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The Bayelsa State Caucus in the National Assembly has said it will support the State and Federal Governments in resolving the crisis in Bassambiri community in Nembe Local Government Area of the state. Chairman of the House of Representatives caucus, Hon. Fred Agbedi, stated this on Thursday when he led a delegation of the members on a solidarity visit to Governor Douye Diri in Government House, Yenagoa. Agbedi, who represents Sagbama/Ekeremor Federal Constituency, said the visit was to lend their voice to ongoing efforts to restore peace to the community and ensure that the pepertrators were brought to justice. According to Agbedi, "we want to thank His Excellency immensely for taking up the responsibility of ensuring that peace returned to Bassambiri. As your representatives, we feel that we must be in solidarity with you and not only to address a press conference in Abuja." "We are your ambassadors at the national level and whatever happens in our constituencies and s...

...tasks on peaceful conduct, massive out …CP Dankwara assures of security, safety The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said there will not be a restriction of movement for Edo State Local Government Area (LGA) elections scheduled for Saturday, September 2, 2023, assuring commuters transiting through the state of safe passage. Obaseki disclosed this while briefing journalists after the State Security Council meeting held at the Government House, in Benin City, the Edo State capital. The Governor, who assured Edo people of adequate security during the election, urged voters to come out en masse to cast their ballots for their preferred candidates. He noted that the State will be very peaceful as all security agencies are on ground to protect the electorates. According to him: “We reviewed the security situation, beginning with the forthcoming September 2nd Local Government election in Edo State. The Local Government election will be held on Saturday and one unique thing about...

 His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, Governor of Bayelsa State Wednesday  attended the Service of Songs in honour of retired Bayelsa State Chief Judge, Justice Kate Abiri and described her as an epitome of peace. The service of songs was held at the Greater Evangelism World Crusade, District headquarters Church, Opolo, Yenagoa. "I call her my sister, my Lord and my adviser. She was not just a Chief Judge who swore me in as Governor of Bayelsa State, she has sworn in four of us, one in Rivers State and three of us here in Bayelsa State", he stated. Justice Abiri who died on Thursday, 3rd of August, 2023 aged 65, is Bayelsa's longest serving Chief Judge, who served between 2008 and 2023, and swore in four Governors, three from Bayelsa and one from Rivers State. Earlier today, the Governor also participated in the special valedictory plenary session held in honour of the late immediate past Chief Judge of Bayelsa State, Hon. Justice Kate Abiri. Governor Diri alongside his wi...

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has announced cash rewards to Olympic silver medalist, Blessing Oborududu, and other wrestlers from the state in the Nigerian contingent that participated in the 2023 Africa Wrestling Championships and the Africa Beach Games in Tunisia. Senator Diri, who congratulated the athletes for their impressive performance, said they not only made the state proud, but also the country as a whole. The Governor particularly applauded  Oborodudu, the world number two female wrestler and 13-time African champion, for her achievements. Wrestlers who won gold in the senior category in the championships got N1.5 million each, silver medalists N1 million each and N700,000 each for bronze medalists. In the junior category, Governor Diri rewarded gold medalists with N1 million each and in the senior category of the Africa Beach Games, gold medalists received N1.5 million each. Diri also motivated the coach of the state wrestling team, who is also a 14-tim...

Akwa Ibom State Governor, His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno, Wednesday August 30, 2023, led a State Government delegation on an inspection tour of Low Cost Housing Estate project at Ibiono Ibom LGA. On his delegation were Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwa ; Head of Civil Service, Elder Effiong Essien;  Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Sir Monday Uko; Commissioner for Housing Otuekong Raphael Bassey, Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Idongesit Etiebet; Commissioner for Lands, Capt. Iniobong Ekong rtd, Commissioner for Water Resources and Sanitation, Mrs. Enobong Mbobo, and that of Agriculture and Rural Development , Dr. Offiong Offor. Below are the photo narratives.

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal presided over the security council meeting, pledging his administration’s commitment to enhance and sustain the fight against banditry in the State. Governor Lawal held the security council meeting to receive briefings from all the heads of security agencies in the state. A statement by the Spokesperson to the Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, noted that the meeting was held on Thursday, at the Council Chambers, Government House, Gusau. He added that the Zamfara State Government is committed to ensuring the safety of the lives and properties of the people. The statement read in parts: “Governor Dauda Lawal presided over the security council meeting as part of his government’s resolve to prioritize the issue of security. “He received briefings from the heads of the security agencies on their collective efforts towards the fight against banditry. “The Governor raised a concern to the Heads of the security agencies in the State on the activities of bandits...

Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to establishing robust mechanisms that will expedite and streamline access to justice within the state. The Governor stated this in a presentation at the Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, in Abuja where he was not only an active participant at the conference but was also unanimously recognized by members of the Bar as an Ambassador of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). Governor Mutfwang stressed the need for legal professionals to take the lead in steering the nation towards progress and development, emphasizing that the theme of the conference, "Getting it Right and Charting the Course for Nigeria's Nation Building," resonates profoundly at this critical juncture. He noted that the key drivers of effective justice access are the human elements within the justice system, from those who administer justice to those who oversee justice inst...

 The management Of IVM Innoson Motors has officially handed over 10 Luxurious buses to the Adamawa State Government.  The vehicles were purchased by the State Government as part of measures to cushion the impact of fuel subsidy removal on the people. Mr. Obum Osigwe, General Manager Sales IVM Innoson Motors, presented the keys of the vehicles at the Government House, Yola on Tuesday. He said the vehicles can convey one hundred passengers at a time, adding that they are worth more than one billion naira. Receiving the vehicles, the Acting Governor Prof. Kaletapwa Farauta, said the State Government will continue to partner the company to deliver more. Muhammad B. Tukur Gcfr  (Sardauna Nyibango) SSA New Media to the Governor