“From Frying Pan to Hellfire”: Agbonayinwa Opens Up on NDC Crisis
…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…
Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to OPEC And OPEC+ Cooperation Framework
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…
Global Interest Grows as Nigeria’s Oil Sector Reforms Attract Japan
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…
Sen. Lokpobiri highlights impact of Renewed Hope Policies on Economic Growth in Nigeria, declares support for City Boy Movement in Bayelsa State
The positive impacts of the #RenewedHope initiatives of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR continue to resonate strongly in Bayelsa State and across the Niger Delta, with measurable progress recorded in economic growth, infrastructural expansion, and job creation. These developments have reinforced confidence in the administration’s reform-oriented policies, particularly within the oil-producing region, where strategic decisions…
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…
Outrage Mounts Over Alleged Backdoor Registration of NDC as ADA Cries Foul
“NDC Is a Fraudulent Party “ A storm of controversy has trailed the registration of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), with promoters of the All Democratic Alliance (ADA) alleging that the party emerged through a fraudulent and opaque process outside the guidelines set by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Speaking on separate televis’ion appearances…
Nigeria is committed to strengthening regional energy cooperation for a sustainable African supply corridor — Sen. Lokpobiri
…Nigeria is open for partnership, and leading from the front. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Ph.D, has declared that Nigeria’s emergence as West Africa’s most reliable energy supply hub is no longer an ambition, it is an advancing reality, backed by institutional reform, proven indigenous capacity, and a growing…
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,…
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…
NDDC to Partner with Music Icon on Niger Delta Development
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has expressed its willingness to collaborate with a Nigerian music ambassador, Mr Damini Ogulu, better known as Burna Boy, to drive development in his hometown of Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State and across the Niger Delta region. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the music icon…
