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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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BAYELSA DEPUTY GOVERNOR URGES NUJ, NBA TO EMBARK ON SELF-CLEANSING.

Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, has made a strong case for the media profession to purge itself of quackery to reclaim its lost glory and rightful place in society as the fourth estate of the realm. Senator Ewhrudjakpo made the remark at the weekend when he granted audience to the state council of Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ at his office in Government House, Yenagoa. Recalling […]

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BAYELSA JUDICIARY, MEDIA STRENGTHEN TIES WITH COURTESY VISIT

The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Bayelsa State Council, has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a strong relationship with the Judiciary, following a courtesy visit to Hon. Justice Matilda Abrakasa Ayemieye, the State Chief Judge. The visit, led by Comrade Tonye Yemoleigha, Chairman of the NUJ Bayelsa State Council, was aimed at exploring mutual areas of partnership and cooperation between the Judiciary and the media. According to Comrade Yemoleigha, the […]

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MUSLIM LEADERS IN BAYELSA LAUD GOVERNOR DIRI’S RAMADAN GESTURES

Muslims in Bayelsa state on Monday expressed gratitude to Governor Douye Diri for his administration’s show of love during the Ramadan period. Alhaji Yakubu Otobo, Chairman of the state chapter of the Council for Islamic Affairs, appreciated the Governor when he led other leaders to celebrate the Eid-il-Fitr at the governor’s hometown, Sampou, in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area of the state. According to a statement by Mr. Daniel Alabrah, the […]

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BAYELSA EMERGES 3RD AT NATIONAL ROBOTICS COMPETITION

Students of Government Model Secondary School, Ogbia have emerged second runners up, in a national Coding and Robotics competition held in Abuja. The competition with the theme: Robotics for Climate Action was organized by "Next Robotics Academy", the official partner of Nigeria's International Telecommunication Union, ITU. Four schools from Bayelsa, Ijaw National Academy, Kaiama, Sports Academy Assoama, Government Model Secondary School Ogbia and Government Model Secondary School, Ekeremor were […]

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I’LL WORK WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO ENSURE PEACE IS RESTORED IN RIVERS, SAYS IBAS

Retired vice admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, the newly sworn-in sole administrator of Rivers, says he will work together with all stakeholders to ensure that peace and stability is restored in the state. Ibas, a retired vice admiral, was sworn in as the sole administrator of Rivers state, by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday. His swearing-in follows the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers by Tinubu, and further […]

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PRESIDENT TINUBU SWEARS IN IBOK-ETE IBAS AS RIVERS SOLE ADMINISTRATOR

President Bola Tinubu has sworn in retired vice admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, as the sole administrator of Rivers state. The ceremony took place on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. This event comes a day after Tinubu suspended Siminalayi Fubara, governor of Rivers, Ngozi Odu, his deputy, and all state lawmakers for six months. The president nominated Ibas as administrator and charged him with the management of the state without […]

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RIVERS POLITICAL CRISIS: SENATE STEPS DOWN STATE OF EMERGENCY MOTION

The Senate has stepped down a motion seeking approval for President Bola Tinubu’s proclamation of a state of emergency in Rivers State, without offering an official explanation. The motion, which was listed as the first item on Wednesday’s Order Paper, was deferred by lawmakers, delaying discussions on the prolonged political crisis in the state. Sponsored by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, the motion expressed concern over the rising tensions […]

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