What should have been a modest milestone in a life ostensibly dedicated to public service has instead morphed into a multi-phase extravaganza, spanning cities within Nigeria and reportedly extending beyond its borders, all funded at least in substantial part—by the very taxpayers whose plight the NDDC was established to alleviate.
“As you take on this new responsibility, please be assured of the support and partnership of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum. We look forward to working closely with the Forum in strengthening intergovernmental relations and ensuring that governance continues to positively impact the lives of our people.”
By Isiaka Yahaya The attention of the National Population Commission has been drawn to reported statements in news media credited to the Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom and the President of Middle Belt Forum, Dr. Bitrus Pogu calling on the Federal Government to postpone the 2023 Population and Housing Census slated to be conducted from…
The Mayor of Banjul, capital city of The Gambia, Hon. Rohey Malick Lowe, has commended the Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri’s strong commitment to women empowerment, gender equality, and social justice. Speaking during a visit to Government House, Yenagoa, on Friday, Mayor Lowe described Governor Diri as a “champion of women, inclusive leadership…
The Southern Ijaw Chiefs and Elders Forum, on Saturday, paid a courtesy visit to the Member representing Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Hon. Engr. Rodney Ebikebina Ambaiowei, and the Senator representing Bayelsa Central Senatorial District, Sen. Konbowei Friday Benson, in appreciation of their commitment to the people of Southern Ijaw. The visit…
“As a Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ward 9, Amassoma, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, Hon. Robinson Erebi offers his prayers for protection and a fruitful tenure of office for both Prof. Nimibofa Ayawei and Dr. Peter Pereotubo Akpe”.
Candidates of the APC in the 2023 polls in Bayelsa have been advised to take the Asiwaju Bola Tinubu presidential race seriously, if they must win the next governorship election in the state. This admonition was given in Yenagoa on Friday by party stakeholders who attended the inauguration of the 105 Ward Coordinators of the…
“As you are aware, we have threats from our sister state. The political crisis there is threatening us and we will not allow what is happening there to come into Bayelsa State.”
“Across the length and breadth of Bayelsa State, any youth who takes the law into his hands on the issue of removal of chiefs would be prosecuted.”
By Robinson Ere Erebi It was a nostalgic homecoming for many alumni as members of the Government Secondary School Okporowo-Ogbakiri (GOSSO) Old Students Association gathered in Ogbakiri, Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State, for their May meeting held on Saturday, May 2, 2026. For several attendees, including this reporter, the visit rekindled memories of…
