*Says Southern Ijaw People Resilient During Poll Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has expressed appreciation to the legislature and judiciary in the state for their support in his first term, which ends on February 13. Senator Diri and his deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, will take a fresh oath of office on February 14….
NASS Members Commend Gov’s Performance Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains the party of choice for voters in the state going by the excellent performance of his administration in the last three and half years. Governor Diri expressed the confidence that Bayelsans were solidly behind the PDP…
*Tasks Judiciary On Independence Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has sworn in Justice Matilda Abrakasa Ayemieye as the fourth substantive Chief Judge of the state after serving in acting capacity for about six months. Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri (left) and the new Chief Judge of the state, Justice Matilda Ayemieye, during her…
Charles III has sworn an oath as he was proclaimed king during an elaborate ceremony at St James’ Palace, London on Saturday. The death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II was formally announced by the Accession Council. It was after then that Charles III was named as king. About 200 people gathered in the room…
President Bola Tinubu delivered a speech on Democracy Day, commemorating the 30th anniversary of the June 12, 1993, presidential election that was annulled by military fiat. He paid tribute to Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola, the winner of the election, who sacrificed his life in defense of democracy. Tinubu emphasized the need to protect and…
The Executive Governor of Rivers State and former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has said that if the party’s National Chairman loves the party and wants it to win the coming elections, he should honour his words and step down for a Southerner to succeed him. Governor Wike stated this while reacting…
The Vatican announced on Monday that it has approved blessings for same-sex couples, although it emphasized that these blessings should not be regarded as a Catholic sacrament and should not be associated with civil unions or weddings. In a document endorsed by Pope Francis, the Vatican supported “the possibility of blessings for couples in non-traditional…
“For the first time, we have an inclusive government, and as you are all aware, this executive council also have our brothers from the opposition, and this reflects our commitment to the unity of our state”.
The Bayelsa State Governorship election, scheduled by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for November 11, 2023, is set to be a historic event in the state’s political history. In our democratic system, candidates are allowed to run for the office of Governor twice, or for a maximum of 8 years in office. The current…
“The days where you threaten your own people, chase them out of their own land, intimidate them and go and write results are over. So if they change from those ways, l will work with them.”
