Politics

Successful execution of the Focus Labs launched today (Tuesday) by President Muhammadu Buhari will further drive quick delivery of some of the outcomes in the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP) and contribute to accelerating the growth momentum of the country. The labs which are scheduled to run for the next six weeks, will start with setting the agenda and …

Read More »

Dr Rufus Akeju, the new Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Ondo State, says the Independent National Electoral Commission is considering burning unclaimed Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) before the 2019 general elections. Akeju told newsmen on Monday in Akure that all attempts had been made by the commission thorough sensitisation campaign to reach out to the affected voters to collect their …

Read More »

By Amos Okioma Bayelsa State Governor, Honorable Seriake Dickson, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara and Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu have called on African member nations of the Commonwealth to close ranks, with a view to achieving sustainable peace, stability and development. Speaking on Saturday  at the opening session of the 74th executive council meeting of the …

Read More »

The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma, has said President Muhammadu Buhari will at the banquet hall of the State House in Abuja on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, officially launch the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP). focus labs which is one of the initiatives undertaken to ensure the full and effective implementation of the plan. …

Read More »

—Prof. Tebepah, Other Returnees Commend Dickson, Pledge Loyalty to PDP By Amos Okioma Bayelsa State Governor, Honourable Seriake Dickson on Tuesday re-echoed  his call on members of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, (PDP) to close ranks, make the party stronger and work together to brighten the prospects of the party ahead of the 2019 general elections. According to a press statement …

Read More »

 By Amos Okioma The Governor of Bayelsa State, Honourable Henry Seriake Dickson has said PDP is a national asset owned by all Nigerians, and not by any individual.  The Governor in a press statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Francis Ottah Agbo in Yenagoa on Sunday, also described Professors Jerry Gana and Tunde Adeniran as icons of democracy and leaders of progressive politics in …

Read More »

By Amos Okioma “Having a vibrant youth for governorship is one thing, having the money to mobilize and win elections in Bayelsa state is another thing”, this was the view of His Royal Majesty, King Amalate Junny Turner. King Turner disclosed this at his Yenagoa resident during a courtesy visit from the Bayelsa state Facebook Community (BFC), led by Media …

Read More »

By Amos Okioma Former transport officer and most influential politician under chief DSP Alamieyeseigha’s administration, Chief Abel Ebifemowei has officially opened Young Democratic Party secretariat for formal political activities to kick start in Yenagoa, Bayelsa state. Chief Ebifemowei who is the leader of the party in Bayelsa state called on youths to register with the party has their future would …

Read More »

…Says N/Delta Has Contributed N96 Trillion to National Coffers By Amos Okioma Bayelsa State Governor, Honourable Seriake Dickson has renewed his call for a multi-party committee, towards harmonizing critical areas of agreement to enable the APC led Federal Government facilitate the presentation of the necessary bills that could bring about a restructured Nigeria. Governor Dickson made the call, when he …

Read More »

By Amos Okioma Bayelsa State Governor, Henry Seriake Dickson says, the Government would soon unfold plans to eradicate maternal and infant mortality in the state. According to a press statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Francis Ottah Agbo, the Governor, who stated, while making his remarks during the February, 2018 edition of the State’s monthly Praise …

Read More »