Dickson who had a confrontation with Akpabio during plenary over the emergency rule in Rivers State, has been a threat due to his vocality and eloquence in the Senate, advocating and defending the interest of the Niger Delta and the Ijaw nation for equity, justice and fairness to prevail.
Following an agreement reached between the Federal Government and Organised Labour last night, a planned nationwide strike has been suspended for one month. The Memorandum of Understanding concerning this truce was not immediately available, but Vanguard sources suggest a joint resolution was presented to government officials in the late afternoon. The meeting was reconvened at…
“This kingdom is one we hold in very high esteem, and we believe you will continue to work with government for the peace, stability, and development of Bayelsa State.”
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,…
A highlight of the visit was the exchange of revolutionary literature, with Dr. Igali receiving autographed copies of “Pirates of the Gulf” and “The Kingfisher,” two critically acclaimed works by Bubaraye Dakolo.
“As peace advocates, we are particularly happy and also commend him for maintaining peace in the State since the inception of his administration, as well as his deliberate efforts at uniting Ijaws all over the Niger Delta. It is our fervent prayer that he will support the UNC in Bayelsa State whenever the need arises, as he is doing with similar organizations in the State.”
“We say to the political leaders and people of Rivers State, who were the true victims of the dark days, that light has returned to the state and a new glorious dawn has come”
Nigeria singer Ayra Starr has won the best Next Rated Award, becoming the youngest singer to receive the award. The next rated award, last won by Omawumi in 2009 & Asa in 2006, has gotten another leading female artiste in Ayra Starr, as she is also seen as the youngest. The 20-year-old singer, after being…
The aides commended Governor Diri for his infrastructural drive and numerous legacy projects which, they noted, have endeared him to the people and made their work of projecting his achievements much easier.
H.E (Chief) Timipre Sylva, the All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate for the upcoming Bayelsa state governorship elections, visited former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan at his residence on Thursday. The purpose of the visit was to brief the former president on the start of Sylva’s campaign for the elections, which will take place on November 11,…
