Gov Diri Mourns Renowned Academic, Ex-Minister Isoun
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.
SIXTY-FIVE CHEERS TO A GREAT NATION IN NEED OF TRUE REFLECTIONS
This milestone anniversary offers us yet another opportunity to reflect on the journey of our nationhood. In that respect, we urge governments at all levels to show greater determination and respect for rule of law in consolidating democracy, pursuing meaningful economic reforms, and confronting the challenges of insecurity, poverty, hunger and youth unemployment that continue to weigh heavily on our people.
The Invasion of Opu-Nembe: The Hard Truth
By Marie Ebikake The stream of spurious, face-saving lies, adduced by the police authorities, for the, widely condemned, August 12th, 2023 Gestapo-style armed invasion of Opu Nembe, is fallacious and clever by half. It seeks tointroduce the element of pipeline vandalism, a perennial problem, deep-rooted in politics. These violent armed attacks carried out by known…
Rodney Ambaiowei’s victory sparks jubilation in Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency
~Dedicates Certificate to God Almighty and Constituents. Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency Representative-Elect Engr. Rodney Ambaiowei Engr. Rodney Ambaiowei (MNSE), the Member-elect to represent Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, presented his certificate of return to the people of Amassoma in a joyous atmosphere filled with party leaders, dignitaries, and supporters of the great…
From Ikibiri to the African Podium: Bayelsa Wrestler Dideikemie Erefagha Wins Bronze for Nigeria in Egypt
By EMTV News A 21-year-old wrestler from Ikibiri Community in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Mr. Dideikemie Erefagha, has brought pride to Nigeria and Bayelsa State after winning a bronze medal at the 2026 African Wrestling Championship held in Egypt. Erefagha, a 300-level student of Niger Delta University, began wrestling at an early…
Surge in Transport Fares in Akwa Ibom Amidst Fuel Supply Crisis and IPMAN Protests
Inter and intra-city transport fares have surged by over 200% in Akwa Ibom State following the closure of petrol stations by the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN). The increase, which took effect on Tuesday, has seen fuel prices rise to between N2,000 and N2,500 per litre. According to reports from LEADERSHIP, the shutdown…
Gov. Diri Urges Issue-Based, Respectful Campaigns, Backs Tinubu’s Re-election
*Flags off PBAT Door to Door Movement’s South-South campaign; congratulates Adeleke on Osun victory Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has advised politicians to respect their opponents and ensure that campaigns for the 2027 general election were issue-based. Speaking on Wednesday during the 195th State Executive Council meeting in Government House and during the…
The man who saw the future – Hon. Maxwell Gabriel Morris
In preparation for the November 2023 Presidential election, only very few faithfuls of the APC and President Tinubu in Bayelsa State believed he would emerge as the Presidential candidate of the Party and eventually to victor of the entire process. But one man took the baton first and ran ahead: Hon. Maxwell Gabriel Morris. He…
Peace Accord With Jonathan Aided Peaceful Elections In Nigeria
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), says the signing of the peace accord with former President Goodluck Jonathan and other presidential candidates in the build-up to the 2015 elections contributed largely to the peaceful outcome of the polls. The President stated this when he received the National Peace Committee led by former Head of…
