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As Bayelsa State joined the rest of the world to commemorate the World International Day, August 12, youths in the state and Niger Delta in general have been advised not only to be exemplary in their conduct, but to uphold virtues that will bring glory and commendation to the state. …

Guests from across the country turned out in their numbers to grace the burial ceremony of H.E. Radm. Denson Ere Okujaku (rtd), over the week at the State School, Azuabie, in the heart of Port Harcourt City Local Government Area, Rivers State, and to pay their last respects as he …

… Inducts Gov Diri into Hall of Fame The United Nations Rescue Services, a non-governmental body affiliated to the United Nation Economic and Social Council, is to embark on different developmental projects worth $3.5 billion in Bayelsa State. The convener/global chairman of the UN Rescue Services, Ambassador Steve Midalah, disclosed this on …

… Urges Ex-agitators to Seek Opportunities ‘Beyond N65,000 Stipends’ Akwa Ibom State governor, Udom Emmanuel, has thrown his weight behind the Niger Delta Recovery Plan (NDRP) prepared by the interim administrator, Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Col. Milland Dixon Dikio (rtd) for economic empowerment of ex-agitators and the Niger Delta region. …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The paramount ruler of Ikodi community in Ahoada West local government area of Rivers State, HRH Jonathan Ayonoadu, has criticised oil companies operating in the Niger Delta for not doing enough to bear on the development of the region. Ayonoadu handed down the criticism Tuesday during …

The Bayelsa State Police Command has informed “the general public and well- meaning individuals in the state that a new commissioner of Police has been posted to the command.” According to the statement, CP Echeng Eworo Echeng, took over as helmsman of the command on today 9th August 2021, following …

Five buildings and other property in Obogoro Town in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have been submerged into the Ikoli River following a landslide arising from coastal erosion. The incident which took place late Saturday night to the early hours of Sunday displaced several persons with scores of …

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has cautioned his appointees against early politicking ahead of the 2023 elections, adding that he would not hesitate to sack any of them found wanting. Speaking before commencement of the weekly state Executive Council meeting in Government House on Wednesday, Governor Diri frowned at  …

The leader and chairman of the Presidential Amnesty Program, ex-agitators (Third phase), Tonye Bobo, said the group convened a meeting last week in Yenagoa to brainstorm on thorny issues on Niger Delta, and also to sensitize Third phase members on the need to key into the proposed cooperatives the Interim administrator …

…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 …