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 ...Prays God to bless their marriage   Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri Saturday, attended the marriage ceremony of one of his aides, Precious Orjiakor and his cousin, Doowari Ayamah in Yenagoa. Former Miss. Orjiakor, was wedded at the King of Glory Chapel, Government House, to Mr. Nonso Anyaso while Mr. Ayamah of Sampou community married his heartthrob, Dipamo Akpeki, in a traditional ceremony at Matho Crystal Hotel, Yenagoa. Governor Diri accompanied by his wives, Dr.(Mrs.) Gloria Diri and Justice (Mrs.) Patience Ama Diri, described Precious as a very humble and disciplined lady and urged the couple to remain steadfast in their journey of life. Hon. Fred Agbedi, member representing Sagbama/Ekeremor Federal Constituency served as Chairman of occasion during the reception for the Anyasos while Prince Lucky Youbogha was chairman at the Ayamah's wedding. At Matho Crystal, Governor Diri, wished his cousin, Doowari and his wife, Dipamo, well and prayed God to bless t...

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has felicitated with the good people of the State as they celebrate Easter, which commemorates the persecution, death and resurrection of the Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ. In an Easter message, Governor Fubara urged the Christian faithful to use the period to emulate Jesus Christ and walk in His examples by promoting peace, unity and living in love. Governor Fubara noted that the Easter celebration signals an assurance of a new beginning, not only in the life of an individual Christian but for the entire State, adding that his Administration will continue to chart the course of providing the required leadership. The Governor said: “At the heart of Easter is the triumph of light over darkness. It is a season that reminds us that the Almighty God can turn an unpleasant situation around for the good of His people." “I do recognise that Easter is about renewed hope and a glorious future. So, I urge all Rivers people to continue to be conf...

 “HE AROSE THAT WE MAY ARISE” 1.Fellow Akwaibomites 2.My wife, Her Excellency, Pastor (Mrs.) Patience Umo Eno, and I join you in celebrating the joy that Easter represents. 3.Easter is an important event in Christendom. It signifies the trial of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, the pain and suffering he experienced leading to His crucifixion, and His ultimate victory over death through resurrection, which has brought salvation and redemption to mankind. 4.It is also the ultimate display of sacrifice and of love as aptly captured in Ephesians 5:2 (KJV) “And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us as offering and a sacrifice to God.” 5.This is my first Easter broadcast to you my dear AkwaIbomites, since you massively elected me on March 18,  2023, to be your Governor. My gratitude to you for the love and faith you displayed on that day will forever, be deeply appreciated and ingrained in my heart. I will do all I can, to live up to the faith ...

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has urged the people of the state to emulate the virtues of self-sacrifice and love as exemplified by Christ. Mbah also urged them to hold fast to their faith in the midst of the present socio-economic challenges, saying that they would eventually become a thing of the past. He stated this in his Easter message to the people of Enugu State and the nation in general. “I join Ndi Enugu and Nigerians in celebrating the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. His death and resurrection embody self-sacrifice, forgiveness, infinite love, and victory over every challenge, all of which our state and nation need at a time like this." “Therefore, as we mark Easter, I urge us to be our brother’s keeper and extend a hand of fellowship to those that offended us." "I equally enjoin us to remain unwavering in our service to our dear state and faith in the fatherland, rest assured that we shall overcome the present socio-economic challenges and th...

 Governor of Taraba state, Dr Agbu Kefas, has approved the sum of one billion naira for the payment of gratuity backlog. The last time any payments were made was in 2011. Governor Kefas, while signing the approval, directed the ministry of finance to ensure immediate payments of the overdue entitlements. He regretted the delays and said his government would not abandon workers who had served their fatherland diligently. Apart from the initial one billion naira, the governor also approved that a sum of 200 million be set aside each month to offset the backlog and continue the payments. It would be recalled that Dr Agbu Kefas, during the campaign, promised to offset pensions and gratuity in spite of the huge backlog. The governor noted that it is unrighteous to deny workers who have slaved over the years their entitlements. He noted that his government will continue to service and make prompt payments of salaries, pension payments, and gratuities. Assuring pensioners of Governor Kefa...

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said offering palliatives was not the lasting solution to the economic hardship in the country. Senator Diri made the remark when he spoke during the Easter Sunday service at the St. Peter’s Anglican Church in his community, Sampou, Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area of the state. The Governor said even though he was not against palliatives, he was more concerned with putting in place the right structures and systems to address the economic challenges.  He said his administration was initiating policies and programmes that would bring about long-term empowerment to people of the state rather than short-term palliatives. According to him, the government was tackling manpower shortage and the skills challenge by establishing technical colleges in the eight (8) Local Government Areas, embarking on skills acquisition programmes, building roads to connect the hinterlands as well as other infrastructure that would bring socio-economi...

