Former Vice Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the Bayelsa West Senatorial district, Hon. Samuel Aredeh has slammed the former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the Party, Yekini Nabena over his comment on a possible implosion in the party in the State over the recent defections into the party.
By Kemelayefa Stevens
I have observed with concern the recent interview granted by Yekini Nabena, former National Publicity Secretary of our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), published in the Sunday Sun.
Dr Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, the Chairman, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) on Sunday said that he never issued any ultimatum to the Federal Government to release Nnamdi Kanu.
The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) has commenced a campaign to halt oil extractions and ensure conservation and restoration in Ogoni in Nigeria and Yasuni in Ecuador.
Executive Chairman of Southern Ijaw Local Government Council, Honourable Target Isaiah Segibo has assured the people of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area that his recent resignation from the People's Democratic Party (PDP) alongside his vice-Dr.Josephine Akadi Ekeuwei, Councilors and appointees of the Local Government Council was in the overall interest of the political future of the area.
The Bayelsa government says it is committed to working towards providing infrastructure to attract local and foreign investors to advance development of the state.
Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo), on Tuesday announced additional investment to grow Nigeria’s gas export by 350 Million Standard Cubic Feet per Day (MMSCF/D).
SNEPCo, a subsidiary of Shell UK PLC announced the Final Investment Decision (FID) in a statement by Shell Group.
A former President, Ijaw Youths Council (IYC), Mr. Udengs Eradiri, has welcomed the plan by Gov. Douye Diri, to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) Alumni Association, will at its 55th alumni anniversary dinner, honour some distinguished alumni and Nigerians who have contributed to the development of the institution and society.
Mr Onisoman Kos-Ikah, a Nigerian Youth Parliamentarian, has called on the Afro Arab Youth Council (AAYC) to set up the Africa Arab Youth Business Fund to help the youths from the continent develop their business potentials.
Pastor Edewor Egedegbe, the Executive Director of Value Rebirth and Empowerment Initiative (VREI) has unveiled "Male Feminist Network" (MFN) for the South-South region.
The Governing Council of Federal Polytechnic, Ekowe in Bayelsa has suspended the Rector, Dr Agbabiaka Lukman and appointed Dr. Timine Suoware as Acting Rector.
The suspension and appointment were contained in a letter dated Oct. 9, signed by Chairman, Governing Council of the Polytechnic, Dr. Baba Ajimi.
Suoware until the appointment, was Deputy Rector in charge of academics at the institution located at the banks of River Nun in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa.
According to the letter, the appointment takes effect immediately.
“I am directed by the 5th Governing Council of the Federal Polytechnic, Ekowe, Bayelsa State, to convey your appointment as the Acting Rector with immediate effect.
“The appointment is necessitated by the vacuum created due to the suspension of the Rector (Dr. Agbabiaka Lukman Adegoke) by the Governing Council, subject to the approval of the Hon. Minister of Education.
“As the Acting Rector, you are to perform the functions of the Chief Executive of the Polytechnic, responsible for the general management and operations of the institution, by providing academic leadership to the management and staff and reporting to the Governing Council in line with the provisions of the Polytechnic Act.,” the letter read in part.
It will be recalled that the current development follows a mediatory meeting of Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa with management and workers union over lingering labour dispute that kept the polytechnic shut since July 11.
The minister’s intervention resolved the industrial dispute resulting in the resumption of academic c activities on Oct. 6.
Alausa had at the Sept 28 meeting directed the Governing Council to set up a panel to investigate allegations of misconduct and breach of the Polytechnic Act and report findings within three weeks.
The Governing Council subsequently convened an emergency Council meeting on Oct. 4, where it was resolved to suspend Agbabiaka.
An oil spill from an 8-inch crude delivery pipeline at Oil Mining Lease 29 (OML 29) has polluted Nembe communities around the Santa Barbara River in Bayelsa.
The OML 29 asset is operated by Nembe Exploration and Production Company Limited, formerly Aiteo Eastern Exploration and Production Company Limited.
The Leadership of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta has described the purported suspension of its executive as a “flagrant breach and rape of the party’s constitution”.
The Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) says it will continue to support the Nigerian Content development through the provision of employment and awards of contracts.
The Federal Polytechnic at Ekowe in Bayelsa on Monday resumed academic activities after a lingering labour dispute that shut the institution.
The resumption follows the intervention of the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa.
Students and staff of the tertiary institution were seen moving about at the main campus while the liaison office was open.
James Ebilade, a National for brokering Diploma student of Electrical Engineering applauded the Minister of Education for brokering a truce that resulted to the reopening of the school.
“The prompt mediation of the Minister and subsequent resumption is highly commendable. The students heaved a sigh of relief hearing the news of resumption.
“Today, the resumption is a reality as both academic and non-academiv staff are on ground,” he said.
The minister had summoned parties to the industrial dispute that left the Polytechnic located on the banks of River Nun in Bayelsa shut since July 11 to a mediatory meeting on Sept. 29.
The governing council of the polytechnic held an emergency Council meeting at the weekend ahead of Monday’s resumption and set up a panel to investigate allegations against the Rector, Dr Lukman Agbabiaka.
The unions, Non Academic Staff Union, Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Politechnics (SSANIP) and Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) in the polytechnic had withdrawn their services alleging high handedness and breach of the Polytechnic Act.
It was learnt that the probe-panel was mandated to report its findings in three weeks in line with the directives of the minister.
The workers had kept the institution under locks for alleged violation of the Polytechnic Act by the Rector who took the three unions to court over labour disputes whereas the governing council was statutorily mandated under the Act to handle labour related matters.
When contacted for reaction on current developments, Mr Nimizuo Pereseigha, Public Relations Officer of the tertiary institution dec
lined comments.
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Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa on Friday reiterated that the judiciary is the hope of the common man, in the society, as he commend the judiciary for the 2025/2026 legal year.
He stated this during a legal year thanksgiving/valedictory court section, held as part of activities to kick-start the 2026 Legal Year at the state high court in Yenagoa the Bayelsa capital.
The Ijaw National Congress (INC) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), to complete the fresh units and ward delineation process in the Warri Federal Constituency.
The Ijaw National Congress (INC), says the suspension of the Warri Federal Constituency Delineation is an affront to the Supreme Court and a declaration of war against electoral justice.
The Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) has built and donated a
National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) study centre to the Warri Medium Security Custodial Centre.
Justice Patient Diri, wife of Bayelsa Governor, on Monday encouraged youths to discipline themselves through reading quality literature.
The National Orientation Agency on Tuesday urged Nigerians to demonstrate greater respect and commitment to the nation’s symbols as the country marks the 2025 National Ordinance Day.
