“Corruption is a formidable adversary that continues to plague our nation. It is not about whether the ICPC or Justice Ayoola performed their duties; it is about the relentless pressure of this insidious cancer we grapple with.”
“They did it in the past, and having won it nine times, I believe they can achieve what the media has dubbed “Mission X,” which will make it the 10th WAFCON title for Nigeria,” the Bayelsa governor stated.”
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that Timipre Sylva, the candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC), is not eligible to run for the Bayelsa governorship elections. The court’s decision is based on the fact that Sylva has previously held the office of Bayelsa Governor for two separate terms, and if he were…
The Executive Chairman of National Population Commission Hon. Nasir Isa Kwarra, fnsa, has assured Nigerians and development partners that the Commission remains committed as ever to the conduct of an accurate, reliable and acceptable census that will provide demographic data for sustainable national planning and socio-economic development. Hon Kwarra gave the assurance while delivering a…
By Chekwube Nzomiwu The Human Rights Writers Association (HURIWA) is one non-governmental organisation no longer taken seriously in Nigeria because of its frequent outrageous and juvenile interventions in public discourse. However, in public interest, I am constrained to comment on the recent statement by its National Coordinator, Emmanuel Onwubiko, asking President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to…
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has charged the new management of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) to improve on the performance of their predecessors, saying his administration will continue to support the organisation’s effort to develop local content. Governor Diri stated this when the recently appointed board members led by…
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Thursday, led a campaign against drug abuse and illicit trafficking as part of activities commemorating the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. Governor Diri advised people of the state, particularly the youths, to shun hard drugs and trafficking of illicit substances, saying they were harmful…
In a recent meeting with the boss of the National Population Commission (NPC), President Bola Tinubu expressed his disappointment in the delay of conducting another census in the country. He emphasized that this delay should be an opportunity for the commission to take advantage of electronic and digital technologies for an accurate data collection system….
“We are championing the creation of Fish Cities. Our waters are rich, and with strategic investment and sustainable practices, they will fuel an industry that benefits every Bayelsan from our rural communities to our urban centres”
“Be innovative in your approach in finding solutions. True leadership lies not just in thhe decisions that will be made by the commissioner and all other decision-making bodies, but more importantly the implementation of those decisions, and you are at the helm of affairs.”
