The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bayelsa State, High Chief (Hon.) Alabh George Turnah, MON, has firmly challenged the claim by the State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Warman Weri Ogoriba, that the APC possesses sufficient structures, organisation and grassroots support to deliver President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Bayelsa State…
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Ph.D., has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to human capital development as a critical driver of growth, investment, competitiveness, and sustainable value creation in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. Sen. Lokpobiri stated this while delivering the Ministerial Keynote at the OGTAN 2026 Human Capital…
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Ph.D., has stressed the need for stronger compliance by operators and industry players with established regulatory frameworks, noting that effective regulation can only deliver its intended impact when properly implemented. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Communication, Nneamaka Okafor,…
By our correspondent The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the incumbent Governor of Osun State and Accord Party candidate, Ademola Adeleke, winner of the August 15, 2026 governorship election, securing a second term in office. Adeleke polled 511,067 votes to defeat his closest challenger, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, who…
A group, Bayelsa Rescue Movement (BRM), has lamented the political marginalisation of Bayelsa East and some parts of Yenagoa Local Government Area. The group, which noted that Brass, Ogbia and Nembe Local Government Areas, all in Bayelsa East Senatorial District, and Yenagoa Local Government have contributed immensely to the economic development of Bayelsa State, said…
The Peoples Democratic Party PDP) in Bayelsa State has provided the All Progressive Congress (APC) led government in the state with an economic blueprint to rescue Bayelsa State from total collapse. Part of the economic blueprint includes welfarist reforms in the education, health, and transportation sectors. The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bayelsa…
By Our Correspondent YENAGOA — The Association of Professional Women Engineers in Nigeria (APWEN), Bayelsa Chapter, has honoured Bayelsa-born engineering icon, Engr. Prof. (Mrs.) Ongoebi Maureen Orubide Etebu, for her remarkable contributions to engineering, academia and public service, describing her as a trailblazer whose achievements have redefined the role of women in Nigeria’s engineering profession….
By Our Correspondent YENAGOA — Nigeria’s first female Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Engr. Prof. (Mrs.) Ongoebi Maureen Orubide Etebu, has declared that throughout her years in public office and university administration, she never accepted kickbacks from contractors, insisting that integrity remains the greatest asset any professional can possess. Prof. Etebu made the declaration while responding…
By Thomas Peretu Every successful act of communication begins with understanding. It is the compass that provides the road map for every effective message. Whether in politics, diplomacy, business or war, history is replete with examples of leaders who spoke eloquently but failed because they misunderstood the people they sought to influence. Words, however brilliant,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially released the campaign timetable for the 2027 General Elections, outlining the dates political parties and candidates are permitted to commence campaigns in line with the provisions of the Electoral Act 2026. According to the electoral umpire, campaigns for the Presidential and National Assembly elections will begin on…
