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By our Reporter The commissioner for Sports Development, Bayelsa State, Dr. Daniel Igali, on Friday restated the state government’s commitment to the development of Para sports in the country. Igali, who is a world and Olympic champion, made the assertion in Yenagoa, at the opening of a technical seminar with …

Organisers of the prestigious Bayelsa Media Network Awards (BMNA) have nominated Tontonteme Academy for an award of excellence, in recognition of the school’s sterling qualities and antecedents in the educational sector in Bayelsa State In a statement issued to newsmen in Yenagoa, capital of Bayelsa State, BMNA’s Project Manager, Mr. …

By Christian Iyeumame Agadaga Going by the Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, the third and the fourth needs which depicts ‘Love And Belonging, Safety And Security’ in the pyramid of man’s five physiological needs shows that increase for trips into the urban cities in most countries has the ability to …

By Okioma Amos, Yenagoa Newly appointed Bayelsa State Commissioner for Tourism, Hon. Alla John has said he will collaborate with the Aridolf Resort Wellness and Spa, sector to build a robust visitor economy in the state, adding that collaborations and partnerships have become essential tools to achieve sustainable development in …

…. Laddan Bosso, Glen Stahl Lead 8 Other International Scouts to Bayelsa The 5th Governor Douye Diri International Scouting Program is set to commence on Monday, July 1, 2024, at the Samson Siasia Sports Complex in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Organized by the Prosperity Cup in collaboration with Tristone Agency, OTP …

•That killed 5, burnt 120 vehicles By Emma Sunday A popular Nigerian Cleric and General Overseer of Christ the Life Bible International Church (CLBIC), Prophet E. S. Okenna has narrated how he escaped being burnt in the tanker explosion which killed five persons and burnt 120 vehicles in Rivers State …

About 275 civil society organizations and networks working on drugs, health, human rights and justice issues in Nigeria have sent an Open Letter to President Bola Tinubu, urging him to “reject and ensure the removal of ‘Death Penalty for Drug Offences’ Passed Bill for an Act to amend the NDLEA …

The Bayelsa Elders Council has commiserated with the state Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, over the death of his immediate elder brother, Nathaniel Ewhrudjakpo, which sad event took place at the weekend. The Elders Council, led by its chairman, Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John Jonah (Rtd.), on Wednesday, paid a condolence …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri has emphasized the importance of referees’ development to Nigeria attaining enviable heights in world football. Governor Diri stated this during the 2024 Nigeria Football Referees Association, Annual General Meeting on Thursday, in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State Capital. Governor …

… Thumbs Up Diri, Ewhrudjakpo for Backing Team By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Following the doggedness and fighting spirit that made them remain in Nigeria’s football elite division, the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, Bayelsa State chapter, has expressed its delight with the state-owned male football team, Bayelsa United. The …