Saturday, 31 January 2026

Bayelsa Correspondents Chapel mourns tragic death of member, Isaac Ombe in auto crash



The Federated Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Bayelsa Council, has received with profound shock and deep sorrow the tragic news of the death of their colleague, Isaac Ombe, in the road accident that occurred along the Toru-Orua axis of the Sagbama/Ekeremor Road.

Friday, 30 January 2026

Tantita constructs offices for 3 Battalion, Effurun



The Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) has  

constructed 13 new offices for the Nigerian Army, 3 Battalion, Effurun in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State.

Thursday, 29 January 2026

CSR: Tantita trains, empowers 100 participants with Laptops



The Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) has trained 100 youth and empowered them with Laptops.

Shell challenges court’s jurisdiction in suit by Bayelsa Traditional Ruler challenging Shell’s divestment,pollution



The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) has challenged the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court, Yenagoa in a suit challenging the divestment by Shell UK PLC from onshore and shallow water assets hitherto operated by SPDC.

Monday, 26 January 2026

Plateau to gain more with Muftwang defection to APC -Democracy group



A socio-political group, Plateau Vanguard for Democracy (PVD) says Plateau stands to gain more with Gov. Caleb Muftwang defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Sunday, 25 January 2026

Modern infrastructure, vital for urban growth but shouldn’t be at detriment of basic necessities –Idahagbon



Mr Henry Idahagbon, a chieftain of the All Progressive Congress and former Attorney-General in Edo, says modern infrastructures are vital for urban growth but must be balanced with food security, healthcare, and rural development. 

Empathy panacea to curbing graft in public offices, says ex-Edo AG

 



The former Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Edo, Mr Henry Idahagboon, says empathy from leaders is the panacea to curbing graft in public officers.

Friday, 16 January 2026

N/Delta University building department inducts pioneer set into NIOB



The Department of Building, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Niger Delta University, in Bayelsa, on Friday inducted its pioneer set into the Nigerian Institute of Building.

Bayelsa Education Trust Fund solicits partnership with media for education



The Bayelsa Educational Trust Fund, (EDTF), has solicited partnership with the media in advancing the frontiers of education in the stat

Tuesday, 13 January 2026

News Express Publisher writes Haleems Founder, demands N1bn for defamation, unjust disruption of business operations

  


Mr Isaac Umunna, News Express Publisher, has written to the Founder of Haleems Integrated Services Limited, Dr. Halimat Adenike Tejuosho, demanding a written apology and a billion naira for alleged defamation and unjust disruption of business operations.

Stakeholders at Davies Okarevu Posthumous 60th Birthday Celebration Call for Speedy Implementation of Niger Delta Regional Masterplan



Stakeholders at the posthumous 60th birthday celebration of Sir Davies Okoro Okarevu and launching of the Davies Okarevu Hearts of Hope Initiative in his memory have renewed calls for the accelerated completion and faithful implementation of the Niger Delta Regional Development Master Plan being anchored by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).

Monday, 12 January 2026

Ewhrudjakpo’s demise : Deputy Govs, Coscharis CEO, IYC Condole Bayelsa Gov, Family

The Forum of Deputy Governors in Nigeria was at the Bayelsa State Government House, Yenagoa, on Monday to commiserate with Governor Douye Diri and the Ewhrudjakpo family over the demise of the deputy governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo.

Murder: Delta community seeks justice for Onuwaje



The Ugborodo Community Management Committee (UCMC) in Delta State, has urged the Department of State Services (DSS) to apprehend and prosecute those responsible for the recent murder of a youth leader, Emiko Onuwaje in Ogidigben.

Friday, 9 January 2026

INC condemns deepening political crisis, impeachment threat in Rivers




The Ijaw National Congress (INC), apex socio-cultural organisation of the Ijaw nation worldwide, on Friday condemned deepening political crisis in Rivers and impeachment threat against the Gov. Siminalayi Fubara.

Thursday, 8 January 2026

PAP Sends Additional 34 Foreign Post-graduate Scholarship Beneficiaries To UK Varsities




The Presidential Amnesty Programme, on Thursday, deployed additional 34 foreign post-graduate scholarship beneficiaries to various universities in the United Kingdom for the 2025-2026 academic year.