By Tapre Timine, Bayelsa Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has sounded the alarm over a plot to disrupt the state’s peace, urging security commanders, community leaders, and traditional rulers to remain vigilant. Speaking at separate meetings with the Bayelsa…
The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has hailed the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr Samuel Ogbuku while praying for him to govern Bayelsa someday. The Governor commended Ogbuku for facilitating the rapid development…
By Tapre Timine, Bayelsa In a move to safeguard the people of Ekeremor Local Government Area, the Chairman, Hon. Onniye Isaac, convened a critical security summit on Thursday, drawing together the top brass of the area’s security architecture. The emergency…
By Tapre Timine, Bayelsa The Executive Chairman of the Bayelsa State Board of Internal Revenue, Dr. Daniel Eniekezimene, has disclosed that under his leadership, the state’s internally generated revenue (IGR) has witnessed a 300 percent growth. Addressing journalists during a…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPC Ltd.) has reiterated its dedication to ensuring that funds allocated under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) are properly channelled to foster tangible development in oil-producing communities, particularly in Bayelsa State. This commitment was…
By Tapre Timine, Bayelsa Bayelsa State Government has announced on Monday that teachers can now look forward to an extended career span, following the signing of a new law that raises their retirement age to 65 years. Governor Douye Diri…
By Tapre Timine, Bayelsa The Central Zone of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately dismiss the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, following controversial remarks deemed offensive to the Ijaw…
By Tapre Timine, Bayelsa The internal rift within the Bayelsa State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has intensified, with the party’s zonal secretariat taking control of the payment of allowances for the executives of Ogbia Ward 9. This…
By Tapre Timine, Bayelsa A joint manhunt is underway following the recovery of speedboats used by kidnappers who abducted two staff members of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Operatives of Operation Puff Adder, under the Bayelsa State Police Command,…
By Tapre Timine, Bayels The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has assured residents that the local government reforms introduced by the state government will surpass their expectations in terms of impact and benefits. Ewhrudjakpo made this statement…
