Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Wednesday, faulted. Nigeria’s brand of federalism, saying a situation where only the federal government can create local government is an aberration. Governor Diri also said Nigeria was on the wrong path to development and needed to turn back. Delivering a lecture titled: “Rethinking Our Future: The Need…
By joining forces, the Commission and the World Bank seek to bolster the country’s data infrastructure and ensure that decision-makers have access to timely and reliable information. This partnership promises to provide the necessary tools and resources to enable informed policymaking processes that drive sustainable development and alleviate poverty.
The member representing Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency, Hon. Engr. Rodney Ambaiowei, alongside Senator Konbowie Friday Benson, representing Bayelsa Central Senatorial District, on April 16, 2026, convened a stewardship meeting with elders and key stakeholders of the Southern Ijaw area. The meeting, held at the residence of the Secretary to the Bayelsa State Government, Prof. Nimibofa…
By Robinson Ere Erebi Hon. Engr. Rodney Ebikebina Ambaiowei is steadily redefining grassroots representation through impactful community projects aimed at improving the lives of rural people across Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency. His ongoing solar street light installations in various communities are bringing renewed hope, improved security, and economic opportunities to residents. In Peremabiri and Okigbene…
This edition of the Bayelsa Media Awards (BMA) has been boosted by the addition of the SDD Prize for News Editor of the Year category, bringing to four the categories endowed in the name of the Miracle Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri.
“We have lammented and criticised for too long, amid abundant natural and human resources. God who gave us crude oil, genuinely blessed us. Let us not see it as a curse nor be inferior to other nations. It is time to discuss the way forward and apply the solutions practically”.
Former United States President Donald Trump has claimed that Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife have been captured and flown out of the country following what he described as a large-scale U.S. operation. Trump made the claim in a post on his Truth Social account on Saturday. According to him, the United States “successfully…
The development comes as senior U.S. officials reportedly arrived in Abuja on Wednesday night, fuelling speculation about imminent announcements regarding bilateral security arrangements. While the Nigerian government has yet to issue an official statement, emerging information from defence experts suggests that Washington may be deepening its involvement in Nigeria’s fight against extremist groups.
The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers State, yesterday, fired back at Governor Nyesom Wike for labelling his predecessor and former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, a “total failure” for perceived inability to attract development to Rivers in over seven years as minister. This came as prominent South-South leader, His Highness, Anabs Sara-Igbe, lashed out…
