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“It is ironical that at the end of every month, all our states go to Abuja to share oil money. I do not think that is what democracy is all about. For instance, Southern Ijaw, an oil-rich local government area in my state that brings so much money to Nigeria, had no road access for more than 60 years until I invited former President Obasanjo, who graciously came to inaugurate a project there.
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Monday inaugurated a constituency bridge project constructed by the member representing Yenagoa/Kolokuma/Opokuma Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Oforji Oboku, in Opolo Community, Yenagoa Local Government Area. The governor also approved the construction of an access road linking the community to Gloryland Drive in Yenagoa….
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday released the final list of candidates for the 2027 general elections, bringing months of political uncertainty to an end. Several prominent politicians were absent from the list, including former President Goodluck Jonathan, whom the Tanimu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had claimed to have…
*Women Affairs Commissioner commends initiative, pledges support for grassroots mobilization ahead of the general elections. YENAGOA, BAYELSA STATE – The Ogboin Ibe Grassroots Political Network (OPN) has intensified consultations ahead of the inauguration of its grassroots mobilization campaign by paying a courtesy visit to the Bayelsa State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hon. Joanah Gigi. The…
Abuja, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Vice President, His Excellency Kashim Shettima, GCON, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to transforming the agricultural sector in the Niger Delta, describing agriculture as a critical pillar for economic diversification, food security, and sustainable national development. The Vice President gave the assurance while attending the Niger Delta Agricultural Summit held…
“I do not take your support for granted,” she said. “From the bottom of my heart, thank you. Your unwavering solidarity inspires us to remain committed to serving our people with dedication and integrity.”
Former Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta/Chairman, Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr. Kingsley Kuku, has hailed the Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, for resolving the leadership crisis in the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) and ensuring a peaceful election transition. Kuku, a one-time IYC spokesman, said in a press release that the recent…
Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Southern Ijaw Constituency I, led by the Honourable Commissioner for Women, Children Affairs, Empowerment and Social Development, Hon. Joanah Gigi, paid a sensitisation and engagement visit to the leaders and people of Otuan Community in Ogboin Kingdom as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the party’s grassroots…
“Please encourage your members, friends and relatives to obtain their voter cards because that remains the legitimate means of supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the candidates of our party.”
