By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Renowned gospel preacher and general superintendent of the Deeper Life Christian Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi, has given thumbs up to the Bayelsa State Government for expanding the frontiers of development regardless of the current harsh economic realities. Pastor Kumuyi stated this on Wednesday while speaking with …
Read More »God Has Something Special for Bayelsa ~ Pastor Adeboye
By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has said Bayelsa State will continue to make good progress as God has something special for the state. He made the declaration on Tuesday when he was received at the Government House, Yenagoa, …
Read More »IGR: Explore New Methods for Revenue Generation, Bayelsa Tells TARC
By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Government on Thursday charged various revenue generating ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) to redouble their efforts in the drive to improve the state’s internally generated revenue (IGR). Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, gave the charge while declaring open the ninth Bayelsa Tax Advisory …
Read More »Bayelsa Dep Gov Goes on Fishing Expedition
… Tasks Leaders on Bonding with Constituents By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa It was a sort of carnival, full of excitement, and fanfare on Sunday, December 2, 2022, when Bayelsa’s deputy governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, led his children on a novelty fishing expedition to River Fircados, at his country home, Ofoni, …
Read More »Gov Diri Signs N314.4bn Appropriation Bill into Law
By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, on Thursday, signed into law the state’s 2022 Appropriation Bill, which was passed by the House of Assembly. Governor Diri assented to the bill in his office at the Government House, Yenagoa in the presence of his deputy, Senator Lawrence …
Read More »Diri Urges Bayelsans to Be Wary of Fake ‘Political Preachers,’ Applauds Urhobo Community
By Amos Okioma, Yenagoa Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, has reiterated his call on the people of the state to be wary of politicians “who use falsehood and propaganda to press for their selfish political gains at the expense of the common good of society.” Governor Diri spoke on …
Read More »Greed Driven-Defections, Bane of Nigeria’s Political Devt ~ Dep Governor
…Lambasts ‘Serial Defectors,’ Assures Loyal PDP Members By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa Bayelsa State’s deputy governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has lampooned politicians who have made defection their stock in trade, for appointments and other political gains, as enemies of democracy in the country. Senator Ewhrudjakpo stated this while granting audience to …
Read More »National Unity: Bayelsa Deputy Gov Salutes Ex-President Jonathan
The deputy governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has described the former President of Nigeria, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, as a special vessel being used by God to promote the unity and peace of the country. Senator Ewhrudjakpo stated this at the weekend in a goodwill message issued by his …
Read More »Dwindling Revenue: Bayelsa Tasks Youths on War Against Oil Theft, Illegal Refining
By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Government has called on the youths to support the fight against oil bunkering, illegal refining and other unwholesome activities that impact negatively on oil production and revenue accruing to the state. The deputy governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, made the call at a meeting …
Read More »Bayelsa Govt Drives Patronage for Izon-Ibe Microfinance Bank
By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Bayelsa State Government has made an appeal to individuals, local government councils and other institutions to transact business with the state-owned own bank, Izon-Ibe Micro-Finance bank. The state deputy governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, made the plea on Monday at a meeting with local council chairmen, labour …
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