Diri’s sterling performance in APC is a trait from PDP says PDP lawmaker, Agbedi

Rep. Fred Agbedi, representing Sagbama/Ekeremor Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives has said that the impressive performance of Gov Douye Diri of Bayelsa is traceable to Diri’s roots in Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Warri delineation: Ijaw, Urhobo laud INEC on final reports, caution against alterations

 

 cross section of Ijaw and Urhobo leaders at the event.

Mutu’s rejection by Bomadi/Patani constituents manifestation of public dissatisfaction – Anthony

The Basil Ganagana Campaign Organisation says the rejection of Nicholas Mutu by Bomadi/Patani constituents in the recently-concluded APC House of Representatives primaries was not accidental.

Bayelsa Central Senatorial Seat: Richard Akinaka Emerges as PDP Sole Candidate

Mr. Richard Akinaka, a young entrepreneur and aspirant, has won the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senatorial primary election for the Bayelsa Central Senatorial District.

Uzere leadership tussle: Court affirms Eloho-Eke as substantive President-General

Justice Cletus Emifoniye of Oleh High Court in Delta State has ordered Prince Sunday Eloho-Eke to remain in office as substantive President-General of Uzere Kingdom pending determination.

of appeal before the court.

The Basil Ganagana campaign organisation has paid tribute to Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori, his wife, Tobore and Sen. James Manager, former lawmaker who represented Delta South Senatorial District.

Nnimmo Bassey, renowned Environmentalist NUJ Urged to Lead Campaign for N/Delta Cleanup

A renowned Environmental activist and Director of Health of Mother Earth Foundation, Dr Nnimmo Bassey, has called for urgent environmental and health audits across the Niger Delta, warning that abandoned oil facilities and unchecked pollution have turned the region into an ecological disaster zone.

Blue Economy Newsmagazine Honours Capt. Mbokazi on Women in Maritime Day

Blue Economy Newsmagazine has honoured South African maritime professional, Makhosi Mbokazi, for her groundbreaking contributions to Africa’s maritime industry as the International Maritime Organization (IMO) marked the 2026 International Day for Women in Maritime.

Rivers PRP governorship aspirant seeks support for party's national chair, Baba-Ahmed

The Governorship Aspirant of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) in Rivers State, Nature Dumale, has called on members of the party nationwide to remain steadfast behind the leadership of the party’s National Chairman, Dr Akeem Baba Ahmed.

Boro Day: MOSIEND Urges National Reflection as N/Delta Marks 58th Anniversary

The Movement for the Survival of the Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND) has called for renewed national reflection on the unresolved issues of justice, equity and development in the Niger Delta.

SSDC executive director hails Bomadi/Patani constituents over Ex-Delta Assembly Speaker’s victory

Dr Tonye Timi, Executive Director, Corporate Services, South South Development Commission (SSDC), has commended Bomadi/Patani constituents over the former Delta House of Assembly Speaker, Basil Ganagana’s victory in Saturday’s primary.

Timi gave the commendation in a statement issued on behalf of Concerned Stakeholders and Citizens of Bomadi/Patani Federal Constituency on Saturday.

He also lauded the All Progressives Congress (APC) for its transparency and fairness in the conduct of the primary.

Timi said that the exercise, which saw Ganagana, emerging as winner, also featured other aspirants, including the incumbent lawmaker, Nicholas Mutu, Preye Okaba and Dr Chris Ekiyor, who later stepped down for the former speaker.

Ganagana, who polled 14,650 votes to defeat Mutu and Okaba who both scored 1,093 and 609 votes respectively, was declared winner by the APC Returning Officer, Chief Fidelis Tilijie.

Timi noted that the historic victory marked the triumph of fairness, democratic inclusion, leadership renewal and the collective will of the people of the federal constituency.

“We joyfully announce the emergence of Rt. Hon Basil Ganagana as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Bomadi/Patani Federal House of Representatives election, ahead of the 2027 general elections.

“This historic victory marks the triumph of fairness, democratic inclusion, leadership renewal and the collective will of the people of Bomadi/Patani federal constituency.

“We sincerely appreciate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Mr. President for giving democratic choices a chance and thank Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori for his statesmanship and commitment to fairness and political stability.

