Arise News correspondent, Mr. Ovieteme George, has been recognised for his outstanding contributions to journalism, emerging as Best TV Reporter of the Year at the 7th Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards (NBMA) 2026. The latest honour adds to his growing list of accolades, following his double award-winning feat at the Africa Media Awards in Addis Ababa,…
The Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps in Bayelsa State, Mr Samuel Amaramiro Pepple, has urged corps members to embrace entrepreneurship and turn the skills they have acquired into sustainable businesses. Pepple said corps members must see themselves as job creators in the face of limited paid employment. He spoke on Friday, 16th October,…
Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Dr Peter Akpe, on Friday boosted the second Dare/Bayelsa State Open National Mixed Martial Arts Championship in Yenagoa with his presence, as Bayelsa won two gold medals and Enugu State secured one in the day’s finals. Akpe, a senior martial arts black belt holder, was welcomed at the Multipurpose Hall of…
The United Correspondents Chapel and New Waves Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Bayelsa State Council, have expressed condolences to Mr Etete Enideneze, Editor of the Bayelsa State Newspaper Corporation’s New Waves, following the death of his father, Pa Sylvanus Moab Etete. The two chapels, led by their chairmen, Comrade Ekaunkumo Amgbare of…
National Executive and Board of Trustees of the Host Communities Producing Oil, Gas and Pipeline-Impacted States Youth Council of Nigeria (HOSTCON YOUTH COUNCIL OF NIGERIA) have celebrated with High Chief Dr. Akpos Mezeh Andy, Ph.D. over his Birthday. Dr. Akpos Mezeh Andy, Ph.D. is the General Manager, Community Relations/Consultant, Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL). The…
The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide has kicked against any attempt to divert the 750-kilometre Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway from its original alignment. The council warned that such a move could erode President Bola Tinubu’s political goodwill in the South-South ahead of the 2027 general elections. The National President of the IYC, Comrade Dr. Doubra C….
The leadership crisis rocking the Ijaw National Congress (INC) may have come to an end as its former Second Vice President, Chief Nengi James-Eriworio, has withdrawn his suit challenging the election of High Chief MacDonald Igbadiwei as President. James-Eriworio had instituted an action before the Bayelsa State High Court against the former President of the…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Bayelsa State Chapter, has urged girls to speak out against molestation, abuse and violations of their rights. The Chairperson of the association in the state, Mrs Grace Orumieyefa, said no girl child should be relegated to the background. She made the call on Sunday during an event to…
by Ebido Lucky Mrs. Bridget Ebido, wife of the veteran Mass Communicator, Journalist and University Administrator from Amassoma in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa has led family members, colleagues, friends and political associates to celebrate her Golden Jubilee Birthday with pomp and pageantry The 50th Birthday which held at the residence of Mr.and…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has commended the President of Azikel Group, Dr Eruani Azibapu, for his extraordinary vision and entrepreneurial courage in developing the $1 billion Azikel Refinery in Bayelsa State. Obasanjo gave the commendation during a visit to the refinery site at Obunagha, Yenagoa Local Government Area, where he performed the symbolic erection of…
