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Dec222025 by adminNo Comments

Late Bayelsa Dep Gov: Customs CG, Remi Tinubu visit Gov Diri

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Wife of Nigeria's President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has condoled with the Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, and the family of his late deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. The First Lady, who was represented by wife of the Vice President, Hajiya Nana Shettima, during a condolence visit to Government House, Yenagoa, on Wednesday, expressed sadness over the demise of the deputy governor, describing it as tragic. Accompanied by wife of the Deputy Senate President, Hajiya Laila Barau, wife of Chief of Staff to the President, Salamatu Gbajabiamila and wife of the Minister of Works, Rachael Umahi, Senator Tinubu noted that death was an inevitable experience for all humanity. She said: "l am short of words. I never knew l was going to Bayelsa State on a sad note. l wish we...

Dec222025 by adminNo Comments

Ondo Deep Sea Port gets green light, set to serve Nigeria, West Africa

Misc, News Feature

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has said the proposed Ondo Deep Sea Port will operate as a major hub for international trade, serving Nigeria and countries within the West African subregion. Aiyedatiwa disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja while receiving the revalidated licence for the port from the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola. He said the port’s depth would allow very large vessels, bigger than those currently operating in Lagos ports, to berth with ease. The licence for the port, originally approved by former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023, was submitted for revalidation after errors were discovered in the initial document. In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan, Aiyedatiwa commended the Fede...

Dec222025 by adminNo Comments

Eradiri Praises Otuaro, Urges Strategic Education Focus At Ijaw Media Conference

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The former Ijaw Youth Council president and Society of Petroleum Engineers member, Engr. Udengs Eradiri, has commended High Chief (Dr.) Dennis Otuaro, Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), for prioritizing education and expanding scholarship opportunities. Speaking at the 2nd Ijaw Media Conference organized by the Ijaw Publishers' Forum, IPF, in Warri, Delta State, on December 17, 2025, Eradiri emphasised the need for strategic educational programmes that create jobs. "We must give credit to all those who have led this programme to Otuaro. Otuaro, our own, is doing fantastic. Look at the number of people he has sent to schools, the local schools, over 3,000. He is focused on education and so we need to give him credit for it," Eradiri said. However, he added, ...

Dec162025 by adminNo Comments

Lokpobiri, PANDEF,others Eulogise Late Bayelsa Dep Gov

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The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has suspended its planned inauguration of completed projects in the region in honour of the departed Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. Managing Director of the interventionist agency, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, disclosed this on Tuesday when he led the commission’s management team on a condolence visit to Governor Douye Diri and the Ewhrudjakpo family in Government House, Yenagoa. ‎ ‎The NDDC MD explained that the commission would have commenced its end-of-year inauguration of projects on Tuesday, December 16 with the 700-bed President Bola Tinubu hostel at the Bayelsa State-owned Niger Delta University but put it on hold because of the unfortunate death of Ewhrudjakpo on December 11. ‎ ‎Ogbuku also stated that all ...

Dec152025 by adminNo Comments

Late Bayelsa Dep Gov: Tompolo Pays Condolence Visit To Diri

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Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, and the family of his late deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, on Monday, received more sympathisers at the Government House, Yenagoa. A statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, informed that among the condolence visitors were the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) led by the Bayelsa State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mallam Isah Ehimeakhe, the Bayelsa Elders Council led by the immediate past deputy governor of the state, Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John-Jonah (rtd) as well as High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, who led a delegation that included House of Representatives member, Julius Pondi, Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr. Dennis Otuaro, and ...

Dec132025 by adminNo Comments

Ewhrudjakpo Was A Friend, Not My Subordinate, Says Gov Diri

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Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has described his late deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, as a friend with whom he had an outstanding relationship and was never seen or treated as a subordinate. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, quoted Senator Diri as stating this on Friday night when he led a delegation comprising state legislators and top government officials on a visit to Mrs. Beatrice Ewhrudjakpo and his late deputy’s family at the official residence in Government House, Yenagoa. The Bayelsa governor expressed shock at the sudden passing of his deputy on December 11, saying he had a long and cordial working relationship with him while they served in the immediate past administration in the state. According to him, "we came a long way ...

Dec122025 by Asu BeksNo Comments

MY JEWEL HAS GONE TO BE WITH OUR CREATOR!

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Our meeting was divine. It was certainly not an accident. I could remember, vividly, your innocent smiles that beautiful sunday afternoon sometime in December , 1996. It was a classic case of love at first sight. Your humble disposition,love and affection swept me off my feet. You loved me unconditionally. You didnt see any flaws in me. You accepted me for who i was, and what i am. I recall on several occasions, when you confided in me about instances when family and friends attempted to paint me black. But you stood firm with your convictions. Rather than use such gossips against me, we made jokes out of them. Helen, you were a true family woman. In all you do, the family came first. Your love for my siblings and my extended family was unconditional, undiluted. You showered them with so ...

Dec122025 by adminNo Comments

Death of Deputy Governor: Bayelsa Declares 3 Day Mourning

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The Bayelsa State Government announces with deep regret and profound shock the sudden passing of the Deputy Governor, His Excellency, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, Ph.D on Thursday, 11th December 2025, at the age of 60. The Deputy Governor was active and carrying out official duties earlier in the day. He collapsed while proceeding to a scheduled meeting within his office and was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, where he was later confirmed dead. His demise is not just painful, it is a great loss to the Government, people of Bayelsa State and the nation. Senator Ewhrudjakpo was an accomplished public servant who served the State with distinction as Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Senator representing Bayelsa West Senatorial District and Deputy Governor since ...

Dec102025 by adminNo Comments

BAYELSA HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY PASSES RURAL ACCESS AUTHORITY BILL AND RURAL ROAD FUND BILL 2025

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In a significant step towards enhancing rural infrastructure and economic development, the Bayelsa State House of Assembly has passed into law the Rural Access Authority Bill and the Rural Road Fund Bill 2025. The member representing Kolokuma/Opokuma Constituency 1 in the State House of Assembly, Hon. Werinipre Pamoh, along with other lawmakers, successfully championed the bills through the legislative process to improve road connectivity and facilitate the transportation of farm produce from rural to urban areas. The new laws will establish a Rural Access Authority responsible to oversee the development and maintenance of rural roads,and a Rural Road Fund to provide dedicated funding for these projects. The initiative is expected to boost economic growth, improve access to market...

Dec102025 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Again, is the Nigerian Shipping and Ports Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA) Bill Dead on Arrival? By Asu Beks

Maritime, News Feature

Those who are conversant with developments in Nigeria' s unpredictable maritime domain would not be surprised that the much touted Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency Bill is now gathering dust at Aso Villa ,and may never get the Presidential assent after all .History tells us this is a regular pattern and that it might be easier for a niddle to pass through the eye of a needle than for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to sign this game changing bill into law. The NPERA Bill is a crucial legislative push to transform the Nigerian Shippers Council into an independent, powerful economic regulator for ports,aiming to curb arbitrary charges ,ensure fair competetion,attract investment and boost the Blue Economy by giving legal backing to control tariffs and economic services in Nigerian Por...