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Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has read the riot act to youths of Ogboinbiri community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area and other communities in the state to desist from unlawful removal of paramount rulers. Governor Diri also advised youths to conduct themselves peacefully during protests in order not to cause chaos or destruction to government and private property. Senator Diri gave the warning on Tuesday at a meeting with Ogboinbiri community, which had been embroiled in crisis, in Government House, Yenagoa. The Governor said there were laws guiding chieftaincy issues in the state and that any chief or traditional ruler recognised by the government cannot be removed without following the due process. He noted that the youths of Ogboinbiri community infringed on the state’s chieftaincy law by attempting to forcefully remove their paramount ruler. While condemning the action of the youths and the community development committee, the Governor however said the yout...

.. .Recieves Women Affairs Minister Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Muhammad, has underscored the obligation of his administration to improving the lives of women in the state through empowerment initiatives. He was speaking when he received the Minister of Women Affairs, Barrister Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, at the Government House Bauchi on courtesy visit today. He emphasized the importance of collaboration with the Federal Government through the Women Affairs Minister to implement programs and policies with a view to promote gender equality and women's empowerment, reitrating his administration's commitment to providing more opportunities for  citizens specifically youths and women for the growth development of Bauchi state. Governor Bala highlighted various efforts his administration has made to enhance women's status in the society including vocational training, microfinance schemes, education programs among others. He said the establishment of a gender desk was to addre...

 ...Says road abandoned for 14 years  Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has assured that baring all odds his administration will deliver Okania-Ogbogoro road by December considering the work already done by the contractor. Speaking to newsmen on Monday shortly after inspection of the 5 kilometers road flagged off in May, Gov. Fubara stated that with the extent of work by the contractor, CCECC, he is confident that the road will be delivered in due time. The governor who was joined on the inspection by the Commissioner for Works, Hon. Elloka Tasie Amadi, noted that from his assessment 90% of the drains have been done and the contractor has assured that substantial works on the road will be carried out between August and September, promising that before December the road will be commissioned. "You can see how excited our people are. This road has been abandoned for over 14 years, so this project meant a lot to the people living here, just as it means a lot to our gove...

Organisers of the Governor Douye Diri National Scrabble Championship have confirmed that the fourth edition will hold on August 23-25, 2024. The three-day classic, which usually attracts national and international scrabble stars, is slated for the Chief Dappa Biriye Conference Centre of the Golden Tulip Hotel at Onopa, Yenagoa. Chairman of the Bayelsa State Scrabble Association (BYSA), Mr. Daniel Alabrah, confirmed the new dates after consultations with the Nigeria Scrabble Federation (NSF). The BYSA chairman said the championship was earlier scheduled for July 27 and 28 but had to be shifted due to logistics reasons. Alabrah said preparations were on to deliver a hitch-free tournament and one of the best since it began in 2021. This edition will feature five categories, which are the masters, intermediate, veterans, opens and secondary school students that are based in Bayelsa State. There are also special prizes for female players. Alabrah disclosed that the total prize money in this...

Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Mazi Afam Josiah Osigwe (SAN) on his election as the new President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). Governor Mutfwang has also congratulated the newly elected Executive members of the NBA. In a congratulatory message, the Governor expressed confidence in their united approach to leading the association towards a future focused on truth and justice for all Nigerians. He commended the NBA for conducting a successful election saying this underlines the Association's vital role as the "conscience of the society and the hope of the common man." Governor Mutfwang praised Mazi Osigwe's leadership qualities and dedication to the legal profession. He also expressed the hope  that Osigwe's extensive experience will propel the NBA to greater heights. The Governor believes that Osigwe's leadership and vision will inspire NBA members to deliver efficient and effective...

In an effort to prevent future building collapses in Plateau State, Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has inaugurated a Technical Committee to investigate the recent collapse of the Saints Academy Jos two-storey building. The tragic event claimed the lives of students and staff and left many others injured. At the inauguration of the Committee at the Twin Theatre, New Government House Little Rayfield, Jos, Governor Mutfwang tasked the Committee to thoroughly investigate the causes of the collapse and examining the roles of all individuals involved in the construction and maintenance of the building. Governor Mutfwang explained that the investigation is crucial to preventing similar tragedies in the future. He stated, "It is imperative that we understand why this incident occurred, identify any lapses in duty, and implement measures to prevent a recurrence. Reports indicate that around 12 other schools in the city are at risk of collapse, which necessitates urgent action." The ...

... Inaugurates Senior Secondary Schools, UBE Boards   Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has said that great care has been taken to choose seasoned educationalists to administer two strategic schools' boards without compromising the process with political considerations. The Governor insisted that if a better Rivers State that is educationally prosperous is to be achieved, then things must be done rightly at the foundation levels of education. Governor Fubara made the remark while inaugurating chairmen and members of the Rivers State Senior Secondary Schools Board and the State Universal Basic Education Board at the Executive Chambers of Government House in Port Harcourt on Friday. The Governor stated that it is important to him to constitute the boards because of his passion to change the trajectory of education in the State and provide a system that will effectively groom Rivers children. Governor Fubara explained: "I have been very patient on carrying out this a...