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Shelve plan of sharing N8000 palliatives, Sani tells FG
A former federal lawmaker who represented Kaduna Central in the 8th assembly, Shehu Sani, has called on the federal government to shelve the idea of sharing N8000 palliative following the removal of fuel subsidy. Sani stated this while speaking in an interview with Channels Television on Thursday. The former senator noted that the subsidy regime…
Federal Commissioner Updates on the 2023 Population and Housing Census
The Federal Commissioner of the National Population Commission (NPC) in Kebbi State Dr Haliru Bala Jikan-Daudu says that the 2023 Population and Housing Census initially scheduled to be conducted from 3rd to 7th May 2023, was postponed to allow the new administration to take part in the process. Dr. Jikan-Daudu made this known while speaking…
NPC seeks partnership with South Korea for better population management
Hon. Nasir Isa Kwarra, fnsa, the Chairman of the National Population Commission, on Wednesday, headed a delegation to visit the South Korean Ambassador, His Excellency Kim Young-Chae, at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Abuja. Hon. Kwarra who was accompanied by the Director-General, Dr. Osifo Tellson Ojogun and management staff of the Commission,…
Fuel Subsidy: Diri Unveils 106 Vehicles for New Transport Scheme
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has unveiled a new transport scheme in a bid to alleviate the suffering of commuters in the state occasioned by the federal government’s removal of fuel subsidy. Governor Diri, who inaugurated 100 cabs and six luxury buses at the DSP Alamieyeseigha Banquet Hall premises on Wednesday, said the…
Gov. Diri Inaugurates Prosperity Transportation Vehicles
…To increase vehicles in the fleet over the time The Executive Governor of Bayelsa, Senator Douye Diri has inaugurated the prosperity transportation vehicles to boost intra city transport scheme in Yenagoa. The new transport scheme is expected to cushion the effect of fuel subsidy removal and alleviate the sufferings of Bayelsans as a result of…
Urban Renewal Must Embrace the People – Hon. Kuroakegha Dorgu
The Executive Chairman of Bayelsa State Physical Planning and Development Board, TPL Hon. Kuroakegha Dorgu led a tour to several locations in Yenagoa, the state capital, to evaluate ongoing projects and ensure that they had been approved by the Board. Speaking to the press, the Chairman emphasized that compliance with state development laws is mandatory…
This Week’s Episode of Population Timeline
Featuring the commemoration of the 2023 World Population Day in Abuja. Plus the National Population Commission Chairman, Hon. Nasir Isa Kwarra and his team’s visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State House in Abuja to brief the president on the implementation status of the 2023 Population and Housing Census. Population Timeline is aired…
Gov Diri Offers 2023 Time Magazine Awardee, Ogoina, N40m Research Grant
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has awarded a N40million research grant to Prof. Dimie Ogoina, a recipient of the Time Magazine “2023 100 Most Influential Persons in the World.” Senator Diri made the pronouncement on Monday when Prof. Ogoina, accompanied by members of the central planning committee for celebrating the recipient, paid him…
Service Chiefs Affirm Commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s Security
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, and the Chief of Army Staff, Major Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, have both affirmed their commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s security. Speaking before the House of Representatives ad hoc committee on screening of service chiefs, General Musa stated that his leadership concept would prioritize troops’ welfare and deepen jointness…
Diri Urges for Peaceful Coexistence in Opu-Nembe Kingdom
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, recently met with HRM King Biobelemoye Josiah, the Amanyanabo of Opu-Nembe Kingdom, and his Council of Chiefs at the Government House, Yenagoa. During the meeting, Governor Diri expressed his condolences to the people of Opu-Nembe over the recent loss of lives and reiterated his stance on ending the conflict…
