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PANDEF Mourns Chief Patrick Dele Cole, Declares Seven-Day Mourning Period
“He was a key figure and brought on board his robust intellectual forte in the various socio-cultural and socio-political bodies of the Niger Delta, especially PANDEF at the time of its formation and till his demise.”
Ambaiowei’s School Renovation Projects Near Completion in Southern Ijaw
The member representing Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Engr. Rodney Ebikebina Ambaiowei, is advancing his constituency development agenda with the renovation of dilapidated school buildings and other public facilities across parts of Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency, Bayelsa State. As previously reported by EMTV News, Ambaiowei’s infrastructural development initiatives are informed…
Niger Delta Deserves More Than 13% Derivation, Says Obasanjo at Azikel Refinery CDU Inauguration
“As people of the Ijaw ethnic nationality, we have protested and fought because we feel that God gave us something in our land, but we are not benefiting from it. Others are benefiting and saw us as second-class citizens. It has been a long journey to be part of what God has given to us under our soil.”
Timinipere Robinson-Ere Retires After 35 Years of Dedicated Service to Bayelsa
“I am particularly grateful for your exemplary leadership, encouragement, kindness, and the generous gifts presented to me on this memorable occasion. Your thoughtfulness and support have touched me deeply and made the celebration of this significant milestone in my life truly special.”
Ambaiowei Pays Tribute to Alamieyeseigha on 11th Remembrance Anniversary
The Member representing Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Engr. Rodney Ambaiowei, has paid tribute to the memory of the first civilian Governor of Bayelsa State, the late Chief Diepreye Solomon Peter Alamieyeseigha, PhD, JP, on the occasion of his 11th remembrance anniversary. Hon. Ambaiowei described the late governor as a…
Bayelsa Government Imposes 24-Hour Curfew on Biseni Community
The Bayelsa State Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Biseni community in Yenagoa Local Government Area following a breakdown of law and order. The curfew, which takes immediate effect, was ordered by Governor Douye Diri on Friday after receiving security briefings on the situation in the community. According to the report, some individuals had…
PANDEF Mourns Victims of NAF ATR-42 Crash, Calls for Full Probe
“Although we, as a people from the South-South are grievously affected, as several of our sons are among those listed as victims of this loss, we nonetheless convey our heartfelt condolences to all the families directly affected as well as to the Nigerian Air Force, the Federal Government and all the people of Nigeria.”
Air Crash: Diri Condoles Tinubu, NAF, Families of 32 Victims
“We stand in solidarity with our military, the families of the victims, and the entire nation as we pray that the Almighty God strengthen and comfort all the bereaved.”
Lesotho, Bayelsa Explore Economic Cooperation
“My state is in the southern part of Nigeria, in the coastal area, and it is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Guinea. We seek collaboration and partnership in oil and gas, on how to harness the vast resources in our coastal and maritime environment, as well as in terms of tourism.”
