Injustice, Lack of Equity, Fairness Responsible for Nigeria’s Faltering Democracy — Diri
“It is ironical that at the end of every month, all our states go to Abuja to share oil money. I do not think that is what democracy is all about. For instance, Southern Ijaw, an oil-rich local government area in my state that brings so much money to Nigeria, had no road access for more than 60 years until I invited former President Obasanjo, who graciously came to inaugurate a project there.
Bayelsa Printing Press Staff Begin Training on New Heidelberg Machine
The Bayelsa State Ministry of Information, Orientation and Strategy has commenced a five-day pre-installation training programme for staff of the Bayelsa State Government Printing Press on the operation and maintenance of a newly procured Heidelberg printing machine. The training, being held at the Golden Tulip Hotel, Yenagoa, is designed to equip operators, technicians and support…
“I Serve a God of Wealth” — Businessman Explains Significance of Pere Oru I of Ikibiri Title
“I was a very hardworking person, but working and not seeing results triggered me to ask what was the problem.”
Ogbo Erein Festival Ends in Grand Style, Three Receive Chieftaincy Titles
The four-day 2026 annual Ogbo Tein Tua Oge, also known as the Ogbo Erein Festival, has ended in grand style in Ikibiri Community, Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, with colourful cultural displays, traditional wrestling and dances. The festival, which culminated on Saturday, August 8, 2026, featured a variety of traditional activities and cultural…
Gov Diri’s Daughter, Spouse Joined in Holy Matrimony Patience Jonathan, Otti, Fubara, Ododo, Other Dignitaries Grace Ceremony
YENAGOA, BAYELSA – Dr. Stephanie Ebidenere Diri, daughter of the Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, and her husband, Ballad Tamaradoubra Agbeyei, were on Sunday joined in holy matrimony at the Yenagoa branch of the Royal House of Grace International Church in Yenagoa. The glamorous ceremony attracted prominent political leaders, government officials, traditional rulers,…
PANDEF Commends Tinubu Over 15-Year Gas Supply Framework for UTM Offshore FLNG Project
YENAGOA, Bayelsa State — The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for granting a 15-year gas supply framework to UTM Offshore Limited for the development of Nigeria’s first floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) project. PANDEF, in a letter of appreciation dated August 6, 2026, and signed by its National Chairman,…
Rodney Ambaiowei Joins NDDC Adviser Doodei Agbabou Week at Fe-Atei Uge Festival
The Member representing Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives and the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the 2027 National Assembly elections, Hon. Engr. Rodney Ebikebina Ambaiowei, joined his friend and brother, the Special Adviser on Procurement to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Chief Hon. Prince Doodei Agbabou Week, PhD, at…
NUJ South-South Zone F Urges FG to Fix Roads, Fund SSDC, Tackle Environmental Degradation
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), South-South Zone F, has called on the Federal Government to urgently address critical infrastructure deficits in the region, including the poor state of federal roads, while adequately funding the South-South Development Commission (SSDC) to enable it to effectively discharge its mandate. The call was contained in a communiqué issued…
Bayelsa Receives U.S. CDC Award for Immunisation Programme, Ranks Among Top Five States in Teachers’ Certification
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Wednesday, received an international award presented by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in conjunction with the African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET). The Commissioner for Health, Prof. Seiyefa Brisibe, who made the presentation during the 193rd state executive council meeting in Government House, Yenagoa,…
