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Bayelsa Practices Full LG Autonomy, Says Gov Diri *Inaugurates, Upgrades Health Centre In Biseni

By David Owei, Bayelsa Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has again said the state government does not tamper with funds accruing to local government...

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EFCC witness exonerates Yahaya Bello, others on property in EFAB company

By Abdul-Ganiyy Akanbi The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory High Court was on Wednesday told that the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello...

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Bayelsa Practices Full LG Autonomy, Says Gov Diri *Inaugurates, Upgrades Health Centre In Biseni Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has again said the state government does not tamper with funds accruing to local government councils in the state as they all enjoy full autonomy. Speaking at Biseni in Yenagoa Local Government Area during the inauguration of a 30-bed primary health centre built by the council, Governor Diri insisted that his administration only supervises the third tier of government. He stated that the autonomy has enabled council chairmen to execute projects like the Biseni health centre. Diri lauded the council chairman for the project, which he said was in line with his administration’s policy of making healthcare available and affordable to the people. The Bayelsa helmsman approved an upgrade of the primary health centre to a cottage hospital and urged other local government chairmen to execute people-oriented projects in their areas. On the issue of restoration of power and the construction of the road leading to Biseni, the governor said his administration will work with development agencies to make the request a reality. He also urged the Biseni people to work together to resolve their chieftaincy issue and pick an acceptable candidate, stating that if they fail to do so, he would invoke his powers as enshrined in the state’s chieftaincy law. “I am happy that Yenagoa local government is keying into what the state givernment is doing. Bayelsa is a state where the government does not tamper with local government funds. Local government autonomy is practiced here in Bayelsa State. “Today, we can see a performing local government chairman. This is an example for every other local government to emulate and we expect to see more of these projects. “Often, the federal goverment passes the blame to states on the issue of development even though it gets more of the funds shared from the Federation Account. Here your government has been using our share to develop the state. “Having listened to my Health Commissioner, I hereby approve the upgrade of this facility to a secondary health centre. “The government will also explore means of partnership with development agencies like the NDDC to construct the road from Zarama to Biseni and while we wait for our independent power project, we will look into the option proposed by the council chairman to restore power to this area.” Earlier, the Yenagoa Council boss, Bulodisiye Ndiwari, said the local government reforms under the Diri administration made it possible for the council to have funds to construct the health facility. He said the hospital was constructed to give the people of Biseni access to healthcare in line with the state government’s policy on health. Ndiwari appealed to the governor to rehabilitate the road to Biseni, restore power supply and resolve the chieftaincy issue in the area. In his remarks, the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Seiyefa Brisibe, appreciated the council chairman and the deputy governor for their effort in establishing a comprehensive primary health facility, which he recommended for upgrading to a cottage hospital to attract federal funding and serve more people. He said the project was a testament to the commitment of Governor Diri to the health of people of the state.

By David Owei,Bayelsa Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has again said the state government does not tamper with funds accruing to local government councils...

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NDIC nominees to strengthen public trust in financial institutions – Sen. Lado

By Our Reporter Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Sen. Basheer Lado, says nominees for Managing Director and Executive Director, Nigeria...

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Again, the Senate extends 2024 budget implementation to Dec 31

By Our Reporter Senate, on Tuesday at plenary for the second time, approved the extension of the capital component of the 2024 national budget implementation deadline...

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Senate Urges FG to investigate Mokwa Flood Disaster

By George Mgbeleke Senate Tuesday at plenary urged the federal government to investigate the disastrous flooding that claimed over 700 lives and destroyed properties worth N10billion...

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Senate Passes Bill to increase the duration of the Police Trust Fund

By Our Reporter Senate has passed a bill that seeks to amend the Nigeria Police Trust Fund Act, to increase the duration of the Trust...

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Kanu’s release will restore peace in South-East-Hon Ikwechegh

Worried by the prolonged detention of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra(IPOB),Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, a member of House of Representatives,Hon Alexander Mascot Ikwechegh,...

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Dangiwa expresses support for NUJ’s Journalists’ Village project ….acknowledges crucial role of the media in national development

By Our Reporter In a bid to tackle the Housing needs of Journalists in the Federal Capital Territory Abuja,Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc Ahmed...

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Rivers 2025 Budget : Ibas presents N1.846tri..

By George Mgbeleke,Abuja Rivers State Sole administrator,Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (RTD)has presented a budget estimate of N1.846trillion to Senate Adhoc Committee on Rivers state for consideration...

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Bayelsa Practices Full LG Autonomy, Says Gov Diri *Inaugurates, Upgrades Health Centre In Biseni

EFCC witness exonerates Yahaya Bello, others on property in EFAB company

NDIC nominees to strengthen public trust in financial institutions – Sen. Lado

Again, the Senate extends 2024 budget implementation to Dec 31

Senate Urges FG to investigate Mokwa Flood Disaster

Senate Passes Bill to increase the duration of the Police Trust Fund

Kanu’s release will restore peace in South-East-Hon Ikwechegh

Dangiwa expresses support for NUJ’s Journalists’ Village project ….acknowledges crucial role of the media in national development

Rivers 2025 Budget : Ibas presents N1.846tri..

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