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“Election has been a problem in Ijawland. Some people are threatening to kill in the November 11 governorship election but I know as youths you would not allow it. We should all join hands to make the election violence-free. I will not spill blood to remain in office.”
Yesterday, the Chairman of National Population Commission, Hon. Nasir Isa Kwarra, and his delegation met with the Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, and his team to discuss collaboration for the upcoming Nigeria Population and Housing Census. The discussions focused on generating reliable housing data for policy design and planning….
Ghandi Laoye, a former pastor at the Redeemed Christian Church of God who was recently installed as the new Soun of Ogbomoso in Oyo State, has commenced his traditional rites. He arrived in Ogbomoso early Friday morning in a private chopper and will spend seven days in seclusion before being bestowed with the staff of…
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has charged the newly crowned Pere (king) of Tarakiri Clan to sustain the peace in the kingdom during his reign. Governor Diri gave the charge on Saturday during the coronation and presentation of staff of office to Dr. Seiyifa Koroye as the new Tarakiriowei VIII (Pere of Tarakiri Clan)…
According to the Interior Ministry, a 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit a mountainous area in Morocco’s southwest, killing over 1,000 people, and causing significant damage. The quake, which is the strongest on record in the North African kingdom, struck near Marrakesh, a popular tourist destination. The aftershocks were felt as far away as the coastal cities of…
As Dignitaries Bid Farewell To Late Bayelsa Ex-CJ Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has described the late former Chief Judge of the state, Justice Kate Abiri, as an incorruptible, courageous and fearless jurist, who championed the cause for uniform retirement age for judges in the country. Governor Diri said her advocacy resulted in…
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has announced cash rewards to Olympic silver medalist, Blessing Oborududu, and other wrestlers from the state in the Nigerian contingent that participated in the 2023 Africa Wrestling Championships and the Africa Beach Games in Tunisia. Senator Diri, who congratulated the athletes for their impressive performance, said they not…
Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba is under house arrest and one of his sons has been arrested for “treason”, military officers said Wednesday, hours after announcing they had overthrown the government. “President Ali Bongo is under house arrest, surrounded by his family and doctors,” they said in a statement read out on state TV. Gabonese…
Pays Tribute To Late Monarch Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said his administration will embark on more development- oriented projects in Epie-Atissa, hosts of the state capital. Senator Diri gave the assurance when he led a high-powered delegation on a condolence visit to the Yenagoa Community Council of Chiefs over the demise…
The Bayelsa State Emergency Management Agency (BYSEMA) has expressed its concern over the invasion of a privately-owned warehouse premises in the Kpansia area of Yenagoa, the state capital. The incident occurred on August 27 approximately an hour after the Director-General, Hon. Walamam Sam Igrubia, left the warehouse premises, alongside some BYSEMA personnel. During the 2022…
