By Our Reporter Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has approved the installation of closed-circuit surveillance cameras to cover parts of Yenagoa in order to boost security and crime prevention in the state capital. The project, which entails the installation of 200 new cameras and the revamping of 50 others, is in furtherance of the…
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 Wednesday during the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration/Emblem…
Naseer Al-sirajdeen, Minna The Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has presented a proposed 2025 budget of over N1.5 trillion to the State House of Assembly. The budget, tagged “Budget of Hope for Sustainability and Food Security”, was presented at the Assembly complex in Minna. The 2025 budget represents a 48.3% increase compared to the…
By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Kano state government has scrapped the office of the Chief of Staff, Bala Sagagi, and dropped the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Baffa Bichi, from the administration due to health challenges, in a.major cabinet reshuffle. Accordingly, the Deputy Governor Abdussalam Gwarzo, has been moved from the position of Commissioner for…
By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Av renowned human rights advocate, Ambassador, Dr. Malami Shehu Ma’aji (MFR), has been designated as the Chairman-Advisory Board, International Human Rights Commission (IHRC), in Nigeria and also function as Special Intergovernmental Advisor on Africa. The IHRC is a transnational Intergovernmental organization with headquarters in Switzerland, according to statement made available to…
The Executive Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Bayelsa State, led by Comrade Tonye Yemoleigha has commenced thank you visit to all the chapels in the state, beginning with the Information, Creek FM and Assembly Chapels. Speaking during the visit that took place on Monday, December 9, 2024, the State Chairman of the…
A 22 years old Boy, identified as Godwin in Elebele Community of Ogbia Local Government area, Bayelsa has stabbed his mother to death over alleged failed attempts to use her for ritual purposes. The killer son, according to community sources, came back to the community a few weeks ago after months of sojourn in Benin…
SIX days after the death of Okuama community President General, Pa James Achovwuko Oghoroko, in Nigerian military detention, 81 years old Dennis Okugbaye, Community Treasurer has allegedly died in detention on Tuesday afternoon. The sad news of the death of the Second person of the six arrested Okuama leaders has led to severe tension in…
Rabiu Abdullahi’s 79th minute goal gave host Bayelsa United a 1-0 victory over visitors Ikorodu City of Lagos in a matchday sixteen encounter of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL decided at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa. Technical adviser of Bayelsa United, Ladan Bosso stuck with same team that defeated Niger Tornadoes in a matchday…
Ex-agitators in Niger Delta have commended the Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC for installing solar lights in several communities in Bayelsa State. They said criminal activities had also reduced since the solar lights were installed. The ex-militants also commended the managing director of NDDC, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku for attracting the solar lights to the communities….