“We also deeply acknowledge the immense sacrifices, unwavering support and strategic leadership of Chief Emonena Egukawhore, whose commitment to justice and equitable representation remained steadfast throughout the struggle,” he said.

The SSDC executive director also commended Sen. James Manager for standing firmly for democratic expansion.

He stated that the struggle, embarked upon since the beginning of May and which had now yielded result, was for democracy, inclusivity, fairness and equity to be entrenched in the federal constituency.

“We must continue to promote unity, peace and rotational representation to avoid rancour and division.

“So special appreciation also goes to Sen. James Manager, the good people of Bomadi Local Government Area, Patani stakeholders, party leaders, elders, youths, women and all supporters who stood firmly for democratic expansion and peaceful political transition.

“Today marks not just a political victory, but the beginning of a new chapter of hope, unity, inclusion and broader participation for our people.

“Indeed, it is the dawn of a new day in Bomadi/Patani federal constituency,” Timi said.

APC adopt direct primaries for national assembly election, in Bayelsa

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa, has commenced the process of selecting candidates for the House of Representatives and Senate seats.

 

Shell advocates gas utilisation as demand for cleaner energy grows

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ll Nigeria Gas (SNG) says it hosted a Business and Investment Forum in Port Harcourt, bringing together key industry stakeholders.

Eradiri urges Diri to avoid comments capable of heating up Bayelsa zoning debate

 Former President of the Ijaw Youths Council (IYC), Udengs Eradiri on Friday urged Gov Douye Diri against making statements capable of creating confusion over the zoning of the governorship position in Bayelsa.

INC 'll pursue creation of Toru-Ebe, Oil Rivers States to logical conclusion - Igbadiwei

The Ijaw National Congress (INC) says it will pursue to a logical conclusion, the creation of Toru-Ebe and Oil Rivers States to address the prevailing marginalisation in the ethnic group.

Eradiri sets agenda for new INC leadership

 

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Bomadi/Patani stakeholders adopt Ex-Delta Assembly Speaker as Reps consensus candidate

Elders, leaders and opinion moulders in Bomadi/Patani Federal Constituency have adopted a former Delta House of Assembly Speaker, Basil Ganagana, as their consensus candidate for the constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Ijaw traditional rulers, elders warn against inauguration of executives from disputed election

 

The National Council of Ijaw Traditional Rulers and Elders, (N-CITRE) on Wednesday dissociated itself from purported inauguration of executives of Ijaw National Congress (INC) from the disputed election of April 13 held in violation of N-CITRE and court order..

Ijaw interest groups cautions INC against Swearing-In Ceremony in breach of court order

The Coalition of Ijaw Interest Groups (CIIG) on Wednesday urged the Ijaw National Council (INC) to obey subsisting court orders in respect of elections of its executives.

Divestments: Environmentalists allege abandonment N/Delta pollution

 

Environmental advocacy and civil society groups have renewed calls for accountability and environmental justice in the Niger Delta.

Bauchi APC: Why Credibility Must Trump Consensus by Sabiu Zaranda

 

Every politics is local. Understanding the culture and mindset of a place is essential if politics is to thrive. In Bauchi, elite manipulation in candidate selection has rarely succeeded. That culture makes Bauchi politics distinct. As the consensus process deepens, transparency and credibility must prevail. In trying to minimise risk through consensus, the party must also avoid gambling with the general election.

Mother's Day: Women are the enduring force behind societal growth – Sen. Nwoko

Sen. Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta) on Sunday described women as the enduring force behind the growth of every society.

Interlocutory Appeal: Counsel to Nembe Kingdom berates Aiteo for resorting to technicalities to evade environmental justice

Counsel to the Opu Nembe Kingdom, Barrister Chigozie Inwere, has berated the use of technicalities like frivolous interlocutory appeals to delay the dispensation of justice while substantive cases remained pending.

Nembe communities report underwater pipeline leak at OML 29 oilfields in Bayelsa

The Nembe communities at Okpoama and Ikensi in Brass and Nembe Local Government Areas (LGAs) respectively have bemoaned recent oil leaks and subsequent pollution from Oil Mining Lease (OML 29) oilfields.

An APC stalwart in Patani Local Government Area of Delta, Dr Ebidiseighabofa Orodu, has dismissed claims of Nicholas Mutu’s endorsement for another term in the House of Representatives, saying it does not reflect the broader public mood in the constituency.

