Opu Nembe Community in Bayelsa Calls for Action Over Delay Investigation In AITEO’s Spill
The Opu Nembe Kingdom in Nembe Council Area of Bayelsa State has raised concerns over the delayed response to a recent oil spill near Santa Barbara, as revealed in a letter addressed to the Nembe Exploration and Production Company Ltd (AITEO). The
Bayelsa Gas Turbine Installation Reaches 85% Completion
Elebele_ The installation of 60 megawatts of gas turbines in Bayelsa State is now 85% complete, as confirmed by Mr. Wisdom Ikuli, the Technical Adviser to the Governor on Media and Public Affairs. The Bayelsa State Government had approved the purchase of the
Academic activities resume at Federal Poly,Ekowe after two months impasses between management, Unions
Academic activities have resumed at the Federal Polytechnic, Ekowe, in Bayelsa State, following an end to the industrial action that had crippled the institution for over two months. On Monday,Students returned to the campus marking the conclusion of a prolonged impasse between the
No Going Back on Strike Action – ASUU President Tells FG
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared that it will commence an indefinite industrial action once its ongoing two-week warning strike expires on October 13. The planned strike, according to the union, follows the expiration of an ultimatum issued last week, urging
UNIPORT Bans “Sign Out” Celebration On Campus
The management of the University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Rivers State has banned the traditional “sign-out” celebration for final-year undergraduate students. According to a statement by the Dean of Student Affairs, Prof. Chima Chibuike Wokocha, the decision aims to maintain order and discipline
Opinion: Gov. Diri is breaking the chain of blackouts in Bayelsa with 60MW of Gas Turbine by Osaro Okhomina
In the emerging capital of Ijaw Nation and the increasingly bustling metropolis of Yenagoa, the Bayelsa commercial capital, a revolution is brewing in the power sector. The Bayelsa State Government, through its Light Up Bayelsa Electrification Strategy and Action Plan, a brainchild
Bayelsa Electricity :Gov Diri Confirms Power From IPP Won’t Be Free for Residents
Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has said that the power generated and distributed from the state’s independent power plant will not be free and that Bayelsans will pay for the service. Governor Diri made the clarification on Wednesday when he visited the
PENGASSAN Calls for Nationwide Strike Over Dangote Refinery Sacking
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has directed all its members to withdraw services nationwide. The directive comes after an emergency meeting of the National Executive Council (NEC) today, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in response to the reported
Sunny-Goli Lauds Diri on Arrival of New Gas Turbines, Expresses Confidence in Strong Finish
Former member of the Federal House of Representatives and Amadabo of Kemmer-Ama, HRH (Rt. Hon.) Israel Sunny-Goli, has commended the arrival of new gas turbines procured by His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, aimed at providing Bayelsa State with a steady power supply. He
Back To Creek Initiative: 50 Niger Delta Women Empowered Through Catering, Event Planning by NCDMB
Warri_ 50 women drawn from across the Niger Delta region have been successfully trained in catering and event planning by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). This is part of its ‘Back to the Creek’ initiative, designed to strengthen the capacity
