By Ere Robinson Erebi In today’s political climate, social media has become a vital tool for politicians to connect with constituents. Campaigns are utilizing platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to share their message and reach potential voters. These platforms are also being used to gauge public opinion and gather feedback. Politicians can interact…
“To his immediate family, dependents, and all who held him dear, I extend, on behalf of the government and people of Bayelsa State, our heartfelt condolences. We know that words may seem insufficient in the face of such a loss, but we offer them nonetheless as a token of our solidarity and our respect. Your husband, father, brother, and relation was a worthy son of Bayelsa, a committed public servant, and a man who left a legacy of service,”
This edition of the Bayelsa Media Awards (BMA) has been boosted by the addition of the SDD Prize for News Editor of the Year category, bringing to four the categories endowed in the name of the Miracle Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri.
Under the stewardship of Governor Diri and Deputy Governor Ewhrudjakpo, Bayelsa State has seen marked advancements across multiple sectors. The administration’s focus on infrastructure has led to improved road networks and public facilities, enhancing connectivity and accessibility for all citizens. The commitment to education has sparked initiatives aimed at uplifting the learning environment, ensuring our youth have access to quality education and opportunities for growth.
“Working together, we have all resolved that our region will not fail. We have seen other regions progress while our region remained quiet.”
I, therefore, on behalf of the government and people of Bayelsa State, pledge our commitment to act decisively and speedily on the recommendations of this report that has been painstakingly put together. In doing so, we remain open to robust and genuine engagements with all stakeholders”
Following the uproar generated by the oil pipeline surveillance contract awarded to an ex-militant leaders Government Ekpemopolo (aka Tompolo), the Special Assistant on Youth to the Interim Administrator of Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Udengs Eradiri, said Tompolo followed due process before the contract was awarded to him. Eradiri stated this while representing the Interim…
“13 years ago, I was Chairman of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area. When you look back 13 years ago, and the two years that I served…constitutionally I was supposed to serve you for 3 years but because of the way politics happened, I served Southern Ijaw for only 2 years”
As Dignitaries Bid Farewell To Late Bayelsa Ex-CJ Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has described the late former Chief Judge of the state, Justice Kate Abiri, as an incorruptible, courageous and fearless jurist, who championed the cause for uniform retirement age for judges in the country. Governor Diri said her advocacy resulted in…
Fast forward to 2025, President Tinubu, buoyed by arrogance and flattered by sycophants who crown him a “master strategist,” is blindly walking the same path that ended Jonathan’s reign. But history teaches hard lessons.
