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Bayelsa has recorded one additional COVID-19 related death and 11 new infections as announced by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).
Stowe said with the 11 new cases, Bayelsa now has a total of 245 confirmed infections of the disease.
“We have one new death, making 16 death cases in the state and 11 new cases on Sunday.
“Four new persons were discharged, total discharged stood at 127; so, now, Bayelsa had 102 active cases in isolation centres.
“People should continue to adhere strictly to the recommended public health advisories to reduce the transmission of COVID- 19.
“Maintain regular washing of hand with soap and water and use alcohol-based hand sanitiser. Use your facemask, avoid hand shake and crowd;
“Endeavour to practice good respiratory hygiene: when sneezing or coughing, cover your mouth and nose with your sleeve at the flexed elbow or with a tissue. Then dispose-off the used tissue safely, immediately. stay safe, MaskUpBayelsa,” he urged.
The spike in the number of confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Bayelsa has heightened anxiety in the state.
The Acting Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Daniel Alabrah, quoted him as expressing deep concern over the fatality rate of 6.5% the state has recorded so far, which, according to him, is higher than the national average of 2.5%.
The governor directed that screening of persons at entry points into the state be intensified and ordered the COVID-19 task force to strictly enforce the directive.
Governor Diri, who expressed concern over the spike during the enlarged meeting and briefing of the state’s COVID-19 task force at the Government House, Yenagoa, restated the directive on the compulsory wearing of face masks in all public places, including markets, banks, motor parks, and houses of worship.
While noting that the nationwide presidential curfew directive from 10 pm to 4 am was still in force, he emphasised that the spike in COVID-19-related deaths has necessitated the adoption of stringent measures to secure the lives of its citizens from the pandemic.
The governor, highlighting the role of religious leaders in partnering with government toward creating awareness about the virus, lifted the ban on wedding ceremonies but directed that they be held only on Sundays.
He also directed the unsealing of a church that violated the COVID-19 protocols but called on church leaders not to misinterpret government’s intention in the ongoing fight against the virus.
Diri pointed out that while the government holds them in high esteem, church leaders must respect the biblical injunction advising them to respect those in authority.
The governor saluted the commitment and dedication of frontline health personnel in the state in the battle against the pandemic and promised to provide the necessary support and encouragement.
He directed the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health to furnish his office with the necessary documents for the purchase of bio-safety and other critical medical equipment for the commencement of COVID19 testing in the state.
His words: “Yenagoa has been declared as COVID-19 high risk area. But the state government will not fold its arms and allow our state capital to be locked down because of coronavirus. So everybody must take responsibility and come to terms that the virus does exist.”
The Industrial Court sitting in Yenagoa, capital of Bayelsa State, has ordered the reinstatement of four lecturers demoted by the Federal University of Otuoke in Ogbia Local Government Area.
Recall that in 2018 the institution downgraded Prof Steve Nwabuzor from the rank of a professor to Lecturer 1, Dr Felina Nwadike, Associate Professor to Senior Lecturer.
Presiding judge, Justice Bashiru Alkali, ruled that the claimants be reinstated to their full status, privileges and entitlements by the institution.
Justice Alkali ruled that the university should pay each claimant N5m for defamation and N200,000 each for cost of litigation.
All the litigants were from the Diaspora, who returned to serve in the university.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) youths have urged the Supreme Court to dismiss Timi Alaibe’s case before the apex court.
The PDP added that any contrary decision by the Supreme Court might ignite crisis in the region.
The PDP Youths, under the aegis of South South Youth Vanguard, said that they are aware that Alaibe has been making overture to the All Progressives Congress (APC) so that the apex court will favour him.
The group warned the APC not to ignite any avoidable crisis in the state over Bayelsa state governorship election that has already been concluded by the Supreme Court.
The PDP South South Youth Vanguard said that peace should be allowed to reign in the state, adding that APC shouldn’t aid and abet any crisis in the state.
The PDP youths said: “We understand that Timi Alaibe is looking for every mean possible to ensure that Supreme Court favors him.
“And we also understand that is why he’s wooing APC to influence the case before the apex court. We understand that is why he’s telling them that he will join the APC if he wins.
“We are sending this message to the APC government to ignore all the antice of Alaibe and let Bayelsa, the state that has been relatively peaceful to enjoy its peace.
“We are also urging the Supreme Court to dismiss the Alaibe case, so as to avoid crisis in the state.
Bayelsa has recorded 27 new cases of COVID-19, which increased the total number of confirmed cases to 155.
