Bayelsa Govt. declares 3 days of morning for late Dep. Gov

The Bayelsa Government on Friday declared three days mourning for late Deputy Governor Sen Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo.

Acquisition of Saipem yard by Marconi a milestone for Nigeria content – NCDMB

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has described the recent acquisition of Saipem yard by Marconi NG EPC, as a major boost to the Nigerian Content drive .

Bayelsa Dep. Gov. slums, rushed to FMC Yenagoa

Tension gripped Yenagoa, the Bayelsa capital, on Thursday after Mr Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, Bayelsa Deputy Governor reportedly collapsed and was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre Yenagoa.

 

Tompolo acknowledges roles traditional institutions in peace building

High Chief (Dr) Government Ekpemupolo alias Tompolo has commended the traditional rulers for their critical their roles in fostering peace and harmony in the Niger Delta region

George Turnah's father-in-law, Bibo Angaye for burial Dec 12 Wike, Ogbuku, PDP, others offer condolences

The body of the father-in-law of the Zonal Secretary, People’s Democratic Party (PDP) South South Zone and Chairman, Bayelsa State Caretaker Committee, Hon. Barr. Alabh George Turnah, MON, Late Pastor Bibo David Angaye, will be laid to rest on Friday, December 12, 2025, at his hometown, Okoloba, Bayelsa State

Sen. Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta) has secured the release of three more youths implicated in arms manufacturing at the Onicha-Olona illegal arms factory.

Aide kicks as EFCC seals Sylva's Abuja home

The Special Assistant on Media and Public Affairs to Chief Timipre Sylva, Chief Julius Bokoru, has condemned the sealing of his principal's Maitama home in Abuja by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Ojukaye rolls out free medical outreach, football match, others for octogenarian mother's burial

The Director of Energy Security in the Office of the National Security Adviser, Ojukaye Flag Amachree has rolled out a three-day free medical outreach and a novelty football match between ex-Super Eagles players and the All Stars as part of activities marking the burial of his late octogenarian mother, Mrs Agbani Roseline Amachree.

N220m Wrongful Bank Debit: Court Orders Customer to pay N44m for Breach of Contract with Law Firm

 

A High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has ruled that a Skyebank customer, Benedicta Onwuamaegbu, and her company, Madif Engineering Services Limited, jointly and severally breached contract with Iniruo Wills (Claimant), Managing Partner of a Port Harcourt–based law firm, Ntephe, Smith and Wills. 

Sylva shocked by Awolowo's death, says aide

Former Petroleum Minister (State), Chief Timipre Sylva, has mourned the death of Chief Olusegun Awolowo describing it as monumental loss to the country.

Climate Change: Traditional ruler advocates solidarity to confront ocean encroach

The traditional ruler of Ayetoro, a coastal community in Ondo State on Saturday advocated unity amongst coastline settlements across Niger Delta to confront ocean encroachments.

Nine PAP Foreign Scholarship Beneficiaries Bag Master's Degrees From UK Varsities as Otuaro Hails Scholars' Performances

Nine students awarded foreign post-graduate scholarships by the Presidential Amnesty Programme have graduated from their master's degree rprogrammes in universities in the United Kingdom.

Delta traditional ruler traces Anioma people ancestry to Igbo, South East

The Obuzor of Ibusa, Prof. Louis Nwaobishi, has affirmed that the Anioma people of Delta Notth are Igbo, citing history, language, and culture as evidence for their Igbo roots.

HOMEF trains N/Delta coastal communities on environmental monitoring

The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) on Friday concluded a training workshop for Niger Delta oil communities on environmental monitoring.

Eradiri hails Tinubu's actions to tackle insecurity, urges President to name, shame sponsors

A former Bayelsa State Governorship Candidate, Engr. Udengs Eradiri, has applauded steps taken so far by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to tackle insecurity in the country.

Biodiversity: Conservation foundation, NPAP, FG partner to mitigate impacts of plastic pollution

The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), says it will partner with the Nigeria National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP), Federal Government and other stakeholders to address the impacts of plastic pollution on biodiversity.

