Traditional rulers in Bayelsa State have expressed concerns over possible politically motivated violence ahead of the gubernatorial elections on November 1, 2023. The traditional rulers have called on security agencies to take measures to avert attacks in Nembe, Brass, Ekeremor, and Southern Ijaw Local Government Areas of Bayelsa. At a press conference in Yenagoa, King…
By Robinson Erebi Executive Chairman of the National Population Commission Hon. Nasir Isa Kwarra has assured Nigerians that the 2023 Population and Housing Census Census results will be released up to the lowest level of the census entities which could be as small as a camp. Hon. Kwarra gave the assurance while delivering his address at…
“We thank you for the support. From day one when we came in, Bayelsa and indeed Yenagoa, the state capital, has been peaceful. And because of your support, we have been performing.”
Frank’s statement came amid allegations of land grabbing, corruption, and abuse of office, highlighting the need for urgent action to address these concerns and ensure that the rights of ordinary citizens and investors are protected.
Egberi was arraigned on Wednesday over allegations that he published defamatory posts accusing the State Commissioner of Police and Governor of Bayelsa of involvement in the July abduction of Justice Ebiyerin Omukoro, a judge of the State High Court.
In a groundbreaking move, Hon. Engr. Rodney Ebikebina Ambaiowei, member of the National Assembly representing Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency in Bayelsa State, is set to present three fundamental Bills for the establishment of federal colleges in the region. On the 27th of February, 2024, Hon. Ambaiowei will present Bills for the establishment of Federal College…
“About 60 per cent of the gas to the NLNGC is derived from Bayelsa State. But guess what? No tax is paid to the government of Bayelsa. All the taxes are paid to other state governments. What is the benefit of the people from where this gas is collected?“
The ultimatum was rejected by France’s foreign ministry, which said it did not recognise the junta’s authority Niger’s military junta has ordered French ambassador Sylvain Itte to leave the country within 48 hours, as relations between the West African nation and its former colonial ruler deteriorated further. The junta-appointed foreign ministry said the decision to…
President of Nigeria’s Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has finally received a list of 28 ministerial nominees from President Bola Tinubu. Interestingly, the list does not include the nominees’ state of origin. Former Speaker of the House of Representatives and Chief of Staff tto President Tinubu – Femi Gbajiabiamila, delivered the letter with the list in tow…
By Fred Edoreh I was a teenager when I heard about Jerry Okorodudu. At the time, he represented Nigeria at various international sports events, winning bronze at the Brisbane 1982 Commonwealth Games and returning 4th at the 1984 Olympic Games. Late Jerry Okorodudu Before then, he had won gold for Bendel State at the Oluyole…
