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By Emmanuel Kanayo ‎The Hon. Chima Njoku Support Group has condemned the alleged machete attack on one of its members, Mr. Ugochukwu Eke, describing it as a direct assault on peace and political tolerance in Etche Local Government Area. ‎The group’s leadership, led by Director-General Hon. Chukwuemeka Samuel Njoku (Mayor) …

By our correspondent The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Bayelsa State Polytechnic, Aleibiri Chapter, has directed its members to withdraw their services from the institution beginning Monday, August 10, 2026, over the controversial reappointment of a retired former Rector as Rector of the Polytechnic. The union said the decision …

By Our Correspondent The First daughter of Bayelsa State Governor, Dr. Stephanie Ebidenere Diri, and her husband, Ballad Tamaradoubra Agbeyei, were on Sunday joined in holy matrimony at the state headquarters of the Royal House of Grace International Church in Yenagoa. The glamorous ceremony drew high-profile dignitaries including former First …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Ex-agitators and other stakeholders in the Niger Delta have reaffirmed their commitment to partner with Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited, PINL, to sustain the relative peace and security currently enjoyed on the Eastern Corridor of the Trans Niger Pipeline, TNP. The stakeholders gave the assurance on Sunday …

… Deploys Commissioners to Commands, Strategic Formations By Paul Williams The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has engaged representatives of civil society organisations on security concerns surrounding the forthcoming Osun State Governorship Election scheduled for August 15, 2026. IGP Disu met with the CSOs, led by Auwal Musa …

By Emma Sunday The Rivers State Waste Management Agency, RIWAMA, said it is partnering with the Police Community Relations Committee, PCRC, in renewed efforts to tackle sanitation challenges and restore the state’s Garden City status. The Managing Director of RIWAMA, Dr. Ibimina Wokoma, announced the partnership on Thursday during a …

By Mark Lenu The leadership of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, (NUP) Rivers State Council has urged the public “not to have any dealings with Gbarabee – led pension association,” describing it as illegal. A statement jointly signed by the state NUP Chairman, Comrade Sammy Eke and Secretary, Comrade Joseph …

‎Donbai FA has emerged champions of the Bayelsa Starlets Academy U-15 Scouting Tournament after two weeks of pulsating action among the young lads.‎‎The tournament which was put together by the organisers of the Prosperity Cup in collaboration with the Ministry of Sports Development and the Bayelsa State Grassroots Coaches Association, …

By Amos Odhe The Peoples Democratic Party PDP) in Bayelsa State has offered Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, some economic tips to address worsening living conditions of residents of Bayelsa State as part of efforts to rescue the state from collapse. Turnah, who dismissed Diri’s boasting of an effective …

By Emma Sunday The Founder and Lead Pastor of Sanctuary of Praise International Church, Pastor Success Ekperechi Uju, has called on President Bola Tinubu and other top leaders to govern Nigeria with the fear of God. Pastor Uju who made the call on Sunday, during the church’s 10th anniversary celebration …