Gov Diri Mourns Senator Brambaifa, Consoles Family and Community
“Brambaifa left a legacy of unblemished and committed service to Nigeria, the old Rivers State, Bayelsa and indeed his community.
Year: 2026
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Bandits Re-Abduct Freed Papiri Schoolchildren, Kill Over 40 in Niger State
“They came out of the forest about a week ago, wreaking havoc on villages. Just yesterday (Saturday), they burnt a major market and abducted many people, including children.”
Security Forces Arrest Alleged Boko Haram Bombing Kingpin in Major Counter-Terrorism Breakthrough
Nigeria’s ongoing fight against terrorism recorded a significant milestone with the arrest of Shariff Umar, also known as “Yusuf,” who has been identified by security agencies as a top coordinator within a Boko Haram suicide bombing network operating in the North-East. According to official military sources, Umar was apprehended during an intelligence-led operation carried out…
Trump Claims U.S. Operation Captured Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro
Former United States President Donald Trump has claimed that Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife have been captured and flown out of the country following what he described as a large-scale U.S. operation. Trump made the claim in a post on his Truth Social account on Saturday. According to him, the United States “successfully…
Is an Alleged Election Rigger Being Considered as an Ambassadorial Nominee?
By Darlington Onyebuchi Agoha Your Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,While it is unquestionably your constitutional prerogative to appoint individuals of your choice into public office, history will ultimately judge the legacy you leave behind. Sir, Nigerians are compelled to ask: what is the rationale and objective behind the reported nomination of Professor Mahmud Yakubu as…
First Lady Welcomes Nigeria’s First Baby of 2026, Gifts Newborn with Birth Certificate
“While this ceremony has traditionally taken place at the national level, from next year, we hope to replicate it in all states. We want First Ladies in the states to partner with our Federal Commissioners and State Directors to register and celebrate the first babies of the year.”
Southern Ijaw Chiefs and Elders Forum Honours Ambaiowei, Benson
The Southern Ijaw Chiefs and Elders Forum, on Saturday, paid a courtesy visit to the Member representing Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Hon. Engr. Rodney Ebikebina Ambaiowei, and the Senator representing Bayelsa Central Senatorial District, Sen. Konbowei Friday Benson, in appreciation of their commitment to the people of Southern Ijaw. The visit…
Nigerian Muslim Leaders, Ex-Presidential Aide Reject Netanyahu’s Terrorism Offer
“I am sure he is not serious. Firstly, where are Christians being persecuted in Nigeria? Also, at what time did he become a Christian that he wants to defend their interests?”
Netanyahu Condemns Attacks on Christians in Nigeria, Calls for Immediate End to Violence
“Israel is the only country in the Middle East where Christians can practise their faith with full rights and in total freedom; where Christian pilgrims are embraced with open arms and deeply appreciated; and where Christians can celebrate their traditions proudly and openly, without fear.”
Prepare for a New Dawn of Peace and Development — PANDEF Chairman Urges Niger Delta People
Across the region—from Akwa Ibom to Bayelsa, and through Cross River, Delta, and Edo States—there has been relative peace and improved security. According to him, even the unfortunate period of a state of emergency in Rivers State has, thankfully, become a thing of the past, with the state now recording unprecedented progress.
