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The Bayelsa State House of Assembly, on Monday, passed a resolution under matters of urgent importance condemning last Saturday’s invasion of Opu-Nembe community in Nembe Local Government Area of the state by policemen. The legislators said the invasion led to destruction of property and alleged loss of lives. Speaking on the floor of the assembly…
In a Facebook post, one Chuks Akunna has accused the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, of bias in the upcoming Bayelsa election. Akunna questioned why Egbetokun has flooded certain areas with police while allowing the chief thug of Timipre Sylva, Kojo Sam, to roam free. Akunna believes that Sylva’s actions are threatening the peace…
Former Governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva, has announced his bid to run for Governor in the upcoming November 11, 2023 elections. In an interview with journalists, Sylva outlined a six-point agenda he intends to pursue if elected. First on the list is human capital development, including education. Sylva emphasized the need to develop the…
The Amassoma Elite Support Group in Ogbopina-Ama has congratulated Hon. Rose Aperetari Ogugu on her recent appointment as Honourable member of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly Service Commission. In a statement released on Wednesday, the group expressed their delight at her appointment, which they say demonstrates her unwavering commitment and dedicated service to the…
“I affirm my commitment to enlighten, sensitize, educate and indoctrinate the Bayelsa Youths on the need to employ non-violent means in addressing our predicament. I shall channel my energy to fight oppression and oppressors by leveraging on the provisions of the Electoral Act and the device (BVAS) INEC has introduced which now secures the people’s votes.
Nigerian senators have received their “holiday token” allowance as directed by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. Erevision MediaTV gathered that the controversial directive which has incensed Nigerians and has dominated the social media was earlier denied by the Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory of Abuja, Ireti Kingibe. The Senate management has kept mute and attempt to…
*Urges Politicians To Learn From Niger Situation Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said that the state will not condone the activities of illegal uniformed groups before and during the November 11 governorship election in the state. Governor Diri warned such groups to stay away from the state or be ready to face…
“As an agency, we need to inspire confidence in the democratic model which has served several countries so well. The level of violence, manipulations and desperation exhibited during elections have generally given democracy a bad name and all of us as Nigerians have a duty to put a stop to that”.
Senator Douye Diri, the Executive Governor of Bayelsa State, expressed his gratitude to the Bayelsa people for their unwavering support in keeping the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in power. In a statement, he noted that the the November 11, 2023 governorship election will be a testament to their faith in his administration’s progress. Diri remarked…
NASS Members Commend Gov’s Performance Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains the party of choice for voters in the state going by the excellent performance of his administration in the last three and half years. Governor Diri expressed the confidence that Bayelsans were solidly behind the PDP…
