Eradiri sets agenda for Diri's defection to APC urges him to unify Sylva-Lokpobiri's camps

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).

UNILAG alumni honours CJN, Olanipekun, Momoh, others

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.

Youth parliamentarian seeks business support funds for Africa, Arab youths

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.

 

2027: First Daily plans opinion poll on Jonathan’s prospects

First Daily, a media platform says it will conduct a nationwide online opinion poll to gauge the chances of former President Goodluck Jonathan to contest the 2027 Presidential Election. 

The media outfit said on Sunday the decision was part of its commitment to fostering public discourse and promoting participatory democracy.

N/Delta Activist Unveils S/South Movement, Urges Men to Champion Gender Equality

Pastor Edewor Egedegbe, the Executive Director of Value Rebirth and Empowerment Initiative (VREI) has unveiled "Male Feminist Network" (MFN) for the South-South region.

Fed Polytechnic Ekowe suspends Rector, appoints Suoware as Acting Rector

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.

Oil leak from OML 29 crude delivery line pollutes Nembe communities in Bayelsa

  

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.

Ughelli North APC leaders describe purported suspension as flagrant breach of party's constitution

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”.

Our new 60 MW power plant 85 % ready, says Bayelsa Electricity Co

The Management of the Bayelsa Electricity Company Ltd (BEC Ltd), says it is intensifying efforts in the installation of the newly acquired 60 Mega Watts (MW) gas powered plant to ensure interrupted power supply in Yenagoa and its environs.

Chevron expresses commitment to Nigerian content, spends estimated $1b annually on contracts

The Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) says it will continue to support the Nigerian Content development through the provision of employment and awards of contracts.

Vice President Kashim Shettima commends Shell investments at Nigeria Economic Summit

Labour Dispute: Fed Polytechnic Ekowe resumes

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. 

Renaissance unveils continental strategy at Africa Energy Week

Right, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, Tony Attah, in discussion with a Partner at McKinsey & Company, Oliver Onyekweli, at the Africa Energy Week conference held in Cape Town, South Africa…last week.

Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited has showcased its pan-African operational strategy at the just concluded Africa Energy Week (AEW), at Cape Town in South Africa.

New Legal Year: Judiciary remains the hope of the common man---Gov. Diri

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.

Death Rumours: I am not dead, not attacked by Bayelsa Volunteers , says butcher

A butcher at Swali Market in Yenagoa, Bayelsa, Mr. Onumogbu Kelechi popularly known as KC has debunked the rumours in social media that.he is dead after a purported attack by personnel of the Bayelsa Volunteers.

Zone 5 police command begins enforcement of tinted glass, siren regulations

The Zone Five Police Command has begun enforcing the ban on the unauthorised use of sirens and tinted glass permit regulations.

INC urges INEC to complete Warri federal constituency ward delineation

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.

Education Minister resolves Fed Polytechnic Ekowe dispute, fixes resumption for Oct. 6

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The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa has resolved the lingering labour dispute at the Federal Polytechnic, Ekowe in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa.

Renaissance chairman champions Africa’s leadership of its energy future at Africa Energy Week

Nigeria’s Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited has urged African nations to take full ownership of the continent’s vast hydrocarbon resources.