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Royal Queen restates commitment to empower girl child

Ihesiulo Grace 12 August 2018 0

The leadership of Bayelsa State Traditional Rulers Wives Association and President, Royal Queens of the Niger Delta Initiative, Her Majesty Dr. (Barr) Josephine Diete-Spiff, has restated her resolve in empowering the less privilege by donating funds towards ensuring quality education for the

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Amnesty office empowers 150 ex-militants from Bayelsa, Rivers, Delta

Ihesiulo Grace 11 August 2018 0

No fewer than 150 Niger Delta ex-militants drawn from Bayelsa, Delta and Rivers states were yesterday empowered with starter packs according to their skills by the presidential amnesty office at the amnesty training centre in Orubiri community of Kolokuma /Opokuma local government area of Bayelsa State. The special adviser to the president on Niger Delta […]

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4 killed as cultists renew rival clashes in Bayelsa

Ihesiulo Grace 11 August 2018 0

A suspected cultist, Mr. God-do-well, from Delta state, has been murdered in cold blood by rival cult gang members in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa state capital. God-do-well, aged 34, was cut and left in the pool of his own blood by a rival gang numbering about 40 at the Bayelsa state slaughter site, Swali ultra modern […]

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Asiwaju Tinubu consoles Gov Dickson over mother’s death

Ihesiulo Grace 10 August 2018 0

Former Lagos governor and All Progressives Congress National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has commiserated with Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dikson over the death of his mother, Madam Gold Coast Dickson. In a statement on Thursday by his Media Office in Lagos, Asiwaju who said he understood how it felt like to lose a mother, […]

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Dickson has placed Bayelsa on the path of irreversible development, says aide

Ihesiulo Grace 8 August 2018 0

The Bayelsa State governor, Hon Henry Seriake Dickson has placed the state on the path of peace, prosperity and irreversible development. This is the view of his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Francis Ottah Agbo, who said the governor’s legacy achievements in all sectors, which include the enthronement of transparent regime and freedom for the opposition […]

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If you have 2019 ambition, resign before August 15, Dickson tells appointees

Ihesiulo Grace 5 August 2018 0

As part of preparation for the 2019 general elections, Bayelsa State governor, Hon Seriake Dickson has asked his appointees, who want to contest for any political office to resign their appointments on or before the 15th of this month. Governor Dickson, who stated this, during an interactive meeting with all political appointees at the Chief […]

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21,000 unemployed Bayelsa indigenes to benefit from CBN/World Bank scheme

Ihesiulo Grace 4 August 2018 0

A Non-Governmental Organisation, Visioned Skills Development Center (VSDC), has announced that over 21,000 unemployed youths from Bayelsa State will benefit from special grants from the World Bank/Central Bank scheme to reduce unemployment and promote entrepreneurial skills. The Chief Executive Officer of VSDC, Apostle Isreal Kama, who made this known in Yenagoa during the

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2019: PDP will field only popular candidates, Dickson assures party faithful

Ihesiulo Grace 3 August 2018 0

The Bayelsa State governor, Hon Seriake Dickson has said that only popular candidates will fly the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) flag in the 2019 general elections. He therefore underscored the need for members of the PDP to work together, in building a cohesive and united PDP, rather than engaging in anti-party activities that, could undermine […]

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Bayelsa govt accuses NNPC of shady deals

Ihesiulo Grace 2 August 2018 0

The Bayelsa State government has accused the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), of defrauding the country and causing shortfalls in the monthly Federal allocations to states despite increased quantity and crude oil price. Speaking during the Bayelsa state’s monthly transparency briefing for June and July at the government house office, the deputy

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Obasanjo, Dickson, others for special Worship Session in Yenagoa today

Ihesiulo Grace 30 July 2018 0

Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo will be among other notable personalities expected in Bayelsa State today, the 30th of July to join in prayers for the peace and stability of the country. Governor Seriake Dickson disclosed this during the June edition of the state’s Monthly Praise Night at the King of Glory Chapel in […]

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Ijaw youths accuse IGP of plot to destabilise Bayelsa

