Visit of Bayelsa Governor to Dangote Refinery: Strengthening Partnership for Economic Growth
Governor Diri’s visit was a follow-up to an earlier meeting with Dangote in Nassau, The Bahamas, during the AFREXIM Bank annual meeting in June.
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Diri vs Sylva: Appeal Court Reserves Judgement
The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Tuesday, reserved judgment in the governorship appeals brought by the All Progressives Congress and its governorship candidate, Timipre Sylva, against the judgment of the Bayelsa State governorship election tribunal. Recall that the Tribunal, in its judgment delivered May 17, 2024 in Abuja, upheld the election victory and return…
UAE To Support Bayelsa On Agric, Gas, Seaport Development
“The UAE is ready to discuss any area of interest between Bayelsa and Abu Dhabi and willing to support the state towards developing its oil and gas resources, its agricultural sector and the seaport”.
Alabrah Dismises Claims of Political Witch-hunt Against Sylva
“Hiring specious, non-existent, food-is-ready groups to engage in sophistry and defend a travesty is making light of a serious issue. Does Izon no longer mean truth?”
Rodney Ambaiowei Urges Amassoma Community to Unite for Progress
Hon. Ambaiowei implored the community to prioritize peace, as the well-being of everyone is at stake. He acknowledged the collective efforts of the Amassoma community in his own election to the House of Representatives and stressed the need to continue working together for the benefit of all.
I’m An Igbo Man From Abia, Not Just Ijaw – Asari Dokubo
I don’t understand why some Ikwerre people keep denying their Igbo identity when it is clear to everyone that all Ikwerre are Igbo.
Bayelsa State International Airport Gets New Managing Director
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has approved the appointment of a seasoned military officer and administrator, Air Vice Marshal Nelson Ebieteli Calmday (retired), as the new Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Bayelsa State International Airport. A statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, on Friday, disclosed that the appointment…
Diri Creates Blue Economy and Non-Indigene Ministries, Swears in 15 Additional Commissioners
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Friday, swore in additional 15 commissioners bringing the total number of members of his cabinet to 29. The governor also created two new ministries, which are Blue Economy and that of Special Duties (General Services), which is in charge of non-indigene affairs. Fourteen commissioners had been sworn…
Government To Prosecute Sylva, Others Over Slain Youth In Brass
“There are a lot of questions to answer. What was the candidate of the APC, Chief Timipre Sylva, doing at the collation centre in Twon-Brass a day after the election? Why did he go there with the large crowd that led to the killing of this young man?”
