The police high command in Bayelsa State has expressed concern over the increasing number of minors involved in criminal activities in the state.
Briefing journalists in his office on Tuesday, the state commissioner of police, Mr. Amba Asuquo said the command arrested 66 minors in the Ekeki area of the state for alleged involvement in various forms of criminal activities.
“On 29/10/2017 at about 2030hrs, ASP Stephen Omolegie and a team of SARS Yenagoa raided Ekeki community and arrested 36 males and 30 females under aged persons who are between the age range of 14 and 17.
Tuesday, 31 October 2017
Sunday, 22 October 2017
Dickson traces poor performance of PDP as opposition party to unending internal crises
Gov. Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa on Sunday said that the People Democratic Party (PDP) has not played its expected role as an opposition party and traced the failure to provide credible opposition to numerous internal crises within the party.
Dickson who made the observation during a media chat with newsmen in Yenagoa said he remained optimistic that the PDP would bounce back to winning ways ahead the 2019 genwral elections.
The governor who headed the PDP reconciliation committee said there were internal forces within the party that were working against the emergence of a cohesive and strong PDP.
Saturday, 21 October 2017
Immunisation rumours: Bayelsa Govt. endores Operation Crocodile Smile II, Army free medical service
The Bayelsa government on Saturday threw its weight behind the ongoing military training operation and its community relatiins components including free medical care by the Nigerian Army in the Niger Delta christened 'Operation Crocodile Smile II' amidst rumours that the military was forcing a lethal vacine on the South.
Gov Seriake Dickson called on the people of the state to discountenance the rumour making the rounds that, the Nigerian Army authorities are carrying out a medical outreach to endanger the health and safety of the people.
Dickson made the call in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Francis Ottah Agbo made available in Yenagoa.
Gov Seriake Dickson called on the people of the state to discountenance the rumour making the rounds that, the Nigerian Army authorities are carrying out a medical outreach to endanger the health and safety of the people.
Dickson made the call in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Francis Ottah Agbo made available in Yenagoa.
Monday, 16 October 2017
WHO confirms outbreak of Monkey pox in Bayelsa as victim commits sucide at quarantine centre
WHO confirms outbreak of Monkey pox in Bayelsa as victim commits sucide at quarantine centre
The World Health Organisation (WHO) reference labouratory in Dakar, Senegal has confirmed that the viral disease that broke out in Bayelsa was caused by monkey pox virus, Sahara Reporters learnt.
Blood samples from the first 13 suspected victims were dispatched to the WHO facility three weeks ago for a confirmatory test following clinical diagnosis of monkey pox by medical doctors in Bayelsa and officials of the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) reference labouratory in Dakar, Senegal has confirmed that the viral disease that broke out in Bayelsa was caused by monkey pox virus, Sahara Reporters learnt.
Blood samples from the first 13 suspected victims were dispatched to the WHO facility three weeks ago for a confirmatory test following clinical diagnosis of monkey pox by medical doctors in Bayelsa and officials of the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control.
Sunday, 15 October 2017
Sagbama-Ekeremor road, a dream come true for Bayelsa coastal communities- Commisioner
Sagbama-Ekeremor road, a dream come true for Bayelsa coastal communities- Commisioner
Dr Agatha Goma, Bayelsa Commissioner for Local Government Administration on Sunday applauded Gov. Seriake Dickson for the pace of work at the 48 kilometer Sagbama-Ekeremor road project.
Goma, who accompained Dickson on the road project inspection told newsmen at Aliebiri, Ekeremor Local Government Area that that driving to Ekeremor was historic as the area was hitherto accessible only by boat.
She described the governor who initiated the ambitious project a consummate leader whose achievements have opened the coastal settlements to the world by road.
She noted that the progeess so far made on the ongoing Sagbama Ekeremor Section of the Bayelsa East Senatorial Road reaching Aleibiri in Ekeremor LGA will ended suffering of residents who endured risky six hours boat ride to the state capital.
Dr. Goma said the commitment of the governor to the completion of the road which will terminate at Agge, proposed site for a deep sea port has projected Dickson as a man who has his eyes on history.
The commissioner said the Bayelsa West Road which had remained on engineers’ drawing board for more than fifty years has been made a reality by the governor whose mantra of infrastructure is already transforming the landscape of the state.
