Organisers of the Governor Douye Diri National Scrabble Championship have confirmed that the fourth edition will hold on August 23-25, 2024. The three-day classic, which usually attracts national and international scrabble stars, is slated for the Chief Dappa Biriye Conference Centre of the Golden Tulip Hotel at Onopa, Yenagoa. Chairman of the Bayelsa State Scrabble…
“Across the length and breadth of Bayelsa State, any youth who takes the law into his hands on the issue of removal of chiefs would be prosecuted.”
“We know that the environment is part and parcel of human living and our environment has been devastated with the discovery of oil and gas. It has affected us negatively and if no conscious effort is made, the environment will be gone. That is why Bayelsa is interested in efforts to preserve our environment.
“I am happy that President Tinubu approved N70,000 as a new Mimimum Wage for workers. It’s a good step. However, I didn’t regret my criticism of his administration, especially in the face of hardship in NIgeria”.
“This competition is not just urban-based; it is also community-based. You can imagine a team from Ogboinbiri, all the way from Southern Ijaw, subduing the urban teams from Yenagoa. So I am very happy with the organisers of this competition. Mr. Ono Akpe and his group have done so well.”
Citing the need for party unity and a strong Democratic contender to face off against Donald Trump, Biden wholeheartedly endorsed his vice-president, Kamala Harris, to become the new Democratic nominee. Harris wasted no time in accepting the endorsement and pledged to “earn and win” the nomination, vowing to do “everything in my power to unite our nation and defeat Donald Trump.”
“The matter is already in court, and they should allow the court to take a decision. We are not interested in whatever interest the government has in the matter but what we are demanding as a community is that our kinsmen that have been arrested should be released or else, whatever happens, the world should take it.”
In truth, Bayelsa State has not been fairly treated in the creation of Local Government Areas to the extent that today, we still have just 8 local government areas as opposed to some other states with 44 and 40 local government areas. That to us is a clear injustice!
By referencing the “concerns” of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Sylva was trying to be smart by half. To be sure, there were no conflicts or inconsistencies in the judgement of the Appeal Court as the verdict was clear as crystal and consistent with the earlier judgement delivered by of the state election tribunal.
Governor Diri’s actions serve as a powerful reminder that irrespective of our accomplishments, we must remain humble and acknowledge the higher power that guides us, protects us, and grants us success. By returning glory to God, we fortify our faith and nurture a spirit of gratitude within ourselves. Let us remember that true victory lies not in earthly achievements, but in our ability to recognize and proclaim the name of the Lord. In doing so, we embrace humility, foster gratitude, and deepen our connection with the divine.
