Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has said that the expansion of Premium Trust Bank in the state is a practical demonstration of investor confidence in the state’s economy. Diri disclosed this on Monday in Yenagoa at the commissioning of the second branch of the bank at Etegwe/Edepie Roundabout. The governor said the state was…
The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in Bayelsa State, High Chief Alabh Turnah, has donated N5m to Closer TV in Yenagoa. Turnah, who made the donation on Monday during a visit to the corporate headquarters of the media organisation, said the gesture was part of his commitment to youth development and the growth of…
Stakeholders in Bayelsa State have called for more partnerships and funding to fight the rising cases of gender-based violence (GBV) in the state. They made the call in Yenagoa during a fundraising cocktail for the Hall of Fame Project organised by the DO-Foundation, Closer TV and partners to raise funds for survivors of GBV. In…
..Ex-Bayelsa governor faults party leadership, says government has disappointed Nigerians Former Bayelsa State Governor, Chief Timipre Sylva, has formally resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The resignation was contained in a letter dated August 31, 2026, which was released on Facebook by his Media Assistant, Julius Bokoru, via his Facebook page. The…
By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, TSSNL, has been credited with stabilizing oil and gas infrastructure in the Niger Delta, creating over 200,000 jobs, and supporting a rise in national crude oil production to 1.8 million barrels per day. A US-Based Ijaw Activist, Mr. Kabowei Akamande disclosed this at a conference on…
Political gladiators across party lines in Bayelsa State have sued for unity and peaceful coexistence among parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. They spoke at the “Double Blessings” celebration and novelty football match held at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa, to honour Arise News reporter, Ovieteme George, who won the Africa Media Award in…
Political gladiators across party lines in Bayelsa State have sued for unity and peaceful coexistence among parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. They spoke at the “Double Blessings” celebration and novelty football match held at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa, to honour Arise News reporter, Ovieteme George, who won the Africa Media Award in…
The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Dr. Peter Akpe, has commended the chiefs, elders, women and youths of Yenezue-Gene community in Yenagoa Local Government Area for the peaceful election of a new paramount ruler. Dr. Akpe gave the commendation on Thursday in Yenagoa while receiving the report of the election from the Obenibe of Epie…
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board has called for stronger collaboration among African countries to harness local content potential and drive economic diversification and industrial growth in the oil and gas sector. The call was made during a strategic engagement in Namibia focused on African local content opportunities and cross-border partnerships. Representing the Executive…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Chief Tari Emberru, has debunked reports linking the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Abraham Ingobere, with a recently arrested militant and sea piracy group. Emberru faulted a Facebook post that alleged the Speaker’s involvement with the criminal…
