Hon. Onniye Isaac Celebrates One Year of Leadership in Ekeremor LGA
“I will continue to fulfill my mandate and work tirelessly to give back to the people who deserve the very best,”
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One Year of Progress: A Commitment to Transforming Yenagoa Together
Following the recent passage of the appropriation bye-law, we have commenced the renovation and construction of key public facilities, streamlined community-based security agreements, and initiated the structured mapping of Yenagoa with street naming, bus shelters, and house numbering—supported strongly by the State Government.
Fubara and Wike Seek Unity Amid Political Turmoil
The timing of the meeting is particularly crucial. On March 18, 2025, President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing escalating political tensions that threatened governance and public order. Against this backdrop, the renewed dialogue between Fubara and Wike, under the guidance of respected political elders, represents a possible path forward in stabilizing the region’s leadership.
Bayelsa Government Seeks Probe Of Shooting At Group’s Rally
The government expressed concern that the shooting was not a coincidence as the organisers had earlier threatened that “the good, the bad and the ugly” would attend the event.
Betrayal and Integrity: A Call to Reaffirm Our Values in Bayelsa
It is impossible to ignore the betrayal that Turnah’s new alliances represent. To collaborate with those who have openly belittled the Ijaw people and disrespected our leadership speaks volumes about his commitment— or the lack thereof— to the collective struggle of the Ijaw Nation. His apparent willingness to sever ties with the principles that have guided our community in favor of personal gain stands as an affront to the memory of our ancestors who fought valiantly to preserve our identity.
NEW Associates Postpones Pro Tinubu/Wike Inauguration & Mega Rally in Bayelsa
By- Alambo Datonye Fred A grassroots political movement, the NEW Associates, has postponed the inauguration of its Bayelsa State chapter and a Mega Rally earlier scheduled for Yenagoa on Saturday, April 12 to April 26, 2025. Conveners say the group is committed to rallying support for President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Administration and the Minister…
State High Court Upholds Suspension of George Turnah from PDP
As a result of this judgment, George Turnah remains suspended from the Peoples Democratic Party and is enjoined to refrain from parading himself as a member or participating in any activities of the Peoples Democratic Party.
OPEN LETTER TO VICE ADM. IBOK-ETE IBAS: A CALL TO UPHOLD DEMOCRACY IN RIVERS STATE
I have been in great pain to write this letter to you and take the liberty to caution that in this complex national assignments which you find yourself enlisted to carry out, you must be timorous enough to not find yourself taking decisions that pale in the sight of best and acceptable standards of decency. This is more so as I have thoroughly read the Gazette dated 19th March, 2025 appointing you as Administrator as well as extracts of National Assembly Proceedings of Thursday, 20th March, 2025 and do not find the kind of wide and sweeping powers being deployed by your office.
My Administration Not Against Rallies – Gov. Diri
“Let me make this clear. We are not a government that goes against the rule of law. We cherish and protect the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. And in so doing, we abide by every bit of the Constitution.”
