… Prophesies God`s Judgment on Govt, Individuals By John Amaowoh A front-line servant of God, Apostle Dr. O.A. Samuel, has urged Rivers people to see forgiveness in their heart for the minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, adding that “he (Amaechi) is on a divine mandate as a …
Read More »Bayelsa Assembly Adjourn till January, Gives Account of Stewardship
The leadership of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly has rendered account of its stewardship in the second session of the year 2020, declaring that a total of 18 bills were passed into law, including motions and resolutions. Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Hon. Tare Porri, said despite …
Read More »Gunmen Attack Ex-Militant Leader, Ogunbos’ Home at Peremabiri
Some yet-to-be identified gunmen have attacked the residence of Eris Paul, a former militant leader also known as Ogunbos at his country home in Peremabiri Community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, razing down his mansion including other properties worth hundreds of thousands. According to reports, the …
Read More »Diri, Wike, Akpabio Harp on Synergy Between NDDC, N’ Delta States
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State, his Rivers counterpart, Chief Nyesom Wike and Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, among other stakeholders have stressed the need for synergy between the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and state governments in the region. They made the call over the weekend …
Read More »Diri Receives Rescued Expatriates, Assures Foreigners of Safety
Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, on Wednesday, received 10 expatriates that were rescued by security agencies in the state from the den of kidnappers. The foreign sailors were kidnapped on November 25 from their vessel along the Pennington River in neighbouring Delta State and brought into Bayelsa. The governor’s …
Read More »COVID-19’s 2nd Wave: Bayelsa Gov Charges Ministries on Enlightenment
… Tasks Security Agencies on ‘Peaceful Yuletide’ Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, has charged people of the state to take the COVID-19 protocols seriously, stressing that the second wave of the ravaging pandemic is real. Speaking through his deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, at the 16th State Executive Council meeting …
Read More »FRSC Flags-off Ember Month Campaign in Bayelsa, as Tricycle Riders Risk Ban
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Bayelsa sector command, Thursday kick-started its annual Ember Month campaigns against road traffic accidents in Yenagoa, the state capital. This was as the state government reiterated its plan to implement policies that would enhance the transportation sector of the economy. The Bayelsa State commissioner …
Read More »Art Exhibition for Less Privilege Ends in Port Harcourt
By Akpekwu Imbufe, Port Harcourt A one month art exhibition for less privileged children ends Thursday at the Alliance Franscaise, in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. The exhibition which opens with the theme, ‘Creativity in the Storm,’ features art works on painting, sculptures and graphics done by orphans of …
Read More »Brain Drain: Diri Calls for Patriotism as Resident Doctors Meet in Yenagoa
By Amos Okioma, Yenagoa Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, has appealed to medical doctors and other health practitioners to show more patriotism by joining forces with progressive elements in the country to turn around the health sector. Governor Diri made the appeal on Thursday while declaring the annual conference …
Read More »FTAN Commends Rivers Travel Writers As New Executive Emerges
Federation all of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) has hailed Rivers State travel journalists over the successful outcome of its inaugural meeting that produced the Mr. Akpekwu Christopher Imbufe-led protem executive committee, which has Mr. Bunmi Toki Durojaiye, as vice chairman, Kingsley Papamie, as secretary, Ken Fekumo, treasurer and Chijioke …
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