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Hon. Rodney Ambaiowei Celebrates Rt. Hon. Mitema Obordor on His Birthday with Heartfelt Tribute
“Your unwavering dedication to the welfare and progress of your people is a beacon of hope and inspiration to us all. On this momentous occasion, I am privileged to extend heartfelt congratulations to you on behalf of my family and the good people of Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency.”
A Double Honour for the Keme Lafegha Family: Husband and Wife Receive Chieftaincy Titles
“I appreciate you all. I appreciate Amassoma, Ogboin Clan, Southern Ijaw, all the Rivers people, and my in-laws from the Liberian community. This shows that I am indeed an international person, and I will always be with you,”
King Oweipa Jones-Ere III’s 66th Birthday and Chieftaincy Honors
A highlight of the celebrations was the conferment of chieftaincy titles on deserving sons and daughters of the great Ogboin Kingdom from the Amatolo, Otuan, and Amassoma communities in Bayelsa State, as well as from Uhweru and Ibedeni communities in Delta State.
Bayelsa Govt Nullifies Suspension of Ikebiri Traditional Ruler
“We have heard from all of you, and as I said earlier, our intention is not political. But I want to make it very clear that our Bayelsa Chieftaincy Law does not empower anybody or group of people to remove any paramount ruler that has been recognised and gazetted by government.”
IGP APPLAUDS CELEBRATION OF POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR 2024 BY BAYELSA STATE GOVERNOR
In line with this philosophy, the Force Management Team, under the leadership of the IGP, had earlier on, at its meeting held on Monday, 23rd June 2025, resolved to recommend SP Obi, Police Officer of the year, 2024 and CSP Aliyu Shaba, the recipient of the Police Officer of the Year award 2023 for accelerated promotion by the Police Service Commission.
Diri Tasks Universities On Made-in-Nigeria Innovations
On behalf of the institution, Prof. Georgewill presented the Distinguished Alumnus Award and the Lifetime Achievement in Education Partnership Award to Governor Diri for promoting education in Bayelsa and in recognition of his commitment to development of his alma mater.
Bayelsa Police Unveil Details of Justice Omukoro’s Abduction
Eight of the suspects, which included six males and two females, were on Thursday paraded by security agencies led by the Bayelsa State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Francis Idu, and the State Director of the Department of State Services, Mr. Adedapo Amao, in Yenagoa.
Frank Urges Suspension of FCT Minister Amid Land Allocation Controversies
Frank’s statement came amid allegations of land grabbing, corruption, and abuse of office, highlighting the need for urgent action to address these concerns and ensure that the rights of ordinary citizens and investors are protected.
Bayelsa State Police Arrest Judge’s Abductors
“We have greatly improved our crime fighting efforts using technology. In the recent kidnap of a serving judge in the state, we were able to get him released unhurt.
We Must Ensure Food Sufficiency For Bayelsa’s Progress – Gov Diri
“I want to see government officials involved in farming so that you are giving what you already have. The next time I will meet with you, I want to hear about the farms that you own.”
