“This festival is a vital platform to reaffirm our identity and build bridges of unity through culture. Bayelsa is ready to contribute meaningfully to the success of NIDEFEST 2025”
“I want to pay glowing tribute to Governor Diri. He has done something wonderful and demonstrated a rare gesture. It is first of its kind for the ADR centre, which is an indication of his desire to bring dispute resolution to his people. We promise to make effective utilization of this infrastructure,”
“This kingdom is one we hold in very high esteem, and we believe you will continue to work with government for the peace, stability, and development of Bayelsa State.”
The Bayelsa Stare Government has urged communities across the state to be more security conscious, as the build up to the November 11 Governorship election gains momentum. Governor Douye Diri made the call on Wednesday while presiding over the 120th state executive council meeting in Government House, Yenagoa. Governor Diri, who spoke through his Deputy,…
A support group of Labour Party, LP and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi has accused the chairman of the party in Lagos state, Kayode Salako of working against the party in the state. The Obi support group made the allegation in a statement via its Twitter handle on Saturday. The group, which identifies as Peter…
“I believe that Nigerian political parties lack true ideology, which is why we often witness constant shifts and movements. What truly matters is our ability to bring development to our communities and make the changes that previous generations could not.”
The member representing Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency, Hon. Engr. Rodney Ambaiowei, alongside Senator Konbowie Friday Benson, representing Bayelsa Central Senatorial District, on April 16, 2026, convened a stewardship meeting with elders and key stakeholders of the Southern Ijaw area. The meeting, held at the residence of the Secretary to the Bayelsa State Government, Prof. Nimibofa…
Liberty FC of the Okaka Correctional Centre have qualified for the next round of Nigeria’s biggest grassroots football spectacle, the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, tagged the Prosperity Cup. Liberty FC defeated the Nigerian Air Force side, NAF FC, 3–1 in a match played at the Okaka Correctional Centre pitch. Akpoebi Godstime gave NAF FC the…
Any individual or group caught extracting forest produce (wood) without the necessary permission or authorization will be apprehended. Additionally, any vehicle, vessel, or boat used in the transportation of forest produce (wood) will be confiscated, including the floating movement of wood in waterways. Those onboard will be prosecuted.
•Inside story of the cartel that steals crude with impunity •How Sylva, Kyari convinced Buhari to hire Tompolo For many years, security personnel deployed in the Niger Delta to guard oil installations and stop crude oil bunkering had turned themselves into oil bandits in collusion with some International Oil Companies, IOCs, government officials and oil bunkers. They…
