The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has applauded ESSO Nigeria on the groundbreaking of its permanent shorebase facility at the LADOL Deep Offshore Logistics Base, describing the project as a major demonstration that Nigeria has become a prime hub for global oil and gas logistics. ESSO Nigeria, an affiliate of ExxonMobil, is investing […]
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has reaffirmed its commitment to preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of the Niger Delta, stressing the need to continually promote the rich traditions of ethnic nationalities across the Niger Delta region. Speaking during the Niger Delta Arts and Culture Expo in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, the Managing Director […]
President Bola Tinubu is expected to inaugurate the ongoing 60 Megawatts power plant project being promoted by Bayelsa government when completed. The power plant earlier scheduled for inauguration in December 2025 and missed another deadline of February 2026. The Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy Mrs Ebiuwou Koku Obiyai told newsmen on Tuesday that following […]
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has expressed confidence that the Radisson Hotel and Conference Centre in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, will be completed and commissioned by December 2026. According to a statement on the Board’s official Facebook page, the Executive Secretary, Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, made the assurance while hosting top executives of […]
A human rights group under the auspices of the Centre for Justice and Equity (CJE) has called for the immediate release of four aides to former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, arrested by security agencies. Citing serious concerns over human rights, due process, the CJE lamented the continued uncertainty surrounding their detention. […]
500 youths from the nine states of the Niger Delta region have graduated after a six-week training programme on Compressed Natural Gas, CNG, Autogas Conversion, courtesy of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC. Speaking during the graduation ceremony at the Dakkada Skills Acquisition Centre in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, the NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel […]
The Amananaowei of Agoro Community in Sagbama Local Government Area, His Royal Highness Mark Deinkoru Ekiyou (Ogbotoro VI), has congratulated the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Dr. Peter Pereotubo Akpe, on the occasion of his recent milestones. The monarch, on behalf of the Council of Chiefs, the Community Development Committee (CDC), women and youth leaders, […]
George Idumange, popularly known as Pastor Brandy, the prime suspect in the murder of a 42-year-old estate agent in Bayelsa State, Richard Ekpebu, alongside four others, was on Monday arraigned before the State High Court on a twelve-count charge. The charges include conspiracy to commit murder, murder, illegal possession of firearms, armed robbery, and destruction […]
Barrister Alabh George Turnah, MON, has been sworn in as the substantive Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in Bayelsa State. Party members adopted the executives by consensus at the party’s State Congress held in Yenagoa on Friday, where Turnah and 19 other executive members were subsequently elected by affirmation. The congress also […]
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to partner with the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and Chevron Nigeria Limited on the construction of the 70.75 kilometre Omadino Okerenkoko Escravos Road and bridges in Warri North Local Government Area. The Director of Corporate Affairs of the NDDC, Seledi Thompson-Wakama, disclosed […]