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*Says Dakolo A Rare King Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has again urged the Federal Government to take a fresh look at the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) in order to resolve conflicts in Niger Delta oil-producing communities arising from implementation of the legislation. Senator Douye Diri made the plea on Saturday during the…
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Dirit, has asked the Ministry of Works and the companies handling the sand-filling and construction of the Ekeremor-Agge road to expedite action on the project, saying he remains committed to its completion before his administration winds down. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, said Governor…
By Nzeabi Eucharia, Asaba Anioma Association USA, Inc., a non-profit socio-cultural organization, has empowered nine indigenes of Delta North Senatorial District with business grants of N500,000 each, totaling N4.5 million. Speaking at the maiden event tagged 2025 Empowerment Awards Ceremony held at the NUJ Press Centre, Asaba, the National President of the Association, Dr. Kpamioseh…
The 9th National Youth Games officially kicked off on Friday at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declaring the event open. The President was represented by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications and former Minister of Sports Mr. Sunday Dare. In his remarks, President Tinubu described the Games as…
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, inaugurated an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and Computer-Based Test (CBT) Centre at Onicha-Olona in Aniocha North Local Government Area, describing it as a milestone in bridging the digital divide and preparing youths for opportunities in the 21st century. Governor Oborevwori, who was represented by the Secretary…
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said his administration’s investment in the education sector has yielded positive results. Governor Diri stated this on Wednesday during the 171st State Executive Council meeting in Government House, Yenagoa, when he received the accreditation reports of various programmes from the heads of state-owned tertiary Institutions. The Bayelsa…
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has extolled the virtues of the outgoing state Head of Service, Mrs Biobelemoye Charles-Onyema, saying she served meritoriously. Speaking during the weekly state executive council meeting in Government House, Yenagoa, Governor Diri said Mrs Charles-Onyema exemplary dedication was a lesson for all those in service, saying those who…
The United Nations, UN, and the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, have organised a stakeholders’ dialogue to identify challenges facing the Niger Delta region and to align it with the UN’s Six Transitions and the Niger Delta Regional Development Strategy. Speaking at the summit on the localisation of the Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs, in the…
By Nzeabia Eucharia , Asaba As Delta State marked its 34th anniversary on Wednesday, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has called on citizens and residents to remain united, peaceful, and committed to building a greater and more prosperous state. Speaking during a special thanksgiving service at the Government House Chapel, Asaba, the Governor expressed gratitude to Almighty…
• Says Deltans bounded by a common destiny As Delta State celebrates 34 years of creation, the Executive Director of Finance and Administration EDFA, Delta State Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Chief Oghenekome Reginald Okpobor has charged Urhobo, Itsekiri, Ijaw, Isoko, Anioma to live in peace, be tolerant and remain united. Okpobor in a statement…