The ongoing issue of violent attacks and alleged Islamisation threats linked to armed Fulani herdsmen remains a major concern to many Nigerians, particularly as such incidents have been widely reported in parts of Northern and South-Western Nigeria. It is therefore deeply worrying when similar threats begin to surface in Bayelsa State—widely regarded as one of…
Wadata Barau of Bauchi State, on Saturday, emerged winner of the male category of the fourth edition of the Senator Douye Diri (SDD) Bayelsa Marathon. One hundred and thirty-five athletes participated in the elite, teens (male and female students) and leisure runners categories of the 21km and 5km races respectively. Twenty-four-year-old Barau, a 400-level student…
The government expressed concern that the shooting was not a coincidence as the organisers had earlier threatened that “the good, the bad and the ugly” would attend the event.
In a gathering to commemorate the 9th-year remembrance of Robert Ebizimor in Sagbama, Alfred Izonebi was honored with the title of Doctor of Izon Music. The event was organized by the Robert Ebizimor Fans Club, and it recognized Alfred’s commendable efforts towards advancing Izon culture and promoting unity and development in the Ijaw nation. Henceforth,…
“Security of lives and property is our priority. We employed more of a non-kinetic approach to conflict resolution by engaging stakeholders. We have invested significantly in upgrading our security apparatus by deploying state-of-the-art equipment and technology.”
By Sen. Douye Diri I most heartily welcome the preparation for the 2023 National Population and Housing Census by the National Population Commission (NPC). Today, I participated in the Stakeholders Summit on the 2023 Census in Yenagoa put together by our dear sister and the Federal Commissioner, National Population Commission in charge of Bayelsa State,…
“To his immediate family, dependents, and all who held him dear, I extend, on behalf of the government and people of Bayelsa State, our heartfelt condolences. We know that words may seem insufficient in the face of such a loss, but we offer them nonetheless as a token of our solidarity and our respect. Your husband, father, brother, and relation was a worthy son of Bayelsa, a committed public servant, and a man who left a legacy of service,”
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been told they could be facing a huge backlash as they continue to settle into life in California. Prince Harry has been warned the US is already turning against him, with Americans now increasingly seeing him as a “negative and whining character”. The Duke of Sussex now lives in…
By Chief Enewari Timi-ikio Youth leadership opportunities allow youths to grow in a positive environment that Promotes personal growth. Increasing opportunities given to youths allows them to become more active in community and in extracurricular activities and while creating lifelong skills. Leadership is also part of experiential learning.It therefore paramount to note that youth leadership…
It is my fervent prayer that Almighty God blesses your new age with protection and peace, enabling you to fulfill the Assured Prosperity agenda that you have wholeheartedly championed for our beloved state in the years to come.
