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By Amos Okioma, Yenagoa The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide has hinted of a plot by disgruntled politicians to unleash violence in Bayelsa State ahead of the Supreme Court review of the judgement that upturned the governorship victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. The IYC said …

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 …

… 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.  …

… 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 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 …

… Declares Zero Tolerance for Crime, Criminality By Amos Okioma, Yenagoa Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has urged the minister of Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, APC governorship candidate in the last election, Chief David Lyon, and other opposition parties to join hands with him in building the state. Speaking …

By Amos Okioma, Yenagoa  The minister of state for Petroleum Resources and former of Bayelsa State governor, Chief Timipre Sylva, has appealed to Bayelsans to shun all acts of violence and lawlessness, and called for restraint. This was contained in a press statement signed by the minister and made available to …

By Amos Okioma, Yenagoa Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has condemned the renewed attacks by suspected herdsmen in Avwon, Agadama, Ohoror, and other communities of Uwheru Kingdom, in Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state  that have led to the death of over eight persons. According to Okowa, …