GOLDEN 97.5 FM PARTNERS FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GIRLS COLLEGE, ABULOMA OLD GIRLS’ ASSOCIATION ON SENSITIZATION ON DRUG ABUSE AND PERIOD POVERTY

GOLDEN 97.5 FM PARTNERS FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GIRLS COLLEGE, ABULOMA OLD GIRLS’ ASSOCIATION ON SENSITIZATION ON DRUG ABUSE AND PERIOD POVERTY

FGGC, ABULOMA 50TH As part of activities to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Federal Government Girls College, Abuloma, which will be coming up on the 28th of March 2025, the Bayelsa State Chapter of the Old Girl’s Association of the School has said it would be embarking on sensitization programmes on Drug Abuse and Period Poverty. Executives of the Old Girls Association of FGGC, Abuloma, Bayelsa Chapter gave the […]

March 7, 2025 9

Interview

SENATE SUSPENDS SENATOR NATASHA FOR SIX MONTHS

The Senate has suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months following investigations into her recent conduct within the chamber and allegation of sexual harassment and abuse of office against Senator Godswill Akpabio, the Senate President. The decision, which takes effect on March 6, 2025, was based on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Code of Conduct that found guilty of violating Senate rules. Senator Akpabio, the […]

March 6, 2025 17

Community

NCDC RECORDS 506 LASSA FEVER CASES, 95 DEATHS

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC has confirmed five hundred and six Lassa fever cases out of the Two thousand four hundred and ninety-two suspected cases of the disease, and ninety-five deaths as of February 23, 2025. The situation reports of the hemorrhagic fever for week eight also showed that the disease has spread to 12 states and 70 local government areas with a Case Fatality […]

March 5, 2025 24

Community

JTF CHIEF SEEKS MORE COLLABORATION WITH MEDIA

Rear Admiral Noel Musa Madugu, the Commander of the Joint Task Force, JTF, South-South, Operation Delta Safe, has called on journalists in Bayelsa State to sustain the existing collaboration between the media and security agencies. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Bayelsa State Council, Rear Admiral Madugu emphasized the crucial role of the media in combating crude oil theft and […]

March 4, 2025 9

Interview

GOLDEN 97.5 FM RECIEVES NUJ MEDIA SUBMIT COMMITTEE, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO PROMOTING BAYELSA POSITIVELY

The management of Golden 97.5 FM has reiterated its dedication to showcasing Bayelsa State in a positive light on the global stage. Mr. Michael Emeyonu, the Station Manager, gave this assurance during a visit by members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ Bayelsa State Council’s Media Summit Planning Committee. The committee visited the station to seek support and partnership for the upcoming Bayelsa Media Summit. Mr. Emeyonu pledged […]

March 4, 2025 13

News

GOVERNOR DIR SAYS PDP INTACT IN BAYELSA, EXPLAINS WHY PARTY’S SOUTH-SOUTH CONGRESS WAS SHIFTED ASKINSMEN APOLOGISE FOR BARRISTER TURNAH’S ACTION

Governor Douye Diri, has allayed concerns of any cracks in the People’s Democratic Party, PDP in the state, saying the party was intact, firmly on ground and remained the only platform for aspiring politicians to actualize their dreams. Governor Diri stated this on Monday during the PDP State Executive Council, SEC meeting held at its secretariat in Yenagoa. Governor Diri noted that PDP had produced different political office […]

March 4, 2025 20

Interview

FIDA BAYELSA APPLAUDS GOLDEN 97.5 FM, SEEKS COLLABORATION FOR ADVOCACY

The International Federation of Women Lawyers, FIDA Bayelsa State Chapter has praised the management of Golden 97.5 FM for its extensive coverage and quality journalism. Dr. Boma Tonye Miebai, Chairperson of FIDA Bayelsa State chapter, gave the commendation during a media tour to the station, where she led other executives of the organization. Dr. Miebai emphasized FIDA’s interest in partnering with Golden 97.5 FM to amplify their advocacy efforts and […]

February 26, 2025 18

Community

ACADEMIC STAFF UNION OF UNIVERSITIES (ASUU) NIGER DELTA UNIVERSITY CHAPTER SUSPENDS ONGOING STRIKE

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Niger Delta University (NDU) chapter have suspended its ongoing strike after fruitful negotiations with the Bayelsa State Government. Suspension of the strike action is expected of take effect from 12am midnight tomorrow while academic activities are to follow with immediate effect in other to cover for lost grounds. This Union came out with the resolution after a congress held in the early hours […]

February 24, 2025 29

Community

OIL SPILL POLLUTES OBOLOLI COMMUNITY IN BAYELSA STATE AS NATIVES CRY FOR HELP

An Underwater Oil Spill from a Pipeline operated by a multinational company along the Obololi River in Southern Ijaw local government area of Bayelsa State is devastating the Obololi community and its environs. Community members who say the Spill which is suspected to have been caused by equipment failure from a facility operated by Shell Petroleum Development Company, was first noticed between late last Sunday night and early Monday morning. […]

February 21, 2025 11