By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called on members of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, Bayelsa Chapter to desist from negative tension capable of causing chaos and confusion in the union. The chairman, Bayelsa State Union of Journalists, Comrade …
Read More »NUJ Chairman Calls for Establishment of Music Tourism Programme for Youths
… Advocates Inauguration of Ijaw Music Hall of Fame In a bid to boost the music tourism economy of Bayelsa State and preserve the music ecosystem, chairman of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Bayelsa State Council, Comrade Samuel Numonengi, has called for the inauguration of an ‘Ijaw Music Hall of …
Read More »NUJ Calls for Synergy between Performing Artistes, Tourism Professionals
Chairman, Bayelsa State Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Mr. Samuel Numonengi, has called for synergy between performing artistes and tourism professionals as a way of exploring the value of music tourism in the state, describing music as a primary driver of tourism. Mr Numonengi who stated this when …
Read More »Peoples’ 93.1 FM Commends NUJ for Inaugurating Travel Writers’ Corps
General Manager of Yenagoa-based Peoples’ 93.1 FM, Mr Lawson Hayford, has commended the Bayelsa State Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), for inaugurating the Travel Writers’ Corps to give special attention to the travel and tourism sector of the state’s economy. Mr Hayford who made the remark when he …
Read More »NUJ Commends Diri for Appointing a Technocrat as SSA on Tourism
… Wants ‘More Technocrats in Strategic Positions’ Following the “impressive performance of newly appointed senior special assistant (SSA) to Governor Douye Diri on Tourism Development, Mr Tamaramiebi Abiri,” chairman of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Bayelsa State Council, Comrade Samuel Numonengi, has applauded the governor, insisting that technocrats should be …
Read More »Bayelsa Tourism Entrepreneur, Tourist Writers Partner on Professionalism
Director, Lambofa African Bar and Resort, Mr Desi Augustine, and the Bayelsa State chapter of the Travel Writers Corps, have emphasized the need for partnership towards achieving professionalism in the tourism sector of the state’s economy. The duo expressed their desire for the partnership Sunday during a tour of the state’s …
Read More »JAMB Shuts Down Seven Examination Centers in Bayelsa
Authorities of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) have shut down seven examination centers across Bayelsa State for violating its rules and regulations for examination conduct. According to available data, the closure of the centres leaves Bayelsa State with only four centers to cater for about 24,000 candidates. The …
Read More »New IYC Spokesman Seeks ‘New Partnership’ on Niger Delta Devt
By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa The newly elected spokesman of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) worldwide, Comr. Ebilade Ekerefe, has met with members of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) over the need for practical ways of “forging a common front in the battles against contending issues of poor development, intellectual …
Read More »Bayelsa Governor-elect Donates 750.000 to Nigeria’s Chess Winner
… Promises to Restore Hope among Bayelsa Youth through Sports By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa Bayelsa State’s governor-elect, Hon. David Lyon, says his administration will use sports to restore hope among the youths, adding that sports has an inherent ability to bring people together, particularly the youths. Lyon, who was represented by …
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