The Bayelsa State Council of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), has threatened to embark on strike and shut down schools across the eight local government councils of the state if the N30,000 minimum wage is not implemented for primary school teachers. Bayelsa State Governor Sen. Douye Diri The teachers’ body in a statement on…
The Southern Ijaw Progressive Forum, a socio-political group in Bayelsa State, has called on political stakeholders, party leaders, and fellow aspirants to support Hon. Engr. Rodney Ebikebina Ambaiowei’s bid to return to the House of Representatives, following his clearance to contest in the upcoming party primaries. The group made the appeal in Yenagoa during a…
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…
North Korea has denied providing weapons and ammunition to Russia. The Defence Ministry in Pyongyang said this earlier in a statement issued on Wednesday that Washington and “hostile forces’’ had spread a rumour of arms dealings’’ aimed at tarnishing North Korea’s image. “We have never exported weapons or ammunition to Russia before and we will…
Special Assistant to the Governor on Special Duties Mr. Robinson Ere Erebi has said that the completion of Gwegwe street in Ovom area of the State capital, is a significant achievement for Governor Diri and his administration, as it demonstrates their commitment to improving the infrastructure and overall development of Yenagoa. Mr. Erebi who was…
“The growth and development of Amassoma is a collective responsibility of all and we must all come together, unite and speak with one voice because there is strength in unity. We should eschew every form of hatred and bitterness in view of our divergent and most times, opposing political interests.
The National Population Commission (NPC) has formally inaugurated five committees to oversee the implementation of the NPC Census City Project in Surulere, Lagos, under a 100% unsolicited Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement. Speaking at the event held at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja, today, 7th April 2026, the NPC Chairman, Dr. Aminu Yusuf, represented by the…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, notes the statement by the PDP Governors Forum, directing a call for resignation at President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR. The call is nothing but an attempt at distraction by people who should instead be busy supporting the President’s efforts at bringing economic relief to the Nigerian…
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has implored people of the state to foster peace, joy and brotherliness as they celebrate Christmas. Governor Diri gave the counsel in his Christmas message during the state-organised carol programme christened “Festival of Nine Lessons” at the Gabriel Okara Cultural Centre, Yenagoa, on Saturday. A statement by his Chief…
“Governor Douye Diri is a visionary leader whose dedication to the welfare of Bayelsans is evident in the transformative projects and initiatives being implemented across the state.”
