As Bayelsa State joined the rest of the world to commemorate the World International Day, August 12, youths in the state and Niger Delta in general have been advised not only to be exemplary in their conduct, but to uphold virtues that will bring glory and commendation to the state. …
Read More »Diri to Declare Holiday to Honour Bayelsa Queens, Bayelsa United
Bayelsa State Government is to declare a public holiday in honour of Bayelsa Queens and Bayelsa United following their emergence as champions of the Men and Women’s competitions of the 2021 AITEO Cup. Governor Douye Diri made this known when he visited players and officials of Bayelsa Queens and Bayelsa …
Read More »Bayelsa Assembly Passes Bill Prohibiting Violence against Persons into Law
… Seeks Life Jail for Rapists The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has passed into law the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Bill, VAPP. The bill was passed into law on Wednesday after the third reading by the House and a consequent voice vote. In his remarks after the passage of …
Read More »Bayelsa Assembly Members Return from Retreat, Extol Benefits
The Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abraham Ingobere, has assured Bayelsans of the readiness of the House to churn out quality legislations, with high community value, in the new legislative year. Rt. Hon. Ingobere gave the assurance while giving his closing …
Read More »Bayelsa Assembly Denies Plot to Impeach Gov Diri
The twenty four-member Bayelsa State House of Assembly has debunked the rumour making the rounds that there is an orchestrated plot to impeach the state governor, Senator Douye Diri. The House described the rumour as a plan being hatched by some disgruntled elements, whose target is to embark on a …
Read More »Bayelsa Lawmaker, Porri, Promises Constituents Quality Representation
By Amos Okioma, Yenagoa A newly inaugurated member of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Hon Tare Porri, representing Ekeremor Constituency 1, says he will give his constituents quality representation, and will support laws that will ensure peace, security and economic development of Bayelsa State. He spoke on the sidelines …
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