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EXPERTS URGE STRONGER ACTION TO PROTECT OZONE LAYER

As the world marked the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer on September 16, environmental experts in Bayelsa state have called for renewed global efforts to safeguard the earth’s natural shield. Speaking with our correspondent, scientist Faith Ifugu described the ozone layer as vital to life, noting that it protects both humans and the environment from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays. Environmental advocate Bina Isaiah also stressed […]

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PRESIDENT TINUBU ENDS VACATION, AHEAD OF FUBARA’S REINSTATEMENT

President Bola Tinubu is expected back in Abuja today, Tuesday, 16 September 2025 after spending 11 days on vacation in France. Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, confirmed the development in a statement on Monday, noting that President Tinubu had concluded his holiday ahead of schedule. The president’s return comes ahead of the lifting of emergency rule in Rivers State and the reinstatement […]

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POLICE ARREST KADI, OTHERS OVER ASSAULT

Kadi, the young girl seeing in a viral video assaulting Miss Nancy Wilfred has been arrested by the Nigeria Police on Thursday. Kadi who was paraded at the command headquarter in Yenagoa alongside her friends, blamed the act on intake of excessive alcohol. Their arrest comes after the Bayelsa State Police Command launched a manhunt for suspects involved in the alleged attempted murder, cyber bullying, cyber stalking and assault. The […]

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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DECLARES FRIDAY AS PUBLIC HOLIDAY TO MARK EID-UL-MAWLID

The Federal Government has declared Friday, 5th September 2025, as a public holiday to commemorate the celebration of Eid-ul-Mawlid, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government extended warm felicitations to Muslims Umah in Nigeria and across the world on this occasion Dr. Tunji-Ojo enjoined the Muslim faithful to reflect on the virtues of […]

September 4, 2025 10

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BAYELSA FIRST LADY ASSURES ASSAULT VICTIM OF PROTECTION, EDUCATION SUPPORT

Dr. Gloria Diri, the wife of the Bayelsa State Governor, has pledged safety and educational support for 19-year-old Nancy Wilfred, who was recently assaulted by fellow students of the Federal University, Otuoke. In a statement issued through her press secretary, Maria Olodi-Osumah, the First Lady said she had taken custody of Nancy and offered her a full scholarship up to university level. She described the assault, which went viral on […]

September 3, 2025 35

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INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE OF CHARACTER CLUBS HONORS GOLDEN FM’S PRESENTER, IKIEMOYE INIAMAGHA WITH HUMANITARIAN SERVICE AWARD

The International League of Character Clubs has honoured Dr. Ikiemoye Iniamagha, Golden 97.5 FM’s presenter with the Humanitarian Service Award for his contributions to youth development, character molding, medical service, peaceful co-existence, public relations, and selfless service to humanity. The brief ceremony held at the NUJ Press Centre in Yenagoa saw the award presented by the President General of the League, Character High Chief Dr. Tourist Christian A. Y. Kokoriko. […]

September 3, 2025 18

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GOVERNOR DIRI, SENATOR LOKPOBIRI EULOGISE KING DAKOLO AT BOOK LAUNCH, URGE YOUTHS TO EMULATE HIM

Governor Douye Diri has charged youths in Bayelsa State to emulate the exemplary life of His Royal Majesty, King Bubaraye Dakolo, AGADA the fourth, Ibenanaowei of Ekpetiama Kingdom, describing him as a role model and a symbol of intellectual militancy. The governor gave the charge during the weekend at the public presentation of two of King Dakolo’s books, Pirates of the Gulf and The Kingfisher. The event, held at the […]

September 2, 2025 23

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GOVERNOR DIRI APPOINTS DR. SAWYER AS NEW HEAD OF SERVICE.

Governor Douye Diri has approved the appointment of Dr. Wisdom Ebiye Sawyer as the new Head of the State Civil Service. The announcement was contained in a statement released today by Mr. Daniel Alabrah, the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary in Yenagoa. Dr. Sawyer, who previously served as Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Health, succeeds Mrs. Biobelemoye Charles-Onyema, who retired on August 31. Born on May 14, 1970, in Odi […]

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YENAGOA CHAIRMAN MOVES TO SANCTION LITTERING, OPEN URINATION

The Chairman of Yenagoa Local Government Area, Hon. Bulodisiye Ndiwari, has warned that residents and visitors who litter or urinate openly within the council premises will be fined between five and ten thousand naira, as part of new measures to promote cleanliness and public hygiene. Ndiwari, who personally joined the Council staff, aides and officials in a sanitation exercise on Friday, said the decision followed a study tour to Rwanda […]

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