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Governor Assures of Hitch free Census
“The state government is convinced in the capacity of NPC to deliver to the nation a reliable and credible census especially with the change from analogue to digital deployment of modern technology by the commission. This according to the governor will enhance the quality of data and inspire confidence of Nigerians and acceptance of the census outcome.”
Anambra Government suspends all Tricycle and shuttle unions
The Anambra State Government says it suspended tricycles and shuttle bus unions in the state. It also banned touts from motor parks in the state. The government said that only accredited agents are entitled now to collect tolls at the parks. The directive was contained in a statement signed by the state Commissioner for Information,…
Atissa Council of Chiefs plans to build King’s palace
By Enideneze Etete Plans have commenced in earnest, to construct a King’s palace in Atissa Kingdom of Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State Capital. This is the outcome of discussions spearheaded by Prof. Steve Azaiki, at the weekend, when he paid homage to HRM (Sir) King Godwin G. Igodo, Ebenibe of Atissa Kingdom and the Chiefs Council…
2023 Census Will Accelerate Development in Bayelsa State -Gloria Izonfuo
*Appreciates Sen. Douye Diri By Ere Robinson Erebi The Hon. Federal Commissioner in charge of the National Population Commission Mrs. Gloria Izonfuo, mni, has said that the delivery of a credible, reliable and acceptable census will accelerate developmental planning of Bayelsa State. Mrs. Izonfuo made this known during a Stakeholders Summit on the 2023 Population…
Bayelsa Population Is Grossly Under-estimated
“By the 2006 census figures, Bayelsa had a population of 1,704,515. That figure was not correct. But we are hopeful that the next exercise will give a more reliable and acceptable figure”.
ASUU strike: FG withdraws orders to commence lectures
The Federal Government (FG) on Monday withdrew its earlier directive asking the management of Vice-Chancellors in universities “to ensure that the striking members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) resume and commence lectures immediately.” This was contained in a letter signed by the Director, Finance and Accounts of National Universities Commission (NUC), Mr….
FG Orders VCs To Reopen Varsities, Resume Lectures
The Federal Government through the National Universities Commission has ordered vice-chancellors to re-open schools and allow students resume lectures. This was made known in a letter signed by the Director, Finance and Accounts of the NUC, Sam Onazi, on behalf of the Executive Secretary of the commission, Professor Abubakar Rasheed. According to Punch, the letter…
Know More About Suspected Notorious Kidnap Kingpin John Lyon
Bayelsa Police Command Yenagoa on Monday paraded an Abuja socialite, John Eka Ewa aka John Lyon, alleged to have colluded with others to terrorize the State for years through the kidnap of top bankers, businessmen and prominent persons. The following are what you should know about “John Lyon”, the suspected kidnap kingpin: * John Eka…
Bayelsa kidnap kingpin arrested by police
Detectives from the Bayelsa State Police Command have arrested a suspected kidnap kingpin identified as John Ewa, who had been on the wanted list of the police for various alleged abductions in the state. It was learnt that the police operatives trailed Ewa, who goes by the alias ‘Lion’, to Abuja where he was arrested…
The British Royal House is changing its ‘Brand’ with Charles as the new King
With the passing of the beloved Queen of England, the world has not only lost a national symbol, but a literal one as well. Her image is depicted on every banknote, coin, and uniform across most of the United Kingdom. And now that King Charles III is the reigning monarch, a shift has begun to…
