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Labour Rejects N100,000 Minimum Wage Offer, Threatens to Resume Strike
“The federal government and the national assembly have the call now. It is not our call. Our demand is there for the government to look at and send an executive bill to the national assembly and for the national assembly to look at what we have demanded, the various facts of the law, and then come up with a national minimum act that meets our demands”.
Jones-Ere III Celebrating 20 Years of Kingship in Grand Style
By Ere Erebi Amassoma, Nigeria – The Ebenanaowei of Ogboin Kingdom, His Royal Majesty King Oweipa Jones-Ere III, celebrated his 20th Coronation Anniversary on Saturday with a lavish event at the Ogboin-tu Royal Palace in Ogbopina Pele, Amassoma, Bayelsa State. The occasion was filled with pomp and pageantry as the king reflected on the growth…
Amassoma Seigben Festival: Let Peace Reign, Says RDA Chairman
“We have resolved that they’ll ensure the peace that we called for. In terms of the chieftaincy matter, I think I don’t have the authority to say who should be Amananaowei since the matter is in court. The court will give us the final verdict and that’s how we resolved the matter, and they’ve all agreed to sue for peace. Let peace reign”,
Goodluck Jonathan celebrates Diri on his Birthday
I am pleased to join your family, friends and other Bayelsans to celebrate with you as you mark your 65th birthday.
Ambaiowei Initiate Moves to Resolve the Amassoma Chieftaincy Tussle
Hon. Rodney recommended the formation of a committee comprising three members from each Ama in Amassoma (a man, woman, and youth), who will be responsible for proposing guidelines within two weeks for the selection of the next Amanana-owei. The ultimate aim is to foster the progress and development of the community.
Labour Unions Relax Indefinite Nationwide Strike
“The indefinite nationwide strike action is therefore relaxed for one week from today to allow the federal government commit to a concrete and acceptable national minimum wage”.
Gov Diri Tasks Communities On Oil Firms’ Largesse
“This is not the time for us to have conflicts in our communities. We should be more united to attract development to our communities. I am interested in everything that goes on in Ayamasa, in Ekeremor Local Government Area and the West senatorial district generally”.
Why I’ve Not Celebrated Birthday As Governor – Diri
The Executive Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has enjoined his appointees, political associates, friends and well-wishers to join him in praying for the peace, unity and development of the state on his birthday on June 4. Governor Diri, who turns 65 tomorrow (Tuesday), said since assuming office in February 2020, he has not…
Diri Appoints Former Speaker and Commissioner as GMs of Bayelsa Housing Authority and Water Board
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has approved the appointment of a former Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Tonye Emmanuel Isenah, as General Manager of the Bayelsa State Housing and Property Development Authority. The governor also appointed Mr. Kemebradikumo Pere Wariebi as General Manager of the Bayelsa State Water Board. Mr….
