The leadership of the Ogobiri Youths Association has commended High Chief (Hon.) Emmanuel Okosikeme for his continued support for youth development in Ogobiri community. The commendation came when the 16th President of the association, Comr. Mounkurai Oweilakeme Governor, led executive council members and the Education Management Committee on a courtesy visit to Okosikeme at his…
The Director-General of the Bayelsa State Electricity Regulatory Agency, BYERA, Dr. Rosalyn Dressman, has unveiled a vision to transform Bayelsa from a buyer of electricity to a seller within the next 30 years. She unveiled the vision on Tuesday in Yenagoa at the Special Edition Roundtable Series organised to commemorate Bayelsa @ 30 by the…
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service and President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation, NWF, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has joined other Nigerians to celebrate the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on her 66th birthday anniversary. In a birthday message issued on Monday, Adeniyi described the First Lady as a woman of purpose, resilience and service…
The police in Oyo State have arrested a serving personnel of the Nigerian Air Force for alleged armed robbery and abduction in Ibadan. The suspect was apprehended by operatives on September 17 following investigations into the incident, according to the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu. A blue Toyota Camry believed to have been…
The Bayelsa State All Progressives Congress, APC, New Media has described the recent attack on the party’s State Chairman by Alabh George Turnah as political noise that does not represent electoral reality. The group, in a statement, said its attention was drawn to Turnah’s statement attacking the leadership and political capacity of the All Progressives…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan and Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, have eulogised former Military Administrator of Bayelsa State, Lt. Col. Paul Edor Obi (rtd), for his role in stabilising the state during a critical phase of its history. Jonathan and Diri gave the commendation at the weekend during the funeral of Obi’s father, Pa…
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has granted state pardon to convicted native doctor, Chidozie Nwangwu, alias Akwa Okuko Tiwara Aki, and appointed him Ambassador for Youth Reformation. The governor ordered his immediate release from custody on Friday, with a pledge to work with him towards the development of the state. Nwangwu was convicted in…
There was pandemonium in Warri, Delta State, on Friday after suspected political thugs disrupted a campaign rally of supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, and his running mate, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso. The incident was disclosed by a photographer attached to Obi, Esther Umoh, in a post on X. According to…
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has emphasised the need for strategic partnerships and coordinated investment to unlock the economic potential of the Niger Delta region. The Board stated this at the 2026 Niger Delta Economic and Investment Summit which held from September 15-17, 2026, at the Obi Wali International Cultural Centre in…
The Bayelsa State Government has unveiled its programme for the 30th anniversary of the creation of the state. The Deputy Governor, Pastor Peter Akpe, unveiled the programme on Thursday during the weekly Prosperity Walk in Yenagoa. He said the activities will hold from September 28 to October 1 and that the celebration is comprehensive and…
