June 12: Ex-Gov Sylva applauds Buhari's democratic ideals, says Nigeria has gone a long way

Ex-Governor Chief Timipre Sylva of Bayelsa on Wednesday described this year's Democracy day as a moment of deep significance in the country's history saying Nigeria has made progress.

Sylva, leader of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa urged the new National Assembly members from the state to be true representatives of not just their respective constituencies, but of all Bayelsa people.

Sylva in a statement issued by his Media Adviser, Mr Julius Bokoru observed that the country has gone a long way despite the challenges confronting the nation.

“Nigeria's democracy, though still fledgling, has been hard fought and steep to come by.

“It has come at the wake of sacrifices from patriots, extraordinary selflessness from statesmen and above all, unflinching resolve in Nigerians to yearn and strive for a country tall and brave in justice, equity and fairness

Osaisai, Nuclear Scientist declares interest in Bayelsa Governorship

DR FRANKLIN OSAISAI (LEFT) AND WIFE LADY EMONTONGHAN OSAISAI, KNEELING BEFORE BISHOP EMMANUEL OKO-JAJA OF NIGER DELTA WEST ANGLICAN DIOCESE AT A SOLEMN DECLARATION SERVICE FOR BAYELSA GOVERNORSHIP.  

Dr Franklin Osaisai, a Nuclear Scientist on Sunday publicly declared his interest in contesting the Nov. 9 governorship polls in Bayelsa.

Osaisai, a Nuclear Scientist made his guber ambition at a church service at St John’s Anglican Church in his community, Koluama situated along the Atlantic coastline in Southern Ijaw, Bayelsa.

Speaking during the service titled Solemn Declaration of Interest, Osaisai a former Director-General, Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission explained that he resolved to come back to the roots of his humble beginning in Church.

He said that he recalled that it was the grace of God that took him from a Chorister at the St John’s Anglican Church to the pinnacle of his career and becoming a pioneer Chief Executive of the Atomic Energy Commission.

Bayelsa Govt. claims to have lowest debt in South-South

The Bayelsa government on Wednesday said it was the least indebted state amongst the states in the South South geopolitical Zone.

The  states within the geopolitical zone are; Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Cross-River, Delta, Edo and Rivers.

Its commissioner for Information, Mr Daniel Iworiso-Markson, stated this in a statement issued in Yenagoa on Wednesday.

Markson, did not, however, disclose the entire debt profile of the state.

World Environmental Day: Environmentalists berate N/Delta Govs on oil derivation proceeds

Renowned Environmentalists Rev Nnimmo Bassey and Mr Alagoa Morris on Wednesday frowned at the neglect of oil community environment by Niger Delta Governors.

The duo in separate interviews on the 2019 World Environmental Day (WED) noted that 13 per cent oil derivation funds to oil-producing states were being diverted by Niger Delta Governors.

According to them, the funds meant to ameliorate the adverse effect of oil exploration and production was being spent on frivolities to the detriment of the oil communities and the environment.

Bassey, who holds a National Honour of the order of Member of the Federal Republic (MFR) said that Governors of the Niger Delta states were not deploying the oil derivation revenue for the benefit of the environment and the people.

N/Delta group says concerns over safety of rig at OMLs 83 & 85 in Bayelsa being addressed

A Niger Delta group, the Ifalibobou Revolutionary Movement, (IRM) says safety concerns over the state of an oil rig deployed to oilfields at Koluama coastal communities in Bayelsa is being addressed.

The group said that efforts were being made by leadership of the Koluama communities Rural Development Board to respond to their concerns and explain recent developments in the area.

The group had on May 7 issued an ultimatum to First Exploration and Petroleum Development Company (First E&P) to clarify the safety records of the rig within 72 hours to avoid a repeat of the 2012 rig disaster in the area.

It demanded that failure to show proof of integrity of the facility, the rig should leave the territorial waters of Bayelsa in Southern Ijaw and Brass Local Government Areas of Bayelsa.

N/Delta group commends FG, NOSDRA for Spill Impact Assessment intervention in Bayelsa

Oil and Gas Producing Areas Enlightenment and Empowerment Initiative (OGPAEEI) on Sunday commended the Federal Government and its agencies for intervening oil spill impacted areas in Bayelsa.

Mr Collins Igbabiri, President of OGPAEEI, who made the commendation in an interview in Yenagoa on Sunday, noted that the swift response of the oil spill agency was heartwarming.

According to him, the group had written a petitioned to the National Oil Spills Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) over an abandoned oil spill site within Shell’s oilfields in Bayelsa.

Bayelsa LG Poll: Bayelsa Independent Electoral Commission Chairman quits over threats to life

Chairman of the Bayelsa State Independent Electoral Commission, (BYSIEC), Dr. Bertola Perekeme has resigned his position.

In the resignation letter dated May 31, 2019, Perekeme, who cited threats to his life and that of his family members as reasons for his decision hoped that the development would not jeopardize council polls scheduled for August 10.

The resignation letter sighted in Yenagoa on Saturday was addressed to Gov Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa.

It could be  recalled that Perekeme had on April 27 postponed the election earlier slated for July 27, 2019 to Aug. 10 , 2019 and pledged that the polls would be free, fair and credible.