Makurdi, Benue State – February 11, 2026 — Armed gunmen ambushed a commercial bus in Benue State on Monday night, February 9, 2026, killing two passengers and abducting at least 14 others in a brazen attack along the Utonkon–Okpoga Road. The incident, which occurred in the Okpokwu axis of the state, has heightened security concerns…
The ongoing issue of violent attacks and alleged Islamisation threats linked to armed Fulani herdsmen remains a major concern to many Nigerians, particularly as such incidents have been widely reported in parts of Northern and South-Western Nigeria. It is therefore deeply worrying when similar threats begin to surface in Bayelsa State—widely regarded as one of…
“At this point in time, I am a candidate, and I believe I can provide good leadership for the Ijaw nation, I humbly solicit your votes. Thank you.”
He emphasized that his vision is anchored on visionary leadership, sustainable development, intellectual excellence, and an unwavering commitment to equity and justice within the Nigerian Federation.
*Bayelsa Gov Increases Prize Money, To Host International Race In April Marathoners from Plateau State emerged champions in the male and female categories of the 6th Senator Douye Diri (SDD) National Marathon held on Saturday in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital. James Gang, who came second last year, led the pack of 207 participants in…
“We are grateful to God for guarding you so jealously, and preserving your life through thick and thin,” the PANDEF chairman stated. “We praise His exalted name for He has done great things and it is marvelous in our eyes.”
A vote for Prof. Osaisai is a vote for visionary leadership, unity, and sustainable development of the Ijaw Nation.
By Darlington Onyebuchi Agoha The halls of the National Assembly, intended to safeguard the will of the people, have instead become the site of a profound democratic regression. By rejecting the mandatory real-time electronic transmission of election results in the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026, Senate President Godswill Akpabio and the 10th Senate have effectively…
“Today, we resume from our weekly Prosperity Walk break. The crowd might not be as we expected, but I believe that as we continue, more people will join from next week.”
“To his immediate family, dependents, and all who held him dear, I extend, on behalf of the government and people of Bayelsa State, our heartfelt condolences. We know that words may seem insufficient in the face of such a loss, but we offer them nonetheless as a token of our solidarity and our respect. Your husband, father, brother, and relation was a worthy son of Bayelsa, a committed public servant, and a man who left a legacy of service,”
