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Gov. Fubara Donates N100m To Veterans, Calls For Concrete, Year-round Support

By Our Correspondent Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, on Tuesday announced a ₦100 million donation to the Nigerian Legion, as he called for a decisive...

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Bayelsa Holds Solemn Christmas Carol

By David Owei, Bayelsa Bayelsa State Government, on Monday night, held its annual Christmas Carol of Nine Lessons without the usual glamour. The activities were downplayed...

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My Return To Bayelsa Govt House Over Ewhrudjakpo’s Death Deeply Saddening – Dickson

By David Owei,Bayelsa Immediate past Governor of Bayelsa State and Senator representing Bayelsa West, Henry Seriake Dickson, has said the death of the deputy governor, Senator...

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My Return To Bayelsa Govt House Over Ewhrudjakpo’s Death Deeply Saddening – Dickson Immediate past Governor of Bayelsa State and Senator representing Bayelsa West, Henry Seriake Dickson, has said the death of the deputy governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, was a personal loss and deeply saddening. Senator Dickson, accompanied by his wife, Prof. Rachael Dickson, and a large delegation of political associates, spoke on Tuesday during a condolence visit to Government House, Yenagoa, expressing how pained he was that his first visit to the Creek Haven after he left office in 2020 was because of the demise of Ewhrudjakpo. He described the visit as a very sad moment for him, stating that the news of the death of his long-standing political ally broke him. He said: “On a nostalgic, historic note, let me say that this particular visit leaves a very sour taste in my mouth. I would have preferred since handing over in 2020 to you that I visited here on a happy occasion. “But my very first visit in this conference hall and to this Government House is on a very sombre and sad note. That is the way God has destined it to be. “I would have loved to be here much earlier since this happened on December 11. But this was one death that broke me. It was unexpected, sudden, and the profundity of the loss was enormous.” He eulogised Ewhrudjakpo, saying his public service stood him out with records of sterling performance, first as Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, who supervised construction of the present Government House edifice. “This is the very first time in our history as a state that this sad event has occurred. Everyone here knows what Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo did in public service and what he stood for. “But stepping here, my mind flashed back to some of the key infrastructure projects he drove as commissioner and where I have to pay this condolence visit here in this edifice that stands to his name.” While condoling with Governor Douye Diri, the government, the Ewhrudjakpo family and people of the state, Dickson urged Bayelsans and the political class to unite at this trying time irrespective of political association. Responding, Governor Diri thanked his predecessor for finding time to visit to condole with the state and the family of the deceased. He noted that the present time was tough for everyone emotionally as Ewhrudjakpo’s death had a huge and direct impact on him, his predecessor and the deceased’s family. “I thank you sir for summoning the courage to move to Bayelsa. This is a loss that affects you. That is why in my condolence message, after acknowledging the government, the family, and the people, I also acknowledged you because I understand how you feel. “Today, you summoned the courage to come to your state after we discussed. It is a tragic death and a blow to the people, the government of this state, the family, and to you even as a person.”

By David Owei,Bayelsa Immediate past Governor of Bayelsa State and Senator representing Bayelsa West, Henry Seriake Dickson, has said the death of the deputy governor, Senator...

Business & Economy4 months ago

Gov Diri Assents To Bayelsa N1.01 Trillion 2026 Budget Bill, Six Others

By David Owei,Bayelsa Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, on Tuesday, signed into law the state’s 2026 Appropriation bill of N1.016 trillion alongside six other bills...

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Senate Passes 2026 Budget of N58.472 Trillion to Second Reading clarifies discrepancy in Tinubu’s budget speech Passes N43 trillion 2024, 2025 Appropriation Act (repeal and re-enactment) Bills 2025 *Adjourns till January 27

By Our Correspondent The Senate on Wednesday at plenary passed to second reading 2026 Appropriation Bill of N58.472 trillion, after the lawmakers debated the general principles...

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Akpabio declares automatic employment for Sons of Deceased Police Aide

By George Mgbeleke President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has announced automatic employment for the two sons of his police rider, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)...

Religion4 months ago

Tradition: ICHC , WOYIN Worshipers Celebrate Festival

By David Owei,Bayelsa Traditional Worshipers at the weekend gathered at the Izon Cultural Heritage Center (ICHC), where the Temple of Woyin the mother god of Ijaw...

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wife of Ebonyi state governor secures freedom, empowers 134 Inmates from Ebonyi Prison within 3 years —- urges communities to accept, support released inmates

By Our Correspondent Ahead of Christmas celebration on Thursday,Wife of the Governor of Ebonyi State, Mrs. Mary-Maudline Nwifuru, has secured the release of 134 inmates from...

Law & Crime4 months ago

Christmas/ New Year: IGP Directs Massive Deployment Nationwide For Safe, Peaceful Yuletide Celebrations

By Our Correspondent The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered the strategic deployment of police personnel and operational assets across the country to...

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Gov. Fubara Donates N100m To Veterans, Calls For Concrete, Year-round Support

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My Return To Bayelsa Govt House Over Ewhrudjakpo’s Death Deeply Saddening – Dickson

Gov Diri Assents To Bayelsa N1.01 Trillion 2026 Budget Bill, Six Others

Senate Passes 2026 Budget of N58.472 Trillion to Second Reading *clarifies discrepancy in Tinubu’s budget speech *Passes N43 trillion 2024, 2025 Appropriation Act (repeal and re-enactment) Bills 2025 *Adjourns till January 27

Akpabio declares automatic employment for Sons of Deceased Police Aide

Tradition: ICHC , WOYIN Worshipers Celebrate Festival

wife of Ebonyi state governor secures freedom, empowers 134 Inmates from Ebonyi Prison within 3 years —- urges communities to accept, support released inmates

Christmas/ New Year: IGP Directs Massive Deployment Nationwide For Safe, Peaceful Yuletide Celebrations

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Senate Passes 2026 Budget of N58.472 Trillion to Second Reading clarifies discrepancy in Tinubu’s budget speech Passes N43 trillion 2024, 2025 Appropriation Act (repeal and re-enactment) Bills 2025 *Adjourns till January 27