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…
The Chairman, Technical Committee of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation, NWF, Akuh Purity, has lauded the President of the Federation, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, for approving closed-door camping for Nigerian wrestlers ahead of the World Wrestling Championships. The championship is scheduled for Astana, Kazakhstan from October 24 to November 1, 2026. Purity, who also serves as…
Parts of the residence of the Publisher of Niger Delta Herald Newspapers, Dr. Francis Dufugha, have been gutted by fire in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The incident happened on Wednesday night after smoke was noticed coming from the kitchen section of the apartment. Eyewitnesses told our correspondent that neighbours raised the alarm when they noticed thick…
It was a celebration of literary culture at the Conference Centre of the Nigerian Content Tower, Swali, Yenagoa, on Tuesday, as the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board hosted the 5th edition of its Book Reading Programme. The event drew members of the Association of Nigerian Authors, Bayelsa State chapter, the Nigerian Institute of Public…
The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Dr. Peter Akpe, on Tuesday paid condolence visits to the families of Chief Fidelis Agbiki and Bishop Ebi Belepeigha over the loss of their loved ones in Yenagoa. Dr. Akpe visited Chief Agbiki at his Opolo residence in Yenagoa to commiserate with him over the death of his daughter,…
The Commissioner of Police, Bayelsa State Command, CP Ajao Saka Adewale, has presented cheques totalling N2,483,354.01 to families of deceased and injured police officers in the state. The presentation, which was done on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, was held on Tuesday at the command headquarters in Yenagoa. The beneficiaries…
Former players of Bayelsa United Football Club have donated a set of jerseys to the club as part of preparations for the 2026/27 Nigeria National League, NNL, season. The donation was made by the group under the leadership of a former Chairman of the club, Dr. Ebiki Timitimi, who said the gesture was aimed at…
