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REPS ASK FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO SUSPEND TARIFF HIKE APPROVAL FOR TELCOS

REPS ON TELCOS The House of Representatives has asked the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy and Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC to suspend the approval granted to Telecommunications Companies, TELCOS to increase tariff by 50 percent. The lower legislative chamber passed the resolution during plenary on Tuesday following the approval of a motion of urgent public importance. The motion was sponsored by Hon. Oboku Oforji, The Lawmaker representing […]

February 12, 2025 3

Politics

GOVERNOR DIRI FLAGS OFF PROJECTS

5th Anniversary: Cross River Gov, Otu, Inaugurates Project In Bayelsa Diri Flags Off Free Medical Outreaches. Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, on Monday, inaugurated the Road 24 High Profile Road, Okaka in Yenagoa, the state capital, as Governor Douye Diri began his fifth anniversary celebrations. The Bayelsa governor also flagged off medical outreaches as part of the anniversary activities. Senator Otu, who is vice chairman of […]

February 7, 2025 7

Community

HEALTH EXPERT, OTHERS CALLS FOR AN END TO FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION.

As the world observes this year’s International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, health practitioners and some residents of Bayelsa state are urging government at all levels to play an active role in combating this harmful practice. Speaking with Cynthia Okolobi, Golden FM’s correspondent, Dr. Sese Suobomodei Ayibatari described the female genital mutilation as a harmful practice that could lead to death. He explained some of the complications […]

February 7, 2025 7

Politics

BAYELSA GOVERNMENT SET TO COMMISSION NEW ROAD, URGE RESIDENT TO CLEAR SAND DUMP, OTHERS ITEMS.

The Bayelsa state government has informed residents within the Newly Completed Road 24, Opposite Prosco, that the road has been billed for commissioning as part of the events commemorating the Prosperity Government's 5th anniversary. ESV Moses Teibowei, Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure in a statement directed residents who have dropped sand, chippings, blocks, and other items on the road to remove them immediately to facilitate the commencement of unhindered road […]

February 7, 2025 10

Politics

152ND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING: GOVT. TO PERFORM GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY OF EKEREMOR-AGGE ROAD, NEW STADIUM, NEW SECRETARIAT COMPLEX

AS GOV. DIRI THANKS BAYELSANS FOR CONTINUOUS SUPPORT Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has stated that the government has concluded arrangement for the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of Ekeremor-Agge road, as part of activities to mark the 5th anniversary of the prosperity government. Governor Diri who stated this at the 152nd executive council meeting in Government House, Yenagoa, said same would apply to the construction of the […]

February 6, 2025 9

Community

3 PERSONS SERIOUSLY INJURED AS TRICYCLE COLLIDE WITH SAND TRAILER IN YENAGOA

An accident involving a Sand Trailer and a Tricycle, popularly known as Keke, at the Green Villa Junction, Biogbolo in the Sani Abacha Express Road has left three persons seriously injured. Speaking to Isaac Eyedoude, Golden 97.5 FM’s correspondent who was at the scene of the accident, an eyewitness who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said the accident resulted in the three occupants on board the tricycle sustaining […]

February 6, 2025 7

Community

ALLEGED ASSAULT: WOMEN GROUPS VISITS 71-YR -OLD WIDOW IN BAYELSA HOSPITAL, DEMAND ARREST OF VIGILANTE MEMBERS

OUR MOTHER WAS THREATENED WITH 50 STROKES OF CANE FOR FALSE ACCUSATION--SON Coalition of Women led organization in Bayelsa State have visited the 71 years old widow, who was allegedly chained to a pole by some members of the Vigilante groups in Korokorosei community in Southern Ijaw Local Government area of the State, on her hospital bed, condemning the act and demanding for those involved to be arrested and prosecuted […]

February 6, 2025 12

Entertainment

Tinubu lauds Tems over Grammy Award win

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Miss. Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems for winning the Best African Music Performance award at the 67th annual Grammy Awards held in Los Angeles, United States on Sunday night. Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the President’s spokesperson in a statement said the president on behalf of the entire nation, commends the singer for her unique artistry, which has brought pride to Nigeria on the global stage […]

February 4, 2025 17

Entertainment

Tems secures another Grammy

Nigerian singer Tems has secured her second Grammy Award, winning the Best African Music Performance category with her song "Love Me JeJe" at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards held on February 2, 2025. This achievement follows her previous Grammy win in 2023 for Best Melodic Rap Performance with "Wait for U," a collaboration with Future and Drake. Tems was also nominated for Best R and B Song with her track […]

February 4, 2025 13