Hon. Ambaiowei described Pastor Akpe as a visionary leader and dedicated public servant, committed to the growth and development of Bayelsa State and the wellbeing of its people. He commended the Deputy Governor’s steadfast commitment to service and his support for the administration of Governor Douye Diri.
“This is a struggle we must continue. If we cannot achieve it in our time, we will hand it over to our children. Our land and waters have nourished this nation and fuelled its economic activities, yet for too long we have borne the burden of environmental damage and social disadvantage.”
“Your exemplary political leadership and outstanding performance in previous administrations, especially in your immediate past role as Chief of Staff, speak volumes about your humility, loyalty, competence, and capacity.”
By Lucky Yelebe The Bayelsa State Director of the City Boy Movement, Barr. Osomkime Edwin Blankson, on [date], received a high-level delegation of the Great Southern Ijaw House Leaders at the state secretariat in a meeting that highlighted strengthening grassroots alignment and strategic political collaboration in the state. The delegation, led by Hon. Ezetu Rawlings,…
By Barr. Larry Amaebi Clarkson The position of President of the Ijaw National Congress (INC) may seem enviable, but it is saddled with enormous responsibilities. It therefore requires steady hands, a focused mind with the ability for strategic thinking to deal with complex situations, and above all, the maturity to make informed decisions with sufficient…
“The crisis was occasioned by a court injunction procured by one of the presidential candidates who wanted the process stopped. That injunction was served, and the INC, being a law-abiding institution, has agreed to comply with it.”
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has congratulated renowned economist and public intellectual, Prof. Pat Utomi, on the occasion of his 70th birthday, describing his life as a testament to “God’s unblemished love, grace and faithfulness.” In a letter dated February 9, 2026, and personally signed by the National Chairman of PANDEF, Amb. (Dr.) Godknows…
“Prudent and common sense should dictate that in view of the facts and circumstances, the investigation should not be led by the State Command of the Police, whose officers are likely to be held complicit in the incident.”
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Bayelsa Hosts Angolan Presidential Envoy to Strengthen Namibe Partnership and Boost Bilateral Ties
On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, I received a high-powered delegation from the Angolan government led by the Executive Minister of State and Head of the Civil House of the Angolan President, His Excellency Dionisio Manuel Da Fonseca, at the Bayelsa State Governor’s Lodge in Asokoro, Abuja.
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The delegation also had the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Angola in Nigeria, Dr. José Bamoquina Zau.
The meeting was in furtherance of the agreement signed in September 2025 in Luanda between the governments of the Province of Namibe and that of Bayelsa.
His Excellency Fonseca explained that he was in Nigeria as a representative of the Angolan President and that the visit to cement the existing bilateral relationship between Angola and Nigeria as well as that between Namibe and Bayelsa.
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He said Angola was determined to work with Bayelsa to implement the agreement, especially in areas of tourism, business, trade, and investment.
According to him, “Since our independence, Nigeria was one of the African countries that gave great support to Angola, and it is because of this that we are here representing the President of Angola, His Excellency João Lourenço.
“Bayelsa State and the Province of Namibe have an agreement in place, and we want to work together to ensure implementation of this agreement and make sure we have business relationships as well as trade and investment both ways.”
Makurdi, Benue State – February 11, 2026 — Armed gunmen ambushed a commercial bus in Benue State on Monday night, February 9, 2026, killing two passengers and abducting at least 14 others in a brazen attack along the Utonkon–Okpoga Road. The incident, which occurred in the Okpokwu axis of the state, has heightened security concerns…