“Let’s break the transmission of COVID-19 by adhering to recommended public health advisories.
“Wear facemask in public places maintain social distancing, wash your hands regularly take responsibility stay safe,” he said.
ABayelsa State High Court sitting in Yenagoa, the capital, has ordered the Peoples Democratic Party in the state to pay N105m outstanding arrears of rent to landlord of its secretariat complex.
Delivering judgment on suit no:YNC/50/2019, on Thursday, Justice T. I. Cocodia, granted the landlord and former council chairman, Mr Chubby Walson's prayers that he is entitled to payment of rent from the PDP for the use of his six-storey building located along Alamieyeseigha Expressway, Yenagoa, as Corporate Secretariat complex of the PDP from August 2008 till date.
Justice Cocodia also ordered the PDP to pay the due rent of N20m to the landlord to cover July 2018 to July 2019 if the matter transcends August 1, 2019.
In his reaction to the judgment, counsel to the landlord, Kelvin Ejelonu Esq, described the ruling as well deserved, adding that the claimant proved his case beyond reasonable doubt.
Gunmen suspected to be cultists on Monday night attacked a local drinking spot along the Custom Road area of Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, killing three persons and leaving five others critically injured.
Among those killed was a 50-year-old landlord named Mr Niceman Agonebi, who is an in-law to a former deputy governor of the state, Peremobowei Ebibi.
A restaurant owner popularly called Madam Odey, had her jaw torn apart by a stray bullet from the guns of the rampaging cultists while two others received fatal gunshot wounds.
Eyewitnesses said that the gunmen arrived in the area in a commercial tricycle popularly known as Keke NAPEP at about 8pm and opened fire on their target, who was in the midst of people at the local drinking spot.
Some policemen together with members of the Bayelsa State Vigilante Service and State Volunteer chased the gunmen, who escaped through the Edepie/Tombia area of the state capital.
Acting Chairman of the State Vigilante Service, Mr Doubiye Alagba, said that the state government had gathered useful information on the activities of the cult group involved in the killings and will ensure members were brought to book.
The incident is linked to the ongoing rivalry war between some members of the Icelanders and Bobos cult gangs known as De Bam.
Spokesperson for the police in the state, Asinim Butswat, confirmed the incident, adding that the perpetrators will soon be arrested and brought to book.
Bayelsa State on Friday recorded its first COVID-19 death.
The state COVID-19 Task Force made this announcement in a press conference in Yenagoa, the capital.
The task force said the victim was a military man that developed severe respiratory distress.
According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, Bayelsa State currently has 12 confirmed COVID-19 cases.
By Samuel Vincent
The All Progressives Congress APC has been commended for setting a good example of democracy in Nigeria to the world.
Member representing Oshodi/Isolo II federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ganiyu Johnson in a statement made available to press on Thursday says the party's presidential primary, which saw the emergence of former Lagos State Governor, Bola Tinubu as the presidential candidate of the APC was thorough and a demonstration of the will of its members in sustaining democracy.
Hon. Johnson urged Tinubu to forget about the hurdles presented to him by his adversary in the build up to the primary, adding that the challenges were normal in participatory democracy.
While congratulating Bola Tinubu for his victory at the presidential primary, the lawmaker pointed out that the country was on its way to getting the practice of democracy right, particularly that the differences and confusion which would have marred the primary were harmonized in line with the amended Electoral Act.
The statement said: "Before and midway into the primary election for the presidential aspirants, there were confusion as to the mode of election.
"As members of the APC, we didn't know whether it would be consensus or indirect election, but then those who meant well for the party insisted on the rule of law; they insisted on due process in light of the Electoral Act as amended. The consideration of what the law stipulated forced the party into the delegates election and after the exercise, nobody among the aspirants is aggrieved.
"There was fairness and a level playing field was created for all aspirants to test their popularity. Going forward, the party has set a good example of democracy", Hon. Johnson said.
He called on the flag bearer to immediately reach out to all the aspirants and unite further, the party faithful across the six geopolitical zones of the country in readiness for the general election, noting that there was no dull moment after winning the primary election.
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The Social Democratic Party (SDP) Primary Election for Ekiti/Irepodun/Isin/Oke-ero Federal Constituency was held yesterday 26th May, 2022 at Elizachris Event Hall, Omu-aran headquarter of Irepodun Local Government. It was presided over by Hon. Ayoola Obisesan, the returning officer for the party.
