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As the Bayelsa guber election is over and winner emerged, IYC is reiterating its earlier call for a unity government. The incoming APC government should compose its government without boarder.  That we mean, the opposition parties should also be incorporated in the incoming Bayelsa State executive committee. The Governor-elect, His Excellency, Chief. Hon.  David Lyon should also commence the process of reconciliation immediately to ensure that Bayelsa State is peaceful, Peace in Bayelsa State means peace in Ijaw land.  The Governor should strive to reconcile with all aggrieved persons for peace and development of the State and the Ijaw nation. The Governor by his position is the leader of all Bayelsans and by extension the Ijaw nation. He should therefore carry everybody along notwithstanding the political leanings.  For sometimes now the Ijaw nation is missing in action in the liberation struggle due to the fact that our foremost socio-cultural organisations are eng...

OUR UNFLINCHING STAND ON THE PURPORTED INDICTMENT OF NIGERIA'S ALLEN IFECHUKWU ATHAN ONYEMA BY UNITED STATES ATTORNEY We have been following with keen interest the conflicting narratives coming out of the United States regarding the purported indictment of Nigeria's foremost philanthropist, Mr. Allen Ifechukwu Athan Onyeama.  As law-abiding citizens, we recognize the involvement of the US Court and would not want to take a prejudicial stand on the matter. But much as we appreciate the involvement of  Judiciary through the Office of the US Attorney, we feel there is  compelling reason to question this sudden purported indictment of a Nigerian who has been doing business for decades in the US, and for many years he has never been found wanting until now. This raises fundamental questions about the bad timing and the growing suspicion of many Nigerians over the motive behind targeting our own distinguished  Allen Ifechukwu Onyeama: a detribalized Nigerian per excellence...

The national secretary general, Niger Delta Reformed Ambassadors ( NDRA), Comrade Engr. Amatoru Victor gave the congratulatory message in a statement in Yenagoa today. Comrade Engr Amatoru Victor congratulated Chief David Lyon and His Deputy Sen. Degi B.W Eremienyo over their well-deserved victory, following their declaration as winners of the November 16, 2019 Governorship Election by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. He made the statement available to newsmen in Yenagoa today;  “on behalf of The leadership of the Niger Delta Reformed Ambassadors, I  heartily congratulate the Governor-elect Chief David Lyon over his well-deserved victory following his declaration as winner of the November 16, 2019 Governorship Election by the INEC". “This movement to victory had been made possible through the large turnout of Bayelsans and youths who are obviously the major determinants of the November 16, 2019 Election,’’ Amatoru said. He, however, said that NDRA was calli...

Moses, the great law-giver and Chief of the Prophets according to the Maimonides, was a stutterer. This age-long assessment may be relative. Pa. Moses may have had communication disorder or so designed from his close contact with the awesome God for a purpose. God chose Moses and he delivered. Governor-elect, David Lyon has been declared and returned Winner of the November 16, 2019 Governorship Election of Bayelsa State. The process may have been fraught with some irregularities, typical of Nigeria’s Democratic Experiment, benefited ALL, one time or the other; as usual, a Winner has emerged. Chief David Lyon, a true son of Ologbobiri in Southern Ijaw LGA of Bayelsa State won. Without prejudice to the rights of contending Candidates and Parties to seek redress legally, it’s TIME for Bayelsa and IjoNation to March On. And March On we must with Governor-elect, David Lyon. God Almighty has a divine hand in David’s Emergence, either in fulfillment of a divine personal purpose OR to teach ma...

My dear good people of Bayelsa. After a very deep reflection, in my retreat, aftermath of the Governorship election in our dear state over the last weekend, I am compelled to break my silence. First, I want to seize this opportunity to profusely thank you all for your show of bravery and uncommon confidence in the way and manner you trooped out to exercise your franchise, massively voting for me. That singular act has really proven how fast you crave development and the change in tide in the backwardness that has been foisted on our people because of the failure of successive governments to really address the basic needs of the people and give Bayelsans quality governance that will translate to meaningful development. However, with the goings-on in our dear state and seeing how the electoral process has culminated in the opposition All Progressives Congress being declared the winner of the polls, I want to ask you all to remain calm, firm, and resolute and never lose heart.  Do not...

