Politics news and analysis from Nigeria and around the world—covering elections, governance, parties, and public policy updates from EMTV News.
Politics news and analysis from Nigeria and around the world—covering elections, governance, parties, and public policy updates from EMTV News.
*Bayelsa Receives Commonwealth, Other Awards Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has advised politicians in the state to pursue their ambition within stipulated laws as political activities gather momentum ahead of the 2027 elections. Governor Diri also implored politicians to exercise restraint during the political season as politics was a means to serve the…
“I shall introduce laws and resolutions that will promote economic activities and engender development in Otuan, Amassoma, and Amatolo. By the grace of God, I will also use the legislative office to collaborate with the executive arm of government to attract meaningful projects and empower our people.”
Hon. Engr. Rodney Ebikebina Ambaiowei has formally taken a bold step toward continuity and greater service delivery by collecting, completing, and submitting his APC Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for re-election into the House of Representatives. His decision reflects a clear commitment to sustain and expand the developmental strides already recorded across Southern Ijaw…
The Southern Ijaw Progressive Forum, a socio-political group in Bayelsa State, has called on political stakeholders, party leaders, and fellow aspirants to support Hon. Engr. Rodney Ebikebina Ambaiowei’s bid to return to the House of Representatives, following his clearance to contest in the upcoming party primaries. The group made the appeal in Yenagoa during a…
By Godgift Obodo Saturday, April 25, 2026, was a significant day as vibrant Bayelsans from Yenagoa Constituencies I, II, and III, who have indicated interest in contesting the forthcoming Bayelsa State House of Assembly elections, underwent screening exercises, under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Speaking with journalists about his ambition, one of…
Practicing journalist and blogger, Preye Bagou, has officially resigned his membership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement released to newsmen on Wednesday, Bagou reiterated the need to realign with the ruling party at both the state and federal levels in order to contribute more…
Among the names being mentioned in ongoing conversations is Barrister Adigio Inangaebite Austin, whom some political observers describe as a strong contender. Supporters point to his professional background and perceived leadership qualities as factors that could enhance representation for the district.
“The Ijaw Parliament is the true manifestation of our existential reality… a melting pot of audacious representatives committed to the advancement of the Ijaw cause.”
Abuja, Nigeria — The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially unveiled its schedule of activities and timetable for the 2027 general elections, setting the stage for a series of party processes beginning in April 2026 and culminating in primaries across all elective positions in May 2026. According to the timetable issued by the party’s National…
Former Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, has inaugurated the Agbura Ox-bow Lake Road in Yenagoa Local Government Area, alongside the Oporoma Referral Hospital located in Osokama, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area. Speaking at the event, Prof. Osinbajo commended the Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, for what he described as visionary leadership and impactful development strides…
