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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…
,“Sir, on behalf of the good people of Bayelsa State, we celebrate you on attaining this age. God has blessed you and we pray for more years in good health”.
The ultimatum was rejected by France’s foreign ministry, which said it did not recognise the junta’s authority Niger’s military junta has ordered French ambassador Sylvain Itte to leave the country within 48 hours, as relations between the West African nation and its former colonial ruler deteriorated further. The junta-appointed foreign ministry said the decision to…
Ahead of the 2023 Population Sectors Housing Census, the Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) for FCT, Corps Commander Chorrie Isah Muta’a, along with his team, recently paid a visit to the Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Hon. Nasir Isa Kwarra. They were warmly received by Dr. Osifo Tellson Ojogun,…
A Special Assistant to the Governor on Special Duties Mr. Robinson Ere Erebi has called on Bayelsa civil Servants to maintain their continuous support and partnership with the state government in ensuring the welfare and well-being of workers in the state. Mr. Erebi made the call while speaking to newsmen shortly after receiving the prestigious…