 Press Release 20th of November, 2019 REFERENCE TO MNU AS PROPOSED UNIVERSITY: HOUSE OF REPS GOOFED The attention of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), worldwide has been drawn to a statement accredited to the House Committee on Maritime Safety, Education and Administration where it made reference to the Maritime University, Okerenkoko as "Proposed University". We do not want to believe that the media reports of the said House of Reps Committee represented the true position of the Committee, we wish to promptly respond to correct the misconceptions being bandied by either Committee or the media reporters. The Maritime University, Okerenkoko is a going concern as the School has being in existence since 2017. The Institution has matriculated students in two consecutive academic sessions, while students are already going to 300 level in the next academic session which will commence in December this year. The University has hosted the Vice President of this Country, His Excellency, Pr...

PATANI LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. ALL IS NOW SET FOR THE INSPECTION OF ONGOING AND COMPLETED PROJECTS INITIATED AND EXECUTED BY THE EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN OF PATANI LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL, HON PEREKEBENA PEREZ OMOUN ESQ, FCIM ON THURSDAY 21ST NOV. 2019.  THE PROJECTS ARE;  1) CONSTRUCTION OF RIGID PAVEMENT ( IWISIKI RD ) AT UDUOPHORI- COMPLETED. 2) CONSTRUCTION OF WOODEN BRIDGE AT AVEN- COMPLETED. 3) CONSTRUCTION OF RIGID PAVEMENT/ DRAINAGE LINKING COTTAGE HOSPITAL AT AGOLOMA- COMPLETED 4) RECURRENT/ REHABILITATION OF DRAIN, DAMAGED SIDE DRAINS,WING WALLS AND HEAD WALLS AT AKOWARE-COMPLETED. 5) PURCHASE OF TWO NOS YAMAHA OUT BOARD ENGINES AND ONE SPEED BOAT FOR COUNCIL USE AND SURVEILLANCE PATROL- COMPLETED. 6) CONSTRUCTION OF MONO PUMP AT TAMUKUNU-COMPLETED. 7) CONSTRUCTION OF WOODEN BRIDGE AT ODOROBOU-COMPLETED. 8) OPENING OF THE EREWA CANAL TO BACK OF COUNCIL SECRETARIAT/ THOMPSON EKIYOR/ COMMISSIONER RD, A COLLABORATION BETWEEN STATE AND LGA- COMPLETED. 9...

Firstly let me  thank  God for making this possible and finding me worthy of service to the Bayelsa People. Also allow me to thank President Muhammadu Buhari, the APC Governors and true progressives all around the nation, especially the National Chairman of the APC, Comrade Adams Aliu Oshiomole, the National Chairman of the APC Campaign Council and Governor of Jigawa State, Governor Muhammad Badaru Abubakar and the National Leadership of the Party, for the victory of the party at the polls. Special appreciation to my party leadership and our dynamic leader and Minister of state Petroleum, Chief Timipre Sylva for all the support and encouragement during this most demanding time.  Also, I appreciate the elderly advice and support from our traditional rulers, Community leaders and Youths in Bayelsa and beyond. I can’t go on without commending the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) , the various formation of our nation’s security agencies and the representatives...

The Bayelsa State governorship election was held on the 16th day of November, 2019 and the All Progressives Congress, APC for the first in 20 years won the leading political party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in the state. The recent activities of political leaders in Bayelsa state during the governorship election attracted maximum discourse both in the conventional and new media among political analysts and social commentators. Events that unfold in the just concluded governorship election in Bayelsa state as it affects the ruling PDP at the state level leaves one to wonder if genuine political leaders imbibed with political party philosophies really exist in Bayelsa state.  The anti-party concept which leaders of PDP implored to betray the party to loose woefully because of the political differences they had with the Governor of Bayelsa state, Hon. Seriake Dickson is indeed a ruse, particularly when all of them are who they are with PDP. Though, Seriake Dickson over shoulde...

