“The issue of oil theft and oil bunkering are of serious concern in our local government areas and since the federal government has involved states and local governments in combating the menace, all hands must be on deck to stamp it out.”
*Says NFF Went For Merit Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has congratulated Bayelsa-born newly appointed Head Coach of the Nigerian national football team, Finidi George. Governor Diri also commended the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for appointing the new Super Eagles tactician based on merit. He stated this on Thursday during the draws for…
Bayelsa State Government has formally handed over three fishermen who lost their way on the Gulf of Guinea to the Sao Tome and Principe Head of Mission in Nigeria. Speaking in Government House, Yenagoa, during the formal handover on Thursday night, Governor Diri lauded the local fishermen in Okpoama community in Brass Local Government of…
Buhari at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa during the final Salah homage marking Eid El-Fitr on Friday, April 21, 2023. Photo: State House President Muhammadu Buhari, with only 38 days left in office, has appealed to Nigerians for forgiveness for any hurt he may have caused during his tenure. The President also thanked…
Traditional rulers representing the four constituencies of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have passed a vote of confidence in Governor Douye Diri as their preferred candidate in the November 11 governorship election in the state. The monarchs said their decision was premised on the governor’s manifest love for Southern Ijaw by bringing…
According to the charge sheet, Idumangi is accused of “criminal defamation of character, publishing seditious publications, and conduct likely to cause a breach of peace.”
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has charged the newly crowned Pere (king) of Tarakiri Clan to sustain the peace in the kingdom during his reign. Governor Diri gave the charge on Saturday during the coronation and presentation of staff of office to Dr. Seiyifa Koroye as the new Tarakiriowei VIII (Pere of Tarakiri Clan)…
According to recent reports, the National Population Commission (NPC) has postponed the Local Government Level training for the 2023 Population and Housing Census, which was initially scheduled to commence on Thursday 13th April 2023 until further notice. A correspondent from Erevision MediaTV who was monitoring the arrival of non-sensitive materials for the 2023 Population and…
By Joe Chukwu, PhD The postponement of the 2023 National Population and Housing Census as approved by Mr. President and announced by the Honourable Minister of Information and Culture, is to say the least disappointing, ominous, ill timed and sad, as far as many patriotic Nigerians are concerned. President Muhammadu Buhari This was a process…
The Federal Government has urged organised labour to propose or agree to a realistic minimum wage that will not lead to massive job losses in Nigeria. Speaking at the opening of the 2024 Synod of the Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria in Abuja on Wednesday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said…
It is speculated that a deal may have been made after threats were made to the families of the mercenary group leaders. According to British security sources, Russia’s secret service warned that harm would come to the families of the leaders if the group continued their advance towards Moscow. The Wagner group was estimated to…
“By the NDDC Act, the governors constitute the advisory committee of the commission. But for four years, and this is the fifth year, that has not been complied with. And that is why you see NDDC projects littered here and there because there is no coordination between the agency and governors of the region.”
As we step into the year 2024, I assure you of my unwavering commitment to the overall development and well-being of every citizen of Bayelsa State. Our focus will remain on sustaining the achieved progress while embarking on new initiatives that will further elevate our state to greater heights.
“We are also engaging relevant authorities to ensure products diversions are prevented and timely deliveries to all stations are ensured. The scarcity should ease in the next few days as more stations recalibrate and begin operations”.
