Lokpobiri Hails Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, Commends Diri On Bayelsa Infrastructural Strides

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…

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APC Convention: Lokpobiri Hails Peaceful Process, Congratulates New NWC, Reaffirms Support for Renewed Hope Agenda

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,…

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Project Inspection: Tarabina Commends Contractors on Bayelsa Road Projects

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…

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Digital Disruption, Courage and the Burden of Truth: Francis Dufugha Speaks

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…

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Why Nembe–Brass Road Phase Two May Never See the Light of Day

…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…

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Focus on Your Studies for a Brighter Future – Engr. Sorgwe Charges Students at Treasure Jireh Cultural Festival

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…

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Nigeria advances split-site training programmes through strategic engagements with Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS and University of Malaya

In furtherance of Nigeria’s oil sector transformation and its aspiration to position the country as an energy hub for Africa, the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has intensified strategic engagements with leading Malaysian institutions to expand its split-site training programmes for Nigerian scholars. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Special Adviser on…

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Group Urges Diri to Consider Ebizi Ndiomu-Brown as Ewhrudjakpo’s Replacement

A grassroots political pressure group, the Grace Movement Initiative (GMI), has called on Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, to consider the member representing Sagbama Constituency III, Ebizi Ndiomu-Brown, as a possible replacement for the late Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. The call was contained in a statement jointly signed by the Interim Chairman of the group,…

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