High Construction Costs Won’t Stop Projects ln Bayelsa -Gov Diri
“I am very satisfied with the pace of work. This shows that we have never played politics with the development of this state as all parts of the state is our constituency.”
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Gov. Diri Appoints Secretary To Government, Chief Of Staff And Two Others Into New Cabinet
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has approved the appointment of Prof. Nimibofa Ayawei as Secretary to the State Government (SSG). He also named Dr. Peter Pereotubo Akpe as the Chief of Staff (CoS), Government House. A press release by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, also stated that Mr. Irorodamie Komonibo has…
Support President Tinubu To Make Nigeria Great Again -Maxwell Morris
Maxwell Gabriel Morris has called on Nigerians to unite and support President Bola Tinubu’s Administration. He made the call while speaking to newsmen shortly after Church service on Sunday in Port Harcourt. Mr. Maxwell Morris passionately called on all Nigerians to unite and rally behind President Bola Tinubu, GCFR. With a clear emphasis on the…
FG Charges Bello Bodejo, President of Miyetti Allah, with Terrorism
Bello Bodejo is being investigated for offences threatening national security under the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition Act, 2022). The federal government, on Friday, arraigned the detained president of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo, at the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court, on a three-count charge bordering on terrorism. Mr Bodejo, arrested on January…
Morris’ Story: A Political Journey Filled with Party Hopping
Finally, in 2023, he became a card-carrying member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and actively supported Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s candidacy.
Call for Establishment of More Military Barracks to Boost Security Across Nigeria
A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Bayelsa State, Mr. Maxwell Gabriel Morris, has urged the Federal Government of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu to establish additional Military Barracks in each of the six geo-political zones to enhance security in Nigeria. Mr. Morris made this plea during a press conference at the NUJ Press Centre…
Again, APC, Sylva Fails To Stop Bayelsa Election Petition Tribunal
“Sylva’s lawyer, Falola, had argued that his clients filed the fresh application against the tribunal on the ground that the two petitioners were convinced beyond reasonable doubt that they could not get justice from members of the panel”.
Bayelsa Governor Diri Attends Election Petitions Tribunal in Abuja
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, arrived at the State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal in Abuja to observe the proceedings. He entered the courtroom at around 10:15 am accompanied by a team of security personnel and supporters. Upon his arrival, Governor Diri was introduced by his lead counsel, Chris Uche SAN. Currently, he is present…
No Political Boundaries In New Bayelsa, Says Gov Diri
“We do not have party differences in Bayelsa but what we have is the development of our state and Nigeria at large. Let us jettison petty jealousies and join hands to develop our state so that it will grow from strength to strength”.
Sylva, APC Call for Dissolution of Tribunal, Cite Alleged Bias
The All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate, Chief Timipre Sylva, have made a plea to disband the Bayelsa State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, claiming bias in the ongoing case to challenge the results of the gubernatorial election that took place on November 11, 2023. In a letter addressed to the President of the Court…
