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HEALTH EXPERT IN BAYELSA CALLS FOR IMPROVED PRIMARY HEALTHCARE TO REDUCE MATERNAL, NEWBORN DEATHS

To tackle maternal and newborn deaths in Nigeria, a health expert has urged governments at all levels to prioritize building more primary healthcare centers in rural areas. Dr. Abalaba Tombra, a Public Health Physician at the Federal Medical Center in Yenagoa, made the call during an interview on Golden 97.5 FM on Monday, 7th April, 2025, while commemorating this year’s World Health Day. The event, with the theme "Healthy Beginnings, […]

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SENATOR LOKPOBIRI VISITS VANDALISED TRUNKLINE IN BAYELSA, VOWS TO ARREST SABOTEURS

Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Oil, has strongly condemned the recent attack on the 18-inch Tebidaba-Brass Pipeline in Opuama Clan, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, Bayelsa State. Speaking with newsmen during an on-site inspection of the vandalized pipeline over the weekend, Senator Lokpobiri vowed that the federal government would do everything possible to apprehend all those involved in the sabotage. He emphasized the economic and environmental […]

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SENATOR LOKPOBIRI CONGRATULATES NEWLY APPOINTED NNPCL LEADERSHIP, ASSURES OF SECTOR-WIDE COLLABORATION

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri Ph.D, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Ahmadu Musa Kida on his appointment as the Board Chairman of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) and other members of the newly constituted NNPCL board. Describing their appointments as well-deserved, the Minister commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, for […]

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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT URGES IOCS TO RAMP UP INVESTMENT

The Federal Government has called on International Oil Companies, IOCs operating in Nigeria to ramp up investments in the country’s oil and gas sector, emphasizing that the administration of President Bola Tinubu has provided every necessary incentive to ensure seamless and profitable operations. Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Oil, made this statement at the Cross Industry Group, CIG meeting held in Florence, Italy, organized by […]

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PRESIDENT TINUBU SACKS MELE KYARI AS NNPC CEO, DISSOLVES BOARD

President Bola Tinubu has dissolved the board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), removing Chief Pius Akinyelure, its chairman, Mallam Mele Kyari, the Group CEO along with other board members. He immediately appointed Mr. Ahmadu Musa Kida as the new chairman and Engineer Bashir Bayo Ojulari as the Group CEO. The newly reconstituted 11-member board includes representatives from Nigeria’s geopolitical zones and key government ministries. The appointments take […]

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FOUR FEARED DEAD AS SPEED BOAT COLLIDES WITH FISHING BOAT AT AKEDE WATERFRONT

Tragedy struck at Akede Community waterfront in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area on Tuesday afternoon when a speed boat collided with a fishing boat, leaving at least four people feared dead. The incident occurred around 4:30 PM on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. According to reports, a speed boat named Meeting Marine, powered by a 115HP engine and operated by a man identified as Saturday, was traveling from Anyama Ijaw towards […]

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EARLY INTERVENTION KEY TO SUPPORTING CHILDREN WITH AUTISM – DR. IROLE

Dr. Ebidimie Divine Irole, a pediatric specialist from the Department of Child Medicine at the Federal Medical Center, FMC, Yenagoa, has emphasized that parents and guardians can help children with Autism reach their full potential through early detection and proper training. Dr. Irole made this statement during an appearance on Let’s Talk Nigeria, Golden FM 97.5 morning show on Wednesday. Her discussion was aimed to raising awareness about Autism as […]

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GOVERNOR DIRI APPOINTS ASU EKIYE, GOSPEL ARTISTE, IJAW LANGUAGE AMBASSADOR.

Governor Douye Diri has named Mr. Asu Ekiye, gospel musician, Ijaw Language Ambassador. Speaking over the weekend in Yenagoa during Mr. Ekiye's musical concert and album launch tagged "Ebikamo Experience," Governor Diri said the appointment was in recognition of his effort to preserve Ijaw language through his music and that this was in line with his administration's vision to ensure the language does not go extinct. Describing the musician's passion […]

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FGGCAOGA CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF IMPACT, EMPOWERS YOUNG GIRLS.

The Bayelsa Chapter of the Federal Government Girls' College, Abuloma Old Girls Association, FGGCAOGA has stated that the school has made significant contributions to society over the past 50 years by nurturing women who are adding value across various sectors. Dr. Mrs. Sawyer Ebiye Pauline, Chairperson of the association’s Bayelsa Chapter, made this known during a Fundraising Dinner and Award Night held at the Chief DSP Alamieyeseigha Banquet Hall, Government […]

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