Hon. Nasir Isa Kwarra, fnsa, the Chairman of the National Population Commission, on Wednesday, headed a delegation to visit the South Korean Ambassador, His Excellency Kim Young-Chae, at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Abuja. Hon. Kwarra who was accompanied by the Director-General, Dr. Osifo Tellson Ojogun and management staff of the Commission,…
There is a greater need to strengthen the frameworks for “preventive diplomacy” as different from “reactive diplomacy.” Conflicts must be nipped in the bud. Around the world, there is a need for a new concert on identifying early warning systems and triggers of conflicts. Locations specific templates for early intervention to forestall potential conflagration must be adopted worldwide.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate, Chief Timipre Sylva, have made a plea to disband the Bayelsa State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, claiming bias in the ongoing case to challenge the results of the gubernatorial election that took place on November 11, 2023. In a letter addressed to the President of the Court…
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, says the Armed Forces of Nigeria will sustain alertness and aggressive posture in all ongoing operations across the country. Irabor gave the assurance at the closing of the Defence Advisers and Attachés’ Conference 2022 organised by the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) on Friday in Abuja. The…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused the West of attempting to “subordinate” Russia with sanctions during a speech at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok. He also announced new deals with China and Myanmar regarding gas and oil. Putin also admitted that some sectors of the Russian economy are suffering due to sanctions and political pressure, which…
For Tamunoibelema Stella Ogere, age 60, who grew up and resides outside of Bonny, participating in this ancient tradition has long been a desire. With great joy and a sense of fulfillment, she finally performs this revered rite of passage to womanhood on August 31, 2024, captivating the admiration of both men and women within the Ibani Kingdom of Bonny.
The Republic of South Korea has completed the training of 10 officials and directors from the Bayelsa State Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources. The intensive capacity building on sustainable agricultural development programme, which was fully funded by the Korean government under the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), involved the training of the Chief Agricultural…
Dr Cosmas Ilechukwu, the General Overseer of Charismatic Renewal Ministries (CRM), on Sunday, urged Church leaders not to get involved in partisan politics. Ilechukwu gave the advice at 2022 edition of Special Service and Prayers for Nigeria and Her Political Leaders organised in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the service was…
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.
Today, 10th April, 2026, will remain in the history book of Bayelsa State for a long time as we received our dear President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for a one-day state visit. It was a great honour to have Mr. President inaugurate four Legacy Projects of the Government of Assured Prosperity- the 2.9km New…
