 40 percent of the tax be paid to the federal government, while states retain 60 percent of the revenue generated from their resources.
“The people of Bayelsa are desirious that “historical injustices related to the inequitable allocation of resources, alongside the glaring disparities in the creation and distribution of local government areas were corrected.”
As the media landscape evolves, Sam Amuka-Pemu’s legacy will continue to serve as a guiding light. His devotion to truth, integrity, and compelling storytelling is a constant reminder of journalism’s crucial role in shaping public opinion and advancing national development.
“I do not agree with anybody who refers to Bayelsa as small. Bayelsa is big enough. It is injustice for Bayelsa to have only eight local government areas while others that are not as big have more. Let us stand for one another. This country can only develop when we operate true federalism.”
