The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says that insecurity, thuggery and social media fake news are threats to next year’s general elections. It also claimed that the ineligibility of the incumbent, President Muhammadu Buhari, for the presidential election will make the poll very significant. Commission’s Chairman, Mahmoud Yakubu, made the disclosed at an event organized…
…Demand N500m ransom The Hon. Federal Commissioner in charge of the National Population Commission in Bayelsa State, Mrs. Gloria Izonfuo, mni, has been reportedly kidnapped by unknown Gunmen. Erevision MediaTV gathered that Mrs. Izonfuo, a former Head of Service in Bayelsa State, was abducted at the Ogbakiri Junction along the East-West Road at 6p.m. on…
Your visionary leadership, unwavering commitment to peace, and passion for the progress of Bayelsa State continue to inspire hope and transformation across every sector of our dear state. As a beacon of wisdom, humility, and service, your legacy of inclusive governance remains deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
“Sovereign Immunity” is perhaps the oldest notion of international law and has existed from when the formal development of human society had its nascence. According to Professor EH Feichbenfield, (1931) a leading scholar in the field, this goes back to the oldest norms of what was considered wrong and right. Indeed, it was premised on the fact that all collections of human beings are equal to one another and, should, be respected as such. From the most unrecorded and uncodified ancient systems of morality and international jurisprudence, it was recognised that in the same way in which men are bonded by certain standards or behaviour, various collections of human groups must conform to what is generally accepted as right in their relationships.
“I am happy with the report on youths and how they are prepared to make compromise for the sake of peace. I urge chiefs to work with the committee. I will invoke my powers and will disrobe any chief who constitutes a cog in the wheel of progress.”
“We will continue to invest in very critical areas of human capacity building, particularly in our youths via sports development, and also in the health of our people. There is no investment that is too much in these areas and several others.
In a gathering to commemorate the 9th-year remembrance of Robert Ebizimor in Sagbama, Alfred Izonebi was honored with the title of Doctor of Izon Music. The event was organized by the Robert Ebizimor Fans Club, and it recognized Alfred’s commendable efforts towards advancing Izon culture and promoting unity and development in the Ijaw nation. Henceforth,…
The newly-appointed Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has clarified that he sought the approval of some leaders in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) before accepting the ministerial position offered to him by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. As a former governor of Rivers State and a member of the PDP, Mr Wike’s…
The Honourable Commissioner for Culture, Hon. Keku Godspower, joined the Executive Governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency Senator Douye Diri; His Deputy, Sen. Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo; the Chairman of Kolokuma/Opokuma, Hon. Isaac Lelei; and the wonderful people of Kolokuma/Opokuma at Sampou to give thanks to Almighty God for His continuous blessings and mercies upon our land…
