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By Paul Williams Non-governmental organization, Community Environment and Development Network (CEDEN), has embarked on efforts aimed at strengthening the resilience of community members in the Niger Delta against climate change challenges and manifestations. Supported by Global Greed Grants Fund (GGF), CEDEN, on August 22, 2025 organised a community forum in …

The magistrate court sitting in Yenagoa has rejected the application for bail  of the head of the Social Media team of the Bayelsa Chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC),  Mr. Aye O.S Egberi pending the determination of any charges filed against him. ‎ ‎Magistrate Stanley Ekeru had on the …

A former Labour Party (LP) Governorship Candidate in Bayelsa State, Engr. Udengs Eradiri, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to bypass the governors and send funds arising from the removal of fuel subsidies to development agencies across the country. Eradiri said routing the funds through development agencies would help …

By: Uwem Offon, Uyo. Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno has launched the State Security Trust Fund (AKSTF), with stakeholders pledging billions in support to strengthen the state’s security architecture. On the opening day alone, state-based contractors announced a ₦10 billion donation, while corporate organisations, banks, oil companies, and the …

Management of Indorama Eleme Fertilizer Petrochemicals Ltd has restated its commitment to environmental laws guiding climate and environmental change in Nigeria. ‎ ‎It also said it is committed to its policy on  occupational health, safety and general well-being. ‎ ‎ ‎The company came out with this in reaction to a …

Bayelsa State Government says it will soon award contract for the construction of the second phase of the East/West-Sampou-Odoni-Osekwenike-Elemebiri Road project to further open up the state for investment and other socioeconomic activities. ‎ ‎The state Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, disclosed this while granting audience to the Paramount Ruler …

…Congratulates New Council Appointees ‎ ‎ ‎A former vice chairman of Opobo/Nkoro Council in Rivers State, Dr Angela Anthony Oju-Kienmie has lauded the leadership prowees of leaders of Kirika-Ama-Ibi which has birthed new things in the area. ‎Dr Oju-Kienmie in a statement thanked the leaders for their openness and creativity. …

Chairman of Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Council in Rivers State, Hon. Barr. James A. James, has pledged to work with the former vice chairman of the council, Dr Angela Anthony Oku-Kienmie on matters relating the development of the area. ‎ ‎James made the pledge when he received  Oju-Kienmie, at his residence …

The Bayelsa State Government has indicated its preparedness to collaborate with the National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM) for the training and certification of local welders to make them employable in the oil and marine sectors of the economy. The state Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, gave the indication on …

Opportunities and resources for livelihood and health abound in the forest sector if they are protected and conserved. This was part of the messages in a keynote address delivered recently at Otuobagi community in Bayelsa State by Mr. Jeremiah Dagana, deputy director of Climate Change in the Bayelsa State Ministry …