“The UAE is ready to discuss any area of interest between Bayelsa and Abu Dhabi and willing to support the state towards developing its oil and gas resources, its agricultural sector and the seaport”.
Both Okwadike and the hawk-eyed Diplomat in two dissimilar ways toiled for Nigeria in its journey of statehood. They bore a common cord. That is placing nation above self and toiling until they reached the touchline. Thanks goodness, Nigeria honoured them respectively with toply distinctions of Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) and Officer of the Order of the Federal (OFR). Although they have now “faded like the stars of the morning”, but of conscious memorial shall be their works; in all of Nigeria, and no less amongst Ndi Anambra and their wives, children and families, for whom our hearts remain binded in prayers.
A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa, Hon. Maxwell Gabriel Morris, has extended his condolences to Vice President Kashim Shettima, GCON, on the passing of his mother-in-law Maryam Albishir at the age of 69. In a heartfelt condolence message, Hon. Maxwell Morris expressed deep sorrow and offered support to the Vice President and…
“Hiring specious, non-existent, food-is-ready groups to engage in sophistry and defend a travesty is making light of a serious issue. Does Izon no longer mean truth?”
Justice Christopher Oba of the Federal High Court in Apo, Abuja, today, Monday 24th June, 2024, struck out the case brought by former Bayelsa Central Senator, Moses Cleopas, against the incumbent Senator representing the Senatorial District, Rt. Hon. Konbowei Benson, for abuse of court processes. It should be recalled that Senator Moses Cleopas, after losing…
Hon. Ambaiowei implored the community to prioritize peace, as the well-being of everyone is at stake. He acknowledged the collective efforts of the Amassoma community in his own election to the House of Representatives and stressed the need to continue working together for the benefit of all.
It is just as ridiculous that Chief Sylva, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the November 11, 2023 governorship poll in the state, could turn around to deny and feign ignorance of the dastardly killing of a young man; an act he instigated by his own action.
I don’t understand why some Ikwerre people keep denying their Igbo identity when it is clear to everyone that all Ikwerre are Igbo.
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has approved the appointment of a seasoned military officer and administrator, Air Vice Marshal Nelson Ebieteli Calmday (retired), as the new Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Bayelsa State International Airport. A statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, on Friday, disclosed that the appointment…
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Friday, swore in additional 15 commissioners bringing the total number of members of his cabinet to 29. The governor also created two new ministries, which are Blue Economy and that of Special Duties (General Services), which is in charge of non-indigene affairs. Fourteen commissioners had been sworn…
