Archives for May 16th, 2014

THE INSINCERITY AND UNCARING ATTITUDE OF THE NIGERIAN (BORNO STATE) GOVERNMENT IN THE FIGHT AGAINST TERRORISM

Zik Gbemre, JP Seriously, sometimes we are forced to wonder what hope lies ahead of our generations yet unborn judging by the daily impacts of the actions and inactions of Nigerian governments at various levels. We all know the country is currently in turmoil as a result of the rising insecurity that is perpetrated by the Boko Haram sect. Yet, ...

BABUDUGU COMMENDS PDP PARTY FAITHFULS,CONGRATULATES NEW MEMBERS

Felix Jeremia, Bayelsa The People Democratic Party (PDP) non-working committee in Bayelsa State has lauded the peaceful co-existence among political parties in the state, stating that unity would engender transformation. The committee’s Chairman Hon. Ikori Babudugu, in an interview with our correspondent at the party secretariat in Yenagoa, said the PDP was open for change and thus ...

COMMISSIONER APPRECIATES GOD FOR APPOINTMENT

Felix Jeremia, Bayelsa Bayelsa State Commissioner for Power, Chief Jim-Ogbolo Edward sought the face of God as he stormed the First Baptist Church Ovom, Yenagoa for thanksgiving in a grand style. Chief Edward in the company of members of his family, friends and well wishers went to church, primarily to thank God for his appointment. He said the ...

BAYELSA TO PARTNER WITH FEDERAL MINISTRY OF HEALTH TO CHECKMATE FAKE, EXPIRED DRUGS

Felix Jeremia, Bayelsa Bayelsa State Commissioner for Health Mr. Ayibatonye Owei, has said that state government would partner with the Federal Ministry of Health to checkmate circulation of fake and expired drug. Owei who spoke during an inspection of some health facilities at Sagbama Local Government Area of the state described fake drugs as a threat to ...

Pensioner call on FG to transfer funds to recurrent expenditure

Francis Sadhere Delta State Chapter of the Nigeria Union of Pensioner (Electricity Sector), has called on the federal government to transfer their pension fund to recurrent expenditure, release the money monthly and  implement all agreements signed between government and labour unions in the power sector. The pensioners made this call in a press statement signed by Chairman and ...