The Movement for the Survival of the Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND) has raised alarm over the alleged selective disqualification of candidates in the 2026 Ijaw National Congress (INC) elections scheduled for March 7. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Dr. Kennedy Tonjo West, National President of MOSIEND, urged Ijaw stakeholders to […]
The importance of entrepreneurship cannot be overemphasized, as it plays a key role in creating jobs and improving people’s standard of living. It drives economic growth by encouraging innovation, increasing productivity, and expanding opportunities across different sectors of the economy. It also promotes self-reliance and creativity, especially among young people and women. By identifying needs […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has applauded the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, for sponsoring the second edition of the Niger Delta Games, and charged the Commission to continue investing in initiatives that empower youths and women through sports development. President Tinubu expressed delight with the games at the closing ceremony of the Niger Delta Games […]
Traders at the popular Opolo Furniture Market in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, were thrown into distress on Thursday after an early morning fire destroyed shops and goods worth millions of naira. The blaze, which started around 4:00 a.m., gutted several makeshift structures near the former NEPA office opposite the Rain Oil filling station. Many shop owners […]
The Chief Judge of Bayelsa State, Justice Matilda Abrakasa Ayemieye, on Wednesday administered the oath of office to Dr. Peter Akpe as the new Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State. The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Executive Council Chambers of Government House, Yenagoa. According to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Douye […]
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, has been nominated for the Vanguard Personality Award by the Board of Editors of Vanguard Newspapers in recognition of his leadership and performance in advancing development across the Niger Delta region. The nomination letter was formally presented to the NDDC Chief Executive […]
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has commended the peaceful conduct and outcome of the ward congresses of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held across the state on Wednesday. Governor Diri gave the commendation at his hometown, Sampou, headquarters of Sampou/Kalama Ward 6 in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area, after participating in the exercise. In a […]
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has flagged off a six-week training programme for 400 youths across the Niger Delta on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) autogas conversion. The flag-off ceremony was held at the Dakkada Skills Acquisition Centre in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Speaking at the event, the NDDC Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, described […]
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, has inaugurated a seven-member Procurement Committee in compliance with the Public Procurement Act, alongside a Contract Review Committee. The inauguration ceremony took place on February 16, 2026, at the NDDC headquarters in Port Harcourt. Speaking at the event, Dr. Ogbuku underscored the […]
The administration of Douye Diri on Saturday marked its sixth anniversary with a thanksgiving service at the Ecumenical Centre in Igbogene, Bayelsa State, choosing a subdued celebration in honour of the late Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. According to a statement by the Press Secretary to the State Governor, Daniel Alabrah, the event was devoid of […]