She noted that Dickson's has by massive investment on infrastructed like the Sagbam-Ekeremor road shown that he is a true Ijaw patriot whose legacies will remain a reference point for generations to come.
“The Bayelsa West Road is a lifelong aspiration of every true Ijaw man. For more than half a century, we have prayed and desired for this road. His Excellency is indeed a visionary actualizer of dreams. He has made our dream come true” Goma said.
According to her, road is a key to accelerated development, hence it will open up that section of the state to socio-economic advancement and promote security.
She called on the people of the state to continue to cooperate with the Dickson led government to ensure the holistic development of the state.
Dr Agatha Goma, Bayelsa Commissioner for Local Government Administration on Sunday applauded Gov. Seriake Dickson for the pace of work at the 48 kilometer Sagbama-Ekeremor road project.
Goma, who accompained Dickson on the road project inspection told newsmen at Aliebiri, Ekeremor Local Government Area that that driving to Ekeremor was historic as the area was hitherto accessible only by boat.
She described the governor who initiated the ambitious project a consummate leader whose achievements have opened the coastal settlements to the world by road.
She noted that the progeess so far made on the ongoing Sagbama Ekeremor Section of the Bayelsa East Senatorial Road reaching Aleibiri in Ekeremor LGA will ended suffering of residents who endured risky six hours boat ride to the state capital.
Dr. Goma said the commitment of the governor to the completion of the road which will terminate at Agge, proposed site for a deep sea port has projected Dickson as a man who has his eyes on history.
The commissioner said the Bayelsa West Road which had remained on engineers’ drawing board for more than fifty years has been made a reality by the governor whose mantra of infrastructure is already transforming the landscape of the state.
She noted that Dickson's has by massive investment on infrastructed like the Sagbam-Ekeremor road shown that he is a true Ijaw patriot whose legacies will remain a reference point for generations to come.
“The Bayelsa West Road is a lifelong aspiration of every true Ijaw man. For more than half a century, we have prayed and desired for this road. His Excellency is indeed a visionary actualizer of dreams. He has made our dream come true” Goma said.
According to her, road is a key to accelerated development, hence it will open up that section of the state to socio-economic advancement and promote security.
She called on the people of the state to continue to cooperate with the Dickson led government to ensure the holistic development of the state.
Saturday, 14 October 2017
Operation Crocodile Smile II : Army not involved in any immunisationallays fears, urges Niger Delta people not to panic
Nigerian Army on Saturday allayed fears of the Niger Delta on the ongoing Operation Crocodile Smile II in Bayelsa says that the exercise was concieved to ward off criminals and protect the citizenry.
The new Army Brigade stationed in Yenagoa explained that the operation was to increase the combat readiness of the troops and increase their efficiency in the region.
The Commander, 16 Brigade Nigerian Army, Yenagoa, Brig.-Gen. Kevin Aligbe, said the Army began the operation with environmental sanitation and donation of medical equipment and drugs to hospitals.
Aligbe disabused the minds of the people about insinuations and suspicions that greeted the operation, saying there was no cause for alarm.
The new Army Brigade stationed in Yenagoa explained that the operation was to increase the combat readiness of the troops and increase their efficiency in the region.
The Commander, 16 Brigade Nigerian Army, Yenagoa, Brig.-Gen. Kevin Aligbe, said the Army began the operation with environmental sanitation and donation of medical equipment and drugs to hospitals.
Aligbe disabused the minds of the people about insinuations and suspicions that greeted the operation, saying there was no cause for alarm.
Friday, 13 October 2017
Bayelsa Govt outlaws immunisation in schools as immunisation rumours shut schools
The Bayelsa government on Friday outlawed immunisation and health activities in schools following panic caused by false alarm raised over purported death of two pupils at St Judes Secondary School after recieving monkey pox immunisation.
Rumours of purported monkey pox immunisation mishap had compelled parents to withdraw their wards from schools on Wednesday and continued on Friday.
Health Minister Prof. Isaac Adewole had said that there was no vacine for the contagious monkey pox virus which broke out three weeks ago in Bayelsa.
Rumours of purported monkey pox immunisation mishap had compelled parents to withdraw their wards from schools on Wednesday and continued on Friday.
Health Minister Prof. Isaac Adewole had said that there was no vacine for the contagious monkey pox virus which broke out three weeks ago in Bayelsa.
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