Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Friday, gave workers in the state a pleasant surprise as he announced the approval of 108 completed one-bedroom housing units to be allocated to civil servants. Governor Diri stated this during the 2026 May Day celebration held at the Peace Park in Yenagoa, the state capital. The […]
The Bayelsa State Government has indicated its readiness to negotiate with members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in its employ over the issue of the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA), recently approved by the Federal Government. The State Deputy Governor, Dr. Peter Akpe, gave the indication during a meeting with the leadership […]
The Bayelsa State Education Development Trust Fund (EDTF) on Teusday donated 100 double bunk beds, 200 mattresses and 10 laptops to the Bayelsa State College of Nursing, Tombia-Ekpetiama. The EDTF said the support is part of efforts to improve students’ learning environment and strengthen healthcare training in the state. Speaking at the handover ceremony, the […]
Cross River State has confirmed a case of COVID-19, according to a report by Punch Newspapers. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Ayuk, disclosed this on Tuesday during a press conference in Calabar, the state capital. He said the confirmed case involved a 53-year-old Chinese national working with Lafarge, who arrived in Nigeria on […]
Immediate past Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has described the pace of development in Bayelsa State as emotional and inspiring. Speaking on Monday at Oporoma, headquarters of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, during a grand reception held in his honour, Prof. Osinbajo said he was deeply impressed by the people-oriented projects executed by […]
Amid the controversy surrounding the eventual functioning of the recently commissioned 60mw gas turbine, the state’s Information Commissioner, Hon. Koku Obiyai has assured Bayelsans and other residents in the state that the gas turbine will soon come on stream. Hon. Koku Obiyai who gave the assurance during the monthly analysis of the state’s income and […]
Chairman of the Conference of Ijaw Traditional Rulers and Elders (CITRE), His Royal Majesty King Bubaraye Dakolo, has insisted that no valid election of the Ijaw National Congress (INC) was conducted on April 13. King Dakolo said on Friday that any purported exercise held on that date contravened laid-down procedures. Speaking during a press briefing, […]
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has attributed the Commission’s achievements to the transformational leadership of President Bola Tinubu, which has brought stability to the Commission. Speaking during a three-day retreat organised by the Ministry of Regional Development for the Regional Development Commissions in Benin, Edo State, Ogbuku […]
The City Boy Movement has taken a significant step in strengthening its grassroots influence with the inauguration of its Bayelsa State Executive Council and the unveiling of its State Secretariat in Yenagoa. The well-attended ceremony drew party faithful, key stakeholders, and supporters from across the state, reflecting the growing acceptance and momentum of the movement. […]
High Chief MacDonald Igbadiwei has been elected President of the Ijaw National Congress (INC) following the conclusion of its election. The Electoral Committee of the INC declared the results of the election held at Ijaw House on Monday, with delegates from various zones participating in the process. According to the final figures released, Igbadiwei secured […]