“The Petroleum Industry Act, as it was designed, is a time bomb because the federal government cut off states and local government councils to deal directly with communities. It is my submission that the percentage due oil companies conspiratorially reduced from 10 per cent to 3 per cent be reviewed.”
Arietallin Street in Ovom used to be one of the busy commercial hub in Yenagoa capital of Bayelsa state until this raging flood came and changed the tide of commercial activities as people scamper for dear life in the Niger Delta.
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, was on Saturday conferred with the chieftaincy title of Izon-Ibe-Sibeowei 1 of Tuomo Kingdom in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State. Conferring the title, which means “the man that carries the whole of Ijaw nation,” the Ebenana-Owei of Tuomo Kingdom, HRM Justice Francis Tabai, said after due…
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has disclosed move to recruit over 1.4 million adhoc staff in preparation ahead of the 2023 general election. This was made known by the Chairman, INEC, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, in a keynote address delivered at the launch of Yiaga Africa Election Result Analysis Dashboard (ERAD) Report on Electronic Transmission…
As a brother and mentor, Hon. Ambaiowei has touched the hearts of those around him. He embodies the spirit of unity and progress, always encouraging those he leads to strive for greatness. His approach to leadership is grounded in compassion, vision, and an acute understanding of the needs of his constituents. This birthday, we applaud his relentless spirit and passion for service.
For this brief period in the Nigerian House of Representatives, I have in my little way impacted positively even with the daunting challenges faced in the Constituency. I have no doubt in my mind that, I will continue to be an indispensable asset to the good people of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area and infinitely more so, to fight the course of Bayelsa in support of the Governor Douye Diri’s led A.s.s.u.r.e.d prosperity administration in the state as a member of the House of Representatives of the Federal Republic of Nigeria even as we await more Constituency projects and programs for Community development and Zonal Intervention Projects (ZIPs) for human Empowerment across the Federal Constituency in the next two years.
“We left Jerusalem and went to Egypt but now we are back in Jerusalem and this is where we will stay. We are not going back again”.
“We want to keep this party very strong so we can have the unity we need to succeed. Positions are opportunities and privileges that should be used to empower people. It is one thing to lead and another for people to follow.
“As editors and chief communicators in our society, you have the power to shine a light on these injustices. Therefore, we implore you as editors and influential voices to advocate for policies that prioritise sustainable development and empower local communities.”
Egberi was arraigned on Wednesday over allegations that he published defamatory posts accusing the State Commissioner of Police and Governor of Bayelsa of involvement in the July abduction of Justice Ebiyerin Omukoro, a judge of the State High Court.
