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Tuesday, 3 September 2013

On 2:41 am by Bayelsa News Update   No comments

3rd September, 2013 - 25 CONTESTANTS READY TO SLUG IT OUT AS MISS VIP NIGERIA HITS FINAL STAGE, GRAND FINALE SET FOR SEPTEMBER 28

So many hopes are currently raised high with media frenzy filling the skies. No pageantry is receiving much attention right now other than the prestigious ‘MISS VIP NIGERIA’ as it has reached its grand finale. 25 girls from different states are ready to slug it out for the Grand Prize of 1 Million Naira * in cash , a brand New KIA Rio, * A chance to represent Nigeria at the United Nations pageantry contest, *a 1 year Modelling contract, * an all-expense paid Trip to Ghana, * Strong campaign on Girl-child Education and Malaria sensitization.

The Participating states are Bayelsa state, Delta state, Rivers state, Edo state, Enugu , Akwa Ibom, Cross-River, Anambra, Ondo, Ekiti, Lagos, Ogun, Abia, Imo, Abuja, Benue, Kogi, Katsina, Kaduna, Niger, Kano, Sokoto, Plateau and Oyo state. They (contestants) are to jostle for 3 crowns – Miss VIP Nigeria, Miss VIP Tourism, Miss VIP Culture.

The finale is due to hold at Banquet Hall of the Bayelsa State Government House on the 28th of September.
Special Guests billed for the gracious occasion includes the incumbent Commissioner of Culture, Dr Felix Tuodolo; DG Bayelsa State Tourism Development Agency, Mrs Ebizi Brown; CEO ISIS Model and Organiser of Nigeria Next Super Model, Mrs Joan Okorodudu. SSA to the Bayelsa state Govt on talent development. Hon Mrs helen Bob. And beauty Celebrities.

This is the Second Edition of the only pageantry that focuses basically on inner beauty with no bikini raid. This event is supported by the Bayelsa State Government . Mall for Africa and Atlantic Choice Hotel. Media Partners include AIT, NDTV, Radio Bayelsa, Royal FM*.

According to the Organiser, Pereye Okorowanta of PFlamez Entertainment, - The 2013 edition will be choreographed in a unique and creative style and will be the 1st of its kind in Nigeria. He termed it ‘the contest of Champions’.


Monday, 2 September 2013

On 5:16 am by Bayelsa News Update   No comments
May their Souls Rest in Peace


No fewer than 24 youth volunteers popularly known as Civilian JTF were killed yesterday when Boko Haram insurgents ambushed the vigilance group in Monguno, northern Borno. Sources also said many of the volunteers are still missing.

A police source hinted that the tragic incident occurred following a counter insurgency mission embarked upon by the Civilian JTF in Boko Haram camps around Kaleri, Shuwari, Maganari and Nannari villages in the Monguno Local Government Area. But the mission took a sad turn when the insurgents in a military vehicle ambushed the youths.

“The vigilante youths numbering over 100 were on a mission to smoke out some Boko Haram men but they were ambushed by the insurgents. About 24 people may have died while about 36 were still missing.

“There was an initial arrangement with military troops that they will accompany the vigilante youths to the Boko Haram camps but the youths had to leave after endless waiting. Because the military did not surface, they moved to Monguno in a convoy of about five vehicles but the armed Boko Haram who disguised in army camouflage and a captured military patrol confused the vigilante youths to think they were military troops. They just opened fire on the young men while many others fled,” one of the volunteers who could not make the trip to Monguno disclosed in Maiduguri.

Spokesman of the defunct Joint Task Force (JTF), Lt Col Sagir Musa and the Police Public Relations (PPRO), Jibril Gideon could not be reached as at press time.

Source: sunnewsonline.com

Sunday, 1 September 2013

On 5:35 pm by Bayelsa News Update   No comments
Bayelsa State government yesterday dispelled rumours that the 45-year-old iron bridge linking the Igbogene and Okoloibiri communities in Yenagoa local government area of the state has collapsed, saying it was only shut down to motorists due to noticeable defects.

The State Commandant of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Mr Vincent Jack, had been quoted as confirming the collapse of the bridge, stating that his men were engaged in rescue effort at the scene.

But the Bayelsa government, through the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Lawrence Erudjakpo, said the reported collapse was not true.

“Let me confirm to you that we got a report on the defective nature of the bridge and the possible threat of collapse. We quickly asked the construction firm working in the area to shut down the bridge from motorists. If you go there, you will see that it is still been used by pedestrians but not motorists,” he said.

The narrow bridge, used by the community and motorists traveling in and outside the state, was built by the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) in the late 60s to enhance its exploration activity at the Ekelebo oil well in Okolobiri.