The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPC Ltd.) has reiterated its dedication to ensuring that funds allocated under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) are properly channelled to foster tangible development in oil-producing communities, particularly in Bayelsa State. This commitment was…
By Tapre Timine, Bayelsa Bayelsa State Government has announced on Monday that teachers can now look forward to an extended career span, following the signing of a new law that raises their retirement age to 65 years. Governor Douye Diri…
By Tapre Timine, Bayelsa The Central Zone of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately dismiss the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, following controversial remarks deemed offensive to the Ijaw…
By Tapre Timine, Bayelsa The internal rift within the Bayelsa State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has intensified, with the party’s zonal secretariat taking control of the payment of allowances for the executives of Ogbia Ward 9. This…
By Tapre Timine, Bayelsa A joint manhunt is underway following the recovery of speedboats used by kidnappers who abducted two staff members of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Operatives of Operation Puff Adder, under the Bayelsa State Police Command,…
By Tapre Timine, Bayels The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has assured residents that the local government reforms introduced by the state government will surpass their expectations in terms of impact and benefits. Ewhrudjakpo made this statement…
By Tapre Timine, Bayelsa Gunmen have abducted the Special Personal Assistant to the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Mr. Akari Loveday. Loveday was kidnapped on Friday along the Onuegbum River while traveling to Ayakoro community in…
By Tapre Timine, Bayelsa The Bayelsa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is teetering on the brink of a fresh crisis as a war of words between South-South Zonal Secretary George Turnah and State Chairman Solomon Agwanana threatens…
By Tapre Rimini, Bayelsa Bayelsa State has witnessed a boost in its infrastructure development, courtesy of the commissioning of key projects by Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. The projects, which include a 2.1-kilometer dual carriageway and the Commissioners’ Quarters,…
The Obololi community in the Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa has reported that no relief assistance has reached them following the oil spill on 16th February, which released crude oil and contaminated the River Nun. The National Oil…
