The Publisher of the Niger Delta Herald Newspapers, Mr Francis Dufugha, has asked the Bayelsa State Government to publish a detailed account of its revenues and development outcomes as the state marks 30 years of its creation. Dufugha, who is a stakeholder in the state’s political and development space, made the call in a press…
A Niger Delta activist, Chief Nengi James-Eriworio, has called on Nigerian artistes and celebrities to emulate Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, by using their platforms to promote credible elections ahead of 2027. James-Eriworio, former South-South Coordinator of the Transition Monitoring Group, TMG, and Executive Director of the Niger Delta Budget Monitoring Group,…
Succour came the way of 30 widows in Sagbama Federated Community, Bayelsa State, at the weekend, as an illustrious son of the community, Engr. Boloebi Belgium Ederekumor, provided financial support to boost their petty trading businesses. The beneficiaries were drawn from the six quarters that make up the federated community, with five widows selected from…
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…
