The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has announced a major operational reform in the Nigeria Police Force with the creation and nationwide deployment of Violent Crime Response Units (VCRUs). Naijapunchnews reports that the new units will replace Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) teams across the country. Disu disclosed this on Tuesday during an emergency…
“We just concluded with appointments of Conmissioners. I know our people are waiting. We still have Special Advisers, Technical Advisers, Senior Special Assistants, Boards, Commissions, let’s have some more patience.”
I, therefore, on behalf of the government and people of Bayelsa State, pledge our commitment to act decisively and speedily on the recommendations of this report that has been painstakingly put together. In doing so, we remain open to robust and genuine engagements with all stakeholders”
“Brambaifa left a legacy of unblemished and committed service to Nigeria, the old Rivers State, Bayelsa and indeed his community.
His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, Governor of Bayelsa State, today continued his visit to flooded communities in the State. He was at Otuoke, country home of former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, in Ogbia Local Government Area to assess the level of the flood. The governor who assured the community of support also met with the…
“Today, because of the PIA, there are intra and inter-communal conflicts and litigations. So even funds that have been realised for their development cannot be disbursed to the communities. If anybody thinks the state is not much important, we will then wash off our hands.”
Gunmen have killed at least 29 people in northeastern Nigeria, a state governor said on Monday, with residents reporting that the attackers targeted young people gathered at a football pitch in the latest wave of deadly unrest in Africa’s most populous nation. The attack occurred on Sunday in Adamawa State, which borders Cameroon and remains…
His likeness for me also stemmed from the fact that I had proved to him my mettle and integrity following an incident of honour that need not be elaborated here. He personally told me on one occasion – “you are a very honest man”.
*Solicits FG’s Support *About 250 Buildings Submerged In Odioama In 10 Years *Governor Assures On 1.5km Shore Protection Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said coastal communities in the state are in danger of being submerged by the Atlantic Ocean. Governor Diri raised the alarm on Tuesday when he visited Odioama community in…
The Chairman of Bayelsa State Emergency Management Agency Mr. Walamam Samuel Igbrubia says that Bayelsans n Nigeria are having a very serious humanitarian crisis as 90 to 95 per cent of theState is under the flood. “We need so much assistance from the world, both national, international, private organizations to come to the aid of…
