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Bayelsa Enters Commercial Aviation As Diri Boards Pioneer Airlines’ Inaugural Flight As First Passenger

NewsDeskNgMay 25, 2026May 25, 20260

Bayelsa State on Monday formally entered Nigeria’s commercial aviation sector as Governor Douye Diri boarded the inaugural operational flight of Pioneer Airlines, becoming the airline’s symbolic “Passenger 1A.” The non-scheduled Bayelsa State on Monday formally entered Nigeria’s commercial aviation sector as Governor Douye Diri boarded the inaugural operational flight of...

Bayelsa House of Assembly Approves Peter Akpe As Deputy Governor

NewsDeskNgFeb 24, 2026February 24, 20260

Bayelsa State House of Assembly has confirmed Peter Akpe as deputy governor succeeding the late Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has approved the appointment of Peter Akpe as the new deputy governor of Bayelsa State, clearing the way for his swearing-in. Akpe, an ordained pastor of the...

Tompolo donates relief materials to Bayelsa, Delta, Rivers

NewsDeskNgNov 23, 2022November 23, 20220

Tompolo Foundation yesterday donated relief items worth N150 million to flood victims in Bayelsa, Delta and Rivers States. President and Chairman of the foundation, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo aka Tompolo, said the gesture was part of efforts to assuage the plights of persons affected by the recent devastating flood. The...