The timing of the meeting is particularly crucial. On March 18, 2025, President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing escalating political tensions that threatened governance and public order. Against this backdrop, the renewed dialogue between Fubara and Wike, under the guidance of respected political elders, represents a possible path forward in stabilizing the region’s leadership.
A key highlight of PANDEF’s message was the renewed call for urgent action on the longstanding infrastructural decay in the Niger Delta—the region that sustains the national economy. The forum emphasized that critical projects such as the East-West Road, the Benin–Auchi Road, the Benin–Warri Road, and the rehabilitation of major southern ports in Port Harcourt, Calabar, Onne, and Warri can no longer be ignored if Nigeria intends to unlock its full economic potential.
Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri has said that his recognition by the management of New Telegraph Newspapers as the Governor of the Year 2023 in the Human Capacity Development category will spur him to deepen his service to Bayelsans and humanity. The newspaper is using the awards, scheduled for February 2, 2023 in Lagos, to…
“Let him complete this abandoned Ikibiri Road linking us to the Airport and Niger Delta University before the next governorship campaigns so we can all drive in by bus”.
The Okpebholo Change Movement (OCM) has reiterated Senator Monday Okpebholo’s development initiatives for Edo State. In a press release issued in Benin on Monday, the group emphasized the need for a governor with a clear vision, dedication, and focus to effectively manage the state’s economic potential and natural resources. The OCM praised Okpebholo’s leadership qualities…
“Lucky-ere was a business woman and after the death of her husband, she took up the responsibility of supporting her three children and was able to sponsor their education. Today they are graduates.”
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 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.
…To increase vehicles in the fleet over the time The Executive Governor of Bayelsa, Senator Douye Diri has inaugurated the prosperity transportation vehicles to boost intra city transport scheme in Yenagoa. The new transport scheme is expected to cushion the effect of fuel subsidy removal and alleviate the sufferings of Bayelsans as a result of…