Otunba Abdulganiyu Zubairu Scored 123votes
Adeyemi Jesufemi Scored 55votes.
Congratulations to the winner and to all SDP members across the federal constituency for the peaceful exercise.
Both aspirants embraced each other after the announcement of the results by the returning officer.
As it is, Otunba Abdulganiyu O. Zubair (OGZ) is the SDP Candidate for Ekiti/Irepodun/Isin/Oke-ero Federal Constituency at the 2023 General election
By Einstein Chukwu.
It was indeed a great moment of joy for the Hon. Morris Eguji and his wife, Sonia, as they dedicated their daughter, Amazing Morris Eguji to God at the Christ Embassy Church, Mile 50, Abakaliki.
Speaking at the event, Morris expressed gratitude to God for being merciful to his family, especially for seeing the wife through the pregnancy period to the time of delivery without any problem, adding that the event was an opportunity to show gratitude to God for the gift of a child that God added to their family.
“I want to thank God for how far he has brought me in the journey that started since 2010 which has metamorphosed to a big family. I came here as a single man and now, I am blessed with two wonderful children and a comely wife, a woman that is down to the earth. We are here today to celebrate God for a safe delivery by my wife, and to show gratitude to Him alone for the gift of a beautiful baby girl”, he said.
He appreciated Dr. Ugbala Kenneth Igwe and Hon. Ogbuefi Elekwachi for their support and fatherly roles in everything that concerns him and assured that they will not shirk in their responsibility of bringing up the child in the fear and way of the Lord.
High points of the event was prayer of dedication by Pastor Eunice Oyeyemi and testimony by the family, praying that the child, Amazing, will grow in wisdom and knowledge of God.
Hon. Morris thanked his friends and his family for coming to share with them in their moment of joy.
Einstein Chukwu
Public Relations Officer, Cabinet Office
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Mrs. Folasade Jaji who welcomed the Secretaries of the respective LGA’s and LCDA’s charged them to support their Council Chairmen while also holding forte as the scribe in their various locations as issues bothering on Security and the general elections were also discussed.
Lending his voice, the Secretary to the Local Government Council of Ibeju Lekki, Hon. Adewale Adebanjo highlighted some of the steps taken so far by the Council Chairman in ensuring eligible voters were duly registered, so as not to be disenfranchised in the coming elections, part of which includes logistics and financial support for the INEC team.
Speaking further, he enlightened the audience that awareness was of necessity for the electorate as some do not even know about the creation of the new units and as such, a massive campaign needs to be embarked upon as Ibeju Lekki Local Government has left no stone unturned in ensuring this.
Also present were directors of ministries and agencies.
Olalekan Soipe
Chief Press Secretary to the Council Chairman, Imota LCDA
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2. University of Ibadan, Ibadan UI Distance Learning Centre
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3. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife OAU Centre for Distance Learning
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4. University of Lagos, Akoka UNILAG Distance Learning Institute
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5. University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri UNIMAID Centre for Distance Learning
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6.Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola MAUTECH Centre for Distance Learning
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7.University of Abuja, Abuja UNIABUJA Centre for Distance Learning and Continuing Education
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8. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso LAUTECH Distance Learning Centre
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10. Lagos State University Lagos State University Open and Distance Learning and Research Institute
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11 . Joseph Ayo Babalola University University JABU Center for Distance Learning
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12 .University of Nigeria Nsukka UNN Center for Distance and e-Learning
9. Ahmadu Bello University Zaria Distance Learning Centre ABU, Zaria.
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10. Lagos State University Lagos State University Open and Distance Learning and Research Institute
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11 . Joseph Ayo Babalola University University JABU Center for Distance Learning
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12 .University of Nigeria Nsukka UNN Center for Distance and e-Learning
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I entered a public transport today to an a destination but suddenly an incident occurred in my presence after otigba junction in Enugu State Nigeria . A young man kept stoping our vehicle and the driver couldn't stop because it was night . Approaching to abapka junction , a young man in a motorcycle bike that claimed to be a Nigeria solder block our vehicle and immediately start beating up the driver and i felt so bad . To my surprise the solder man kept threatening me and trying to pick me up with the driver because i told him to forgive the driver that the driver acted because of insecurity in Nigeria and that is one of the reason why the driver felt not stop at that point . Unfortunately the solder man picked the driver and his vehicle , though i was set free immediately at that point but what about the driver . I advise all Nigeria Forces to maintain peace and respect the right of citizens for a better Nigeria .