Tinubu Commissions 60MW Gas Turbine, Angiama–Oporoma Bridge in Bayelsa
By Abdullahi Abdulrahman, Yenagoa National News – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday commissioned a 60-megawatt gas turbine Independent Power Project in Bayelsa State as part of his one-day working visit to the state. The commissioning ceremony was attended by Governor Douye Diri, former President Goodluck Jonathan, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, former First Lady Patience […]
Tinubu Hails Fallen Borno Soldiers as “Unforgettable Heroes” After Deadly Terror Attack
By Ahmad Yusuf, Abuja National News – President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the killing of soldiers of the 29 Task Force Brigade under Operation Hadin Kai, following a coordinated terrorist attack on a military base in Benisheikh, Borno State. The attack, carried out on Thursday, April 9, 2026, left several troops dead as […]
60MW Gas Plant to Transform Bayelsa into Industrial Investment Hub — Dr. Isari
By Jesse Ese National News — The Technical Adviser to Governor Douye Diri on Fiscal Policy, Dr. Isari Peregbe, has described the 60MW gas turbine power plant and the Oporoma dual carriageway as landmark projects that will transform Bayelsa State into an industrial investment hub, triggering a revenue boom and industrial revolution. Dr. Isari made this […]
Prosperity Cup Organizers Congratulate Arise TV Reporter Ovieteme George on BON Award
By Our Correspondent National News — Organizers of Nigeria’s biggest grassroots football tournament, the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, popularly known as the Prosperity Cup, have congratulated Ovieteme George, a reporter with Arise Television, on winning the Best Reporter of the Year award by the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria. Director General of the tournament, Ono Akpe, in […]
Traders Rally Behind Bayelsa Government’s Market Closure Ahead of Tinubu’s Visit
By Abdullahi Abdulrahman, Yenagoa National News — Traders in Bayelsa State have expressed willingness to comply with the directive issued by the state government for all shops to remain closed on Friday, April 10, 2026, ahead of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visit to the state. The directive was announced by the Honourable Commissioner for Trade, Industry […]
Blue Economy Holds Massive Job, Revenue Opportunities If Fully Harnessed — MOSIEND President
By our correspondent National News — The Movement for the Survival of the Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND) has said Nigeria’s marine and blue economy holds enormous opportunities for job creation, economic diversification and revenue generation if fully harnessed. National President of MOSIEND, Amb. Kennedy Tonjo West, stated this in an interview with […]
Bayelsa Basketball Team Now Among Nigeria’s Top Three — Coach Tony Nelson
By Abdullahi Abdulrahman, Yenagoa National News — The Head Coach of the Bayelsa State Basketball Team, Coach Tony Torunarigha Nelson, has declared that the state team is now ranked among the top three basketball teams in Nigeria following their impressive performance at the Niger Delta Games. Coach Nelson made this known in an exclusive interview with […]
Niger Delta Tension: Third Phase PAP Leaders Reject Planned Protest, Back Tompolo
By Jesse Ese National News – Leaders of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) Third Phase have said they will not allow anybody in the Niger Delta to stage any anti-people protest against Government Ekpemupolo alias Tompolo or any other leader in the region. They warned that any action capable of destabilising the region would be resisted; saying […]
NDC Appoints Atti Moses as Director of Students Mobilization in Bayelsa
By Abdullahi Abdulrahman, Yenagoa National News – The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Bayelsa State Chapter, has appointed Comrade Atti Joshua Moses as the Director of Students Mobilization, in a move aimed at strengthening youth engagement and expanding the party’s grassroots influence across the state. Atti is a staunch supporter of former Bayelsa State Governor, Henry Seriake […]
Bayelsa Needs More Than 60MW to Fix Power Crisis – MOSIEND Leader
By Abdullahi Abdulrahman, Yenagoa National News – The Movement for the Survival of the Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND) says the 60 megawatts Gas Turbine plant set to be commissioned on April 10, 2026, is not a lasting solution to the problem of electricity in Bayelsa State. The Chairman of MOSIEND Central Zone, […]