Nasarawa Govt inaugurates $88.5m security printing, agric mega projects Friday

Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nassrawa State, will on Friday perform the groundbreaking ceremony for three major industrial and agric-based projects worth 88.5 million Dollars.

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Nigeria at the Brink: A Call for Structural Courage Beyond Political Theatrics

By Prof. Mondy Selle Gold

Mr. President, Nigeria has arrived at a perilous inflection point, and the recent nomination to the Ministry of Defense has illuminated a troubling cycle that demands candid repudiation. 

DELSU partners foreign Varsities to enhance teaching, research

ICPD Empowers Yobe State Professionals with Strategic Protocol and Diplomacy Training

 The International Centre for Protocol and Diplomacy (ICPD) has successfully completed an intensive capacity-building workshop for protocol officers and practitioners in Yobe State,

Four Sylva's aides still languishing in detention, says Spokesman

The Special Assistant on Media and Public Affairs to Chief Timipre Sylva, Chief Julius Bokoru, has cried out that four arrested aides and domestic workers of his principal are still languishing in detention.

Conservation Foundation inaugurates business advisory group on biodiversity

The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) in partnership with Nature Eco Capital, Business for Nature and other stakeholders on Friday, inaugurated the Nigeria Business Advisory Group on Biodiversity (BAG).

Accreditation: Bayelsa Education Fund uplifts N/Delta University with microbiology equipment

The Bayelsa Education Development Trust Fund (EDTF) on Friday donated microbiology equipment to facilitate the accreditation of the Microbiology programmes at the Niger Delta University.

Bayelsa floats airline as newly acquired aircraft makes inaugural flight

The Gov Douye Diri led administration in Bayelsa on Wednesday floated an airline with the inaugural flight of one of its two newly acquired aircraft landing at the state’s airport.

EFCC Invitation: Sylva writes EFCC, seeks date for appearance

Chief Timiprw Sylva, former Minister of State for Petroleum has written to the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) asking the commission to give him a date for his appearance.

Navy 'll continues to sustain peace in N/Delta - CNS

The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abass has given the assurance that the Nigerian Navy will continue to maintain the existing peace in the maritime space.

Ijaw Diaspora Council Condemns Injustice in Nnamdi Kanu’s Sentence, Demands Reform

The Ijaw Diaspora Council (IDC) has condemned the life jail term handed down to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). 

Dan Agbese’s death, a monumental loss to journalism, says Northern Media Forum

The Northern Media Forum (NMF) has described the passing of veteran journalist and co-founder of Newswatch, Mr Dan Agbese as a monumental loss to journalism and the finest traditions of style, satire and elegance.

Ogboinbiri Monarch Lauds Gov Diri for Infrastructure, Human Capacity Devt in Bayelsa

Diri and Ogboinbiri Traditional Ruler Royal Highness Okosughe Benson Eseimokumo, Ogboin XII

Bayelsa Spelling Bee: Our mission is to create platform for young people, says organiser

The organisers of Bayelsa Spelling Bee says their core mission is to create a platform for young people to excel, educationally and otherwise.

Bayelsa Education Fund, British Council conclude training of 1,000 teaçhers

The Bayelsa Education Development Trust Fund (EDTF) and the British Council on Monday commenced the training of the last batch of 400 public school teachers to wrap up the partnership to train 1,000 teachers in the state.

PDP South- South Zonal Scribe, Turnah dismisses expulsion reiterates loyalty to Wike

The Zonal Secretary, South- South of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and caretaker Chairman of Bayelsa chapter of the party, George Turnah, has faulted the report of his expulsion from the party.

Tension Rises as Concerned Ekid People Give EMOIMEE 21 Days or Face a Massive Uprising Over Accountability.

 

By Assam Abia/Solomon Okpo.

NMDPA@4: Warri Field Office lists achievements

The Warri Field Office of the Nigerian Midstream and Downtown Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has made notable progress ranging from improving regulatory compliance among marketers to enforcing safety standards across depots, gas facilities and retail outlets.

