Nigerian ports are some of the most expensive in the West African region, no thanks to the numerous fees paid on Nigerian-bound cargoes, including the WRI premium, ANOZIE EGOLE writes The maritime industry has experienced a significant increase in war risk insurance premiums in recent years, particularly for Nigerian-bound shipments. This trend is driven by a confluence…
I, Hon. Wilson Ayakpo Dauyegha wish to correct the deliberate misleading narrative circulating in Bayelsa State and beyond that I betrayed Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri before the 2019 Governorship Election in Bayelsa State. It is expedient that I address these in-accuracies and provide clarity on the matter. The pivotal role Sen. Lokpobiri played in my political…
The Ijaw nation and the wider Niger Delta entertainment community are today celebrating one of their most vibrant musical exports, Alfred Izion-Ebi Jking, as he marks another year in his life and career. A true son of Ijaw land, Jking has become a household name in Owigiri music, widely admired for his originality, charisma, and…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Bayelsa State Council, has strongly condemned the recent armed attacks on a private radio station, Rhythm 94.7 FM, located in Yenagoa, the state capital. According to the NUJ, the station was attacked on two consecutive days—Saturday, May 17, 2025, at about 2:10 p.m., and Sunday, May 18, 2025, at…
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has praised the tenacity of the state-sponsored Bayelsa Queens after emerging champions of the 2025 National Women Football League (NWFL). The Prosperity Girls on Saturday trounced Naija Ratels 4-1 in the last game of the Super Six playoffs, coming tops with 10 points from five matches. The team…
President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday, shared a cordial moment with Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and former Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, during the inauguration mass of Pope Leo XIV at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed the encounter via…
ABUJA — As political alignments begin to take shape ahead of the 2027 general elections, founding member of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Alhaji Tanko Yakasai, has declared that, as of now, no candidate appears capable of defeating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in a presidential contest. Speaking with journalists in Abuja yesterday, the elder statesman…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed rumours suggesting he may run against President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, especially if the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) zones its ticket to the South. In an interview with BBC News Pidgin on Saturday, Wike declared his unwavering loyalty to President Tinubu,…
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has called for stronger collaboration among African nations to effectively address the continent’s energy challenges. He made the call while officially opening the Nigerian Exhibition Pavilion at the ongoing Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston, Texas, United States. Speaking under the theme “Africa’s Energy Renaissance:…
Yenagoa, May 6, 2025 Hon. Engr. Ebiye Tarabina, MCORen, Chairman of the Directorate for Project Monitoring and Evaluation, Bayelsa State, today conducted a hands‑on inspection of several high‑priority infrastructure projects across the state. The visits are part of an ongoing drive to ensure contractors adhere to quality standards and complete works on schedule. Tarabina began…