INC leadership crisis: Court blocks Igbadiwei inauguration, restrains CITRE

A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has issued an interim injunction restraining the Conference of Ijaw Traditional Rulers and Elders (CITRE) of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), the President of the Ijaw National Congress, and the Chairman of the Electoral Committee from inaugurating, swearing in, or presenting for inauguration any persons as officers of the INC.

Court grants plaintiff's motion for amendment in Aiteo’s N122b Opu Nembe oil spill suit

The Federal High Court sitting in Yenagoa, on Thursday granted a motion seeking to amend the spelling of the defendant's name in an oil pollution case before the court.

Power outage stalls hearing on suit by Bayelsa traditional ruler challenging Shell’s divestment,pollution

Power outage at the Yenagoa Division of the Federal High Court on Wednesday stalled a suit challenging the divestment of Shell from onshore assets.

When the suit came up for heating, presiding judge, Justice Ayo Emmanuel announced to the parties who were present that he cannot go into the heating because the courtroom was too hot for him.

There was an improvised standing fan beside the judge as the alternative source of energy could not power the court’s air-conditioning systems.

The judge rebuffed appeals by counsel to the plaintiff Chuks Uguru to open the hearing against the backdrop that the case had remained pending for one year without commencement of heating.

He subsequently adjourned the case until June 17 for heating.

The case had at the last adjourned date in March 18 due to absence of legal representatives from the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation.

The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) had challenged the jurisdiction of the court in a suit challenging the divestment by Shell UK PLC from onshore and shallow water assets hitherto operated by SPDC.

The plaintiffs in the suit alleged that the divestment by Shell did not follow the stipulated guidelines in the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the suit filed by King Bubaraiye Dakolo, traditional ruler of Ekpetiama in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa is also seeking redress and remediation of cumulative pollution of Dakolo’s domain for 40 years.

Environmental justice groups, Social Action and Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) and Social Action are collaborating in supporting the impacted Ekpetiama community to seek legal remedy. 

Ekpetiama community is in the neighbourhood and part of host communities to the Gbarain-Ubie gas plant and Gbarain oilfields.

Listed as defendants in the suit No. FHC/YNG/CS/81/2025, are Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria, Shell Petroleum N.V, Shell UK PLC.

Others are Attorney General of the Federation, The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, Minister of Petroleum Resources and Renaissance Energy Africa Ltd.

It will be recalled that Renaissance Energy Africa, a consortium of indigenous oil firms in March 2025 acquired the onshore and shallow waters oil and gas assets hitherto operated by SPDC, following the divestments by Shell UK PLC, the parent company to SPDC. 

Reacting to the development, Uguru regretted several delays orchestrated by the defendants and noted that the legal team of the planting remains resolute.

On his part, Dr. Prince Edegbuo 

Resource Justice Manager at Social Action, regretted the development adding that it points to the death of social amenities and urged the government to tackle the challenge.

Dakolo noted that his subjects remained committed to getting justice in spite of the delays.

Bomadi/Patani Federal Constituency crisis: Delta APC chieftain warns of mass defection to NDC

A Delta APC Chieftain, John Feh, has called for an urgent intervention of the Federal and State Government in the Bomadi/Patani federal constituency politics, warning of massive wave of defection of members to Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) if nothing is done.

Jubilation as George-Kelly joins Rivers governorship race

 

Stakeholders in Rivers State have been thrown into jubilation following reports that the Rainbow Coalition of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Chief Nyesom Wike, has settled for Alabo Dakorinama George-Kelly as its governorship aspirant for the primary elections of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

2027: We 'll resist elections in Warri Federal Constituency, Ijaw, Urhobo declare

The Indigenous Ijaw and Urhobo People of Warri Federal Constituency have said they would explore all possible means to ensure the 2027 general election does not hold in the Constituency.

UNIPORT lecturer, Prof. Kpolovie, bags 2026 Scientist of the Year award

 

A Professor of Educational Research and Director of Graduate Research at the University of Port Harcourt, Prof. Peter James Kpolovie, has been named the 2026 Scientist of the Year by the International Achievements Research Center (IARC), Canada.

Oborevwori seeks review of academic curriculum as DELSU convocates 7,043

Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has called for the review of academic curriculum to reflect contemporary realities.