Community Environment and Development Network (CEDEN) and Media Awareness and Justice Initiative (MAJI) have joined forces to combat adverse effects of oil exploration and climate change 

The two Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) collaborated on a capacity building workshop on Effective Eco-Management Enhancement and Biodiversity Promotion Communication. 

PANDEF to Navy: apologise to Wike now

Chuks Nwoko has no genealogical, ancestral tie with Idumuje-Ugboko, says Nwoko family

The Nwoko family of Idumuje-Ugboko, says Chuks Nwoko, the man in a viral video on social media dragging Sen. Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta), has no genealogical and ancestral ties to the family.

COP 30: International Tribunal demands urgent Global Climate Action

The International Rights of Nature Tribunal has unveiled a powerful declaration, "A New Pledge for Mother Nature," at COP30's side event, marking its 6th tribunal's close.

Don traces Nigeria’s underdevelopment to leadership, followership failures

 

A Don and political scientist at the Niger Delta University (NDU), Dr Rufus Anthony, has identified leadership failure and inept followership inability to tell truth to power as the reason for African and Nigeria's underdevelopment.

Bayelsa community Die-Ama lament impact of Nembe-Brass Rd, seeks inclusion in MoU, give one month ultimatum

The people of Die-Ama Community in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa state have given a one month ultimatum to Federal and Bayelsa state governments to include them in the Memorandum of Understanding in executing the ongoing Nembe/Brass road.

PAP begins second phase distribution of laptops to scholarship beneficiaries

The Presidential Amnesty Programme has commenced the second phase of the distribution of laptops to its scholarship beneficiaries who were deployed for the 2024/2025 academic year to universities within Nigeria.

Re-examine your association with PDP –Vanguard advises Mutfwang

The Vanguard of the Voice of Reasoning on Tuesday advised Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau to reexamine his association with the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

Light up Nigeria: Initiative calls for youth-driven energy transformation

The Executive Director, Oloibiri Oil and Gas Entrepreneurship Development Initiative (OLOGEDI), Onome Wilkinson, has called for a youth-driven energy transformation in Nigeria.

The Plateau Youths for Progressive Change (PYPC), a sociopolitical group, has called on Gov. Caleb Mutfwang to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Rivers Assembly probes Renaissance Energy's alleged neglect of oil spills in community

The Rivers State House of Assembly has ordered a probe into the allegations that an oil firm, Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, neglected oil spills that devastated the B-Dere community in Gokana Local Government Area of the state.

Bayelsa APC youths warn against cancelling surveillance contracts of party loyalists

Youths of the All Progressives Congress (APC) under the auspices of the Bayelsa Progressives Youth Movement (BPYM), a pro-APC organisation, has kicked against moves by the Bayelsa State Government in collaboration with some individuals with federal interests to take over existing surveillance contracts of some law-abiding members of the party.

INC joins global call for exoneration of Saro-Wiwa, others

The Ijaw National Congress (INC) on Thursday joined the global call for the formal exoneration of Ken Saro-Wiwa and the Ogoni eight of the allegations for which they were convicted and executed.

Bayelsa APC Elders advise Diri to avoid agents of destabilisation

The Bayelsa State Elders Forum of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on Gov Douye Diri to be wary of enemies of peace and development in the state's chapter of the party.

Reappraise, recommit to safeguarding electoral integrity, IPC tells stakeholders

The International Press Centre (IPC), on Monday urged stakeholders to“reappraise” and “recommit” to safeguarding electoral integrity,

Mr Lanre Arogundade, Executive Director of the IPC, made the call in his remarks at the presentation of the media-led multi-stakeholder dialogue report on “Rebuilding Electoral Trust” ahead of the 2027 elections.

Reappraise, recommit to safeguarding electoral integrity, IPC tells stakeholders

The International Press Centre (IPC), on Monday urged stakeholders to“reappraise” and “recommit” to safeguarding electoral integrity,