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Embrace Investigating Reporting Gov Diri Urges Journalists

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  …..Learn from Dele Giwa to standards   Elizabeth Vincent, Yenagoa   Journalists in Bayelsa State and across Nigeria have been urged to reaffirm their crucial role in society by returning to the core values of embracing investigative journalism.   This call was made by the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, during the inaugural Bayelsa Media Summit held at the State Banquet Hall in Yenagoa, the state capital.   Eghwrudjakpor who represented the state Governor Douye Diri at the event, lamented the decline in investigative journalism, contrasting…

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How Sporadic Shooting Attempt Stopping Wike’s Gathering In Bayelsa

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Elizabeth Vincent, Yenagoa Sporadic Shooting by gunmen, suspected to be sponsored political thugs, partially disrupted the rally and inauguration of the NEW Associates group on Saturday at Okolobiri raod, Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital. The rally, organized by supporters of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, was held to appreciate President Bola Tinubu for appointing sons and daughters of the state into key government positions. It was also aimed at declaring their support for Wike, who serves as the grand patron of the group. The event,…

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Violation Of Human Right ,DSS Needs  To Redress Issues

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As IPC dissatisfied over harassment From Elizabeth Vincent/ Yenagoa The International Press Centre (IPC), has expressed  displeasure over yet another recent harassment ,of its Executive Director, Mr. Lanre Arogundade, by officials of the State Security Service otherwise known as the DSS, at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, Nigeria. In a press statement issues by the press freedom officer “Mr Melody Akinjiyan April 16, said last week Thursday April 11, while Mr. Arogundade prepared to board a late-night Air France Flight to Berlin, Germany to participate in the respective general…

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Bayelsa Election: Protesters Storm Police Headquarters, Demand CP Removal

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Story by Elizabeth Vincent/ Yenagoa Hundreds of women on Thursday, besieged the headquarters of the Bayelsa State Police Command, demanding the redeployment of the Commissioner of Police, CP, Tolani Alausa. The protesters, mostly dressed in black attires, also called on President Bola Tinubu and the inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to ensure a peaceful election in the state. The women displayed placards with inscriptions such as ‘IG- The Police must be neutral’, ‘Change CP Alausa for a violence free poll’, ‘We say No to CP Alausa’, and ‘Give us…

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Women, Youths Calls For Peaceful Election In Nov 11 

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By Elizabeth Vincent/Yenagoa   Women, youth and others stakeholders in Bayelsa state have called on the political parties and their candidates to ensure that the state is peaceful, during and after elections. The women under the aegis of Women Arise, Youth and Student unions made the call during a Road walk on the streets of Yenagoa the Bayelsa State capital with the theme, Never Again. Convener, Women Arise and Head of Department, Theater and Film Studies, UNIPORT, Professor Faith Aminikpo Ken noted that the theme, Never Again is not just…

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Bayelsa Dep. Gov Ewhrudjakpo Tasks Legal Practitioners Over Unethical Conduct

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By Elizabeth Vincent/ Yenagoa Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has called on practitioners of the legal profession in Nigeria to rise and launder the image of the profession as its nobility was fast eroding.   Speaking when a joint delegation of the Sagbama and Yenagoa Branches of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and the leadership of the Young Lawyers Forum, Sagbama Chapter paid him separate courtesy visits in Government House, Yenagoa, on Wednesday, Senator Ewhrudjakpo, lamented that the once highly respected legal profession was being denigrated by the…

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Bayelsa State To Promote Good Nutrition

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Bayelsa State To Promote Good Nutrition Elizabeth Vincent,Yenagoa The Bayelsa State government, in collaboration with UNICEF yesterday reiterated its commitment to implementing policies and programs geared towards eliminating all forms of malnutrition particularly in children. The Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Mr. Akpoebidei Alamieseigha, made this known during a two day State level Committee on Food and Programme Prioritization Meeting with Nutrition Partners and stakeholders, held in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital. Represented by his Permanent Secretary, Dr Wisdom Ebiye Sawyer, noted that nutrition is not just…

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Boro Day: Ijaw Nation Has Made Progress 55-Years After Boro- Diri

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From Elizabeth Vincent/ Yenagoa Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State says the Ijaw Nation has made significant progress in human and infrastructural development after the demise of its hero, Major Isaac Adaka Boro, 55 years ago. Governor Diri made the assertion during the 2023 Boro Day public lecture and dinner held at the Chief DSP Alamieyeseigha Banquet Hall at Government House in Yenagoa. The Governor, who was represented by his deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, said it was after Isaac Boro that the Ijaw nation was able to produce a President…

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Agro Dealers Call For Govt Assistance In Bayelsa

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By Elizabeth Vincent Bayelsa state chapter of Agro inputs dealers and maize growers processor Marketers association of Nigeria has called on the state government for assistance and collaboration to ensure the supply of food in the state. Comrade Tams Singabele state chairman of the organization made the call following the destruction of farm produce by the ravaging flood of the 2020. According to him our commitment towards ensuring the welfare of Farmers in achieving their goals is our major priority and this cannot be achieved without the input and collaboration…

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World Bank Embarks On Recruitment In Bayelsa

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By Elizabeth Vincent World  Bank  has embarked on recruitment in its bid to reduce youths restiveness in Bayelsa state and the society at large to educate and impact  ideas that would engaged the youth in a better direction. The Bayelsa state government in collaboration with the world Bank , Nigeria Covid-19, action recovery and economic stimulus care programme. The commissioner for women and children affair and social development while addressing newsmen said the program is very important to Bayelsa state government and it’s citizens. “The exercise is to collect data…

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