*Says Test-Run To Cover Yenagoa Soon Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Sunday, recounted the state’s journey to its gas-powered electricity project and how the demise of the Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank Plc, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, in 2024 almost scuttled it. Governor Diri also stated that the power turbines, commissioned by…
By Diepreye Robinson Erebi Introduction Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most prevalent and complex endocrine-metabolic disorders affecting women of reproductive age, with a global prevalence estimated at 6-15% (Bozdag et al., 2016), and potentially higher when undiagnosed cases are considered. This multifactorial condition is characterized by a combination of hyperandrogenism, ovulatory dysfunction,…
Bayelsa State Government has formally handed over three fishermen who lost their way on the Gulf of Guinea to the Sao Tome and Principe Head of Mission in Nigeria. Speaking in Government House, Yenagoa, during the formal handover on Thursday night, Governor Diri lauded the local fishermen in Okpoama community in Brass Local Government of…
The 32-page passport booklet with a 5-year validity will now cost N50,000, up from N35,000, while the 64-page booklet with a 10-year validity will cost N100,000, previously N70,000.
As Visitor to the UAT, Diri announced the appointment and investiture of Dr. Nwachukwu Nnam Obi III, Ogba of Ogbaland in Rivers State, as the institution’s Chancellor.
The recently concluded Bayelsa State Football Association elections have been met with controversy as the CEO of MoniMichelle Sports Facility Construction Company Ltd, Mr. Ebi Egbe, popularly known as ‘Moni Love’, has faulted the process that produced the re-election of incumbent Barrister Poubeni Ogun as Chairman of the Association. In a statement to the press,…
“We are concerned that the clash of venues for the planned events by the two opposing groups, if not addressed, may cause a possible breach of peace and order in the area. This could potentially threaten the existing peace in Abalama Community and the rest of Kalabari land. The Traditional Rulers of the Kalabari Ethnic Nationality therefore appeal to both parties to relocate their events elsewhere, possibly outside Kalabari land, to avert a possible violent clash in the area”.
The Founder and Chairman of BUA Group, Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu, has said that prices of commodities and services in the country will continue to drop in the coming days, in view of the strengthening Naira. Speaking to reporters in Lagos after paying Eid-el-Fitr homage to President Bola Tinubu, Rabiu also projected that the with…
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has described his late deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, as a friend with whom he had an outstanding relationship and was never seen or treated as a subordinate. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, quoted Senator Diri as stating this on Friday night when he led…
“Mr. President,” Ambassador Igali urged, “we implore you to prevail upon the Honourable Minister to extend due respect to these eminent Nigerians and traditional rulers who were esteemed guests of the Commander-in-Chief. The Minister does not own the Niger Delta, and his conduct should not be condoned.”
