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MAIDEN INTERNATIONAL SUMMIT ON DELTAS I am excited to announce the First International Deltas Summit to be held at the Asia Institute of Technology, Thailand from March 17 -20, 2025. This important Summit will produce the white paper to request the United Nations @UN to make operational the United Nations Convention for Conserving River Deltas (UNCCRD). Bayelsa State Government is working with other partners led by the African Centre for Climate Actions and Rural Development Initiative (ACCARD) to advance the UNCCRD. This new UN Convention, which I personally unveiled at COP28 in Dubai in December 2023 with large delegations from the Pakistani Senate, Bangladesh and the United States, is so dear to my heart. This convention has been designed with a bottom-up approach, allowing for local people and affected delta communities to actively participate in policies and decision-making processes at all levels, including negotiations at the United Nations. This is a game-chang

Conservation Alert: Atlantic Humpback Dolphin Killed in Rivers State, BTPDI Demands Action By Wisdom Tide.                           December 2nd, 2024 Chairman, BRACED Tourism Promotion & Development Initiative (BTPDI), comprising Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Edo and Delta States, Dr. Piriye Kiyaramo, has expressed deep concern over the recent killing of an endangered Atlantic humpback dolphin, an endemic species in the west African coast at Andoni beach in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State by a local fisherman. Speaking with newsmen in Port Harcourt, shortly after receiving a distress call from a local conservation Non-Governmental Organisation in the Andoni Local Government Area on Monday, following a viral video of the killing of a dolphin in the area, Dr. Kiyaramo, the immediate past Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Bayelsa State Governor on Tourism, blamed the unfortunate incident on lack of proper sensitisation of the local fishermen in th

Grassroots Governance and the Delay in Local Government Autonomy By Wisdom Tide  December 2nd, 2024 The delay in implementing financial autonomy for local governments (LGs) has stifled efforts to enhance grassroots governance in Nigeria. Stakeholders argue that empowering LGs is essential for addressing local challenges effectively. Grassroots Development at Stake LGs play a vital role in rural development, from infrastructure provision to primary healthcare services. However, limited financial independence has left many LGs unable to fulfill their mandates. Advocacy groups stress that direct access to funds will enable LGs to tackle pressing issues like poor roads, inadequate schools, and water scarcity【9】【10】. Legal and Constitutional Frameworks The Supreme Court’s decision in 2024 provided a legal basis for LG financial autonomy, mandating that funds be disbursed directly from the Federation Account. While the ruling has sparked hope, its delayed implementation has drawn

PDP Leaders Demand Urgent NEC Meeting to Resolve Internal Party Issues By Wisdom Tide  December 2nd, 2924 Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party have asked members of the National Executive Committee to gather two-third support and convene a meeting to address matters hindering the party’s progress. A former National Secretary of the party, Umar Ibrahim-Tsauri, and a senior party member, who craved anonymity, stated that they expected PDP governors to rally two-thirds of the NEC members to convene a meeting and address issues related to party unity. They voiced concerns that the delay in convening the NEC meeting by acting National Chairman of the party, Umar Damagum, could derail reconciliation efforts and the push to reposition the party. During the 98th NEC meeting on April 18, party leaders approved the creation of a reconciliation and disciplinary committee and the holding of ward and state congresses. As a result, the PDP Governors Forum, led by Bauchi State Governor

Malaria Vaccine Rollout Begins in Nigeria: Pilot Programme In Two States By Wisdom Tide  December 2nd, 2024 Introduction of the Malaria Vaccine Nigeria has commenced the long-anticipated rollout of the malaria vaccine, starting in Bayelsa and Kebbi states. This pivotal development is a significant step forward in the nation’s ongoing battle against malaria, a disease that remains one of the leading causes of mortality across Africa. Focus on High-Risk Groups Health officials have emphasized the importance of the vaccine in addressing the devastating toll malaria takes on vulnerable populations, particularly children under five years old. These groups are disproportionately affected by the disease, which claims hundreds of thousands of lives annually. The introduction of this vaccine is expected to reduce the incidence of malaria-related deaths significantly. Strategic Implementation in Pilot States Bayelsa and Kebbi states have been selected as the initial beneficiaries of

Wedding Cancelled as Kidnappers Leak Victim's Sextape By Wisdom Tide  December 2nd, 2024 A shocking incident in Ifitedunu, Anambra State, has left the community reeling after the kidnapping of a 69-year-old man took an unexpected and scandalous turn. Kidnapping Uncovers Explicit Content The victim, whose identity remains undisclosed for privacy reasons, was abducted by gunmen and held in captivity. During his ordeal, the kidnappers searched through his phone and discovered explicit videos and photographs of women and young girls he had allegedly been involved with. Kidnappers Leak Content Online In a startling move, the kidnappers leaked the compromising content online. The explicit material quickly went viral, igniting outrage and embarrassment throughout the community. The release of the footage has not only drawn criticism toward the kidnappers but also shed light on the actions of the victim. Wedding Plans Shattered The fallout from the leak has been devastating for

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU TO CO-CHAIR 11TH SESSION OF THE BI-NATIONAL COMMISSION WITH PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA   President Bola Tinubu will leave France on Monday for Cape Town, South Africa, to co-chair the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission alongside President Cyril Ramaphosa.   The presidential BNC, scheduled for Tuesday, December 3, will be preceded by a ministerial meeting on December 2, 2024, at the South African Parliament Building in Cape Town.   President Tinubu and President Ramaphosa will engage in substantive talks on a wide range of issues of mutual interest, including bilateral, regional and international matters.   Building on the commitments from their June 20, 2024, meeting in Johannesburg shortly after President Ramaphosa's inauguration for a second term in office, the two leaders will review the progress achieved since the 10th session of the BNC held in Abuja from November 29 to December 1, 2021.   The 11th se