Diri Urges Suspension of Planned INC Executive Inauguration Amid Leadership Dispute
“As a leader of the Ijaw nation, my uppermost concern and responsibility is to ensure that our people are united and co-exist in harmony.”
Month: May 2026
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2027: Seek Office Within The Law, Gov Diri Urges Aspirants
*Bayelsa Receives Commonwealth, Other Awards Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has advised politicians in the state to pursue their ambition within stipulated laws as political activities gather momentum ahead of the 2027 elections. Governor Diri also implored politicians to exercise restraint during the political season as politics was a means to serve the…
Ambaiowei Lights Up Peremabiri, Okigbene, Amatolo, Diebu and Sampou Communities With Solar Street Lights
By Robinson Ere Erebi Hon. Engr. Rodney Ebikebina Ambaiowei is steadily redefining grassroots representation through impactful community projects aimed at improving the lives of rural people across Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency. His ongoing solar street light installations in various communities are bringing renewed hope, improved security, and economic opportunities to residents. In Peremabiri and Okigbene…
Police Arrest Two Over Bayelsa-Linked Gun in Mene Ogidi Killing
Reports say Police have arrested two persons including the Bayelsa State sender of the barretta pistol and four rounds of ammunition that led to the killing of Oghenemine Ogidi by ASP Nuhu Usman in Effurun, Delta state. A source said two suspects were moved into the Effurun Area Command under the Delta State Police Command…
2027: Dr. Coronation Tokpo Joins Southern Ijaw Assembly Race
“I shall introduce laws and resolutions that will promote economic activities and engender development in Otuan, Amassoma, and Amatolo. By the grace of God, I will also use the legislative office to collaborate with the executive arm of government to attract meaningful projects and empower our people.”
Retired AIG Adenola Urges Young Officers to Embrace Police Reforms, Uphold Integrity
By Godgift Obodo A retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 16, covering Bayelsa and Rivers states, Mr. Johnson O. Adenola, has called on upcoming police officers to key into the reforms of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, and uphold the integrity of the force. AIG Adenola made the call during his…
PANDEF Chairman Igali Celebrates Robinson Erebi at 63
The National Chairman of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Amb. Godknows Boladei Igali, has felicitated with the Chief Executive Officer of Erevision MediaTV, Mr. Robinson Ere Erebi, on the occasion of his 63rd birthday on May 2, 2026. In a message to Mr. Erebi, Amb. Igali said, “Praise God for this wonderful day. Congratulations…
Ambaiowei Files for Re-Election, Seeks Second Term to Deepen Impact in Southern Ijaw
Hon. Engr. Rodney Ebikebina Ambaiowei has formally taken a bold step toward continuity and greater service delivery by collecting, completing, and submitting his APC Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for re-election into the House of Representatives. His decision reflects a clear commitment to sustain and expand the developmental strides already recorded across Southern Ijaw…
IGP Olatunji Disu Unveils Violent Crime Response Units, Orders Nationwide Policing Reforms
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has announced a major operational reform in the Nigeria Police Force with the creation and nationwide deployment of Violent Crime Response Units (VCRUs). Naijapunchnews reports that the new units will replace Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) teams across the country. Disu disclosed this on Tuesday during an emergency…
IGP Orders Mass Transfer of 1,332 Delta Officers Over Alleged Extrajudicial Killing in Effurun
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has ordered the transfer of 1,332 police officers from the Delta State Command following the controversial extrajudicial killing of a 28-year-old suspect, Mene Ogidi, in Effurun. The development comes amid growing public outrage over the alleged killing, reportedly carried out by an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Nuhu Usman….
