…Ex-Rep member claims he won Edo South primary but accuses Dickson of blocking his candidacy as party remains silent on results. Political tensions are mounting within the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) following allegations by former House of Representatives member and Edo South senatorial aspirant, Ehiozuwa Agbonayinwa, that the party’s national leader, Senator Seriake Dickson, orchestrated…
Sources within Nigeria’s Ministry of Petroleum Resources have indicated that the country remains firmly committed to the principles and objectives of the Declaration of Cooperation between the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies under OPEC+. This position highlights Nigeria’s continued alignment with collective efforts aimed at ensuring stability in the global…
Nigeria’s ongoing reforms in the oil and gas sector are attracting increasing global attention, with the Government of Japan expressing strong interest in deepening bilateral cooperation, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has said. Lokpobiri disclosed this following a high-level meeting with a Japanese delegation led by Kobayashi Takayuki, a member…
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri Ph.D, has emphasized that the consistent delivery of critical infrastructure and development projects remains central to effective governance. He noted that under the #RenewedHope administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, State Governments are being supported through coordinated policies and improved institutional alignment to undertake projects…
The Honourable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has commended the peaceful conduct of the 8th National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing it as a demonstration of the party’s unity, maturity, and shared commitment to national progress. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Communications,…
The Chairman of the Directorate for Project Monitoring and Evaluation in Bayelsa State, Hon. (Engr.) Ebiye Tarabina, has commended contractors handling various government projects across the state for the pace of work and milestones achieved so far. Engr. Tarabina gave the commendation on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, during an inspection tour of the ongoing Ekeremor–Agge…
A human rights group under the auspices of the Centre for Justice and Equity (CJE) has called for the immediate release of four aides to former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, arrested by security agencies. Citing serious concerns over human rights, due process, the CJE lamented the continued uncertainty surrounding their detention….
The Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Niger Delta Herald Newspapers, and Chairman of Bayelsa Independent Publisher Association (BIPA), Francis Dufugha, has declared that despite the sweeping wave of digital disruption and the rise of social media, responsible journalism remains indispensable to society, insisting that truth—not technology—must remain the anchor of the profession. Dufugha made this known…
…Residents Raise Alarm Over Abandoned Equipment as Phase One Records Major Progress Palpable fear and rising anxiety have enveloped communities in Brass over the uncertain fate of Phase Two of the Nembe–Brass Road, following allegations of abandonment, contractor incapacity, and the presence of abandoned construction equipment now posing serious safety risks. Investigations by Niger Delta…
The Director of Treasure Jireh International Group of Schools, Engineer Izibieya Sorgwe, has admonished students and pupils of the institution to maintain a sharp focus on their academic pursuits, describing excellence in education as the only guaranteed pathway to a bright and successful future. Engineer Sorgwe gave this charge during the institution’s just-concluded 2nd Annual…
