Category: News
Navy Captain Ominiyi Caleb Olubolade For Burial In Lagos
Navy Captain Olubolade is known to have laid the foundation for governance in Bayelsa, having put in place some of the most basic infrastructure to begin the process of development in the virgin state. Within a space of one year, he left a lasting legacy for successive governments in Bayelsa to build upon.
Bayelsa Governor Gets UNICEF, Soccer Ambassador Awards
“We will continue to invest in very critical areas of human capacity building, particularly in our youths via sports development, and also in the health of our people. There is no investment that is too much in these areas and several others.
United Nigeria Chaplaincy Appoints Mr. Ebikabowei Orusomu as New Commandant for Bayelsa State
“As peace advocates, we are particularly happy and also commend him for maintaining peace in the State since the inception of his administration, as well as his deliberate efforts at uniting Ijaws all over the Niger Delta. It is our fervent prayer that he will support the UNC in Bayelsa State whenever the need arises, as he is doing with similar organizations in the State.”
Bayelsa Tops In FG’s Eye Health Scheme
“Your Excellency, you did not only sponsor but also supported 100 per cent medical outreaches and specialised outreaches that were co-funded by corporate organisations. For instance, that of the NNPC Foundation, we were able to do 1000 cataract surgeries and all the patients also went home with different eye glasses.”
Hon. Rodney Ambaiowei Celebrates Rt. Hon. Mitema Obordor on His Birthday with Heartfelt Tribute
“Your unwavering dedication to the welfare and progress of your people is a beacon of hope and inspiration to us all. On this momentous occasion, I am privileged to extend heartfelt congratulations to you on behalf of my family and the good people of Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency.”
A Double Honour for the Keme Lafegha Family: Husband and Wife Receive Chieftaincy Titles
“I appreciate you all. I appreciate Amassoma, Ogboin Clan, Southern Ijaw, all the Rivers people, and my in-laws from the Liberian community. This shows that I am indeed an international person, and I will always be with you,”
King Oweipa Jones-Ere III’s 66th Birthday and Chieftaincy Honors
A highlight of the celebrations was the conferment of chieftaincy titles on deserving sons and daughters of the great Ogboin Kingdom from the Amatolo, Otuan, and Amassoma communities in Bayelsa State, as well as from Uhweru and Ibedeni communities in Delta State.
Bayelsa Govt Nullifies Suspension of Ikebiri Traditional Ruler
“We have heard from all of you, and as I said earlier, our intention is not political. But I want to make it very clear that our Bayelsa Chieftaincy Law does not empower anybody or group of people to remove any paramount ruler that has been recognised and gazetted by government.”
IGP APPLAUDS CELEBRATION OF POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR 2024 BY BAYELSA STATE GOVERNOR
In line with this philosophy, the Force Management Team, under the leadership of the IGP, had earlier on, at its meeting held on Monday, 23rd June 2025, resolved to recommend SP Obi, Police Officer of the year, 2024 and CSP Aliyu Shaba, the recipient of the Police Officer of the Year award 2023 for accelerated promotion by the Police Service Commission.
Diri Tasks Universities On Made-in-Nigeria Innovations
On behalf of the institution, Prof. Georgewill presented the Distinguished Alumnus Award and the Lifetime Achievement in Education Partnership Award to Governor Diri for promoting education in Bayelsa and in recognition of his commitment to development of his alma mater.
