Bassambiri
10 Sep
Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa has appointed former Chief of Naval Staff, Retired Vice Admiral Victor Ombu, as Chairman of the steering committee tasked with resolving the long-standing crisis in Bassambiri community, Nembe Local Government Area. The 11-member panel, comprising five representatives from each faction, aims to find lasting solutions to restore peace in the…
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