…As Chiefs, Elders Hail His Leadership Qualities The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) of the Niger Delta Basin Development Authority (NDBDA), Hon. Prince Ebitimi Amgbare, has reaffirmed his commitment to reviving the vision of the founding fathers of the Basin Authority. He stressed that the agency under his leadership is determined to stimulate…
Uyo, Akwa Ibom State – Members of Team Bayelsa are participating in a two-day Amnesty International Media Training in Uyo with the theme “Human Rights-Centered Journalism.” The training, which began at 9 a.m. at the Rosemohr Golden Hotel, Uyo, focuses on equipping journalists with the knowledge and skills to promote accountability, ethical reporting, and the…
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Ph.D, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s leadership role in advancing Africa’s energy security, calling for deeper regional integration at the Africa Oil Week (AOW) 2025 Ministerial and CEO Leadership Forum. Sen. Lokpobiri stressed that integration remains the most effective strategy to end Africa’s energy poverty, noting…
A former Labour Party (LP) Governorship Candidate in Bayelsa State, Engr. Udengs Eradiri, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to bypass the governors and send funds arising from the removal of fuel subsidies to development agencies across the country. Eradiri said routing the funds through development agencies would help the gains of subsidy removal…
Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has urged Christian organisations to play a strategic role in politics in order to promote good governance and sustain positive societal values. Senator Ewhrudjakpo stated this on Monday when the Council of Knights, Niger Delta West Diocese of the Anglican Communion, Church of Nigeria, paid him a courtesy…
…Suspect Nabbed After Violent Altercation Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have arrested one Joseph Okon Eren, a 37-year-old man, in connection with the death of his neighbour during a violent altercation in Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area. Heated Argument Turns Deadly According to a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Timfon…
Activities marking the end of emergency rule in Rivers State commenced on Sunday with an inter-denominational thanksgiving service at the Ecumenical Centre, Abonima Wharf, Port Harcourt. The service, attended by the state administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ette Ekwe Ibas (rtd), top government officials, traditional rulers, security chiefs, and other dignitaries, signaled the beginning of transition events…
From Mike Odiegwu, Port Harcourt The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has engaged the Instinct Resource Services Limited (IRSL) to train its workers on living quality life after retirement. The 2025 NAMA Pre-retirement Workshop lasted for six days and equipped workers with knowledge and skills in the areas of financial planning and security, health and…
Nigeria’s Deepwater Revival: Minister Lokpobiri Urges EPC Titans to Seize New Era of Investment Nigeria is sending a clear message to the global oil community: the landscape has changed and the country is open for business. Speaking at the EPC deepwater Investment Roundtable organized by the OPTS, the Honourable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources…
By Thomas Peretu “Think Africa, think pu lic interest and think change…” is a mantra invented by I.U Ikechukwu Uzoma’s name may not ring the proverbial bell, just yet. Surely, it will, in no distant future. At least after this gestation period. Ikechukwu is not your idea of a run off the mill kind of…
