Tag: Julius Agadaga

Bayelsa IPAC Elects, Inaugurates New Executive Committee

Admin

    By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa       The Inter-Party Advisory Council, IPAC, the umbrella body of all registered political parties in Bayelsa State, has elected and inaugurated a new executive committee to steer its affairs.   The election was conducted by the National Chairman of IPAC, Alhaji Yusuf Dantalle, alongside other national officers, and supervised by the Independent National Electoral Commission’s Head of Election and Party Monitoring, Mr. Francis IKim.   Those inaugurated include: Chairman, Mr. Simeon Imomotimi, Deputy Chairman, Pst. Mrs. Peace Oruama, Secretary, Mr. Victor Ben,…

Read More

Gov Diri Inaugurates City Boy Movement Executive, Unveils Secretariat In Bayelsa

Admin

  By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa   The Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Doyle Diri has inaugurated the state, senatorial and the local government coordinators of the City Boy Movement as well as unveiled its Secretariat. Speaking during the event, Governor Diri expressed appreciation for the group’s mobilization efforts in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress, APC. Represented by the Special Adviser on Political Affairs, Chief Collins Cocodia, Governor Diri congratulated the movement for what he described as the “massive job” it is doing for the state.…

Read More

City Boy Movement Ogbia Coordinator Vows Grassroots Mobilization For Tinubu’s Re-election

Admin

By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa       With the official inauguration of the zonal, state and the local government coordinators of the City Boy Movement in Bayelsa State, the Ogbia LGA Coordinator, Abi Morris, has pledged to drive grassroots support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.   Speaking at the movement’s secretariat during the inauguration ceremony, Morris explained that although members had earlier been appointed, the formal inauguration was necessary to commence the group’s core mandate.   “The City Boy Movement is here to propagate and preach…

Read More

EX-agitators Leaders Forum Endorses Tinubu For Second Term, Backs Otuaro, Tantita Security

Admin

By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa       The Niger Delta Ex-Agitators Progressive Leaders Forum, has formally endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for second term in office, citing his bold economic reforms and strategic policies direction as the foundation for Nigeria’s long- term economic growth and also pledging unwavering support for his administration commitment to stability and development of the region.   This landmark declaration took place in yenagoa, Bayelsa state capital, where leaders, grassroots mobilizers and coordinators gathered in a strategic meeting to endorse Mr. President.   The group said,…

Read More

Traders Association To Identify Ebonyi Functional Markets, Ensure Sustainable Development

Admin

By Julius Agadaga   The Caretaker Committee of the Ebonyi State Market Men and Amalgamated Traders Association on Saturday said it is prepared to promote the welfare of its members and ensure sustainable development across all markets in the state.   Mr. Linus Obeji, President of the association, who spoke in an interview with journalists in Abakaliki, noted that the committee would launch a “Data Record Taking” exercise to identify the number of markets operating in the 13 local government areas of the state. He added that the committee has…

Read More

NSE Yenagoa Branch Inaugurates Engr. Jokori As 13th Chairman

Admin

  By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) Yenagoa Branch, has inaugurated Engr. Eluanatein Jokori as the 13th Chairman and its executive committee. The body of engineers also perform the groundbreaking ceremony of the NSE Yenagoa Engineering Resource Centre in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State Capitol. Speaking as Chairman of the Occasion, the President of the NSE, Engr. Alimasuya Rabiu commended the Yenagoa Branch of NSE for the foresight in establishing an Engineering Resource Centre. Rabiu who descrbed the centre as a global initiative highlighting the importance to…

Read More

Diri Praises Engr Wills For Documenting State History

Admin

By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa   Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has commended Engr. Numoipre Wills for documenting his experience in a book for generations to read. Diri identified knowledge, history and intellectual capital as veritable tools for promoting sustainable development and effective governance. He said in an era where history was being distorted, fragmented or misinterpreted, the importance of deliberate documentation cannot be overemphasized. A statement by the Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Deputy Governor, Mr. Doubara Atasi noted that the Governor Diri stated this at…

Read More

Ecomium As Amaba Ogbuku Laid Mother To Rest In Bayelsa

Admin

By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa     The remains of late Chief (Mrs.) Violet Egirani, mother of the wife of the Managing Director of Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Mrs. Amaba Ogbuku has been laid to rest in Anyama Community in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.   The late Chief (Mrs.) Egirani was the wife of late Michael Egirani, Obanema of Anyama Community in Ogbia LGA.   The deceased who died at the ripe age 91 years lived an exemplary and selfless life leaving a legacy of kindness, courage…

Read More

Prosperity Cup: Over 200 Teams Set To Participate As Competition Kickstart On Feb 26 In Bayelsa

Admin

  By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa         The Bayelsa State Government has announced the commencement of the 2026 edition of the Prosperity Cup, in partnership with FC Barcelona of Spain.   The announcement was made by Governor Douye Diri during the weekly Prosperity Walk held at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa.   Governor Diri was officially handed branded jerseys for clubs representing Nembe Bassambiri and Nembe Ogbolomabiri, symbolising the start of the tournament and acknowledging his role in fostering peace between the previously warring sections of the…

Read More

Ezonebi Seeks Support for INC Vice Presidential Position

Admin

By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa       The vice presidential aspirant for the Ijaw National Congress (INC), Chief Ezonebi Oyakemeagbegha, has expressed confidence that his clan, Tuomo, is poised to produce the organization’s first vice president in the forthcoming National Executive Council (NEC) elections.   Speaking to newsmen in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital, Oyakemeagbegha, who is also the group’s spokesman, said, stakeholders in the Western zone, which comprises Ijaws of Delta, Edo, and Ondo states, have prevailed on him to run for the office.   He highlighted his achievements as…

Read More