Ogboinbiri Crisis: Gov. Diri Sacks Paramount Ruler, Chiefs
“Security is everyone’s business. The state has been peaceful except for the unfortunate recent incident of killing and arson in Ogboinbiri community.”
Year: 2026
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“He Was Screaming He Couldn’t Breathe” — Court Hears What Happened to Patrick Peresuodei
A court has heard detailed and disturbing testimony regarding the circumstances surrounding the death of a detainee, Patrick Peresuodei, with a witness alleging abuse and neglect while in custody. During proceedings on Thursday, a witness identified as Henry Igwe, who described himself as a former inmate, told the court that PeresuodeI complained of breathing difficulties…
Security Breach Near White House During King Charles III Visit Ends in Arrest
A security incident near the White House led to an arrest on Tuesday, coinciding with the visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla to Washington, D.C., according to Fox News. The incident occurred amid heightened security following a recent shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. A spokesperson for the United States Secret Service…
Iranian Strikes Inflict Extensive Damage on U.S. Military Bases Across Persian Gulf
U.S. military bases and equipment in the Persian Gulf region have sustained extensive damage following Iranian strikes. The attacks reportedly hit dozens of targets across bases in seven Middle Eastern countries, damaging warehouses, command headquarters, aircraft hangars, satellite communications systems, runways, high-end radar installations, and multiple aircraft. Repair costs are expected to run into billions…
APC Primaries: Southern Ijaw Group Backs Ambaiowei’s Re-Election Bid
The Southern Ijaw Progressive Forum, a socio-political group in Bayelsa State, has called on political stakeholders, party leaders, and fellow aspirants to support Hon. Engr. Rodney Ebikebina Ambaiowei’s bid to return to the House of Representatives, following his clearance to contest in the upcoming party primaries. The group made the appeal in Yenagoa during a…
Bayelsa Reduces Debt by 22.4% in 2025, Tops Nigeria’s Fiscal Discipline Ranking Under Governor Diri
Governor Douye Diri’s fiscal discipline is yielding positive results for Bayelsa State. According to figures from the country’s Debt Management Office (DMO) and the latest ranking by the International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICiR), Bayelsa reduced its debt by 22.4 per cent between 2024 and 2025—the highest reduction recorded by any subnational government in Nigeria….
Bayelsa Assembly Aspirants Undergo Screening, Pledge Effective Representation
By Godgift Obodo Saturday, April 25, 2026, was a significant day as vibrant Bayelsans from Yenagoa Constituencies I, II, and III, who have indicated interest in contesting the forthcoming Bayelsa State House of Assembly elections, underwent screening exercises, under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Speaking with journalists about his ambition, one of…
Gunmen Kill 29 in Adamawa Football Pitch Attack as Nigeria’s Security Crisis Deepens
Gunmen have killed at least 29 people in northeastern Nigeria, a state governor said on Monday, with residents reporting that the attackers targeted young people gathered at a football pitch in the latest wave of deadly unrest in Africa’s most populous nation. The attack occurred on Sunday in Adamawa State, which borders Cameroon and remains…
INC National Secretary Rejects Planned NRC Inauguration, Cites Constitutional Breach
“The current desperate move, if allowed to go on, would enmesh the NRC… into an unnecessary crisis.”
Preye Bagou Dumps NDC for APC, Apologizes to Gov. Douye Diri
Practicing journalist and blogger, Preye Bagou, has officially resigned his membership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement released to newsmen on Wednesday, Bagou reiterated the need to realign with the ruling party at both the state and federal levels in order to contribute more…
