Bayelsa State Governor, Sen. Douye Diri’s New Media team has launched a campaign tagged “Prosperity 2.0” for his November 11, 2023 re-election bid. The Governor, together with his Deputy Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo and entire cabinet members, is committed to a greater Bayelsa State. Diri stated that his second term is for continuity and consolidation. The…
“This achievement marks the beginning of a new era of connectivity for Bayelsa—bringing regular, reliable air services that fuel commerce and development, open new markets for businesses, and empower our people to thrive.”
The organizers noted that the event would not only celebrate unity but also recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the development of the community and society at large. Ambassador Igali will also be conferred with the prestigious “Most Prominent Outstanding Award” in recognition of his empowerment initiatives and leadership contributions.
“If deltas connect rivers to the oceans, then this conference must connect knowledge to action. That is why Bayelsa State, with the support of the Federal Government of Nigeria, has been leading the call for a United Nations Convention on the Conservation of River Deltas (UNCCRD)”
By Daniel Alabrah The sunny skies over Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, on Friday, April 10, 2026, exuded more than the usual humid breeze. They were not only friendly and beautifully blue but also doused the fears of most residents about the unpredictability of the weather. For a state in the heart of the rainforest…
By Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR I welcome the verdict of the Justice John I. Okoro-led Panel of the Supreme Court on the Presidential Election petitions filed by the candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party and the Labour Party, challenging the ruling of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal. The court has done justice to all issues…
Reports say Police have arrested two persons including the Bayelsa State sender of the barretta pistol and four rounds of ammunition that led to the killing of Oghenemine Ogidi by ASP Nuhu Usman in Effurun, Delta state. A source said two suspects were moved into the Effurun Area Command under the Delta State Police Command…
We heartily congratulate Hon. Engr. Rodney Ebikebina Ambaiowei on his inauguration as a member of the 21-member parliamentary ad-hoc committee, tasked with overseeing the Rivers State House of Assembly.
PANDEF is hopeful that in setting up this new Commission, Mr President will carefully select competent and tested hands with cognate skills and experience to ensure that this body plays its complimentary role to the efforts of our Governors in delivering sustainable development to the region, which continues to contribute immensely to the sustenance of the Nigerian national economy for decades.
My attention has been drawn to numerous stories making the rounds, particularly in the social media space of my alleged defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). I like to state without equivocation that there is no truth in the alleged defection stories. While it is true that I was invited to a meeting with…
