By Shedrack Frank The Bayelsa Government has approved a fresh welfare for its workers, including new allowances, promotion arrears, pension benefits and an extension of the retirement age for health workers. The Deputy Governor, Mr Peter Akpe, announced the approvals on Tuesday during a meeting with labour leaders, government officialsContinue Reading
By Shedrack Frank Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa has directed the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Seiyefa Brisibe, to ensure that every member of the State Executive Council undergoes compulsory medical check-up. Speaking during the first state executive council meeting in 2026, Diri said that the directive became imperative in theContinue Reading
By Deborah Coker The Ijaw National Congress (INC) has mourned Bayelsa Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. Ewhrudjakpo was reported to have died on Dec. 11, after he slumped in his office in the government house, Yenagoa. Prof. Benjamin Okaba, Global President, INC, briefing newsmen in Abuja, said the organisation had receivedContinue Reading
