…Tasks LG Chairmen to Comply with Payment Directives The Bayelsa State Government has approved the payment of the backlog of allowances owed former councilors, popularly known as ‘Restoration Councillors,’ who served at the various local councils from 2013 to 2016. To this end, government has directed the chairmen of the …
Read More »NUJ Calls for Synergy between Performing Artistes, Tourism Professionals
Chairman, Bayelsa State Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Mr. Samuel Numonengi, has called for synergy between performing artistes and tourism professionals as a way of exploring the value of music tourism in the state, describing music as a primary driver of tourism. Mr Numonengi who stated this when …
Read More »Bauchi Emir Lauds Diri on Development Strides As Bayelsa Gov Pays Homage
The Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwanu Adamu, has commended the Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, for embarking on projects that are changing the face of his state and positively impacting on the people. The royal father, who gave the commendation on Sunday in his palace in Bauchi when Governor …
Read More »Amnesty Beneficiary Launches Foundation for Prison Inmates, Others
A beneficiary of the Federal Government’s Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) for repentant militants in the Niger Delta region, Hon Justice Chisom Nwogu, aka Gen King Jay has launched a foundation to take care of, not only orphans, less privileged and the needy in society but also prison inmates and flood …
Read More »Amnesty Beneficiary Launches Foundation for Prison Inmates, Others
A beneficiary of the Federal Government’s Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) forrepentant militants in the Niger Delta region, Hon Justice Chisom Nwogu, aka Gen KingJay has launched a foundation to take care of, not only orphans, less privileged and theneedy in society but also prison inmates and flood victims.Inaugurating the headquarters …
Read More »Monarch Wants FG, NDDC, Bayelsa Govt to Complete Abandoned Road Projects in Ogbia
The people of Ogbia kingdom in Bayelsa State have called on the trio of the federal, state governments and the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, to continue as well as re-award and complete all roads projects abandoned in the kingdom. Speaking with journalists during a courtesy visit, the Obanobhan (monarch) …
Read More »Why We Must Participate in, Promote African Cultural Festivals
By Young Erhiurhoro I have read with interest the recent publication of God’s Kingdom Mission, authored by the church’s archminister, Brother Roland Ogene, on the topic, ‘Is the Feast of Tabernacles really a Jewish Festival? And should Christians Promote and Participate in the Celebration of African Cultural Festivals?’ and published …
Read More »Bayelsa Has Potential for Greatness like South Korea ~ Envoy
South Korean Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Kim Young-Chae, on Thursday, said Bayelsa State has the potential to be as developed as his country. Speaking at the Government House, Yenagoa, as guest of the state government, Ambassador Young-Chae said his visit was a follow-up to his recent meeting with Governor Douye Diri …
Read More »Children, NGO Set to Petition Oil Companies over Spills in Niger Delta
By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Following the rising cases of oil spills and its effects on the lives of the people of the Niger Delta region and their environment, a non-governmental organisation, the Stakeholders Alliance for Corporate Accountability (SACA), has promised that it would facilitate the sending of petitions by children …
Read More »Odi Community Agog As Redeemed Flocks Int’l Celebrates General Overseer
By Young E. Freeborn, Warri Odi community in Bayelsa State was recently in a festive mood as the senior pastor and general overseer of the Redeemed Flocks International Gospel Centre (RFIGC), Apostle Michael Ephron, celebrated his birthday in grand style. The event which took place at the church auditorium at …
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