Bayelsa’s Industrial Leap: Sen. Diri Applauds Dr. Eruani for Breaking Ground with Azikel Modular Refinery
“Dr. Eruani has established a modular refinery here in Bayelsa State and not in any other state. Let me on behalf of the government and people of Bayelsa State congratulate you and thank you for this bold step to make our dreams come to pass. You have broken the jinx and I am sure the younger generation will follow your footsteps%.
Diri Reinstates Workers Previously Sacked from NDU, Colleges of Education, and Health College
The Executive Governor of Bayelsa State, Sen. Douye Diri has reinstated sacked 644 NDU workers, and 60 others in College of Health Technology Otuogidi, and Isaac Jasper Boro College of Education, Sagbama, totaling 704 workers. The workers who are majorly junior staff were sacked sometime in 2018 giving room for litigation against the State Government….
Belarus President Lukashenko denies reports of Prigozhin’s presence in country
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has denied that Yevgeny Prigozhin, leader of the Russian mercenary group Wagner, is still in Belarus. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko walks before a press conference in Minsk© Thomson Reuters Last month, Lukashenko brokered a deal that ended an armed mutiny in Russia, with the president later revealing that Prigozhin had arrived…
Ambaiowei Urges Youth to Embrace Skills for Self-Reliance, Decries Abandonment of Empowerment Programmes
“Having a labour at hand and providing for oneself is a pride to the family and a dignity to one’s self. Begging for survival is low self-esteem and an embarrassment.”
The Resilient Spirit of Ogbo Tein Tua Oge: Celebrating Freedom and Heritage
Let us revel in the spirit of enthusiasm, acknowledging the progress we have made since those dark days. Under President Bola Tinubu’s agenda for transparency, we have emerged victorious. I urge our youth to embrace peace and remain focused on building a brighter tomorrow. My heart is filled with hope as Douye Diri strives to create a flourishing future for us all.
Group Highlights Sen. Monday Okpebholo’s Development Plans for Edo People
The Okpebholo Change Movement (OCM) has reiterated Senator Monday Okpebholo’s development initiatives for Edo State. In a press release issued in Benin on Monday, the group emphasized the need for a governor with a clear vision, dedication, and focus to effectively manage the state’s economic potential and natural resources. The OCM praised Okpebholo’s leadership qualities…
Sultan of Sokoto Opens 10.2km Dual Carriageway in Bayelsa State
“As leaders, we should continue to work together to better the lot of our people. It is important for leaders from far away to come and see what you are doing. Our strength is in our diversity.”
Birth Registration Recognizes Child As An Entity, Not Just Statistic — UNICEF
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has emphasised the importance of birth registration, saying it identifies a child as an entity, not just a statistic. The UNICEF Country Representative to Nigeria, Mr Peter Hawkins, said this on Sunday in Abuja when he featured on the special flagship News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Forum. NAN reports that…
Sanusi Expresses Doubts Over Dollar Remittance After Subsidy Removal
“The exchange rate needs to be stabilised and we have to address the fundamental question, why is there no money coming in? Why is the NNPCL not able to bring in dollars? Am sorry this is the question that cost me my job and I will continue asking this question until NNPCL fixes it up or until I die. Where are the dollars? We need to shine a light on the NNPCL. The finance minister cannot tell you because he doesn’t have a monitoring system that reports to him. The finance minister can’t tell you how many barrels of petrol we produce and export. It is only the NNPCL that can give those figures. The finance ministry needs to know how much oil we produce daily, how much we sell, and where the money is going”.
