Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has condemned the killing of Mr. Collins Kuromie-ayebaye, an indigene of Egweama community in Brass Local Government Area, describing it as barbaric and unacceptable. He made this known during an emergency meeting with stakeholders from Egweama and Beletiama communities, security agencies, and senior government officials at Government House, […]
The Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 16 Command Headquarters, Johnson Oluwole Adenola, has emphasized the bond between the Nigeria Police Force and journalists, describing the media as a reliable partner in the fight against crime and criminality in the state. AIG Adenola made this known when he received the newly elected executives and members […]
After six months of federal intervention, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has lifted the state of emergency in Rivers State, restoring full democratic governance and allowing Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and the State House of Assembly to resume office from September 18, 2025. In a major political development, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially ended […]
Bayelsa journalists were among media professionals in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, for a two-day training on Human Rights-Centered Journalism, which focused on defending press freedom and strengthening accountability in Nigeria. The training, holding at Rosemohr Golden Hotel, Uyo, focuses on equipping journalists with the skills to promote accountability, ethical reporting, and the protection of human […]
Nigeria’s sprint sensation, Tobi Amusan, has won a silver medal in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Tokyo 2025 World Championships, delivering Nigeria’s first medal of the competition. The race, which took place on Monday, September 15, 2025, saw Amusan clock an impressive 12.29 seconds to finish second behind Switzerland’s Ditaji Kambundji, who set a […]
Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, has announced that all religious preachers in the state must submit their sermons for review and approval before delivering them to congregations. Speaking on TVC’s Politics on Sunday, Bago explained that the move is not a ban on evangelism but a measure to prevent religious messages that could incite hatred […]
The Association of Resident Doctors in the Federal Capital Territory Administration today Monday September 15, 2025 began an indefinite strike. This was made known in a communique issued by the ARD-FCT, signed by its President, Dr. George Ebong, and General Secretary, Dr. Agbor Affiong. According to them decision followed its seven-day warning strike, which ended […]
Investigative journalist Dr. Kemi Olunloyo has described Guinness World Record-breaking chef Hilda Bassey as “a true local champion.” According to Dr. Olunloyo, Hilda achieved global recognition without seeking international exposure, despite earlier advice. “Hilda won Guinness World Records and didn’t go to America like I advised her to get an O visa. Anyway, there was […]
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Bayelsa State Emergency Management Agency (BYSEMA), and disaster response organisations in Bayelsa have pledged joint efforts to mitigate the impact of the impending flood. The Nigeria Meteorological Service and the Nigeria Hydrological Agency had predicted that 30 states of the federation are at risk of flooding in 2025. A […]
A Magistrate Court in Yenagoa has ordered the remand of the Head of Social Media for the Bayelsa State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Aye O.S. Egberi, at the Okaka Medium Correctional Centre for 30 days over alleged cyberstalking. Egberi was arrested by operatives of Operation Puff Adder, led by CSP Chris […]