Opinion

A Call for Unity and Continuity in Bayelsa Politics

erevisionmediatvJune 13, 2023July 22, 202405 mins

Governor Douye Diri is forward-looking and is running for re-election as Bayelsa’s next Governor. He has been working to complete some of the laudable projects that could not be completed by his predecessors, instead of starting new projects that may end up as uncompleted projects. His approach has endeared him to the majority of Bayelsans, who believe that he deserves their support for a second term. It is important to note that Governor Diri has not promised anything and failed.

Opinion

The Politics of Development in Bayelsa

erevisionmediatvJune 12, 2023June 12, 202304 mins

By Ere Efeke Traveling through the landscape of Bayelsa State, one would see the level of underdevelopment and lack of modern infrastructure that would classify it as developed in this 21st century. Such services and infrastructure like electric light, pipe borne water, planned layout, and good road network, including modern buildings for commercial and production…

Nigeria’s Readiness for the 2023 Census

erevisionmediatvJune 8, 2023February 28, 202403 mins

The Hon. Nasir Isa Kwarra-led National Population Commission is committed to conducting a credible, accurate, and scientifically verifiable census for Nigerians, attested by the international community. The Commission has implemented a strategic plan that includes the successful digital demarcation of the entire country, two pretests, and a post Enumeration Survey (PES). The Commission has also…

Diri: The Puritan In Bayelsa’s Creek Haven

erevisionmediatvJune 5, 2023March 3, 202409 mins

By Daniel Alabrah As constant as the Northern Star, the Puritan remains single-mindedly focused on only the Bayelsa Agenda… Governor of Bayelsa State His Excellency Sen. Douye Diri Two days before his 61st birthday on June 4 two years ago, my phone rang about 3pm. It was His Excellency on the line. Without hesitation, I…

The Importance Of Nasir Kwarra’s Vision for a Green and Digital 2023 Census

erevisionmediatvJune 3, 2023March 4, 202404 mins

By Robinson Erebi Hon. Nasir Isa Kwarra, Chairman of the National Population Commission, recently attended the 41st Inaugural Lecture of the University of Abuja, where he reiterated his commitment to delivering an accurate, reliable, and acceptable census with all-inclusive user-friendly data for effective development planning in Nigeria. NPC Chairman Hon. Nasir Isa Kwarra His vision…

Why Removal of Fuel Subsidy is good for Nigeria

erevisionmediatvJune 1, 2023April 18, 202409 mins

By Felix Ayanruoh Fuel subsidy is the transfer of economic resources by government to consumers or producers of a good or service. The resultant incentive is to boost production or consumption of a commodity over what it would otherwise have been. However, critics of energy subsidies believe otherwise. They say subsidies distort markets and discourage…

Nyesom Wike vs Douye Diri: No smoke without fire

erevisionmediatvMay 20, 2023June 16, 202403 mins

While it is true that there may be some truth to the allegations, it is important to consider the hard facts. Governor Wike’s uncompromising attitude towards the Bayelsa State Government’s property in Rivers State may not be unconnected with Senator Douye Diri’s refusal to join the ill-fated G5 group and their leadership’s disobedience against the PDP.

The Importance of Prioritizing 2023 Census for the Incoming President

erevisionmediatvMay 17, 2023June 23, 202404 mins

By Robinson Erebi The incoming President of Nigeria His Excellency Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu should prioritize the conduct of the 2023 Census for several reasons. Incoming President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and NPC Chairman Hon. Nasir Kwarra (inset) Firstly, an accurate count of the population is essential for effective resource allocation and planning of infrastructure…

Task Before The Next Governor Of Bayelsa State

erevisionmediatvMay 17, 2023July 8, 202405 mins

The next Governor should oil the Engine room of Government and accord it the deserved dignity, respect and regards for it to work effectively.

Opinion

Is the Big Giant China now awake in Global Diplomacy?

erevisionmediatvMay 16, 2023May 16, 2023034 mins

By: Godknows Igali One of the greatest military generals in human history, Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) once asserted that “China is a sleeping giant. If he wakes, he will shake the world”. Rising from its seeming slumber from the erstwhile dominance of the world under the Mongol and Ming empires for 400 years, China gradually became…