APC clears Dimaro,Manash, Ogoniba, Alalibo, Domo, others for Bayelsà Assembly race

....aspirants says the process is transparent, peaceful, rancour free

End 27-year representation of Bomadi/Patani federal constituency by Mutu, APC chieftain urges Oborevwori

Chief Franklin Edonkumoh, an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta, has called on Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori to halt the continued representation of Bomadi/Patani Federal Constituency by Nicholas Mutu after a seventh term.

Patani protest signals urgent need for democratic equity – Delta APC Chieftain

 

An APC Chieftain in Delta, Lawrence Barbodor, says Thursday’s peaceful protest in Patani, Delta, signalled an urgent need for democratic equity in Bomadi/Patani Federal Constituency.

Barbodor said this in a statement on Friday.

2027: Eschew personal loyalty in electing representatives, Timi tells Bomadi/Patani stakeholders

Dr Tonye Timi, Executive Director, Corporate Services, South/South Development Commission (SSDC), has advised stakeholders in Bomadi/Patani Federal Constituency to eschew personal loyalty in electing representatives for 2027.

18th convocation: DELSU seeks partnership to maintain academic excellence

The Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, has appealed to Nigerians, for support to enable it to maintain its academic excellence.

Bayelsa Education Devt. Fund uplifts Nursing College with Beds, Mattresses, Laptops.

The Bayelsa State Education Development Trust Fund (EDTF) on Teusday donated 100 double bunk beds, 200 mattresses and 10 laptops to the Bayelsa State College of Nursing, Tombia-Ekpetiama.

Shorter rollout timeline for state police risky – Steering Committee

The Steering Committee on the establishment of State Police put in place by the Inspector-General (I-G) of Police, Olatunji Disu, says shorter rollout timelines for state police will be too risky.

2027; Bayelsa East stakeholders protest alleged plot to scuttle existing rotation of seante seat

Political leaders, traditional rulers, youths and women drawn from Ogbia, Nembe and Brass Local Government Areas in Bayelsa East Senatorial District on Monday took to the streets of Yenagoa, to protest alleged plot to scuttle the existing rotation arrangement of the senate seat.

Rivers Assembly Majority Leader begins burial rites for late mother

 

The Majority Leader of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Hon. Major Jack, has commenced the burial rites of his mother, Ajuah Pamella Mensah Jack, who died at the age of 82.

State Police steering committee recommends 4-phase architecture transition roadmap

The Steering Committee on the Establishment of State Police put in place by the Inspector General (I-G) of Police, Mr Olatunji Disu, has recommended a four-phase architecture transition for State Police.

Automobile Technicians Chairman in Bayelsa pledges to upgrade artisans to deploy digital diagnostics

Newly elected Chairman of the Nigeria Automobile Technicians Association (NATA), in Bayelsa, Peter Omavie on Thursday pledged to deploy digital diagnostics tools to improve efficiency.

How Gov. Diri is telling Bayelsà story through transformative development

By Osaro Okhomina 

In the last few months, the prosperity government of Gov. Douye Diri has opened new chapters in the history of the state with the commissioning of legacy projects accross the three Senatorial districts of the state.

World Earth Day: HOMEF calls for shift to clean energy, action on oil pollution

 

The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) has called for accelerated action toward clean energy, environmental restoration, and stronger protection of ecosystems.

FRSC Zone 5 headquarters gets new Zonal Commanding Officer

ACM Cyril Mathew, has assumed duty as the 34th Zonal Commanding Officer (ZCO) of the zone 5 headquarters, Benin, of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).

Bayelsa PDP applauds Wike's leadership as Ex-APC chieftain, MacIver gets into BoT

The Bayelsa chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has passed a vote of confidence on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike for his courageous and stabilizing leadership in sustaining the party through challenging times.

US based Ijaw scholar calls for Institutional Rethink, Advocates Plural Leadership Structure in Ijaw Nation

A prominent voice within the Ijaw intellectual community has called for a strategic rethink of governance structures across the Ijaw nation, warning that overreliance on a single institutional authority could undermine accountability and long-term development.

Petroleum Institute matriculates 2101 students for 2025/2026 academic calendar

The Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Effurun in Delta, has matriculated a total of 2101 students in its 2025/2026 full time and School of Industrial and Continuous Education programmes.