President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Wednesday swore in four newly elected senators following their victories in the recent by-elections conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission. The lawmakers are Olaka Nwogu of the Peoples Democratic Party, representing Rivers South-East Senatorial District; Envulu Anza of the All Progressives Congress, representing Nasarawa North; Ikeje Asogwu…
The Abia State Police Command has arrested two men accused of impersonating operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency after a viral video showed them assaulting and handcuffing an auto-rickshaw rider in Umuahia. The suspects, identified as Anthony Kelechi, 41, and Bright Abraham, 42, were arrested by detectives attached to the Central Police Station,…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday fixed June 30, 2026, for ruling on an application by activist and publisher, Omoyele Sowore, seeking the restoration of his bail and the setting aside of a bench warrant issued against him. Justice Mohammed Umar adjourned the matter after parties adopted their processes in the application. The…
Growing incidents of child theft in Bayelsa State have heightened fears among residents, with civil society organizations and gender advocacy groups calling on parents and guardians to take extra precautions to safeguard their children. The latest reported case occurred in the Okutukutu area of Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital. Residents say the incident has further…
The Chairman of the Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO) in Bayelsa State, Comrade Bekinwari David-West, has called on security agencies to identify and prosecute individuals involved in the abandonment of newborn babies at refuse dumps in Yenagoa. David-West made the call following the discovery of a dead newborn baby at a refuse dump beside the Tombia…
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) is set to commence the issuance of the Nigerian Content Trainers Registration Certificate (NCTRC), as part of its commitment to strengthening local competencies and promoting professional standards within Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. The initiative was unveiled on Tuesday during a sensitization workshop held with members of…
Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State, Warman Weri Ogoriba, has said the party is more united and better positioned for future elections, insisting that ongoing reconciliation efforts within the party have been largely successful. Speaking during an interactive session with journalists in Yenagoa, Ogoriba dismissed suggestions that the party’s reconciliation drive…
The Nigerian Navy has intercepted two wooden boats conveying illegally mined black sand and arrested 13 suspects in Bayelsa State. The Director of Naval Information, Capt. Abiodun Folorunsho, disclosed this in a statement released on Saturday in Abuja. Folorunsho said the operation marked another success in the Navy’s efforts to curb illegal exploitation of natural…
Folarin Balogun continued his stellar form for the United States Men’s National Team on Friday, earning his second consecutive Man of the Match award during the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage. His latest award was given for his impactful performance as the USMNT beat Australia 2–0 to secure a knockout stage ticket. The Nigerian-American…
South Africa defender, Ime Okon, has explained why he chose to represent Bafana Bafana ahead of Nigeria, insisting that his loyalty has always been with the country he considers home. Born to a Nigerian father and a South African mother, the Hannover defender, who is eligible to play for both countries, is part of Bafana…
