The National Chairman of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Amb. Godknows Boladei Igali, has felicitated with the Chief Executive Officer of Erevision MediaTV, Mr. Robinson Ere Erebi, on the occasion of his 63rd birthday on May 2, 2026. In a message to Mr. Erebi, Amb. Igali said, “Praise God for this wonderful day. Congratulations…
Hon. Engr. Rodney Ebikebina Ambaiowei has formally taken a bold step toward continuity and greater service delivery by collecting, completing, and submitting his APC Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for re-election into the House of Representatives. His decision reflects a clear commitment to sustain and expand the developmental strides already recorded across Southern Ijaw…
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has announced a major operational reform in the Nigeria Police Force with the creation and nationwide deployment of Violent Crime Response Units (VCRUs). Naijapunchnews reports that the new units will replace Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) teams across the country. Disu disclosed this on Tuesday during an emergency…
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has ordered the transfer of 1,332 police officers from the Delta State Command following the controversial extrajudicial killing of a 28-year-old suspect, Mene Ogidi, in Effurun. The development comes amid growing public outrage over the alleged killing, reportedly carried out by an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Nuhu Usman….
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has advised the electoral committee for the forthcoming Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) election to be fair to all contestants and ensure a credible process. Governor Diri gave the charge on Tuesday when the IYC President, Comrade Jonathan Lokpobiri, presented the Dr. Charles Ikimi-led electoral committee to him at…
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed that officers dismissed over their alleged involvement in the killing of Mene Ogidi have been transferred to the appropriate authorities for prosecution. In a statement released on Monday, police authorities disclosed that the decision followed the conclusion of internal disciplinary proceedings, which found the officers culpable of serious misconduct…
On behalf of the EMTV News team, I extend warm birthday wishes to Mr. Wilson Bio as he celebrates today. Mr. Bio is a proud Ijaw son in the diaspora who continues to contribute positively to the development of his beloved Bayelsa State through his insightful social media commentary and promotion of our culture. We…
The Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Monday received the Governor of Taraba State, H.E. Agbu Kefas, alongside High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo (popularly known as Tompolo) and other prominent stakeholders at the Government House in Yenagoa. The delegation included Hon. Julius Pondi, Engr. Kestin Pondi, Joshua Machaiver, Pastor Ruben Wilson, and Mr….
The Federal Government has called for stronger collaboration among the media, government institutions, and other stakeholders to address the growing threat of disinformation and misinformation, stressing that collective action is essential to protect public trust and national stability. The Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this known on Monday in Abuja…
The member representing Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency, Hon. Engr. Rodney Ambaiowei, on Saturday joined his close associate, Gen. Chief Weris Tike, and his family for a joyous double celebration marking Tike’s birthday and the commissioning of his new residence in Opolo, Yenagoa. The event attracted family members, friends, and well-wishers who gathered to celebrate the…
