Understanding Bayelsa’s anti-rumour law
Opinion April 10, 2013
By Tari Akono We read with interest Dr. Olatunji Dare’s comments on the stand of the Bayelsa State government to curb rumour-mongering as a serious social issue in the state. In his March 26 column, he reviewed the recent establishment of a committee by the state government to manage... Read more
The Bayelsa State Government has condemned the recent attack which claimed the lives of several policemen in the creeks of the state and pledged to bring the culprits to book when apprehended. A combined team of security operatives on Tuesday recovered the bodies of ten of the slain policemen... Read more
Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson on Sunday commissioned the multi million naira Deputy Governor’s lodge, disclosing that it was part of his administration’s Restoration Agenda aimed at giving people a sense of belonging. Describing his Deputy, Rtd Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John Jonah as an active participant in his... Read more
Worried by the financial crises rocking Nigerian airlines, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is working out modalities to rescue the carriers by way of ensuring that they access loans at low interest rates. To that effect, the apex bank met last week with three aircraft manufacturers- Boeing... Read more
