Chief Timipre Sylva, former Minister of State for Petroleum and ex-Governor of Bayelsa State, has written to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) requesting a formal date for his appearance in connection with an alleged fraud case. In a letter dated November 24 and received by the EFCC on November 26, Sylva criticized the […]
Cheers erupt at Bayelsa International Airport as a newly acquired ATR-72/600 aircraft lands for its inaugural flight. The flight, carrying Governor Douye Diri and key state and regional leaders, marks a major step in improving air travel and economic connectivity for the state. The aircraft is set to be renamed ‘Air Bayelsa’ or ‘Bayelsa Air’ […]
Chief Allen Otobo has been sworn in as the Community Development Committee (CDC) Chairman of Olugbobiri Community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The ceremony, held at the community town square, produced a twelve-member executive council that will oversee the community’s affairs for the next two years. Although the process experienced delays […]
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old man, Victor Cletus, for allegedly impersonating a medical doctor and exploiting a young woman he met on Snapchat. According to a statement by the Command’s spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, the suspect who works as a cleaner at Babcock University Teaching Hospital posed as a qualified surgeon […]
The South-South Zonal Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Caretaker Chairman of the Bayelsa State chapter, George Turnah, has dismissed reports of his alleged expulsion from the party, describing them as false and baseless. Turnah, in a statement issued by his Media Assistant, Kelvin Egbo, urged the public to disregard the announcement made […]
Governor Douye Diri on Friday presented the 2026 budget estimate of N998,371,313,943.04 to members of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, outlining plans to further accelerate development across the state. Presenting the Appropriation Bill tagged Budget of Assured Prosperity II, the governor said the proposal reflects his administration’s shared commitment to building a greater and […]
As part of efforts to strengthen professionalism and promote accountability in media practice, the United Correspondents Chapel (UCC) of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Bayelsa State Council, held a two-day capacity building workshop with the theme “Re-enacting Investigative Journalism: The Role of Correspondents.” The workshop took place from November 11 to 12, 2025, at […]
The 2025 Press Week of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Bayelsa State Council, continued on Saturday at the Ernest Ikoli Press Centre, Ekeki, Yenagoa, emphasizing the crucial role of the media in promoting social justice, national development, and accountability. With the theme “Media, Social Justice and National Development,” the event brought together journalists, scholars, […]
The Ijaw National Congress (INC) has joined the global call for the formal exoneration of environmental activist Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight other Ogoni leaders executed 30 years ago. The INC Global President, Prof. Benjamin Okaba, made the call in a solidarity message marking the 30th anniversary of the execution of the “Ogoni Nine.” Saro-Wiwa and […]
Some executive members of the Ogboinbiri Federated Youths have accused the Youth President, Mr. Experience Pere, of violating the community’s constitution and taking actions capable of threatening peace in the area. The youth leaders alleged that Mr. Pere ignored the provisions of the Ogboinbiri constitution, which bars the youth body from appointing the community taskforce, […]