The slain youth, Mr. George Sibo, who was a devoted member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), was at the Local Government’s collation centre in his hometown, Twon-Brass, when the APC Gubernatorial Candidate, Chief Timipre Sylva and his squad left their community Okpoama to Twon-Brass for reasons best known to him that led to severe unrest, and ultimately the loss of this young promising life.
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has launched the Nigerian Content Trainers’ Registration Certificate (NCTRC), a digital certification platform designed to enhance quality assurance and standardisation in human capacity development across Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. The platform, which became operational on July 27, 2026, is accessible through the Nigerian Oil and Gas…
“About 60 per cent of the gas to the NLNGC is derived from Bayelsa State. But guess what? No tax is paid to the government of Bayelsa. All the taxes are paid to other state governments. What is the benefit of the people from where this gas is collected?“
“You lived a truly worthy life of service to man and God and left a worthy legacy for us. Your service to man and to God continues to inspire us and lead us to greater heights for many generations to come,”
ABUJA, NIGERIA – The Member representing Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Engr. Rodney Ebikebina Ambaiowei, has been honoured with an Award of Recognition by the Association of Bayelsa State Indigenes in the National Assembly during a civic reception held in Abuja. The prestigious recognition celebrates Hon. Ambaiowei’s unwavering commitment to…
The Bayelsa State Government has dismissed as unfounded reports alleging that it plans to relocate the College of Health Sciences of the Niger Delta University (NDU), Wilberforce Island, Amassoma, in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, the government described…
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of one of its founding Board of Trustees members, former Minister of Science and Technology, and renowned scholar, Professor Turner T. Isoun, who died on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Abuja at the age of 87. In a statement signed by its…
*Women Affairs Commissioner commends initiative, pledges support for grassroots mobilization ahead of the general elections. YENAGOA, BAYELSA STATE – The Ogboin Ibe Grassroots Political Network (OPN) has intensified consultations ahead of the inauguration of its grassroots mobilization campaign by paying a courtesy visit to the Bayelsa State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hon. Joanah Gigi. The…
The Member representing Yenagoa Constituency II in the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Hon. Waikumo Amakoromo, recently joined Hon. Oboku A. Oforji, Member representing Yenagoa/Kolokuma/Opokuma Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, on an official inspection visit to the ongoing Erasko Energy Integrated Manufacturing Complex and Lubricant Blending Plant located in Obunagha Community, Yenagoa Local…
Abuja, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Vice President, His Excellency Kashim Shettima, GCON, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to transforming the agricultural sector in the Niger Delta, describing agriculture as a critical pillar for economic diversification, food security, and sustainable national development. The Vice President gave the assurance while attending the Niger Delta Agricultural Summit held…
Bayelsa has recorded notable progress under successive administrations in infrastructure and public service delivery. Nevertheless, the developmental realities in many oil-producing communities suggest that additional institutional support may be beneficial. A commission dedicated to these communities could enhance planning, improve project coordination, encourage greater community participation, and strengthen accountability in the implementation of development programmes.
