NDDC Inaugurates Naval Base to Check Piracy, Oil Theft, and Other Crimes in Bayelsa
Ayakoro_ In a renewed effort to curb piracy, kidnapping, and oil theft across the riverine and coastal communities of Bayelsa State, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) on Friday inaugurated a Naval Strategic Location in Ayakoro community, Ogbia Local Government Area of the state.
Criminal networks exploit Nigerian children in illegal oil trade
Children are drawn into dangerous oil theft operations after witnessing the financial benefits that peers and adults gain from this illicit work a report has said In 2024, Nigeria’s Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, admitted that ‘children as young as 14 and 15’
The Azikel group’s 𝐀𝐯𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 T𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 p𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 is genuine-Comrade Igali
The project coordinator of the Azikel Group Aviation Training Programme, Comrade Robert Igali has absolved the Group of any wrongdoing in the p𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 slated for the United States of America, declaring that it is genuine and meant to Support young Bayelsans in pursuit
Security Agencies Thwart Attack on Pro-Tinubu Rally in Bayelsa
A combined team of security agencies on Saturday in Yenagoa, Bayelsa state capital, foiled an attack by gunmen on a Pro-Tinubu rally. The rally organised by a grassroots political group, the NEW Associates, has been a subject of controversy, with the Governor Douye
OPL 2005:Tensions rise in Bayelsa as SEEPCO ignores court order, violates PIA laws, skips EIA for oil exploration
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)
APWEN inaugurate new Chairperson, honour Bayelsa First lady for advancing STEM education
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
Gov Diri @5: Jonathan Performs Groundbreaking of Bayelsa Stadium, Advocates for Athletes’ Welfare Fund
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
Nigeria to Mitigate Impact of US Health Policy Shifts, Says Minister Pate
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
Gov Diri 5yrs Anniversary: Bayelsa Commences with Medical Outreach in Ikarama
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
NDDC Board: Kinsmen Appeal for Samuel Ogbuku to Complete His Tenure Amidst Calls for Removal
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
