Not too many decades ago, we could cast nets into abundant waters, reaping enough catch to nourish entire families. However, the oil boom has brought doom. Our lifeblood – our rivers – now flow with toxic oil residue instead of vibrant life.
The families of Bowman-Ere of Ogbopina-Ama and Peremoboere Bowman-Ere (née Gbefa) of Ebiladei-Ama, both of Amassoma Town in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, have announced the passing of their beloved matriarch, Hon. Vivien Eniekenumu Ere, who died on February 14, 2026, after a prolonged illness. She was 63 years old. Described as…
U.S. military bases and equipment in the Persian Gulf region have sustained extensive damage following Iranian strikes. The attacks reportedly hit dozens of targets across bases in seven Middle Eastern countries, damaging warehouses, command headquarters, aircraft hangars, satellite communications systems, runways, high-end radar installations, and multiple aircraft. Repair costs are expected to run into billions…
… Gov. Diri participates at Sampou/Kalama Ward 6 … Charges new executive to foster unity Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State today participated in the ward congresses of his party, the People’s Democratic Party that held across the 105 Wards in the State. The Governor who was at his Sampou/Kalama Ward 6, in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local…
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has implored people of the state to foster peace, joy and brotherliness as they celebrate Christmas. Governor Diri gave the counsel in his Christmas message during the state-organised carol programme christened “Festival of Nine Lessons” at the Gabriel Okara Cultural Centre, Yenagoa, on Saturday. A statement by his Chief…
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has denied that Yevgeny Prigozhin, leader of the Russian mercenary group Wagner, is still in Belarus. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko walks before a press conference in Minsk© Thomson Reuters Last month, Lukashenko brokered a deal that ended an armed mutiny in Russia, with the president later revealing that Prigozhin had arrived…
…Asks IGP to Invite Timipre Sylva for Questioning Gentlemen of the Press, we have called you today to alert Nigerians and the International community of the All Progressives Congress (APC) resort to violent attacks on communities in Bayelsa State for rejecting its candidate in the November 11, 2023 Governorship election, the immediate past Minister of…
“We are not a small state in terms of sports. We are prepared to compete with any state as there is an abundance of talents here. Part of our own Assured Prosperity Agenda is to engage youths through sports.”
By Isiaka Yahaya The attention of the National Population Commission has been drawn to misleading and false information made by an uninformed staff of the Commission and Comptroller of Chanchaga LGA in Niger State, Mr. Sanusi Maigida on the hacking of the NPC server citing this development as the reason for the postponement of the…
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said construction of the Nembe-Brass road by his administration was beyond any political consideration but about the economic benefits to the state and the country. Governor Diri also said the decision to embark on the project, which is a federal road in the Bayelsa East Senatorial District,…
