… As Diri Promises to ‘Do More with Increased Derivation’ Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Friday, received commendations from both the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, and the Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, as they inaugurated projects in continuation of his fifth anniversary …
Read More »N50m Prize Money for Grabs in Nigeria’s Largest Grassroots Football Tournament
By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The organizers of Nigeria’s biggest grassroots football tournament, the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament (also known as the “Prosperity Cup”), have announced that season seven will kick off in February 2025 across the state. According to a statement signed by the Director-General of the tournament, Mr. Ono …
Read More »Ewhrudjakpo Urges Leaders to Invest More in Human Capital Devt
… As Dickson, Others Call for Political Unity in Bayelsa West The deputy governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has again stressed the need for government at all levels, the private sector and other development partners to invest more in developing human resources in the country. This was just …
Read More »Bayelsa Assures Legionnaires of Continued Support
By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The acting governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo has reaffirmed government’s commitment to ensure the welfare and wellbeing of families of fallen heroes in recognition of their selfless contributions towards the security, peace and development of the state and nation. Senator Ewhrudjakpo stated this on …
Read More »Bayelsa Proscribes ‘Ethnic Traders’ Associations’ in Swali, Other Markets
By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Government has banned all tribal and ethnic-based traders’ associations operating in Swail and other markets in the state. Consequently, the state Commissioner of Police has been directed to enforce the order by arresting any person or group of persons who continues to parade …
Read More »Bayelsa: Ofoni Community Agog as Late Ewhrudjakpo Given ‘State Funeral’
By Young E. Freeborn The Ofoni Federated Communities’ pavilion in Bayelsa State was jam-packed with government dignitaries, community leaders, family members and other notable guests across the country as late Dr. Nathaniel Tuesday Goodluck Ewhrudjakpo, elder brother to the deputy governor of the state, Sen. Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, was given what …
Read More »Ewhrudjakpo Urges Couples to Build Marital Union on Love, Trust
By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Newly married couples have again been advised to build their marriages on faithfulness, love as well as mutual trust and respect for each other. The deputy governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, gave the advice in Yenagoa at the weekend during the traditional marriage ceremony …
Read More »Ewhrudjakpo Joins Bayelsa Youths in Thanksgiving over ‘Accident Survivors’
It was celebration galore over the weekend as the Bayelsa State deputy governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, joined members of the Prosperity Youth Coalition (PYC) in thanking God for His mercies and goodness. Speaking during a reception in Yenagoa, shortly after a special thanksgiving service at the Refined Peoples Assembly, Senator …
Read More »Ewhrudjakpo Visits Alma Mater, Pledges Support on Infrastructure, Students’ Hostel
The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, on Tuesday, paid a working visit to his alma mater, Government College Bomadi, in Delta State, now named Saint Brendan College, where he promised to rebuild the dilapidated Clark House hostel. Accompanied on the visit by the National President of the …
Read More »Alamieyeseigha Memorial Lecture: Diri Calls for Collective Action to Achieve ‘Total Resource Control’
The governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has called on the Ijaw nation and other well meaning Nigerians to unite and re-strategise in the quest for resource control and restructuring of the country. Governor Diri, who was represented by his deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, made the call on Thursday …
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