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Diri Unveils New Agenda Focused on Agriculture, Power Supply, and Education

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Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has outlined a new agenda for his second term, anchored on a comprehensive framework built around seven key pillars. This agenda was revealed during a three-day State Executive Council Retreat themed “Consolidating The Dividends of Shared Prosperity,” held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

Delivering the keynote address, Governor Diri emphasized that the retreat aims to foster collaboration among government officials, drive innovation, and align policies with the administration’s goals, building on the achievements of his first term.

The governor introduced the acronym A.S.S.U.R.E.D, representing seven pillars of his administration’s strategy: Agricultural Revolution, Sports Development, Security, Urban Renewal, Robust Healthcare, Energy Generation, and Diversifying Education. These pillars are intended to drive economic growth, social development, infrastructure advancement, environmental sustainability, cultural preservation, and good governance.

Key Highlights of the A.S.S.U.R.E.D Agenda:

1. Agriculture: Diri emphasized a focus on achieving food security and leveraging the state’s blue economy. The administration has collaborated with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and organized youth training programs at CSS Farms in Nasarawa State. Governor Diri also led a team to South Korea under the Korean International Cooperation Agency, resulting in the donation of modern agricultural equipment valued at $488,400.

2. Sports and Youth Development: The state aims to nurture young talent and provide opportunities through investment in sports infrastructure and programs.

3. Security: Efforts are underway to enhance security measures, maintaining Bayelsa’s status as one of Nigeria’s most peaceful states and promoting industrialization.

4. Urban Renewal and Rural Development: Investments in infrastructure, housing, transportation, and water supply are ongoing to create modern, livable cities that support economic growth and improve citizens’ quality of life.

5. Healthcare: The administration is committed to improving access to quality healthcare through investments in modern infrastructure and an expanded health insurance scheme that now includes non-civil servants.

6. Energy Generation: The state is focused on generating sustainable economic growth through power generation, economic diversification, entrepreneurship, and empowerment programs. The government has domesticated the Electricity Act and is working on independent power generation to ensure a stable power supply.

7. Education: A renewed emphasis is being placed on technical and vocational education, with plans to build technical colleges in all local government areas, offering tuition-free education and free feeding for students.

Governor Diri’s new agenda aims to build on his administration’s achievements, driving comprehensive development across various sectors to consolidate the dividends of shared prosperity for the people of Bayelsa.

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Lagos Assembly Crisis: ‘No plan to defect to Labour Party’  —  Lawmakers

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Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have denied allegations of defecting from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Labour Party.

In a statement signed by Mr. Stephen Ogundipe, Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Strategy, and Security, the Assembly members refuted rumors circulating online, claiming that 25 members were planning to leave APC for an unnamed political party. A similar claim surfaced recently, suggesting that 27 members were considering joining the Labour Party due to leadership disputes within the Assembly.

Ogundipe stated that these claims had been unequivocally refuted, with members expressing their unwavering commitment to APC and their confidence in resolving internal issues through established party mechanisms.

“To avoid any confusion, no APC member of the Lagos State House of Assembly is considering defection. As true progressives, we acknowledge that challenges may arise, but we remain committed to addressing them through democratic and lawful processes,” he said.

He added that the party leadership is fully engaged, and any outstanding issues would be resolved amicably. Ogundipe urged the public to disregard the baseless reports designed to mislead and create unnecessary tension.

“We reaffirm our loyalty to the leader of our party and President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” Ogundipe concluded, emphasizing that the Lagos State House of Assembly would continue focusing on its legislative duties, enacting laws that promote the development of Lagos State.

Finally, he advised those spreading falsehoods to desist, reaffirming the Assembly’s dedication to its legislative mandate.

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Atiku Abubakar Denies Plans to Leave PDP for New Political Party

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The media office of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has dismissed reports suggesting that he is preparing to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for another political platform ahead of the 2027 general elections.

In a statement released in Abuja on Saturday, Atiku’s camp described the rumors as baseless and misleading.

“We have observed that some news platforms are peddling unverified information that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is abandoning the Peoples Democratic Party,” the statement read.

The former vice president’s media team clarified that Atiku remains committed to the PDP and is actively working on forming a broad coalition to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027.

“Atiku is advocating a robust coalition that would accommodate all opposition parties – the PDP inclusive,” the statement added. “It is fallacious and unfounded to allege that the Waziri is jumping the PDP ship.”

The statement further emphasized that Atiku’s focus remains on uniting opposition forces to “rescue Nigeria from the grip of the APC.”

Atiku, who was the PDP’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has been vocal about the need for a strong opposition alliance to counter what he describes as the failures of the current administration.

The media office urged Nigerians to disregard speculations about Atiku’s defection, reaffirming that he remains a committed member of the PDP.

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Anambra guber: Concerns over PDP aspirants’ inability to pick forms

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially adopted the indirect primary method for selecting its candidate for the November 8, 2025, Anambra governorship election. This decision was announced by the party’s National Secretary, Ajibola Bashiru, after a National Working Committee (NWC) meeting held at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja.

 

Bashiru stated that the decision aligns with the position of the Anambra State chapter of the APC. He also confirmed that the Abdullahi Ganduje-led NWC will meet with aspirants and stakeholders next Tuesday to finalize the modalities for the primary. Dismissing speculations that the party had already endorsed a preferred candidate, Bashiru emphasized that all seven aspirants remain in contention.

 

Meanwhile, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is facing concerns over its inability to attract aspirants for the Anambra governorship race. With the deadline for the sale of nomination forms fast approaching, no candidate has yet purchased the party’s N40 million expression of interest and nomination forms.

 

The PDP had recently expressed confidence in reclaiming Anambra, following a peaceful zonal congress in Enugu, where party leaders unanimously re-elected the Ali Odefa-led executive. However, reports indicate that high costs and internal crises within the party are discouraging aspirants.

 

With uncertainty surrounding the PDP, aspirants are now turning to alternative platforms such as the APC, Labour Party (LP), and the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for their governorship ambitions.

 

As the election race intensifies, political observers will be watching to see how the PDP resolves its internal challenges and whether the APC’s chosen primary process will unify or divide its ranks.

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