Pastor Urges Bayelsans to Remain Calm Amid Challenges, Says “Peace Will Prevail”
By Robinson Ere Erebi A Lagos-based cleric, Pastor Omakogwa Emmanuel, has called on the people of Bayelsa State to remain calm and steadfast in the face of present challenges, declaring that Jesus Christ is speaking “peace, be still” over the state. Pastor Emmanuel made the call while speaking with EMTV News at the conclusion of…
Southern Ijaw Rallies Behind Rodney Ambaiowei After Successful APC Screening
On behalf of YES Rodney Ambaiowei 2027 support group, we sincerely thank the good people of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area for their overwhelming support for the member representing Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency, Hon. Engr. Rodney Ebikebina Ambaiowei, following his successful screening in the just concluded APC National Assembly screening exercise. Your confidence, prayers, and…
INC Stakeholders Reject Diri’s Call to Suspend New Executive Inauguration
Fresh controversy has erupted within the Ijaw National Congress (INC) as concerned stakeholders openly rejected Governor Douye Diri’s call to suspend the planned inauguration of the newly elected executive committee, insisting that the democratic process that produced the new leadership remains valid and binding. In a strongly worded press statement released on Thursday, the stakeholders…
Bayelsa Signs MoU With Barcelona for Football Academy as Okoroma United Wins N40m Prosperity Cup
Bayelsa State and Spain’s football giant, Barcelona, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a football academy in the state. The Commissioner for Sports, Dr. Daniel Igali, signed on behalf of the state government while Mr. Bernat Villa Garris signed on behalf of Barcelona during the grand finale of the Bayelsa Governor’s Football…
Coroner’s Court Hears Fresh Testimony in Patrick Peresuodei Death Inquest
The Coroner’s Court sitting in Yenagoa on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, recalled the Investigating Police Officer (IPO), Inspector Eyoroere Barnabas, to provide further clarification on alleged discrepancies, unclear details, and contentious issues surrounding the ongoing inquest into the death of Patrick Peresuodei. During the proceedings, Inspector Barnabas responded to questions regarding why the deceased was…
2026 Prosperity Cup: Congratulations Okoroma FC, Active Ladies
By Douye Diri It was an exciting grassroots football cracker yesterday evening in the final of the male version of the 2026 Prosperity Football Cup at the Samson Siasia Sports Complex, Ovom, Yenagoa with Okoroma United FC of Nembe LGA emerging as the new champion. Alongside my Deputy, His Excellency, Dr. Peter Akpe, other distinguished…
Ambaiowei Extends “Light Up Southern Ijaw” Project to Oporoma Expressway
In continuation of the Light Up Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency project, the Member Representing Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency, Hon. Engr. Rodney Ebikebina Ambaiowei, has installed solar-powered street lights along the New Expressway leading to Oporoma, the headquarters of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area. The project is aimed at improving road visibility, enhancing security, and ensuring…
Ekpetiama Deserves Bayelsa Assembly Seat in 2027 — Romeo Ofongo
Ikibiri-born Hon. Romeo Ofongo has declared that 2027 should be the turn of Ekpetiama Kingdom to occupy the Gbarain/Ekpetiama Constituency 2 seat in the Bayelsa State House of Assembly. Speaking on the issue, many elders in the Gbarain/Ekpetiama Clan in Yenagoa Local Government Area have also supported the call, insisting that the Assembly seat has…
Diri Urges Suspension of Planned INC Executive Inauguration Amid Leadership Dispute
“As a leader of the Ijaw nation, my uppermost concern and responsibility is to ensure that our people are united and co-exist in harmony.”
2027: Seek Office Within The Law, Gov Diri Urges Aspirants
*Bayelsa Receives Commonwealth, Other Awards Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has advised politicians in the state to pursue their ambition within stipulated laws as political activities gather momentum ahead of the 2027 elections. Governor Diri also implored politicians to exercise restraint during the political season as politics was a means to serve the…
