The Ijaw National Congress, INC, a socio-cultural organization of Ijaws worldwide has warned pro Biafran group, the Indigenous People of Biafra, to desist from dragging Ijaw nation into its alleged plan to attack military formations in Bayelsa and Delta states over the Okuama and Igbomotoru invasion. The INC handed down the warning while reacting to…
Kinsmen of former President Goodluck Jonathan from the Ogbia Kingdom have applauded the Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, for his purposeful leadership of the state. The Ogbia people led by their paramount ruler, the Obanobhan III, King Dumaro Charles Owaba, gave the commendation during a Thank-You-Visit to Government House, Yenagoa, on Tuesday. In an…
By Enideneze Etete Plans have commenced in earnest, to construct a King’s palace in Atissa Kingdom of Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State Capital. This is the outcome of discussions spearheaded by Prof. Steve Azaiki, at the weekend, when he paid homage to HRM (Sir) King Godwin G. Igodo, Ebenibe of Atissa Kingdom and the Chiefs Council…
“I am deeply grateful to the Peoples Democratic Party for the privilege to serve as a member, and I will always value the experiences and relationships gained during my membership.”
During a recent radio show in Yenagoa, the candidate of the APC, former Governor Chief Timipre, failed to convince listeners of his platform and lacked tact. Chief Timipre Sylva and Governor Douye Diri However, one thing he did do was agree with the majority of Bayelsans that the current Governor, Sen. Douye Diri, has done…
Nigeria’s Stanley Nwabali on Friday broke a 44-year record for Super Eagles goalkeepers amid the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. This was possible after Nwabali secured four consecutive clean sheets in a major tournament (AFCON). The Chippa United goalkeeper has surpassed Best Ogedegbe’s 1980 record and Alloy Agu’s 1990 3-game streak for Super Eagles…
Hon. Rodney Ambaiowei, member representing Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency, has extended birthday felicitations to Hon. Joanah Gigi, Commissioner for Women, Children Affairs, Empowerment and Social Development. Ambaiowei praised the Commissioner’s unwavering dedication to the welfare of women, children, and other vulnerable groups, describing her leadership as both inspiring and impactful. “Happy birthday, Hon. Joanah Gigi….
The Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State has inaugurated its governorship campaign council for the November 11, 2023 election in the State. The event, which held at the Party’s Secretariat, Okaka, Yenagoa, has the member representing Ogbia Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Hon. Mitema Obordor, as it’s Director-General. Other members of the re-election…
Bayelsa Queens Football Club will depart the country on Sunday ahead of the CAF Women’s Champions League in Morocco. Preye Yabrifa, Media Officer of the team, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday that they would no longer go on a West African tour but would travel straight to Morocco. “Initially, we planned…
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…
