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Gov. Diri Committed To Completion Of New Commissioners And Assembly Quarters
“I am happy with the progress achieved so far on the construction of the new Commissioner’s quarters and those for the State Lawmakers at the New Yenagoa City. Glad to note that the contractors are on site pushing for the completion of the projects including the different internal roads within the area. We are working towards the completion of the various projects”
LP’s Petition: INEC, Diri, Sylva, and PDP Close Their Defence
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State, the Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and ex-Minister of State for Petroleum, Timipre Sylva concluded their defence on Wednesday in respect of the petition by the candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the last governorship election in the…
Ariel Henry Resigns Amid Law and Order Collapse In Haiti
“I’m asking all Haitians to remain calm and do everything they can for peace and stability to come back as fast as possible”
Wigwe Family Laid to Rest in Emotional Ceremony
Herbert Wigwe, his wife Chizoba, and their son Chizi were laid to rest in a private interment in Omueke, Isiokpo, Rivers State. The funeral service was held at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Lion of Judah Parish after a Christian wake keep organized in their honor. Hundreds of mourners from Nigeria and around the…
Diri Attends Grand Reception In Honour Of Sen. Lokpobiri
“Let me on behalf of the government and good people of Bayelsa State, thank profusely,the President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Senator Heineken Lokpobiri as minister”.
Tinubu Meets Private Sector Leaders to Discuss Cost of Living
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday met with private sector leaders to discuss the cost of living crisis in the country and efforts to address the problem. Those at the meeting include Africa’s richest man and owner of Dangote industries, Aliko Dangote; industrialist AbdulSamad Rabiu and banker Tony Elumelu.The meeting, held at the Presidential Villa Abuja,…
House of Representatives Committed to Strengthening Of Bilateral Relations
The House of Representatives has reiterated its dedication to building a strong working relationship between Nigeria and Switzerland. During a visit by Deputy Head of Mission Counsellor, Mr. Lukas Schifferle, the Chairman of the Nigeria-Switzerland friendship group in the House, Hon. Engr. Rodney Ambaiowei, praised Speaker Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas for creating committees to ensure…
Why My Administration Focuses On Skills Development – Gov Diri
“For me, there can be nothing as heartwarming as seeing our youths in the classroom seeking knowledge. I believe that they are all keying into the prosperity mantra”
RCCG Pastor Charged with Raping Daughter and Impregnating Her
A pastor from the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Emmanuel Orekoya, has been brought before the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court for allegedly raping and impregnating his 17-year-old daughter. The Lagos State Government has filed two charges against the defendant, accusing him of engaging in unlawful sexual intercourse and sexual assault. It is…
Hardship: Bayelsa To Reduce Working Hours For Civil Servants
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said that his administration was working towards cushioning the effects of the prevailing economic hardship in the country on workers in the state. Senator Diri stated this on Tuesday while addressing chairman of the state chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Barnabas Simon, who led…
