“As a humanitarian and voluntary organization, we are praying and hoping that our work will be recognized and rewarded by relevant government agencies as we engage in voluntary traffic and environmental services as a way forward.”
“My administration will continue to give full support to the local government5 system, regardless of the Supreme Court judgement on local government autonomy*.
Two Civil Society Organisations, Save Nigeria Movement (SNM) and College of Bishops Imams and Clergy Councils (CBICC), have jointly described the recent call by the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) to scrap the National Population Commission (NPC) as misguided comments that fail to recognize the importance of the Commission by law in gathering…
On behalf of my family and our Government of Prosperity, I heartily congratulate my ever-workaholic and dependable Deputy Governor, Distinguished Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, on his 58th birthday. I join my faith with your immediate family and others to wish you God’s goodness in sound health and a long impactful life ahead. Happy Birthday, The Law!…
“The staggering disparity underscores the inequitable distribution of environmental burdens. Bayelsa State bears 25% of Nigeria’s oil pollution. The sheer scale of devastation paints a dire picture, disconcertingly reminiscent of an environmental Armageddon.”
Basking in the euphoria of that false victory in Abalama, Wike declared a full assault on Bayelsa, seeing himself as the champion of Capua, a warrior on a streak of conquest, and challenged Governor Diri. Diri wasted no time in responding, warning him very clearly not to come to Bayelsa.
During a news conference in Abuja on Friday, Prof. Adesina Sodiya, President of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), urged the incoming administration of Sen. Bola Tinubu to continue with the census process despite its suspension. Sodiya emphasized the importance of census in national planning and development, stating that “census is crucial for national planning and…
Uber today announced expansion of its operations in Nigeria extending to Owerri, Imo state and Akure, in Ondo state. The new cities now make Uber’s presence felt in 11 Nigerian cities among the 18 cities across West Africa. The ride hailing company said these expansions signal more access to earning opportunities for drivers and affordable,…
The Bayelsa State Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja has reaffirmed the re-election of Governor Douye Diri and the Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). In the ruling today, the Tribunal dismissed the petition filed by the APC Gubernatorial candidate, Chief Timipre Sylva for lacking in merit. The Tribunal described the…
The Bayelsa State Caucus in the National Assembly has said it will support the state and federal government in resolving the crisis in Bassambiri community in Nembe Local Government Area of the state. Chairman of the House of Representatives caucus, Hon. Fred Agbedi, stated this on Thursday when he led a delegation of the members…