Governor Ademola Adeleke has restated his commitment to physical and stomach infrastructure as his government  commences distribution of rice for the celebration of both the Easter and Eid-l- Fitr. The distribution which started in the last 24 hours is billed to cover all major population groups in the state. Already, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has gotten the allocated rice through its state leadership while the Muslim community are in the process of taking theirs. Other interest groups also listed to benefit from the exercise include traditional religion practitioners, Media groups, civil society groups, youth bodies and student organisations. Aside from the current distribution, the government is to commence another round of rice and other palliative distribution after the yuletide period. The State and the Federal Government are collaborating to share more palliatives, all in an attempt to alleviate the suffering of our people. Commenting on the development , Gov...

It was Warren Bennis (1925-2014) who once pontificated on the essence of leadership thus, "Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality".  Without mincing words, the tenets of that postulation is quite evident in the actions of Governor Siminalayi Fubara in managing the affairs of Rivers State. His determination to leave enduring legacies in all sectors of the state's economy is fundamental to measuring the output of governance within a space of time. Just like Warren Bennis posited, Sir Fubara came in with the consolidation and continuity mantra, but in delivering on that mandate, he has simplified governance such that Rivers people are becoming more satisfied with his approach to tackling development. For once, a government took the audacious step to initiate a multi-billion project funded from internally generated revenue savings and not from borrowed funds. Perhaps, this will further showcase the capacity of Sir Siminalayi Fubara as a seasoned accountan...

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has felicitated with people of the state, Nigerians and particularly Christians on the Easter celebrations, imploring them to renew hope in the advancement of the state and the country at large. Speaking during the Easter Cantata service at the King of Glory Chapel, Government House, Yenagoa, Governor Diri expressed the optimism that Nigeria will emerge stronger from the current economic and security challenges. His Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, in a statement on Saturday, quoted him as saying the situation of Nigeria was redeemable and that the signs were beginning to manifest. Drawing from the example of Jesus Christ who sacrificed his life for mankind, Governor Diri urged citizens to also sacrifice in order for Bayelsa and Nigeria to move forward. He recalled the efforts and sacrifices of the founding fathers of Bayelsa and called for all hands to be on deck to make the state greater.  He advised the current crop of lea...

...takes measures against cultism Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri Thursday, presided over the 31st State Security Council Meeting, which held at the Governor's conference room in Government House, Yenagoa. Briefing newsmen after the meeting, the state Commissioner of Police, CP Francis Idu, outlined resolutions of the meeting. His words: "For the rising tide of cultism among youths, the Governor admonished parents to take good and strict measures in the upbringing of their children, to isolate them from bad influences and to curtail the drive to join cults that will impede on their future. His Excellency also deliberated with council on the upcoming Local Government elections. The preparedness of council was reviewed and His Excellency harped on the need for peace and a better environment for the Local Government elections. Council generally assured the people of the state of a peaceful Easter celebration, that security of lives and property is guaranteed, and th...

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has inaugurated Environmental Marshals and Supervisors with a charge to ensure cleanliness and environmental sustainability in the state. Governor Oborevwori gave the charge at a one-day workshop for newly reconstituted Environmental Marshals and Supervisors held on Thursday at the Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba. Represented by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Kingsley Emu, the Governor charged the marshals to ensure objectivity and spare no one in the fight against dirt and poor sanitation  in the state. According to him, "The responsibility that you have is a big one. There is a need for you to hit the ground running because the entire state is dirty." "I know, I have been through your ethics and I have seen all the good things written there, but all what you do outside is the opposite. Instead of enforcing a clean environment, you are manipulating a clean environment; that's what has always ha...

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has charged Christians across the country to reflect on the significance of Good Friday by imbibing the virtues of sacrifice, love, tolerance and selflessness. The Governor made the submission in commemoration of Good Friday, a Christian holiday set aside for the Easter celebration. He noted, “I celebrate with our Christian brothers and sisters as we mark Good Friday, a remembrance of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on Calvary for the redemption of mankind." “I urge everyone to, in the spirit of the season, reflect on the significance of this day by imbibing the virtues of sacrifice, love, tolerance and selflessness." He stressed the need to persevere, noting “There is no better time to show this than now when we are faced with dire economic conditions whichqttt have put many in distress." “As we celebrate this year’s Good Friday, we must remember to be our brothers’ keeper and look out for each other at this difficult time, whil...

