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Gloria Izonfuo, Driver and Maid Kidnapped by Gunmen
…Demand N500m ransom The Hon. Federal Commissioner in charge of the National Population Commission in Bayelsa State, Mrs. Gloria Izonfuo, mni, has been reportedly kidnapped by unknown Gunmen. Erevision MediaTV gathered that Mrs. Izonfuo, a former Head of Service in Bayelsa State, was abducted at the Ogbakiri Junction along the East-West Road at 6p.m. on…
2023 Census May Be Postponed Due to Funding and Logistic Challenges
The planned headcount for the national population and housing census, which is scheduled to begin in ten days, is still facing uncertainties and there are indications that it may be postponed due to challenges with funding and logistics. Erevision MediaTV gathered that the National Population Commission might again postpone the census as it struggled to…
President Buhari Apologizes to Nigerians for Any Offences
Buhari at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa during the final Salah homage marking Eid El-Fitr on Friday, April 21, 2023. Photo: State House President Muhammadu Buhari, with only 38 days left in office, has appealed to Nigerians for forgiveness for any hurt he may have caused during his tenure. The President also thanked…
NPC Felicitates with Muslim Faithful on Eid-El-Fitr
The National Population Commission Felicitates with Muslim Ummah on this year’s Eid-El-Fitr celebrations and prays for our dear country’s peace, unity and progress as a catalyst for socio-economic development. In a press release by the Director of Public Affairs Dr. Isiaka Yahaya, the Commission calls on the Muslim faithful to imbibe the core values and…
Rodney Ambaiowei’s victory sparks jubilation in Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency
~Dedicates Certificate to God Almighty and Constituents. Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency Representative-Elect Engr. Rodney Ambaiowei Engr. Rodney Ambaiowei (MNSE), the Member-elect to represent Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, presented his certificate of return to the people of Amassoma in a joyous atmosphere filled with party leaders, dignitaries, and supporters of the great…
Our vision for the 2023 census is to produce not only accurate, reliable and acceptable census data -Gloria Izonfuo
“The vision of the Commission for the 2023 census is to produce not only accurate, reliable and acceptable census data but also an inclusive and user-friendly data that will be used by all segments of the society for developmental planning and critical programme interventions”.
Tricycle rider beaten to death with stones for murdering passenger
In Bayelsa State, a tricycle operator was killed by a mob in the Kpansia area of Yenagoa after allegedly stabbing a young man to death during an argument over N50 change on Wednesday. The victim died immediately, and the Keke rider was subsequently attacked. Burning down of many Tricycles (Keke) in Kpansia by angry youths…
Kwarra’s visit to the 2023 Census Functionaries List Finalization Team
NPC Chairman Hon. Nasir Isa Kwarra It is great to hear that the National Population Commission is taking steps to ensure that the 2023 Census is conducted accurately and efficiently. The recent visit of the Digital Chairman, Hon. Nasir Isa Kwarra, to the Functionaries List Finalization Team in Abuja shows the Commission’s commitment to ensuring…
Izonfuo Urges Census Advocacy for Accurate Population Data In Bayelsa
The National Population Commission in Bayelsa State led the Hon. Federal Commissioner Mrs Gloria Izonfuo, mni, continued their advocacy visits to Traditional Heads in the three senatorial districts of the State. During their visit to the Amananaowei of Toru-Orua who is also the Chairman Sagbama Local Government Area Council of Chiefs, HRH G. F. Tounaregha,…
Sen. Douye Diri is PDP Gubernatorial Candidate for Bayelsa 2023
*Says Prosperity Government has done well *Confident of re-election in November Gov. Douye Diri and Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has emerged the standard bearer of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for his re-election in November this year. In the gubernatorial primaries conducted by the PDP panel…
