NPC Launches Nationwide Digital Birth, Death Registration in Bayelsa
“Whenever Mr. President gives us the go-ahead, we are ready to conduct the census. Our preparations are substantially in place.”
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Gov. Diri Seeks Corporate Support for Cultural Festivals
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has urged corporate organisations operating in the state to promote and preserve the people’s cultural heritage by sponsoring festivals as part of their corporate social responsibility. Governor Diri made the call on Monday at the opening of the 69th edition of the Odi Ogori Ba Uge International Festival…
Gov Diri: Nigeria, Ijaw Nation Have Lost a Statesman in Prof. Turner Isoun
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Friday paid a condolence visit to the family of former Minister of Science and Technology, Prof. Turner Isoun, in Abuja. The Bayelsa-born renowned scholar was the pioneer Vice-Chancellor of the erstwhile Rivers State University of Science and Technology (now Rivers State University), Port Harcourt. He died on…
NAWOJ Seeks Stronger Partnership with Bayelsa Ministry to Advance Women and Child Welfare
The Bayelsa State Commissioner for Women, Children Affairs, Empowerment and Social Development, Hon. Joanah Gigi, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Assured Prosperity Administration of Governor Douye Diri to implementing policies and programmes that improve the lives of women, children and other vulnerable groups across the state. Hon. Gigi made this known when the leadership…
NCDMB Launches Digital Certification Platform to Standardise Oil and Gas Training Providers
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has launched the Nigerian Content Trainers’ Registration Certificate (NCTRC), a digital certification platform designed to enhance quality assurance and standardisation in human capacity development across Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. The platform, which became operational on July 27, 2026, is accessible through the Nigerian Oil and Gas…
Gov Diri Hails Tinubu’s LPG Initiative, Seeks Extension of Grace Period
“About 60 per cent of the gas to the NLNGC is derived from Bayelsa State. But guess what? No tax is paid to the government of Bayelsa. All the taxes are paid to other state governments. What is the benefit of the people from where this gas is collected?“
PANDEF National Chairman Pays Tribute to Late Pa Newton Igali on Posthumous 100th Birthday
“You lived a truly worthy life of service to man and God and left a worthy legacy for us. Your service to man and to God continues to inspire us and lead us to greater heights for many generations to come,”
Association of Bayelsa State Indigenes in National Assembly Honours Rodney Ambaiowei for Outstanding Legislative Service
ABUJA, NIGERIA – The Member representing Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Engr. Rodney Ebikebina Ambaiowei, has been honoured with an Award of Recognition by the Association of Bayelsa State Indigenes in the National Assembly during a civic reception held in Abuja. The prestigious recognition celebrates Hon. Ambaiowei’s unwavering commitment to…
Bayelsa Government Denies Plans to Relocate NDU College of Health Sciences from Amassoma
The Bayelsa State Government has dismissed as unfounded reports alleging that it plans to relocate the College of Health Sciences of the Niger Delta University (NDU), Wilberforce Island, Amassoma, in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, the government described…
PANDEF Mourns Founding Trustee, Prof. Turner T. Isoun, Hails Legacy of Scientific Innovation and Niger Delta Development
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of one of its founding Board of Trustees members, former Minister of Science and Technology, and renowned scholar, Professor Turner T. Isoun, who died on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Abuja at the age of 87. In a statement signed by its…