The Leader of Ahoada East Legislative Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bernard ThankGod Unwhe, has declared unalloyed support and loyalty to the Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, and the State Government.  Similarly, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate in the 2023 election for Ahoada East Constituency in the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. MacSunday Ugwu, has dumped the party and also declared total support and commitment to mobilise the people in the area to key into the Governor’s policies and programmes for the State. Both top politicians in Ahaoda East Local Government Area made their position known during a meeting presided over by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Dr Edison Ehie, at Government House, Port Harcourt on Thursday.  The two key leaders in the area were accompanied to the meeting by the former Councillor representing Ahoada East Ward 11, Hon. Daniel Igbudu. Also present at the meeting was the Managing Director, Rivers State Signage and Advertising Ag...

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has charged the newly appointed Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Nimibofa Ayawei, to bring to bear his wealth of experience and knowledge in order to achieve his administration's goals. Senator Diri gave the charge on Thursday shortly after Prof. Ayawei was sworn in as the 14th SSG inside the Executive Council Chambers of Government House, Yenagoa. Chief Registrar of the State High Court, Mrs Ayibatari Mirin-Johnson, administred the oaths of office and allegiance on the new SSG. The Governor noted that after careful consideration and extensive consultations, he found Ayawei qualified and suited for the crucial role, stating that his appointment was not merely based on the necessity of the position but on his distinguished credentials. According to the Governor, "with Prof. Ayawei's background as a former legislator, financial manager, accomplishment in the academia and political clout, l have no doubt that you wi...

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed the determination of his administration to build and strengthen the capacity of workers in the State's Civil Service. The Governor said this during a meeting held behind closed doors in Government House, Port Harcourt, with the national leadership of Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) Chartered, on Thursday. After the meeting, leader of the delegation and National President of NIM, Dr. Christiana Atako, told newsmen that Governor Fubara, a fellow of the Institute and astute manager, excited them with his plans on human capital development and other development initiatives.  Dr. Atako, who is also the Chairman of Council of NIM said: "In fact, he was talking so much about the civil service. I have told you that one of our strengths is to develop capacity of the workforce, and we told him that we are interested in the civil service of this state".  "We are interested in building capacity of the workforce b...

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has thrown his hat into the ring, emphasizing the government's unwavering resolve and commitment to continue pulling strings for the completion of the Chochi Irrigation Project and other federal initiatives that promise to sow seeds of job opportunities and food security in the state. During a special live broadcast on Adamawa Broadcasting Corporation ABC Yola, the Governor underscored the government's pledge to offer a helping hand to farmers across the state, ensuring that the agricultural sector flourishes. In a bold statement, Governor Fintiri declared that his administration would leave no stone unturned in tackling the thorny issue of insecurity for the well-being of all citizens. This claim stands unchallenged, given the tangible strides made in maintaining peace, a welcome guest in every nook and cranny of Adamawa, as evidenced by the clampdown on Shila gang activities and the arrest of its sponsors (with the police confirming 40 arrests of...

Barely 18 days after the groundbreaking declaration of support for the Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, by no fewer than 12 Local Government Area Coordinators of the Grassroots Development Initiative (GDI), 11 Ward Coordinators in Ahoada-East have resigned their membership of the group and pledged unalloyed support and loyalty to the Governor and his administration in the State. Ahoada East, which is the Local Government Area of the Chief of Staff, Government House, Dr. Edison Ehie, has a total of 13 electoral wards. The 11 GDI Coordinators, who were in Government House, Port Harcourt on Wednesday on solidarity visit, said that they have now realised that they had been deceived and misled in the past few months, and decided to retrace their steps, and join the mass of Rivers people to defend and protect their votes and mandate freely given to Governor Fubara. The Coordinators, who were received by the Chief of Staff, Dr. Edison Ehie, pledged to mobilise all their supporter...

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has told the people of the State not to panic and be rest assured of the determination of his administration to protect lives and property of residents while improving the collective aspirations of the people. Governor Fubara gave the assurance when he addressed members of the Family Support Group, who were on solidarity visit to Government House in Port Harcourt on Wednesday to declare their unalloyed support to his administration. Family Support Group is an assemblage of well-meaning Rivers youths, women and men drawn from the three Senatorial Districts and 23 Local Government Areas, with the core aim of protecting, promoting and defending the interests of Rivers State. Governor Fubara, who was represented by the Head of Rivers State Civil Service, Dr. George Nwaeke, said that the government is for the youths, women, men and every well-meaning Nigerian who wish the State well. He assured that his administration will not disappoint their e...