By Hon. Israel Sunny-Goli The recent sting operation in Opu Nembe (Bassambiri), Nembe local government area of Bayelsa State, conducted by a detachment of Mobile Policemen (PMF) and SWAT operatives from the Force Headquarters, Abuja, has thrown the community into a state of palpable fear, anxiety, and mourning, as the operation left in its wake…
By Wisdom Oniekpar Ikuli As Bayelsans countdown to the 11th November, 2023 Governorship Election and preparations for formal commencement of campaigns intensifies, political players, pundits and watchers have beamed searchlight on the two leading Candidates, the incumbent Gov Douye Diri and Chief Timipre Sylva former Governor of Bayelsa State and immediate past Minister of State…
In August 1970, Biafran soldiers carried out a surprise nocturnal attack on the sleeping Ikibiri community, firing bullets from their gunboats for several hours. Thankfully, no lives were lost. The invasion was based on misinformation that Nigerian soldiers were camped in Ikibiri, preparing to attack the neighbouring Anyama community.
My Dear Alagoa A. Morris, our revered Environmental Activist, I followed your sail, and saw beyond the images of your experience, the handwork of God in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area which had been severally adjudged as the largest but most underdeveloped part of Bayelsa State. It is heartwarming to see His Excellency Sen. Douye…
By Robinson Erebi INEC Ward boundary map and Nigeria Electoral maps are significant geospatial resources for conducting elections in Nigeria. They are also examples of enumeration area demarcation maps, which play a vital role in electoral planning. Enumeration area demarcation is the process of dividing a geographical area into smaller units that are easier to…
By Chief Enewari Timi-ikio Youth leadership opportunities allow youths to grow in a positive environment that Promotes personal growth. Increasing opportunities given to youths allows them to become more active in community and in extracurricular activities and while creating lifelong skills. Leadership is also part of experiential learning.It therefore paramount to note that youth leadership…
By Robinson Erebi As Bayelsa State gears up for the upcoming gubernatorial polls, the role of social media in contemporary political campaigns cannot be ignored. The establishment of an executive office for social media and appointment of special assistants by Governor Douye Diri’s administration highlights the importance attached to social media. However, for a more…
By Stanley O. Nwosu The announcement by the Federal Government and subsequent approval by the National Assembly of the request to share N500 billion palliatives to poor and vulnerable households in Nigeria in order to cushion the adverse effect of the recent removal of fuel subsidy has continued to generate reactions on social and mainstream…
By Ere Robinson Erebi The success of the well planned 2023 Population and Housing Census is crucial for the development of the Nigeria as it will provide accurate data on the population, housing, and economic activities across the country. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu However, Hon. Nasir Isa Kwarra is not alone in this task. He…
By Robinson Erebi As of now, there is no information or official statement from President Ahmed Bola Tinubu regarding a new date for conduct of the 2023 National Population and Housing Census in Nigeria. The census is usually conducted every ten years, with the last one being held in 2006 and should have been conducted…
