The Rivers State Government has encouraged youths across the state to consider a career in the Nigerian Army as an opportunity to serve the nation, acquire valuable skills and prepare themselves for positions of greater responsibility in the future. The Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Dr. Dagogo Wokoma, made …

The Bayelsa State Executive Council on Wednesday observed a minute silence in honour of four of its citizens in the ill-fated Nigeria Air Force (NAF) plane that crashed on Monday in Ondo State. The NAF, in a statement, said it lost 25 of its personnel in the tragic incident, including …

As preparations intensify for the 2026 edition of the Practical Nigerian Content (PNC) Forum, slated for November 30 – December 3, 2026, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and its partner, DMG Events, have strengthened their long-standing collaboration with the Bayelsa State Government, to ensure the seamless hosting …

Former Rivers State Commissioner for Local Government Affairs and one-time governorship candidate of the United Nigeria People’s party (UNPP),  Prince Charles Osiminibeke, has received the NDC candidate for the Emohua/Ikwerre Federal Constituency,  Fubara Ohaka, and other political stakeholders during a courtesy visit over the weekend to mark his birthday. The …

The newly appointed Vice Chairperson of the Continental Executive Council (CEC) of the Africa Blue Economy Roundtable (ABER), Barr. Sophie De Sylvie Djoufa Tiemagni, has expressed deep appreciation to the Convener and Chief Executive Officer of ABER, Dr. Piriye Kiyaramo, for entrusting her with one of the highest strategic responsibilities …

A 50-years-old murder suspect, Bethlehem Nwanlia on Monday, threw the Bayelsa State High Court into frenzy when he flushed his chest, slumped and died while awaiting final judgement in the case of conspiracy, kidnapping and multiple murders. The deceased, Bethlehem Nwalia, 32 years old Gideon Atama and Clever Ovo were …

The Provisional Committee of the proposed Nigerian Coast Guard (PC-NCG) has extended its deepest condolences to the Government and people of Benue State, particularly the families of victims of the tragic boat accident on River Katsina-Ala at Buruku Crossing on Saturday, 3rd October, 2026. The Committee stressed that maritime safety …

By: Ehichioya Ezomon Since whispers heralded the 2027 General Election, aftermath of the Supreme Court sealing of their last hope of reversing the outcome of the February 25, 2023, presidential ballot, Nigeria’s opposition politicians and their supporters have claimed that “Nigerians” would defeat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling …

By: Amos Odhe, Yenagoa  Former President of Nigeria, His Excellency, Dr. Goodluck  Jonathan, has commended the quality, experience and capacity of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates contesting the 2027 elections in the Bayelsa East Senatorial District. Jonathan made the remarks at his residence in Yenagoa when he received a …

By:  Amos Odhe, Yenagoa  A human-rights activist, Chief Nengi James-Eriworio has described Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) as the surest pathway to peaceful coexistence, progress and prosperity in the Niger Delta region. James-Eriworio made the advocacy in his recent article entitled “Alternative Dispute Resolution In A Changing World: A Pathway to …