The House of Representatives has reiterated its dedication to building a strong working relationship between Nigeria and Switzerland. During a visit by Deputy Head of Mission Counsellor, Mr. Lukas Schifferle, the Chairman of the Nigeria-Switzerland friendship group in the House, Hon. Engr. Rodney Ambaiowei, praised Speaker Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas for creating committees to ensure…
*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…
By Furoebi Freedom Sheba Akene Introduction In recent years, it has become increasingly difficult to openly discuss and comment on issues in Bayelsa State without facing insults and backlash from paid agents referred to as “data boys.” This has created a culture of silence among the elders in the state, leaving only sycophants and compromised…
By Darlington Onyebuchi Agoha For a decade, Nigeria has been trapped in a relentless relay race of incompetence. The baton—laden with debt, insecurity, and economic stagnation—was passed from the lethargic hands of Muhammadu Buhari to the turbulent grip of Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Same party, same promises, yet a deeper pit for the common man. The…
Hon. Engr. Rodney Ambaiowei, member representing Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives and the All Progressives Congress (APC) flag bearer for the 2027 House of Representatives election in the constituency, on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to prominent APC chieftain, Chief Pastor Reuben, at his residence in Yenagoa. The visit was aimed…
Ebi Egbe, the Chief Executive Officer of Monimichelle Group, has publicly congratulated John Enoh and Heineken Lokpobiri on their new portfolios as Sports Minister and Minister of State (Petroleum) respectively. The Bayelsa State-born football enthusiast expressed his confidence in both men and stated that their diverse backgrounds and experiences would enable them to excel in…
By Comrade Dakoru Biwaribo Ernest I remember the sacrifices of our forefathers and the struggles for self-emancipation and freedom from the chains of Nigeria. This is not what Major Isaac Adaka Boro and his brothers in arms, who paid the supreme price, fought for. A fractionalized Ijaw nation is not one we should encourage or…
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, recently met with HRM King Biobelemoye Josiah, the Amanyanabo of Opu-Nembe Kingdom, and his Council of Chiefs at the Government House, Yenagoa. During the meeting, Governor Diri expressed his condolences to the people of Opu-Nembe over the recent loss of lives and reiterated his stance on ending the conflict…
One is happy to report that today, Bayelsans can now comfortably drive to Ekeremor and other communities in Ekeremor LGA, as well as communities like Angiama in the Southern Ijaw LGA, because the Diri Administration made continuity/completion of vital public infrastructural projects a cornerstone policy.
Amb. Igali’s message was not just a recounting of achievements but also a call to continued prayer and support for the Governor as he leads not only Bayelsa but also assumes the role of chairman of the South-South Governors Forum. “We know you’ll give leadership to the South-South,” he said, inspiring hope for a cohesive and strategic approach to regional governance.
