Category: News
Twin Bandit Attacks Hit Sokoto, Spark Fears of Mass Displacement
Residents lament the minimal security presence across the affected communities, warning that the sustained attacks are crippling daily life and pushing schools, markets, and farmlands toward paralysis.
PANDEF Salutes Jonathan at 68 and Attah at 87
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) joins the people of the South-South geopolitical zone and all well-wishers across Nigeria in celebrating two eminent statesmenโFormer President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Obong Victor Attahโon the occasion of their milestone birthdays. Dr. Jonathan turns 68, while Obong Attah marks an inspiring 87…
Bayelsa, Canadian City Seal 10-Point Bilateral Deal
โBayelsa is open for investment and we are looking at what can be done in agro-processing and how to develop our oil palm estate, which has immense potential but still at its teething stage. Based on this partnership, we can establish factories and industries that will foster the relationship between Brampton and Bayelsa.โ
Court Convicts Nnamdi Kanu on Terrorism-Related Charges
The judge held that the prosecution presented credible evidence showing that Kanu belonged to IPOB, which has been proscribed, as well as its affiliate security outfit, the Eastern Security Network (ESN).
COAS Leads Renewed Offensive to Rescue Abducted Students in Kebbi
โYour hunters should storm the nooks and crannies of these forests. Soldiers will also join you. We are counting on you to work with us to bring lasting peace.
Ondo INC Chairman Hails Amb. Godknows Igali for Transformative Support to Ijaw Students and the Niger Delta
Amb. Godknows Boladei Igaliโfondly known as the Ibetariowei of Izon landโis widely celebrated as a distinguished diplomat, intellectual, philanthropist, and statesman. His contributions to education, regional advocacy, and the broader Niger Delta struggle remain deeply admired across the region.
Bayelsa Targets Industrial Growth with Upcoming 60MW Independent Power Plant โ Gov. Diri
“Bayelsa is poised to become a hub for industrial growth, and we are eager to work with you to unlock opportunities across the blue economy, agriculture and manufacturing.”
Diri Presents N998bn 2026 Budget Proposal To State Assembly
As in previous years, the Works and Infrastructure Ministry got the lionโs share of N298.6bn, which underscored the administrationโs commitment to completing and expanding of the road network in the state as well as other projects like the nine-storey civil servants secretariat.
PANDEF Chair Igali Condemns Naval Officerโs Conduct, Calls for Full Investigation and Apology
โChief Wike, CON, without doubt one of the best performing Ministers in this administration, deserves to be treated with far more respect and decorum.โ
First Daily Honours Gov Diri
He dedicated the award to people of the state, whose support he noted was an encouragement to his administration to render greater service.