The Ijaw Elders Forum (IEF) has warned politicians against electoral violence. In a statement yesterday signed by its secretary, Efiye Bribena, the group expressed concern over threats of violence and looming lawlessness in the state, noting that as part of efforts to forestall any untoward development, the IEF, in conjunction with Ijaw Professionals Associations (IPA),…

The Bayelsa State Government has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for shifting the governorship election earlier slated for November 2 to November 16, this year.  The government had appealed to the electoral commission to review the date of the election because it coincides with the state’s thanksgiving anniversary, which is backed by law.…

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has disclosed plans to develop a 7,000 megawatts power project and 27 industrials parks in the Niger Delta region. It revealed that the move is part of strategies to diversify the region’s economy that has been solely dependent on oil and gas. The initiative, which will be a partnership…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it is considering appeal of the Bayelsa State government to shift gubernatorial election slated for November 2 this year. INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu stated this yesterday at a meeting with stakeholders from Bayelsa State at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja. The delegation, led by Deputy Governor,…

Ahead the November 2019 Bayelsa gubernatorial election, a two-time Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, Chief Darius Obiene has emerged Director General of Mr. Keniebi Okoko's Campaign Organisation. Obiene, the first head of any campaign organisation in the build-up to the contest, told our correspondent, yesterday, that his priority was to…

Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, has expressed dismay over insensitivity of the multinational oil companies to the plights of the host communities in the Niger Delta region. Dickson spoke when he received the Green Wheel Award from the Rotary International District 9141 in recognition of his contribution to environmental challenges affecting the region. The District…

Former militant leaders have vowed to resist further protests against Acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Professor Nelson Brambaifa and Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Professor Charles Dokubo. The ex-militant leaders who convened at Yenagoa, Bayelsa State yesterday, also condemned calls for Dokubo’s sack. Spokesman of the group, Kalaiti…

The Kano State House of Assembly yesterday passed a life pension bill for its speaker and deputy speaker after the proposal scaled a third reading.

Ahead of the November 2, 2019 Governorship Election in Bayelsa, a socio-political group, ‘Timipre Sylva Support Group’ (TSO) has called on the former governor of the state to put himself forward under the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Director General of the group, Comrade Wilfred…

The Bayelsa Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on Friday called on governments to provide adequate security for journalists deployed for elections. Mr Samuel Numonengi, Chairman, NUJ, Bayelsa Council, made the call while addressing journalists as part of activities to mark the 2019 International Press Freedom Day at the Ernest Ikoli Press Centre,…

It was jubilation galore in most states of the federation yesterday as their governments agreed to commence implementation of the new national minimum wage approved by the Federal Government. Some of the states that announced their readiness to implement the new pay on the sidelines of the 2019 May Day celebrations are, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa,…

Gov. Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa has reiterated the resolve of his administration to pay the N30,000 new minimum Wage to the civil servants. Dickson gave the assurance during the 2019 Worker’s Day Celebration at the Peace Park on Wednesday in Yenagoa. He urged civil servants in the state to exercise patience while the state government…