…Among Top Five States On Teachers Certification Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Douye, on Wednesday, received an international award presented by the United States Centres for Disease Control and Prevention in conjunction with the African Field Epidemiology Network (AfriNET). The Commissioner for Health, Prof. Seiyefa Brisibe, who made the presentation during the 193rd state…
Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has described retiring Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), Ikeoye Orutugu, as a “gift to Nigeria,” as the state formally honoured him for his outstanding service to the nation. The tribute was paid during a special session of the Anambra State Executive Council held at the Light House, Awka,…
Mexican social media influencer César Gastélum was shot dead while livestreaming on TikTok in the northern city of Culiacán, authorities have confirmed. Gastélum, who had more than 500,000 followers on TikTok, was filming with two friends outside a fast-food restaurant in the Tres Ríos district on Tuesday evening when two men on a motorcycle approached…
The Alema of Warri, Chief Emmanuel Oritsejolomi Uduaghan, on Monday, lavished praise on the former governor of Delta State, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, describing him as an enduring icon ‘’We proudly celebrate the 68th birthday of His Excellency, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, former Executive Governor of Delta State, whose leadership, philanthropy and enduring contributions to…
News of her passing was announced on Wednesday by fellow actor **Alesh Sanni**, who paid an emotional tribute to the late actress in a post shared on his Instagram page. In the tribute, Sanni expressed shock and grief over Osoba’s death, revealing that he had been unable to sleep since receiving the news. He described…
The annual traditional festivals celebrated across communities in Bayelsa State are rich expressions of our cultural heritage. From Odi to Opokuma and many other communities, these events bring together sons and daughters at home and in the diaspora to celebrate their history, customs and shared identity through colourful displays of dance, music and traditional rites….
Come to Niger Delta, NDDC Boss Urges Investors The NDDC Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has urged public and private organisations to invest in the Niger Delta Region as it is now conducive and safe. Speaking during the Delta State Economic and Investment Summit 2026 in Asaba, Delta…
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has directed lawyers, court officials and litigation staff to immediately stop using the title “Barrister” as a prefix to their names in all official engagements at the Supreme Court. The directive was contained in a memorandum dated July 13, 2026, and signed by the Chief Registrar of…
…Says Directive to Stop Work Is in Bad Taste The people of Olugboboro Community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have expressed strong opposition to the alleged directive by officials of Oando Plc to halt the ongoing community reclamation project, describing the decision as unjustified and detrimental to the community’s development. The…
The Director of the Eket Senatorial District of the Akwa Ibom Christian Women Cooperative Limited, Evangelist Becky Udom, has appealed to Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, to ensure the successful completion of the state’s cooperative societies project, warning that it should not be allowed to suffer a “natural death.” Speaking with journalists shortly…