MY BROTHER, GOODLUCK JONATHAN, THE CHANGE MAKER, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Dear Brother, on your 60th birthday, I wrote you an open letter titled, TO MY BROTHER, A MAN OF COURAGE, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Two years have gone by since then and today you are 62 years. Happy birthday brother again! As I was a witness to your Presidency story, I have promised to tell it in instalments, as much as I know it.  On your 62nd birthday, I am minded writing you another piece: MY BROTHER,GOODLUCK JONATHAN, THE CHANGE MAKER. as part-fulfilment of my promise. As it is customary in your nature, you may not again find this palatable, but you know I, too, will be 51years in few months and should have the right to my views without deferring to you on this. Dear brother Goodluck Jonathan, it is my pleasure to once again salute you in honour of your immortal being; peace-lover, nation builder! Lover of all tribes. You tried to make Nigeria work as a unified entity. And in spite of everything, you still love it! This yea...

As part of activities to mark his birthday and that of his son, Farrell, today 19th November, 2019; the Honourable member representing Burutu Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Julius G. Pondi has offered to register 300 of his constituents (150 each for Burutu South and North) in the forthcoming Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Computer Based Test through the Julius Pondi Foundation.  Recall that the Federal House of Representatives member has part of his constituency development efforts setup a JAMB standard CBT Centre at Ogulagha Community which is at the final stages of inspection to be enlisted as one of the accredited centers in Delta State to host the 2019/2020 edition and subsequent JAMB Examinations.  Interested constituents of Burutu Federal Constituency are hereby advised to look out for details of the registration process through the Julius Pondi Foundation on Thursday 21st November, 2019 on various social media platforms.  Signed: Comrade Victor Oyi...

The Executive Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State has claimed that former President Goodluck Jonathan was used by the All Progressives Congress against the Peoples Democratic Party in the Saturday’s governorship election in the State. He said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would challenge the result of Nov. 16 Bayelsa governorship election in court.   His Excellency  disclosed this while addressing a press conference in Yenagoa on Tuesday. He maintained that the Peoples democratic party (PDP) did not lose the election as it was characterised by violence and widespread malpractices, which were carefully documented and planned. however, he said  a transition committee would be set up to work out modalities for a smooth handover on Feb. 14, 2020. “Our candidate, Sen. Douye Diri and the party chairman have been speaking about the charade called election that took place in Bayelsa on Saturday, and the invasion of our state by security forces. “The dehumanisation of o...

The President of Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) worldwide Oweilaemi Pereotubo has congratulated David Lyon, the Candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the just concluded Bayelsa State Governorship Election, on his "well deserved victory at the polls.  The congratulatory message was contained in a statement signed by his Spokesman Comrade Daniel Dasimaka which hailed the peaceful conduct of the election in many places where violence was feared due to the experiences from past elections. The Statement reads in part  The Council wishes to felicitate with the good people of Bayelsa State on the successful conduct of your Governorship election and to congratulate Chief David Lyon on his victory. Bayelsa is very dear to the hearts of all well meaning Ijaw people in the world over.  So we urge all stakeholders to accept the out come of the election and let’s work together to rebuild the ijaw nation of our dream.  We are very pleased with the reports we have gotten abo...

Foremost Niger Delta leader and traditional Prime Minister of ancient Tuomo Kingdom in Delta and Bayelsa states, High Chief Mike Loyibo, has congratulated the governor-elect and flagbearer of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief David Lyon and Bayelsans for a well-deserved victory at the gubernatorial poll in Bayelsa state over the weekend. He also congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari, national chairman of the party, Adams Oshiomole, leader of APC in Bayelsa state and minister of state (Petroleum), Chief Timipre Sylva, deputy Senate President, Chief Ovie Omo-Agege and national leader of the party, Chief Bola Tinubu for the spirit of oneness, which resulted in the party clinching victory in the state.   Loyibo, a philanthropist who has affected many lives in Niger Delta, congratulating the party and Bayelsans from London, England, however, praised Sylva for actualizing his vision for the party, stressing his relentless efforts to woo Bayelsans to see the good agenda of the ...