Sunday, 22 March 2026

Beyond Ceremony: How Protocol and Public Relations Are Driving Institutional Excellence



By Julius Nyananyo

In today’s fast-paced and highly visible institutional landscape, protocol and public relations have evolved far beyond their traditional ceremonial roles. Increasingly, they are emerging as critical pillars of strategic communication, reputation management, and organizational success.

Bayelsa Medical University builds capacity as Protocol, PR Officers undergo specialized training

 



Bayelsa Medical University (BMU) has strengthened its institutional capacity following a two-day intensive training for its Protocol and Public Relations officers, organized by St. Lambert School of Protocol and Diplomacy in collaboration with St. Lambert Consult.

Thursday, 19 March 2026

Junk Food Culture Threatens Nigeria’s Food Systems, Bassey Warns



Environmental activist and food sovereignty advocate Nnimmo Bassey on Thursday raised alarm over the growing influence of junk food culture and global food politics.

Monday, 16 March 2026

Killing of Real Estate Agent, Ekpebu: George Idumange, four other suspects arraigned, remanded in prison till April 14.



George Idumange popularly known as Pastor Brandy, the key suspect in the murder of the 42 year old Estate Agent in Bayelsa, Richard Ekpebu and four others were on Monday arraigned before the State High Court on twelves counts charges of conspiracy for murder, Murder, illegal possession of firearms, armed robbery and destruction of evidence among other charges.

Saturday, 14 March 2026

Oil output rebounds as Shell resumes production after turnaround maintenance of Bonga FPSO



Nigeria’s oil exports have rebound by 225,000 barrels per day following the conclusion of the turnaround maintenance of the Bonga Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel. 

 

Friday, 13 March 2026

The Advocate Lecture Series Board of Council (ALSBC) has scheduled it's 2026 Advocate Publication Annual Lecture Series for April 16.

 Advocate Annual Lecture holds April 16,

Dr Apoki for


Mr Abraham Ogbodo, 

Chairman of the Board, announced this in a statement made available to newsmen on Friday in Warri.

Ijaw leaders advocate compliance to INC constitution to resolve election crisis



A coalition of prominent Ijaws, including traditional rulers, academics, retired military officers, and activists on Friday callee for the Ijaw National Congress (INC) leadership to uphold the supremacy of its constitution during ongoing electoral processes.