The nationwide refresher training of the Specialized Work Force for the 2023 Population and Housing Census has successfully concluded in Bayelsa State. The training included three days of theoretical sessions at the Bayelsa State College of Arts & Science, followed by practical field testing of digital tools in selected sample Enumeration Areas (EAs) in Elebele…
“The Confederation of Sahel States informs the public that a C130 aircraft belonging to the Air Force of the Federal Republic of Nigeria was forced to land today, December 8, 2025, in Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, following an in-flight emergency while operating in Burkinabe airspace. The military aircraft had two crew members and nine passengers on board, all military personnel.”
We celebrate Governor Diri’s remarkable leadership, which has transformed Bayelsa State’s landscape. His dedication to progress, growth, and citizens’ welfare is truly commendable. We appreciate his visionary approach, resilience, and commitment to excellence.
“Everything was perfect. I’m excited and happy. I know God has given me a wife. The Bible says he that finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favour from the Lord. I believe favour will follow this ceremony. I’m very happy.”
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, ICAN, has reacted to the federal government’s discontinuation of budgetary allocations for professional bodies and councils. In a statement on Thursday, the President of ICAN, Innocent Okwuosa, while applauding the initiative, noted that the institute voluntarily stopped the government’s yearly N1 million and N5 million allocations 34 years…
“An order of the interim injunction is hereby made or granted restraining the 1st and 2nd Defendants, whether by themselves, their agents, associates, privies, representatives (or any person whatsoever acting at their behest), from conducting, convening, coordinating, engaging in, organizing, participating in, holding, hosting, or facilitating any political assembly, rally meeting, or gathering within Bayelsa State, for the purpose of solidarity, hosting, and celebrating the 2nd Defendant in Bayelsa State, pending the hearing and determination of the Motion on Notice for Interlocutory Injunction.”
Inter and intra-city transport fares have surged by over 200% in Akwa Ibom State following the closure of petrol stations by the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN). The increase, which took effect on Tuesday, has seen fuel prices rise to between N2,000 and N2,500 per litre. According to reports from LEADERSHIP, the shutdown…
“The growth and development of Amassoma is a collective responsibility of all and we must all come together, unite and speak with one voice because there is strength in unity. We should eschew every form of hatred and bitterness in view of our divergent and most times, opposing political interests.
The National Population Commission has warned the public about a fraudulent Facebook page named 2023 Census ADHOC Staff Update. The page falsely claims to provide updates on upcoming census activities in Nigeria. The Public Affairs Department of the Commission emphasized that this page has no association with the National Population Commission and all information shared…
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said construction of the Nembe-Brass road by his administration was beyond any political consideration but about the economic benefits to the state and the country. Governor Diri also said the decision to embark on the project, which is a federal road in the Bayelsa East Senatorial District,…
