Agbedi Flags Off Historic Alei Palace Construction in Aleibiri
By Abdullahi Abdulrahman, Yenagoa The Member representing Sagbama/Ekeremor Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Fred Agbedi, has reaffirmed his commitment to grassroots development with the commencement of construction of a three-bedroom Alei Palace in the Aleibiri Federated Community of Ekeremor Local Government Area, Bayelsa State. The historic project, sited on a difficult waterlogged […]
ACDS Rallies to Save Amassoma Indigenous Dialect at International Mother Language Day Celebration
By Abdullahi Abdulrahman, Yenagoa In a vibrant display of cultural pride and linguistic revival, the Amassoma Cultural and Development Society (ACDS) has renewed calls for parents and guardians to prioritize speaking their native tongue to their children — a move aimed at safeguarding the Amassoma dialect of the Izon language from extinction. The event, marking […]
Trump Confirms Death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei Amid Widespread Strikes
United States President Donald Trump has announced the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, saying the 86-year-old Iranian leader was killed in coordinated U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Tehran. In a statement posted on Truth Social, Trump described Khamenei as “one of the most evil people in history,” adding that his death was “justice for the people of […]
APC Group congratulates Bayelsa Deputy Governor Akpe
By Our Correspondent The Renewed Hope Grassroots Movement has extended heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Peter Pereotubo Akpe on his inauguration as the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, describing his elevation as a testament to competence, loyalty, and proven service to the state. In a congratulatory message signed by the Deputy National Secretary of the support […]
Gas Leakage from Conoil Wellhead at OML 59 Ango Field Unattended
By Alagoa Morris, Yenagoa Introduction Tamazo community is part of the Koluama Kingdom in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The kingdom hosts several oil companies, including NEPLC (formerly Chevron), Continental Oil and Gas Limited (Conoil), First E/P, Nigdel, and Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited (operators of the HB Buko Field, OML 77 […]
Nwoko Donates 600 Bags of Rice to Anioma Constituents in Abuja
Senator Ned Nwoko has distributed 600 bags of rice to Anioma indigenes residing in Abuja in commemoration of the Lenten and Ramadan fasting seasons. The gesture, according to the lawmaker, was aimed at cushioning the effects of the current economic hardship during the spiritually significant period for both Christians and Muslims. Speaking at the event, […]
Islamist Militancy Intensifies Across Nigeria Despite U.S. Military Support – ACLED
By Our Correspondent A new report by the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project has revealed a sharp rise in Islamist militant attacks across Nigeria and its neighboring countries, despite ongoing security assistance and military intervention from the United States. According to the report, violent incidents linked to groups affiliated with al-Qaeda and the […]
INEC Shifts 2027 Presidential Election To January 16, Revises Timetable
By Our Correspondent The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released a revised timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections, adjusting the dates for the presidential, governorship, and state assembly polls in line with the provisions of the Electoral Act 2026. According to a statement signed by Malam Mohammed Kudu Haruna, National […]
Lagos Court Jails Man 18 Months for Defrauding Sterling Bank of ₦30 Million
By Our Correspondent Justice O.A. Fadipe of the Lagos State High Court has sentenced one Adebisi Ridwan Ayodeji to 18 months imprisonment for defrauding Sterling Bank Plc of ₦30 million. The convict was prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate 2, Ikoyi, on a one-count charge of stealing before Justice […]
Fire Guts Popular Opolo Furniture Market Again
By Abdullahi Abdulrahman, Yenagoa A fire outbreak occurred early Thursday morning at the popular Opolo Furniture Market located between Opolo and Biogbolo in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, destroying goods and property worth millions of naira. Eyewitnesses said the inferno started in the early hours of the day, engulfing several shops before firefighters arrived at the scene. […]