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The recent approved 50 percent increase in telecom tariffs by the Federal Government has raised widespread concerns, with residents of Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, expressing fears that the hike could worsen the ongoing economic hardship. Speaking to Bomolaemi Alakeme, Golden FM correspondent, Miss Jessica Whyte, said that the increase comes at a challenging time when many Nigerians are struggling to survive. She however suggested that the government should assist […]

There was public outcry at the weekend following the the viral video of a 71 years old widow,Madam Sudinah Andrew, chained to a pole at the Market Square in Korokorosei Community in Southern Ijaw Local Government area by some members of the community Vigilante group. According to the Non-Governmental Organisation known End Violence Against Women and Children (EVAWC), the incident occured on the 28th of January,2025 and the woman was […]

Governor Douye Diri, has urged leadership of the Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF to focus on issues that border on the region’s development in its advocacy as a voice of the region. Governor Diri gave the admonition when a delegation of PANDEF led by Ambassador Godknows Igali, its new chairman, paid him a courtesy visit in Government House, Yenagoa. He expressed his administration's commitment to collaborate with the forum to […]

Governor Douye Diri says he is committed to the new 60MW Gas Turbines project, noting that the installation will be completed by the end of this year. Governor Diri stated this while presiding over the 151st State Executive Council Meeting in Yenagoa in Government House, Yenagoa. Governor explained that the 60MW power project is one of the legacy projects the administration will be leaving behind adding that the prosperity government […]