Category: Politics
Politics news and analysis from Nigeria and around the world—covering elections, governance, parties, and public policy updates from EMTV News.
City Boy Movement Strengthens Partnership with Bayelsa NGOs, Rallies Support for Tinubu’s Re-election and Grassroots Empowerment
“Please encourage your members, friends and relatives to obtain their voter cards because that remains the legitimate means of supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the candidates of our party.”
Tokpo’s Early Grassroots Drive Signals a Determined Bid for Southern Ijaw Constituency I
Politics is often won long before election day. It is won through relationship-building, consultations, and the ability to inspire confidence among party members and the electorate. Dr. Coronation Edward Tokpo appears to understand this reality. Since emerging as the All Progressives Congress (APC) standard-bearer for the Bayelsa State House of Assembly seat representing Southern Ijaw…
IYC National Secretary Aspirant Henry Etolumor Pledges Peace, Unity and Service Ahead of 2026 Election
“If given the opportunity to serve as National Secretary, I will promote peace, unite every faction and work with all stakeholders to build a stronger and more progressive Ijaw Youth Council. Together, we can achieve the change our youths desire.”
Gov Diri Moves to End IYC Leadership Rift
“As usual, l am not imposing any candidate. We need someone who has the interest of Ijaw nation at heart and that will fly our flag. We cannot be divided at this time. We can no longer have a factional leadership in the IYC.”
NDC Is a One-Man Party, Says Wilson as Chieftain, Supporters Join APC in Bayelsa
*Gov. Diri Welcomes Defectors A political tsunami hit the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Bayelsa State on Monday as veteran politician, Chief Fyneman Wilson, and thousands of his supporters defected from the party to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yenagoa. Wilson, a former legislator in the old Rivers State House of Assembly and former…
Ambaiowei Pays Courtesy Visit to Bayelsa Sports Commissioner Igali
YENAGOA, BAYELSA – The Honourable Member representing Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Engr. Rodney Ebikebina Ambaiowei, on Sunday paid a scheduled courtesy visit to the Bayelsa State Commissioner for Sports Development, Hon. Daniel Igali, at his residence in Yenagoa. The visit was marked by a warm and cordial atmosphere, reflecting…
Gov Diri Receives INC Reconciliation Committee Report
“There was a strong yearning for an INC that would rise to the challenges of the moment in advancing the cause of the Ijaw nation and its people. This sentiment became a key driver of the committee’s deliberations and informed the recommendations we have made.”
APC Stakeholders Hail Bayelsa Gov On New Unity Secretariat
“We want to keep this party very strong so we can have the unity we need to succeed. Positions are opportunities and privileges that should be used to empower people. It is one thing to lead and another for people to follow.
Diri Attends APC Stakeholders’ Meeting, Commissions New State Secretariat in Yenagoa
By EMTV News Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, on Thursday attended the stakeholders’ meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yenagoa, where party leaders and members gathered to deliberate on the future of the party following the recently concluded congresses and primaries. The meeting, described as the first major gathering of the party after…
