OPL 2005:Tensions rise in Bayelsa as SEEPCO ignores court order, violates PIA laws, skips EIA for oil exploration

Mar 12, 2025

  There is rising tension in Onuebum community of Ogbia Local Government area of Bayelsa State over the alleged violation of a Court ordered issued by a Federal High Court sitting in Yenagoa stopping the Sterling Exploration and Energy Production Company Nigeria Limited,.(SEEPCO)

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APWEN inaugurate new Chairperson, honour Bayelsa First lady for advancing STEM education

Feb 20, 2025

    The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), Bayelsa Chapter has inaugurated it’s new Chairperson, Engr. Mrs. Amalate Ann Jonathan Obuebite, PhD, FNSE. The APWEN also bestowed on the Bayelsa First Lady, Dr. Mrs. Gloria Diri an award of honour

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Gov Diri @5: Jonathan Performs Groundbreaking of Bayelsa Stadium, Advocates for Athletes’ Welfare Fund

Feb 17, 2025

Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday performed the groundbreaking ceremony of a 25,000 capacity stadium at Igbogene in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa state capital, as part of activities marking Governor Douye Diri’s 5 years in office. During the ceremony, Jonathan emphasized  the need for

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Nigeria to Mitigate Impact of US Health Policy Shifts, Says Minister Pate

Feb 12, 2025

The Coordinating Minister for Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammadu Ali Pate, has expressed the assurance that Nigeria will overcome US President  Donald Trump’s new sweeping health policy changes stopping funding of health care interventions in developing countries. Prof Pate stated this in

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Gov Diri 5yrs Anniversary: Bayelsa Commences with Medical Outreach in Ikarama

Feb 11, 2025

The Governor Douye Diri-led Administration in Bayelsa State  has begun its 5th-anniversary celebrations with a medical outreach initiative at the Ikarama Cottage Hospital in Okordia Clan, Yenagoa Local Government Area. The Prosperity Government’s initiative underscores its commitment to building a resilient healthcare system

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NDDC Board: Kinsmen Appeal for Samuel Ogbuku to Complete His Tenure Amidst Calls for Removal

Feb 11, 2025

Following reports of a rift and alleged plots in some quarters to remove the current Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Samuel Ogbuku, purportedly influenced by Mr. Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, his kinsmen have appealed for

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5yrs Anniversary: Gov Otu Lauds Gov Diri For Not Abandoning Projects Initiated By Predecessor

Feb 10, 2025

Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has commissioned Road 24 in the Okaka area of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, as part of the celebrations marking Governor Douye Diri’s five years in office. While the commissioning, Governor Otu, who is also the Vice Chairman

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Gov Diri’s Anniversary: Tinubu, Jonathan, Governors to Inaugurate Key Projects

Feb 9, 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former President Goodluck Jonathan, and several governors are scheduled to commission projects in Bayelsa State, marking Governor Douye Diri’s five years in office. Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Mrs. Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai and her Works and Infrastructure counterpart, Mr.

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NCDMB Showcases Local Content Milestones to Nigerian Army Personnel

Feb 8, 2025

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) on Thursday in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, played host to a visiting team of ranking military officers from the Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC), Abuja, who are in the state on a local study tour. At

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NCDMB Launches ICT Centre to Empower Students in Bayelsa Community

Feb 5, 2025

SANGANA,The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) on Wednesday inaugurated a cutting-edge Information and Communication Technology (ICT) centre at Community Secondary School in Sangana, Bayelsa State, marking a transformative step toward bridging the digital divide in the region. The newly unveiled facility,

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