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Dec122025 by Asu BeksNo Comments

MY JEWEL HAS GONE TO BE WITH OUR CREATOR!

News Feature

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

News Feature

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...

Dec72025 by adminNo Comments

A Strong Argument for Ekeremor LGA to Claim Bayelsa’s Next Governorship: BY BODISE WILSON Upholding Equity, Rotation, and the State’s Unspoken Pac

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In the intricate web of Bayelsa State's politics, an unspoken yet ironclad rule has long shaped the path to power: the rotation of the governorship across its three senatorial districts—Bayelsa East, Central, and West. This principle isn't just a nicety; it's the bedrock of fairness, designed to prevent any one area from hogging the spotlight in Yenagoa's Government House while ensuring every corner of the state feels included. Ignore it, and you brew resentment; honor it, and you foster harmony in a state where unity is as vital as the oil flowing beneath its soil. Let's crunch the numbers since Bayelsa's birth in 1996, focusing on the democratic era: - Bayelsa East: Produced Goodluck Jonathan (Deputy Governor 1999–2005, Governor 2005–2007) and Timipre Sylva (2007–2012) → Two gov...

Dec32025 by adminNo Comments

Broadcast Organisations Honour Gov Diri’s Spokesman

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Broadcast organisations in Bayelsa State have bestowed an award of the Best Media-Friendly Chief Press Secretary on Mr. Daniel Alabrah, spokesman of Governor Douye Diri. The award was presented by the Forum of Heads of Broadcast Organisations in the state on Tuesday at the Ernest Ikoli Media Complex during a send-forth ceremony in honour of three members, two of which have retired, and one proceeding on transfer. Speaking during the event, Mr. Alabrah expressed appreciation to the forum, describing the award as a pleasant supprise. He said he was delighted that efforts to foster a seamless relationship between his office, the government and the media in the state had not gone unnoticed, saying the recognition will spur him to do more. Alabrah described the broadcast media as an...

Dec32025 by adminNo Comments

Armed Forces Remembrance : Tinubu, Akpabio donate N300m to Nigerian Legion

Misc, News Feature

President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday in Abuja, donated N200 million to the Nigerian Legion, assuring that the government will give more attention to the well-being of the military, injured officers, and the families of fallen heroes. The President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, and the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, who attended the ceremony, donated N100 million on behalf of the National Assembly. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, donated N20 million. President Tinubu spoke at the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem Appeal launch at the Presidential Villa. The President, Vice President, Kashim Shettima, the President of the Senate, the Deputy Speaker, and the service chiefs were decorated with the re...

Nov302025 by Asu BeksNo Comments

UNVEILED ! The Wisemen That Won IMO ” Trophy” For Nigeria….As Tinubu Congratulates Team Oyetola By ASU BEKS

Maritime, News Feature

Even though his pick by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Nigeria's pioneer Minister of Marine and Blue Economy was unpopular with majority of maritime stakeholders at the time,Mr Adegboyega Oyetola , didnt seem distracted by naysayers. His eyes were focused on the ball, the tangibles and deliverables, in line with the renewed hope agenda.As an acclaimed technocrat , with a background in Insurance and as former Governor of Osun State , Oyetola was quick in drafting his goals for a turn around for an industry that was badly in need of a quick fix.Realising that succesful men are those who set goals for direction,motivation that help them navigate life proactively, Oyetola began to shop for the best hands that would help him drive the vision of the new ministry. As a visionary leader ,his style...

Nov292025 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Category ” C” Election Victory: Jamoh Congratulates Oyetola for bringing back the ” Trophy” By ASU BEKS.

Maritime, News Feature

Immediate past Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Dr Bashir Jamoh, has paid glowing tribute to Marine and Blue Economy Minister, Adegboyega Oyetola,for piloting Nigeria back to category " C" for 2026-27 biennium of the International Maritime Organisation, IMO. It would be recalled that Nigeria break a 14 year jinx on Friday when it got elected into the 20 member category "C" of the IMO. In a congratulatory message to Oyetola, Jamoh stated that " this hard-won victory which restores Nigeria to the IMO Council after a fourteen- year absence is a powerful testament to the dedication, competence, and focused leadership, you have demonstrated since assuming office. Your Excellency's strategic vision and relentless efforts in repositioning Nigeria's marit...

Nov262025 by adminNo Comments

Bayelsa Air Makes Maiden Flight to Yenagoa ***Its a dream come true.. Diri

Misc, News Feature

The Governor Douye Diri administration, on Tuesday, recorded another landmark feat in the state’s history with the inaugural flight of one of its two newly acquired aircraft landing at its airport. The ATR-72/600 aircraft, which took off from the domestic wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at 09:30hrs with about 50 passengers and crew on board, including Governor Douye Diri, the immediate past deputy governor of the state, Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John-Jonah, members of the state’s National Assembly Caucus, the Minister of State for Petroleum (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Dr. Sam Ogbuku, President, Ijaw National Congress, Prof. Ben Okaba and the National Chairman, Pan Niger Delta Forum, Dr. Boladei I...