President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday, December 12, 2025, presented the ₦58.18 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly in Abuja. The presentation was attended by top government officials, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas, and the National Chairman of the All Progressives […]
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has suspended the commissioning of its completed projects across the region in honour of the late Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. This was disclosed in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Bayelsa State, Daniel Alabrah, following a condolence visit by the […]
On Thursday, Governor Douye Diri led a prosperity walk in honour of the late Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Oborawharievwo Ewhrudjakpo, bringing together citizens and officials to pay tribute to his dedicated service and contributions to the development of Bayelsa State. The late Deputy Governor passed away last week, an event that plunged the state into […]
Thanksgiving holds deep significance for Christians, as it is a heartfelt expression of gratitude to God for life, protection, provision, and his faithfulness. Observed towards the end of the year, thanksgiving serves as a time for reflection, renewed faith, and communal worship marked by prayers, hymns, songs, testimonies, and generous giving. In Dominion City Bayelsa, […]
The Niger Delta Young Professionals (NDYP) has supported nine young entrepreneurs with business grants to help expand their ventures. Three beneficiaries received ₦1 million each, while six others were awarded ₦500,000. The presentation took place on Tuesday in Yenagoa during the 5th Niger Delta Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Summit. Chairman of Siloko Group […]
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has intensified efforts to strengthen relations with youths and civil society organisations in Bayelsa State, announcing plans for more frequent engagements aimed at broadening public understanding of Nigerian Content policies. At a stakeholders session held on Friday at the Golden Tulip Resort in Yenagoa, the Executive Secretary […]
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has once again secured its position as Nigeria’s top-performing agency in the Ease of Doing Business rankings, earning the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) Transparency and Efficiency Champion Award for the fourth consecutive year. The Board clinched the top spot in 2022, 2023, 2024, and now […]
Here is a polished, professional news version of your story: Bayelsa State Governor Senator Douye Diri has intensified the pace of ongoing internal road construction projects in Ogbia Local Government Area, demonstrating his administration’s commitment to enhancing infrastructure across the state. A visit to several sites within the area shows substantial progress, particularly in Imiringi […]
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’ […]