Press Release

Address by His Excellency Senator Douye Diri, at the Opening Ceremony of the All-Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC) of the Nigeria Guild of Editors on Thursday, 7 November, 2024

erevisionmediatvNovember 9, 2024November 9, 2024013 mins

“Economic Growth and Development Strategies in Resource-Rich Country,” your theme for this conference, is both relevant and timely.
We find ourselves at a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s journey toward sustainable development. Our nation brims with abundant resources, yet poverty and underdevelopment persist across countless communities; a striking paradox”.

Budget Figures: Tracka, SaharaReporters Goofed

erevisionmediatvOctober 20, 2024October 20, 202405 mins

For the avoidance of doubt, the listed security items in the approved budget estimates of N700 million do not only cover the purchase of torchlights and walkie-talkie but included items as 2,000 heated bullet-proof vests, 500 units of pepper sprays, 500 Biometric Scanners, 200 Tasers, Metal Detectors, Firearms among other items.

Strengthening Cultural Bonds: A Familiarization Visit by Bayelsa State House of Assembly Committee on Culture

erevisionmediatvOctober 10, 2024October 10, 202402 mins

Today marked an important milestone in the collaboration between the legislative and executive branches of Bayelsa State, as the House Committee on Culture, led by Chairman Hon. Douglas Sampson, paid a familiarization visit to the Ministry of Culture. Accompanied by my Permanent Secretary and Directors, we had the privilege of welcoming the committee and engaging…

Ajuri Ngelale Goes on Indefinite Leave of Absence

erevisionmediatvSeptember 8, 2024September 8, 202402 mins

While I fully appreciate that the ship of state waits for no man, this agonizing decision — entailing a pause of my functions as the Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity and Official Spokesperson of the President; Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action, and Chairman, Presidential Steering Committee on Project Evergreen — was taken after significant consultations with my family over the past several days as a vexatious medical situation has worsened at home.

HON. RODNEY AMBAIOWEI FLAGS-OFF FREE MEDICAL OUTREACH FOR CONSTITUENTS

erevisionmediatvAugust 27, 2024August 29, 202403 mins

…OVER 500 CONSTITUENTS ATTENDED TO, PROVIDES FREE EYE GLASSES AND DRUGS FOR CONSTITUENTS Over 500 constituents in Southern Ijaw have benefitted from the Hon. Engr. Rodney Ambaiowei free medical outreach tagged “Visual Impairment and its Effects on Human Performance“. Hon. Rodney flagged off the medical outreach at the Amassoma Town Hall in Amassoma Community, Southern…

The Amassoma Amananaowei Stool Saga: Call for Suspension and Await further Instructions

erevisionmediatvAugust 4, 2024August 4, 202403 mins

As many interests became embroiled in conflict, the process gave rise to factional issues. Believe me, and I still stand by my words. My purpose for this process was not for politics or selfish gains but for the common good of our community. I want to express my sincere gratitude to everyone, including both for and against the process. In processes like this, I expect for and against, but our unity is sacrosanct because of our peculiar community-Amassoma.

LGA Boss Cancels Amassoma TownHall Meeting

erevisionmediatvAugust 3, 2024August 3, 202402 mins

Mr Chairman said the injunction is as a result of government’s bid to forestall further escalation of the lingering factional disputes which had been embroiled in disagreement and prevailed between interest parties, thus bringing to a deadlock of all procedures to install the traditional ruler in the community aforetime.

Conscience Is An Open Wound, Gov Diri Replies Sylva

erevisionmediatvJuly 31, 2024July 31, 202405 mins

Senator Diri, a pacifist and governor on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, has been engaging with various groups to ensure that the protest is peaceful or shelved completely to avoid destruction or loss of lives. The state cannot afford another bout of the February 13, 2020 insensitive and mindless destruction of assets belonging to the state and individuals. Intelligence reports already indicate that the same band of heartless individuals are being procured to again unleash mayhem on the state in the guise of a protest.

2024 WORLD POPULATION DAY PRESS BRIEFING BY NASIR ISA KWARRA

erevisionmediatvJuly 11, 2024July 11, 2024012 mins

The theme of the 2024 World Population Day – “Embracing the Power of Inclusive Data Towards a Resilient and Equitable Future for All” is a reflection of the outcome of both global and regional reviews and evaluations of progress and achievements attained in the last three decades of the implementation of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) Programme of Action (PoA); a decade of the Addis Ababa Declaration on Population and Development (AADPD); and almost two-decades of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), among others.

SYLVA IMPUGNING INTEGRITY OF NIGERIAN JUDICIARY – GOV. DIRI

erevisionmediatvJuly 8, 2024July 8, 202404 mins

Instead of accepting defeat in an election acknowledged by the national leadership of his party as fair, credible and was lost by the APC, Sylva lays claim to a non-existent stolen mandate. Besides disrespecting his party in a vain pursuit, he has kept disrespecting the judiciary.