Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has given a one-month ultimatum to AITEO Exploration and Production Company Limited operating in Nembe Local Government Area of the state to remit funds due Bassambiri community to enhance the peace efforts in the area. Governor Diri gave the directive when the …
Read More »Educationist Urges Govt on Teachers’ Welfare
By: Mandy Willy A stakeholder in the education sector and retired Director of Education in the Rivers State Ministry of Education, Reginald Osigbo, has called on the federal and state governments to urgently improve welfare packages for teachers across the country. Speaking in an interview with our correspondent, …
Read More »Federal Poly Ekowe Resumes Academic Activities Two Months After Impasse Between Management, Unions
Students of the Federal Polytechnic, Ekowe, in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State on Monday, resumed academic activities after over two months of impasse between the Management and the institution’s chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), the Non-Academic Staff Union of Education and Associated Institution …
Read More »No Going Back On Strike Action, ASUU Vows
The President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Comrade Chris Piwuna has insisted that there is no going back on its planned two weeks nationwide warning strike over some lingering issues, if the federal government fails to respond on or before October 13 expiry date. The planned …
Read More »NCDMB, NDDC Commits to Collaboration for Effective Service Delivery
By: Amos Odhe, Yenagoa In the pursuit for improved corporate governance, enhanced performance and effective service delivery to the nation and citizens, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) on Tuesday held a knowledge exchange session, leading to a …
Read More »Bonny Chief Celebrates Kinsman ‘Who Defied Rivers Sole Administrator, Ibok-ete Ibas’
By Our Reporter The Chief and Head of Ezekiel-Hart Chieftancy House of the Ancient Grand Bonny Kingdom, Chief (Engr) Idasonye Ezekiel-Hart, has celebrated “our son who stood up for what is right,” while expressing gratitude to Rivers State governor, Sir. Siminialayi Fubara, for appointing Mr. Austin Ezekiel-Hart as …
Read More »NYSC Uniform Not a Shield Against Arrest, Prosecution- Coordinator Tells Corps Members
The Bayelsa State Coordinator of the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC), Mrs. Okpalifo Obiageli Charity has warned corps members against involvement in illicit drug trade and drug abuse, saying the NYSC uniform is not a guarantee against arrest and prosecution. Mrs. Okpalifo, who was represented by the Camp Director, …
Read More »Diamond Jubilee: Bayelsa West Leaders, Friends Fete Ewhrudjakpo
By: Amos Odhe, Yenagoa. It was celebration galore last weekend as leadership and members of the Bayelsa West political family as well as friends of the Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, converged on his Ofoni country-home to celebrate his Diamond Jubilee. Speaking at the ceremony, the …
Read More »Consultant Seeks Improved Collaboration For Women’s Dev
By: Bethel Toby A medical consultant in Rivers State, Dr Ngozi Toby, has called for collaboration among civil rights organizations, corporate bodies, non- governmental groups and other well- meaning individuals, including government at all levels, to massively support women and the vulnerable in the society. Speaking with …
Read More »SAED An Interventionist Strategy toAddress Graduate Unemployment- NYSC
Authorities of the National Youths Service Corps has said the Skill Aquisation and Entrepreneur Development (SAED) programme for corps members during service year is an interventionist strategy to address graduate youth unemployment and enable corps members serve as opinion leaders in matters of skills acquisition and wealth creation. The …
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