The United Correspondents Chapel (UCC) of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Bayelsa State Council, has expressed deep sadness over the tragic death of veteran journalist, Comrade Isaac Ombe, who lost his life in a ghastly motor accident on the 30th January, 2026. Ombe reportedly died when an 18-seater bus conveying passengers to Ofoni Federated […]
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has reiterated the need to prioritise the health and well-being of the people of the Niger Delta, stressing that sustainable development of the region is only achievable with a healthy population. In a statement issued on Friday, the Director, Corporate Affairs, Seledi Thompson-Wakama, said the Managing Director of the […]
The late Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, was on Friday laid to rest at his country home in Ofoni Federated Communities, Sagbama Local Government Area of the state. President Bola Tinubu represented by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, former President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Dame […]
Tragedy struck on Friday as an 18-seater bus carrying passengers to the Bayelsa Deputy Governor’s burial was involved in a crash along the Toru-Orua axis of the Sagbama/Ekeremor Road. Accounts by witnesses to the fatality indicate that many people lost their lives, while several others were taken to the hospital for treatment. However, Prof Seiyefs […]
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, former governor and Senator representing Bayelsa West, Chief Seriake Dickson, on Thursday attended a valedictory court session held in honour of the late Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, at the State High Court Complex in Yenagoa. The session, organised by the Bayelsa State Judiciary, was attended by members of […]
The Wife of the Bayelsa State Governor, Dr. Gloria Diri, has commended the Bayelsa State Government for its proactive healthcare interventions, particularly in combating measles and other preventable diseases that have improved child life expectancy in the state. She gave the commendation during the official flag-off of the Measles/Rubella Vaccination Campaign, organized by the […]
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has promised that the Commission’s processes will be fully automated by the end of the first quarter of this year. Dr. Ogbuku announced this during the Mandatory Continuous Procurement Capacity Development Training Programme, organised by the Bureau of Public Procurement, BPP, at […]
The Chairman of the Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Mr. Chiedu Ebie, has expressed optimism that talents discovered at the Niger Delta Games will go on to represent Nigeria at international sporting events such as the Olympics, Commonwealth Games, and the All-Africa Games. According to a statement by Seledi Thompson-Wakama, Director, […]
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has reiterated its commitment to working closely with security agencies to sustain peace, enhance security, and accelerate development in the Niger Delta region. The Commission’s Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, gave the assurance during a courtesy visit by the Commander, Joint Task Force (JTF) South-South, Operation Delta Safe, Rear […]
The Bayelsa State Police Command has issued a strong response after a video surfaced online showing police officers allegedly assaulting a commercial tricycle operator (popularly called keke rider) in the state. In a statement, the Commissioner of Police, Bayelsa State Command, CP Iyamah Daniel Edebor, psc, IICFIP, foosi, criticized the behavior of the officers involved, […]