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Bayelsa State Government Receives Praise from Resident Doctors for Innovative Healthcare Policies
“Bayelsa is the only state in Nigeria that has domesticated the Medical Residency Training Act. The import of this is that it has strengthened the human resource for skilled health workers as it has helped with equipment in health institutions.”
Diri Poised to Host 2028 National Sports Festival, Says NSC Director-General
“We are not a small state in terms of sports. We are prepared to compete with any state as there is an abundance of talents here. Part of our own Assured Prosperity Agenda is to engage youths through sports.”
Ebikabowei Orusomu Takes the Helm as Bayelsa State Commandant of UNC
“As a humanitarian and voluntary organization, we are praying and hoping that our work will be recognized and rewarded by relevant government agencies as we engage in voluntary traffic and environmental services as a way forward.”
Diri Approves Automatic Employment for Children of Late PDP Leader
“Lucky-ere was a business woman and after the death of her husband, she took up the responsibility of supporting her three children and was able to sponsor their education. Today they are graduates.”
SMBLF Urges Unity Among Nigerian Opposition Parties for a Stronger Democracy
“As a coalition of elders, statesmen, and stakeholders from Nigerian major socio-cultural groups committed to the unity, justice, and progress of our dear country, we cannot ignore the fact that a healthy democracy thrives on the presence of a credible, organized, and vibrant opposition.”
PDP Inaugurates Diri-led Convention Zoning Committee
“We will be consultative. We will partner and be inclusive in arriving at a fair and just formula for our party. Thank you for finding us worthy to discharge this assignment and we will do it to the best of our abilities
My Administration Won’t Abandon Any Project – Gov Diri
“Contractors handling some of these projects were inherited by this government and are known to everyone. All the projects that are ongoing will be completed and our goal is to complete them before we leave office.”
Return of Opugula: The Revival of a Revered Deity in Ikibiri Land
The revival of Opugula worship through Chief George Ogboro’s leadership signifies not just the return of a deity but the reawakening of cultural identity for the Ikibiri people. In a time when indigenous beliefs are rapidly eroding under modern influence, Opugula’s homecoming reaffirms the spiritual roots of a resilient community.
Bayelsa’s Hydro-Skimming Refinery: A Game-Changer for Nigeria’s Energy Sector
The economic and social impact of the refinery would be far-reaching, boosting Bayelsa’s internally generated revenue, creating jobs for the youth, stimulating local enterprise, and strengthening the economic foundation of the region.
