By Amos Okioma, Yenagoa Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, has said his administration is poised to offer renewed hope to the people of the state towards improving their welfare and well-being. Governor Diri, who gave the assurance during his maiden state-wide broadcast on Thursday, contended that victory in a political …

By John Amaowoh Over five thousand young men and youths have kicked against the ban on the activities of cart pushers on the streets of Port Harcourt and its environs by the Rivers State Waste Management Agency (RIWAMA). The cart pushers, who are mostly Northerners youths, have called on the …

… Congratulates New Assembly Speaker By Amos Okioma, Yenagoa Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, has congratulated the new Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abraham Ngobere, and other principal officers of the legislature. Rt. Hon. Ngobere, who was the deputy speaker, was elected on Wednesday shortly …

By Amos Okioma, Yenagoa The Federal High Court sitting in Yenagoa, presided over by Justice A. O Awogboro, has issued a warrant of arrest on UBA Plc and four members of its staff for failing to appear in court even after they were served by substituted means in charge No:FHC|YNG|10c|2019.  …

By Young Erhiurhoro, Warri What could be described as ‘Black Sunday’ occurred at the Anglican Diocese of Ughelli on Sunday February 15, 2020 as Ven. K. E. Avworhokai, and others drowned in Okuama/Arhavwarien river in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State on their way from a three-day crusade …

… Bayelsa Correspondents Felicitate With Governor, Deputy  By Amos Okioma, Yenagoa Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri’s kinsmen in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday rolled out the drums to welcome him home, after his victory at the Supreme Court and subsequent swearing in. Receiving Governor Diri …

By Young Erhiurhoro, Warri The recurring attacks on Uwheru communities in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State by suspected herdsmen, during every farming season, has again commenced in Agadama, Ohoror and other communities as this year’s farming season is gradually setting in. Recent attacks on the communities, according …

By Young Erhiurhoro, Warri The community of Ekiugbo-Ughelli in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State was thrown into mourning as late Mr. Festus Ogheneochuko Ohwosode, aged 49, was laid to rest at his residence in Ekiugbo-Ughelli on Friday 7, February 2020. During the funeral service, conducted by the …

By Amos Okioma, Yenagoa Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, has hinted that he will soon forward the 2020 budget proposal to the State House of Assembly for consideration. Governor Diri, gave this indication Monday when he met with all the 24 members of the State House of Assembly. Recall …

By Amos Okioma, Yenagoa Rev Nnimmo Bassey, an Environmental Rights crusader on Tuesday condemned the response by Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC) to the February 3 oil leak at its oilfields in Brass, Bayelsa. The pipeline explosion on a line feeding the oil export facility discharged crude into the environment …