In a groundbreaking move, Hon. Engr. Rodney Ebikebina Ambaiowei, member of the National Assembly representing Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency in Bayelsa State, is set to present three fundamental Bills for the establishment of federal colleges in the region. On the 27th of February, 2024, Hon. Ambaiowei will present Bills for the establishment of Federal College…
Here are some of the highlights of the far reaching decisions taken today at the Federal Executive Council meeting, chaired by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The implementation involves merging, subsuming and scrapping agencies with similar functions. The Oronsaye report was submitted in 2012 to the Jonathan administration. In 2014, the Jonathan government released a white…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, notes the statement by the PDP Governors Forum, directing a call for resignation at President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR. The call is nothing but an attempt at distraction by people who should instead be busy supporting the President’s efforts at bringing economic relief to the Nigerian…
In a heartfelt message, former Special Assistant to the Governor on Special Duties, Hon. Robinson Ere Erebi, expressed his appreciation to the Executive Governor of Bayelsa State, Sen. Douye Diri, and his political mentors for the opportunity to serve in the Prosperity Administration. Hon. Erebi thanked Governor Diri for the chance to be a part…
The family of the late Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of Access Holding PLC, Herbert Wigwe, has decided to exclude the City of David Parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God from the burial service of their late son. While the family has not provided a clear reason for this decision, speculation points to…
In preparation for the November 2023 Presidential election, only very few faithfuls of the APC and President Tinubu in Bayelsa State believed he would emerge as the Presidential candidate of the Party and eventually to victor of the entire process. But one man took the baton first and ran ahead: Hon. Maxwell Gabriel Morris. He…
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday ordered the National Population Commission (NPC) to disclose expenditure details related to the suspended 2023 Population Census within seven days. The census was initially scheduled to be held in 2022 but was later postponed to 2023. The exercise was, however, suspended indefinitely by former President Muhammadu Buhari…
Surv. Furoebi Sheba Akene, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of CEPAD, has urged institutions involved in amending the constitution to prioritize quick resolutions for oil spillage cases in Nigeria. In a viral video, he highlighted the challenges faced by communities affected by oil operations in the Niger Delta and the need for justice…
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, at a valedictory session on Wednesday, formally dissolved the state executive council following the expiration of his first term on February 14, 2024. The dissolution came one week after he was sworn in for a second term. Governor Diri made the pronouncement during the 128th session of the…
…Congratulates members for their services, sacrifices to the State Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri has officially today announced the dissolution of the State Executive Council. The governor, while announcing the dissolution at the valedictory meeting of the council in Government House, Yenagoa, said the outgoing cabinet members had been very supportive for almost four…
