“We were only protesting peacefully when the army came and started shooting into the air,” said a protester who requested anonymity for fear of reprisal. “One of our brothers was attacked on his farm and left for dead. Instead of addressing the issue, they are now turning against us.”
“The obvious torture and brutal murder of Master Patrick Peresuodei shall never be swept under the carpet, no matter how highly placed or connected the alleged perpetrators are.”
Until his death Wanemi was an ardent supporter of the Bayelsa state PDP, he was a political appointee in former Governor Seriake Dickson’s government and the current Governor Douye Diri”s government. He was the current Vice chairman of the well respected MOSIEND (MOVEMENT FOR THE SURVIVAL OF THE IZON ETHNIC NATIONALITY IN THE NIGER DELTA), the PDP Ward 3 Ewoama Brass LGA will definitely miss him.
When the Prosperity Governor, the “miracle” Governor took office, in fact, he became more deliberate in funding our activities. And by the special grace of God from that time till now, over seven thousand students have benefited from the Students Loan Scheme and we’re still counting. We’re hoping that now that he has even won second term in office, it can only get better.
The Bayelsa State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists has condemned the recent attack on journalists, who were carrying out their legitimate duties, by some armed youths in Opu-Nembe in Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. A statement signed by the Council Chairman, Comrade Samuel Numonengi and Secretary, Comrade Ogio Ipigansi notes that…
The government of Bayelsa State and construction giants, Julius Berger, have assured that there was no cause for concern over a crack on a portion of the Berger flyover in Yenagoa, the state capital. The flyover was constructed about 10 years ago during Senator Seriake Dickson administration. This followed concerns raised on the social media…
A pastor from the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Emmanuel Orekoya, has been brought before the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court for allegedly raping and impregnating his 17-year-old daughter. The Lagos State Government has filed two charges against the defendant, accusing him of engaging in unlawful sexual intercourse and sexual assault. It is…
“This book captures the spirit of his leadership, core values and courage that define his path. It reminds us that leadership is not about self- aggrandisement but about the lasting impact we forge through lifting our communities and fostering peace and creating opportunities where none existed. It is more than a tribute in leadership transformation that he brings to the lives of his people.”
“In my unwavering commitment to give back to the society that shaped me, I, under the auspices of the Egbegiala Foundation, launched an empowerment initiative that brought joy and renewed hope to many. As part of this programme, six boats were graciously presented to six industrious women, and financial support was extended to numerous youths, women, and men of our cherished community.”
The Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State has inaugurated its governorship campaign council for the November 11, 2023 election in the State. The event, which held at the Party’s Secretariat, Okaka, Yenagoa, has the member representing Ogbia Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Hon. Mitema Obordor, as it’s Director-General. Other members of the re-election…
