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‎‎Bayelsa Starlets Academy of Yenagoa, affiliated to FC Barcelona of Spain, delivered a scintillating performance on Tuesday, recording an emphatic 5-2 victory over JCE Football Academy of Aba in their N-Youth League encounter at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba.‎‎The Barcelona-affiliated academy continued its impressive run in the competition with a ruthless attacking display, scoring five goals to secure a third consecutive victory and maintain its perfect start to the campaign.‎‎Starlets wasted no time asserting their dominance, taking the lead in the sixth minute through Ifiemi Joel, who produced a delightful left-footed finish to put the visitors ahead.‎‎The Yenagoa-based side doubled…

Authorities of the Bayelsà State police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 50 years old Pastor Ambros Mark over alleged defilement of two under aged girls. According to the Spokesman of the Command, Musa Mohammed, the suspect has reportedly confessed to the crime and the case is being investigated for proper prosecution. The PPRO told our correspondent that upon receipt of the complaint, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of the ‘A’ Division swung into action and arrested the suspect. ” The suspect upon arrest confessed to the charge and the division has been directed by the commissioner of police…

Honourable Daniel Igali, Bureau Member of United World Wrestling (UWW) and board member of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF), has visited Team Nigeria’s wrestling camp to meet with coaches as the 2026 World Wrestling Championships enter a crucial stage. The visit was aimed at boosting the morale of the athletes and technical crew while strengthening Nigeria’s preparations for the concluding stages of the global competition. Igali, an Olympic wrestling champion, interacted with the coaches and offered encouragement as Team Nigeria continues its quest to secure a podium finish at the championships Nigeria remains hopeful of ending its three-year wait for…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief Nyesom Wike, and Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, have publicly demonstrated their political alliance, rallying support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election and the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates ahead of the 2027 general election. The two leaders spoke at a mega rally organised by the Rainbow Coalition at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Elekahia, Port Harcourt, where candidates of the coalition parties were unveiled before a large crowd of supporters and residents of the state. Wike, the founder of the Rainbow Coalition and a major political leader in Rivers State, declared…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), police, political parties and civil society organisations have called for peaceful campaigns and credible elections in Bayelsa State ahead of the 2027 general elections, as 52,225 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) await collection across the state. The call was made at a stakeholders’ meeting in Yenagoa on Tuesday, where participants raised concerns about electoral violence, misinformation, voter participation and logistical challenges affecting riverine communities. INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in Bayelsa, Mal. Isah Shaka Ehimeakhe, urged political parties, traditional rulers, religious leaders, civil society organisations and the media to mobilise eligible registrants to collect their PVCs.…

The National Chairman of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) Phase Two, Ibena Rufus Salvation, has dismissed reports suggesting that the programme’s administrator, Dr Dennis Brutu Otuaro, is under pressure, describing him as focused on his official responsibilities and ongoing mobilisation efforts in support of President Bola Tinubu’s re-election. Salvation, in a reaction to an online report, rejected the suggestion that Otuaro was facing pressure over a Freedom of Information (FOI) request submitted by a blogger seeking information about the programme’s overseas scholarship beneficiaries and related expenditure. According to Salvation, the PAP administrator was not under any pressure but remained occupied…

Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Marine and Blue Economy, Prof Busayo Fakinlade has attributed all transformational milestones recorded in Nigeria’s maritime sector to the foresight and vision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. Prof. Fakinlede stated this in Abuja during an Executive Courtesy Visit and Strategic Dialogue with a high-level delegation of the Africa Blue Economy Roundtable (ABER). The ABER delegation was led by Dr. Amenya Kartay, Chief of Staff to the Convener and Founder of ABER and Head of the Abuja Liaison Bureau, who represented the Convener, Dr. Piriye Kiyaramo. He was accompanied by Hajiya Medina…

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has unveiled Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered robotic tutors and other digital learning innovations at the Bayelsa Medical University (BMU), Yenagoa, as part of efforts to advance medical education, research and technological development in the state. The innovations were unveiled on Monday alongside the university’s 2025–2029 Strategic Plan, with the governor urging the institution to deploy technology to improve teaching, learning and research without replacing physical classroom interactions and the mentorship role of lecturers. Governor Diri described the initiative as a significant step towards modernising medical education but stressed that digital tools must complement human…

Beyond distinguished service as the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, has steadily carved a remarkable place in Nigeria’s sporting landscape. Even before his emergence as President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, had earned widespread recognition for his selfless contributions to sports development. Through his consistent support for a wide range of sporting programmes and initiatives, he distinguished himself as a passionate advocate for youth empowerment and grassroots sports. For many, attaining the presidency of wrestling one of Nigeria’s most prestigious and internationally respected sports federations would mark the pinnacle of a…

The Niger Delta Development Monitoring Group (NIDDEMOG) has challenged the Presidential Candidates of Major Political Parties in the country to make known their action plan for the Niger Delta region in the area of reviving abandoned East West road project, the Sea Ports in the region and the issue of environmental degradation. The Group warned the Presidential candidates against use of cheap controversy on who brought about poverty and other trivial issues to divert the attention of the massive voters but focus on telling each region, including the Niger Delta, their action plan for development, prosperity and empowerment. The group’s…