Breaking news and verified updates from EMTV News—Nigeria, Africa, and global headlines, politics, business, security, and community reports
Breaking news and verified updates from EMTV News—Nigeria, Africa, and global headlines, politics, business, security, and community reports
The National Population Commission (NPC) has formally inaugurated five committees to oversee the implementation of the NPC Census City Project in Surulere, Lagos, under a 100% unsolicited Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement. Speaking at the event held at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja, today, 7th April 2026, the NPC Chairman, Dr. Aminu Yusuf, represented by the…
The families of Bowman-Ere of Ogbopina-Ama and Peremoboere Bowman-Ere (née Gbefa) of Ebiladei-Ama, both of Amassoma Town in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, have announced the passing of their beloved matriarch, Hon. Vivien Eniekenumu Ere, who died on February 14, 2026, after a prolonged illness. She was 63 years old. Described as…
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said the late Senator Barinada Barry Mpigi was a man whose life left a lasting impact on people and communities. Speaking during the outing and thanksgiving service held in honour of the late federal legislator at the Beth-El Anglican Church, Koroma Deanery in Tai local government area…
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has sparked widespread debate after making a provocative statement suggesting that Iran would not stand a chance in a military confrontation with Uganda. In a message shared through his usual social media commentary, Muhoozi claimed that when it comes to war, Iranian forces would be no match for…
Residents and political stakeholders in Bayelsa State have expressed excitement and appreciation as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu visited the state to commission a series of completed infrastructural projects executed by Governor Douye Diri. Speaking during the President’s visit, Robinson Ere Erebi, Technical Assistant to the Governor on Special Duties and a member of the City…
Iran has released a strongly worded statement declaring its refusal to surrender under pressure, vowing to continue defending its sovereignty. “We will never bow down before those we consider oppressors. We have seen the fate of those who laid down their arms before them—death with dignity is better than a life of humiliation,” the statement…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a ₦3.3 trillion payment plan aimed at resolving long-standing debts in Nigeria’s power sector, a move expected to significantly improve electricity supply and restore investor confidence. The approval, announced in a State House press release signed by presidential spokesperson , forms part of the Presidential Power Sector Financial Reforms…
*Hails His Youth-Centric Leadership Yenagoa, Bayelsa State – The Students’ Wing of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has extended warm felicitations to its National Chairman, Ambassador Dr. Godknows Boladei Igali, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as a symbol of hope and inspiration for the Niger Delta region. In a statement released…
“I call on all Bayelsans to come out en masse to welcome Mr. President and accord him the hospitality that we are known for. It is part of our culture as Ijaw people to warmly receive our guests.”
Yenagoa, Bayelsa State – The National Chairman of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Ambassador (Dr.) Godknows Boladei Igali, OON, also known as the Ibetariowei of Izon Land, is being celebrated today on the occasion of his birthday. On behalf of EMTV News and his family, Robinson Ere Erebi, CEO of Erevision MediaTV, extended heartfelt…
