The postponement of the 2023 Population and Housing Census has raised concerns about the implications of the cancellation. The Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Nasir Isa Kwarra, disclosed that the Commission had spent N200 billion on preparations for the census before the exercise was cancelled. Kwarra stated that the N800 billion budgeted included…
The Bayelsa State Ministry of Information, Orientation and Strategy has commenced a five-day pre-installation training programme for staff of the Bayelsa State Government Printing Press on the operation and maintenance of a newly procured Heidelberg printing machine. The training, being held at the Golden Tulip Hotel, Yenagoa, is designed to equip operators, technicians and support…
Apart from being the best mom in the world, you were my first boss. As a teenager, you made me work for you as a paralegal officer in your company- drafting and reviewing your lease agreements for which you never paid me. Providing you such quasi-legal services and witnessing the dexterity with which you handled your business, helped to turn me into an entrepreneur very early in life.
A former Bayelsa State Commissioner for Culture and Ijaw National Affairs, Hon. Austin Dressman has called for the immediate resignation of the minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Sadiya Farouq over her recent statement wherein she reportedly said Bayelsa is not in the top 10 worst-hit states by this year’s flood. The…
By Robinson Erebi The Executive Chairman of National Population Commission Hon. Nasir Kwarra and his team have been working transparently and diligently to ensure that the 2023 Census in Nigeria is conducted with utmost accuracy, reliability, and trustworthiness. The goal is to make it the most advanced digital and green census in Africa, following international…
By Oweipa Jones-Ere III My people of Ogboin. 20 years ago when I ascended this throne, Ogboin was a place of great hope and excitement. The first graduates were just coming of of the New Niger Delta University. The People of Otuan and Amatolo were, along with the people of Amassoma, experiencing direct access to…
Hon. Ambaiowei’s continued efforts to advocate for meaningful development initiatives in his constituency resonate deeply with the residents of Southern Ijaw. By supporting projects like the solar-powered borehole, he demonstrates unwavering commitment to enhancing the quality of life for his constituents.
“We are concerned that the clash of venues for the planned events by the two opposing groups, if not addressed, may cause a possible breach of peace and order in the area. This could potentially threaten the existing peace in Abalama Community and the rest of Kalabari land. The Traditional Rulers of the Kalabari Ethnic Nationality therefore appeal to both parties to relocate their events elsewhere, possibly outside Kalabari land, to avert a possible violent clash in the area”.
Hon. Rodney recommended the formation of a committee comprising three members from each Ama in Amassoma (a man, woman, and youth), who will be responsible for proposing guidelines within two weeks for the selection of the next Amanana-owei. The ultimate aim is to foster the progress and development of the community.
In Loving Memory of His Royal Majesty King (Dr.) Jones Ayibatari Odumangi Ere, Ogboin II, (JP), the Ebenanaowei of Ogboin Kingdom and former Vice-chairman of Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers Today marks the 24th anniversary of your journey to rest with your ancestors. Your reign was a testament to the true essence of leadership…
