Politics is often won long before election day. It is won through relationship-building, consultations, and the ability to inspire confidence among party members and the electorate. Dr. Coronation Edward Tokpo appears to understand this reality. Since emerging as the All Progressives Congress (APC) standard-bearer for the Bayelsa State House of Assembly seat representing Southern Ijaw…
YENAGOA, BAYELSA STATE — Bayelsa State witnessed another vibrant display of unity, fitness and community spirit on Thursday as Governor Douye Diri led hundreds of residents in the weekly Prosperity Walk, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to healthy living, youth development and sports infrastructure. The exercise, which concluded with the customary calisthenics at the Samson Siasia…
“America left Nigeria because American soldiers’ lives are in danger. They’re afraid to work with our security because their lives are in danger.”
The annual Ogbo-Tein Tuwa Erein Oge Festival is one of Ikibiri’s foremost cultural events, aimed at promoting the community’s rich heritage, strengthening unity among its people, and fostering development through collective participation.
“If given the opportunity to serve as National Secretary, I will promote peace, unite every faction and work with all stakeholders to build a stronger and more progressive Ijaw Youth Council. Together, we can achieve the change our youths desire.”
By EMTV News YENAGOA, BAYELSA STATE — The Grand Finale of the 2026 Obunem Epie Festival came to a colourful close in Opolo Autonomous Community, with a renewed call for the preservation of cultural heritage and greater investment in youth development, education, and innovation. Chairman of the occasion, His Highness Barr. Osomkime Edwin Blankson, Owulovie…
“As we begin this new chapter, I remain committed to working with all stakeholders to advance amputee football in Nigeria, promote inclusivity, and ensure the growth and development of our federation for the benefit of all athletes and stakeholders.”
“To ignore the Blue Economy in Bayelsa would be to ignore Bayelsa itself. That is why, following the initiative of the Federal Government, Bayelsa is not merely a state with a bespoke ministry, we are a national model for how to institutionalise and mainstream the Blue Economy at the sub-national level.”
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has charged the South-South Development Commission (SSDC) to carry along states of the region in its development agenda. Senator Diri gave the charge on Wednesday during the courtesy visit of the pioneer management of the commission led by the chairman, Hon. Chibudom Nwuche, to Government House, Yenagoa. The…
*Bayelsa Earns $4m For Reform Initiatives Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has assured that funds from the World Bank for the state government’s reform initiatives in the education health and local government sectors will be judiciously utilised to strengthen the sectors. Governor Diri spoke on Wednesday during the 190th state executive council meeting…