Ihesiulo Grace 29 July 2018 0

The umbrella body of all Ijaw youths across Nigeria, Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) worldwide has raised alarm over recent decision of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Ibrahim Idris, to post four Commissioners of Police to Bayelsa State in less than two weeks. A statement issued by the Secretary General of IYC, Mr. Alfred […]

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Ex-Gov’s aide defiles minor as court reminds him in prison custody

Ihesiulo Grace 28 July 2018 0

A former Security Adviser to former Bayelsa State Governor Timipre Sylva, Chief Richard Kpodo, was on Friday arraigned before a Magistrates’ Court in Yenagoa, over his alleged involvement in the rape of minor. The accused was charged with unlawfully detaining one Teke Blessing on June 20 at Etegwe, Yenagoa,with an intention to defile her.nHe was […]

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Bayelsa stakeholders petition IGP, seek removal of CTU commander

Ihesiulo Grace 27 July 2018 0

Stakeholders from Bayelsa State yesterday sent a protest letter to the Inspector -General of Police, Ibrahim Idris over the alleged misconduct and corrupt practices of Chief Superintendent of Police, Daniel Okere Chukuma, Commander, Nigeria Police Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU) Base 22 located in Toru-Orua town of Sagbama Local Government Area of the State. According to […]

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Sagbama youths urged to be agent of change

Ihesiulo Grace 22 July 2018 0

Opinion and political leaders as well as social commentators in Bayelsa State have urged youths of Sagbama local government area in particular and the state in general, to see themselves as the real agent of change. They noted that the right time to galvanise support and bring youths together for positions of leadership is now. […]

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Bayelsa APC petitions Buhari to restrain Dickson

Ihesiulo Grace 18 July 2018 0

The leadership of the All Progressive Congress (APC), in Bayelsa state, yesterday, called on President Muhammadu Buhari, to wade into the harassment and intimidation meted on its members by the current governor of the state, Governor Seriake Dickson. They also maintained that the governor is putting undue pressure on the management of the Nigerian Agip […]

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Security firm faults Bayelsa assembly over crime allegations

Ihesiulo Grace 17 July 2018 0

An Indigenous security firm, Darlon Security and Guards (DSG), has dismissed a resolution passed by the Bayelsa State House of Assembly accusing it of criminal acts in its operations at the creeks and swampy areas of the state, describing the allegation as “ill-conceived, malicious, unfounded and politically motivated”. The Assembly on July 11, 2018, passed […]

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Sylva reiterates commitment to deliver Bayelsans from poverty

Ihesiulo Grace 9 July 2018 0

Former governor and the leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC), in Bayelsa state, Timipre Sylva, has reassured the people of the state of his readiness to wrestle power and deliver the state out of poverty, adding that the current administration in the state has forced poverty on the people despite huge federal allocation. Sylva, […]

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FRSC confirms death of 2 corps members in Bayelsa

Ihesiulo Grace 6 July 2018 0

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of two Corps members in an auto crash in Bayelsa. State Sector Commissioner, Mr Ikechukwu Igwe, told news men in Yenagoa that two other corps members were injured in the incident. “Yes, the incident occurred on Monday at Swali Bridge in Yenagoa Local Government Area […]

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Bayelsa APC Chieftain rates Wike high on infrastructural project, Good governance

Ihesiulo Grace 3 July 2018 0

A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Bayelsa State, Chief Perekeme Kpodoh has described as “monumental” the achievements of the Rivers State Governor, Barr. Nyosome Wike in the last few years, saying such performance is a model for other state governors to follow despite party differences. Kpodoh said Governor Wike stood far above […]

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Kerosene scarcity hits Bayelsa as JTF clamps down on illegal refineries

Ihesiulo Grace 3 July 2018 0

The renewed operations of the Joint Task Force (JTF), deployed to protect oil facilities within the Niger Delta against illegal refineries and other oil related criminal activities has resulted to shortages of kerosene to residents in Bayelsa. Kerosene scarcity was sequel to a raid by the joint military force, Operation Delta Safe to illegal refinery […]