The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of one of its founding Board of Trustees members, former Minister of Science and Technology, and renowned scholar, Professor Turner T. Isoun, who died on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Abuja at the age of 87. In a statement signed by its…
*Women Affairs Commissioner commends initiative, pledges support for grassroots mobilization ahead of the general elections. YENAGOA, BAYELSA STATE – The Ogboin Ibe Grassroots Political Network (OPN) has intensified consultations ahead of the inauguration of its grassroots mobilization campaign by paying a courtesy visit to the Bayelsa State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hon. Joanah Gigi. The…
The Member representing Yenagoa Constituency II in the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Hon. Waikumo Amakoromo, recently joined Hon. Oboku A. Oforji, Member representing Yenagoa/Kolokuma/Opokuma Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, on an official inspection visit to the ongoing Erasko Energy Integrated Manufacturing Complex and Lubricant Blending Plant located in Obunagha Community, Yenagoa Local…
Abuja, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Vice President, His Excellency Kashim Shettima, GCON, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to transforming the agricultural sector in the Niger Delta, describing agriculture as a critical pillar for economic diversification, food security, and sustainable national development. The Vice President gave the assurance while attending the Niger Delta Agricultural Summit held…
Bayelsa has recorded notable progress under successive administrations in infrastructure and public service delivery. Nevertheless, the developmental realities in many oil-producing communities suggest that additional institutional support may be beneficial. A commission dedicated to these communities could enhance planning, improve project coordination, encourage greater community participation, and strengthen accountability in the implementation of development programmes.
Under his leadership, Nigeria recorded significant advances in space technology, including the launch of NigeriaSat-1 and the eventual deployment of the communications satellite NigComSat-1R.
By EMTV News The Bayelsa State Government has officially unveiled veteran football tactician Coach Abdul Maikaba as the new Technical Adviser of Bayelsa United Football Club, charging him to lead the Prosperity Boys back to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after the club’s relegation to the Nigeria National League (NNL). The unveiling ceremony took…
Nigeria has officially commenced a nationwide full digital registration of births and deaths under the Electronic Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (E-CRVS) system, marking a significant milestone in the country’s drive to modernise civil registration and improve national data management. The announcement was made by the Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Dr. Aminu…
“I do not take your support for granted,” she said. “From the bottom of my heart, thank you. Your unwavering solidarity inspires us to remain committed to serving our people with dedication and integrity.”
Former Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta/Chairman, Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr. Kingsley Kuku, has hailed the Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, for resolving the leadership crisis in the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) and ensuring a peaceful election transition. Kuku, a one-time IYC spokesman, said in a press release that the recent…
