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Nov22020 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Osinbajo, Jonathan, Adeboye, Dickson Grace Bayelsa 9th Thanksgiving Day *Again, Diri Extends Olive Branch To Opponents

Prominent personalities, including Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, former President Goodluck Jonathan, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, and a former governor of the state, Chief Henry Seriake Dickson, graced the 9th Bayelsa State Thanksgiving Day on Monday. The event held at the magnificent 15,000-seat Ecumenical Centre at Igbogene near the state capital, Yenagoa, also had in attendance National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus, members of the party's National Working Committee, clergymen as well as captains of industry. At the event, which was the first for his administration, an elated the Governor Douye Diri, again, extended his hands of fellowship to political opponents, calling on them and Ba...

Nov12020 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Governor Diri Directs Works Ministry To Fix Collapsed Bridge On Federal Road

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Governor Douye Diri has directed the Bayelsa State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure to repair the collapsed portion of the bridge on the Edepie-Otuasega-Imiringi road in Ogbia Local Government Area of the state. The governor, who gave the directive on Saturday during an inspection of the failed portion, said he asked the ministry to carry out remedial work on the federal road project as its users were Bayelsans that suffer the effect of the damage. The road, which links three local government areas in the state, was cut off by erosion on Wednesday leaving commuters stranded on both sides. The governor's spokesman, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, quoted him in a statement as saying that his administration would not fold its arms and watch Bayelsans suffer as a result of the collapsed bridg...

Oct302020 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Supreme Court Didn’t Cede Disputed Oil Wells To Rivers – Bayelsa Govt

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Bayelsa State has said Tuesday’s verdict of the Supreme Court on the matter it instituted over the disputed oil wells with neighbouring Rivers State did not amount to a resolution of the dispute. It also said contrary to reports in the media, the apex court’s verdict did not cede the oil wells or area to Rivers. The Bayelsa State Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Hon. Ayibaina Duba, who gave the explanation on Friday, said the clarification was necessary in order to dispel erroneous reports and misinformation. The Information Commissioner explained that the Supreme Court, by its decision, only advised Bayelsa State to await the ruling of the Appeal Court where it also filed an appeal seeking to nullify the judgement of the Federal High Court delivered in favo...

Oct262020 by Asu BeksNo Comments

We’re Not Hoarding Palliatives – Bayelsa Govt

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Bayelsa State Government, on Monday, said it has distributed the foodstuff and other palliative items it received as donations in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak in the country. It also explained that the government was not hoarding food items in any warehouse in the state. The Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Mr. Ayibaina Duba, who stated this, said the clarification became necessary to ease the tension arising from attacks on warehouses containing COVID-19 palliatives and other items by hoodlums in some other states. He said the state has been commendably peaceful but that it was necessary to dispel misinformation from those with motives to foment trouble. The Information Commissioner said so far, the state government had distributed food and...

Oct142020 by Asu BeksNo Comments

CBN READS RIOT ACT TO SHIPPING COMPANIES

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Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele Non-compliance by shipping lines to the directive by the Federal Government that all export goods leaving the country should carry Nigerian Export Proceeds (NXP) numbers was the focus of discussions during a meeting recently convened by the Central Bank of Nigeria. Chairing the virtual meeting, CBN Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, stated that the Apex bank, following a directive by the Federal Government to audit shipping companies to ensure that the all shipping documents carry the NXP number, discovered that several shipping companies were wanting and this non-compliance would attract strict sanctions. Speaking on the issue, the Executive Secretary/CEO of Nigerian Shippers' Council (NSC), Mr. Hassan Bello, said Shipper's Cou...

Oct132020 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Bashir Jamoh APPOINTED CHAIRMAN CELTRAS, UNIPORT

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Bashir Jamoh The University of Port Harcourt has announced the appointment of the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh, as Chairman of the Governing Board of the institution’s Centre for Logistics and Transport Studies. A letter signed by the Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Stephen Okodudu, said Dr. Jamoh was chosen by virtue of his position as Director-General of NIMASA, stressing that his appointment “is an eloquent testimony to your outstanding contributions to national development.” Dr. Jamoh, an alumnus of the university, was requested to assume office as the new Chairman of the 10 member Governing Board of the Centre for Logistics and Transport Studies, University of Port Harcourt. The Board would be...

Oct132020 by Asu BeksNo Comments

PROF JP CLARK IS DEAD

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Prof. J.P. Clark The Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family of Kiagbodo Town, Delta State, wishes to announce that Emeritus Professor of Literature and Renowned Writer, Prof. John Pepper Clark, has finally dropped his pen in the early hours of today, Tuesday, 13 October, 2020.Prof. J. P. Clark paddled on to the great beyond in the comfort of his wife, children and sibling, around him.The family appreciates your prayers at this time.Other details will be announced later by the family. Prof. C. C. Clark, broke the sad news on behalf of the family.

Oct132020 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Breaking News: Bashir Jamoh to Chair Ijaw Media Forum Town Hall Meeting.

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Bashir jamoh Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Dr Bashir Jamoh, has accepted to Chair the Izon Media Forum Town Hall Lecture with the theme BAYELSA, BEYOND OIL. The event slated for November 19, 2020 in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State has the immediate past Director General of Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Dr Dakuku Peterside as the Guest Lecturer. Other Speakers scheduled to speak at the event include Dr Koripamo Timiebi Agary, Arch Amagbe Kentebe, Prof Backlays Ayakoroma, Chief David Alagoa, Admiral Goddy Ayankpele among others.

Oct122020 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Maritime giants, Antwerp Port International takes over Bakassi Deep Seaport project

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Cross River State Governor, Benedict Ayade The dream of actualizing the Bakassi Deep Seaport project is gradually becoming a reality with the announcement of its takeover by maritime giant, Antwerp Ports International of Belgium. Breaking the news of the takeover during a boat ride to the site of the deep seaport with the representatives and port Director, of Antwerp Ports International, Mr. Stefan Cassimon, Governor Ayade said the essence of the visit was to do a recconaissance as well as a required survey of the location, suitability and adaptability of the port. He said the tour will strengthen commitment to the partnership with the Port of Antwerp International and the Cross River State Government to either take the investment from public placement strategy or direct investmen...

Oct122020 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Governor Diri Swears In 5 Commissioners, 25 Special Advisers

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Senator Douye Diri Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, on Monday, swore in two new cabinet Commissioners, three non-Executive Commissioners of the state Local Government Service Commission and 25 Special Advisers. Also inaugurated were six Technical Advisers. At the ceremony, which took place in the Executive Chambers of the Government House in Yenagoa, Governor Diri charged the new appointees to be diligent, dedicated and to wear the toga of integrity. He said the revalidation of his mandate depended on their performance and the extent to which they selflessly serve the people. He emphasised the need for them to respect their respective roles and avoid actions that hinder the smooth operations of government. He stated that team work must be their watchword as thi...