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Dec72025 by adminNo Comments

A Strong Argument for Ekeremor LGA to Claim Bayelsa’s Next Governorship: BY BODISE WILSON Upholding Equity, Rotation, and the State’s Unspoken Pac

News Feature

In the intricate web of Bayelsa State's politics, an unspoken yet ironclad rule has long shaped the path to power: the rotation of the governorship across its three senatorial districts—Bayelsa East, Central, and West. This principle isn't just a nicety; it's the bedrock of fairness, designed to prevent any one area from hogging the spotlight in Yenagoa's Government House while ensuring every corner of the state feels included. Ignore it, and you brew resentment; honor it, and you foster harmony in a state where unity is as vital as the oil flowing beneath its soil. Let's crunch the numbers since Bayelsa's birth in 1996, focusing on the democratic era: - Bayelsa East: Produced Goodluck Jonathan (Deputy Governor 1999–2005, Governor 2005–2007) and Timipre Sylva (2007–2012) → Two gov...

Dec42025 by adminNo Comments

Dantsoho Takes Campaign For Seamless Export Procedure to Kano

Misc, Port News

Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Abubakar Dantsoho, has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s non-oil export sector through streamlined port operations and improved port–hinterland connectivity. Speaking during the NPA Special Day at the Kano International Trade Fair, Dantsoho praised the Kano Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (KACCIMA) for sustaining the fair’s reputation as a global business hub. He said Kano’s strategic position as a major commercial centre linking Nigeria to the northern hinterland and neighbouring landlocked countries presents enormous economic opportunities. According to him, Kano’s rich agro-allied potential aligns with the NPA’s drive to connect local producers to international markets, partic...

Dec32025 by adminNo Comments

Broadcast Organisations Honour Gov Diri’s Spokesman

News Feature

Broadcast organisations in Bayelsa State have bestowed an award of the Best Media-Friendly Chief Press Secretary on Mr. Daniel Alabrah, spokesman of Governor Douye Diri. The award was presented by the Forum of Heads of Broadcast Organisations in the state on Tuesday at the Ernest Ikoli Media Complex during a send-forth ceremony in honour of three members, two of which have retired, and one proceeding on transfer. Speaking during the event, Mr. Alabrah expressed appreciation to the forum, describing the award as a pleasant supprise. He said he was delighted that efforts to foster a seamless relationship between his office, the government and the media in the state had not gone unnoticed, saying the recognition will spur him to do more. Alabrah described the broadcast media as an...

Dec32025 by adminNo Comments

Armed Forces Remembrance : Tinubu, Akpabio donate N300m to Nigerian Legion

Misc, News Feature

President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday in Abuja, donated N200 million to the Nigerian Legion, assuring that the government will give more attention to the well-being of the military, injured officers, and the families of fallen heroes. The President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, and the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, who attended the ceremony, donated N100 million on behalf of the National Assembly. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, donated N20 million. President Tinubu spoke at the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem Appeal launch at the Presidential Villa. The President, Vice President, Kashim Shettima, the President of the Senate, the Deputy Speaker, and the service chiefs were decorated with the re...

Nov262025 by adminNo Comments

Bayelsa Air Makes Maiden Flight to Yenagoa ***Its a dream come true.. Diri

Misc, News Feature

The Governor Douye Diri administration, on Tuesday, recorded another landmark feat in the state’s history with the inaugural flight of one of its two newly acquired aircraft landing at its airport. The ATR-72/600 aircraft, which took off from the domestic wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at 09:30hrs with about 50 passengers and crew on board, including Governor Douye Diri, the immediate past deputy governor of the state, Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John-Jonah, members of the state’s National Assembly Caucus, the Minister of State for Petroleum (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Dr. Sam Ogbuku, President, Ijaw National Congress, Prof. Ben Okaba and the National Chairman, Pan Niger Delta Forum, Dr. Boladei I...

Nov212025 by adminNo Comments

BREAKING: Pius Akutah’s Benue joins League of States with Marine and Blue Economy Ministry

Maritime

Dear All, NOTIFICATION OF THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THE BENUE STATE MINISTRY OF MARINE AND BLUE ECONOMY I am directed to inform the esteemed members of the public that the official website of the Benue State Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has been fully developed, deployed, and is now accessible online. The Honourable Commissioner for Marine and Blue Economy, Hon. Denis Ter Iyaghigba, wishes to state categorically that this website serves as the Ministry’s official platform for communication, public relations, visibility, advertising, stakeholder engagement and management, as well as a feedback mechanism. The interactive website can be accessed at: https://mmbe.benuestate.gov.ng/ The Honourable Commissioner believes that, given its strategic importance, you will find time...

Nov162025 by adminNo Comments

Vote For The Most Influential Niger Delta Personality, 2025 in the MARITIME INDUSTRY MERIT AWARDS, MIMA

Maritime

Vote by clicking to the link below. https://forms.gle/Cm9fXyKt4FxYDogR7 Photo from LRT: Sen Heineken Lokpobiri, Dr Goodknows Igali and Dr Dennis Otuaro

Nov162025 by adminNo Comments

Vote for the Maritime Man of The Year, 2025 in the MARITIME INDUSTRY MERIT AWARDS ,MIMA.

Maritime

Vote by clicking to the link below. https://forms.gle/Cm9fXyKt4FxYDogR7 Photo from LTR: Dr Adewale Adeyanju, Dr Taiwo Afolabi and, Dr Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, Voting ends on Dec 31, 2025, winners will be announced on Jan 1, 2026 while investiture ceremony will take place on March 30, 2026 @ Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos

Nov142025 by adminNo Comments

24-Hour Power: Bayelsa Set To Become Industrial Hub, Says Gov Diri

News Feature

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has said the state is poised to become a hub for industrial growth once its independent power plant becomes functional. Installation of a 60-megawatt gas turbine procured by the state government is expected to be completed by December this year. Speaking during the 41st Annual General Meeting/Exhibition of the Bayelsa/Rivers branch of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) in Yenagoa on Thursday, Governor Diri said the state government would work with the association and other partners to unlock opportunities across the blue economy, agriculture and manufacturing sectors. He described the state as a land of immense potential and promise, stressing that his administration was creating the enabling environment for manufacturing and...

Nov132025 by adminNo Comments

Gov Diri Presents N998bn 2026 Budget Proposal To State Assembly *Infrastructure Gets N298bn, Education N75bn, Pipe-borne Water N10bn

Misc, News Feature

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Thursday, presented the state’s 2026 appropriation bill of N998,371,313,943.04 to the House of Assembly. Governor Diri said the proposal tagged: “Budget of Assured Prosperity II” would be funded through various projected revenue sources, including statutory allocation N42.2bn, Value Added Tax N84bn, 13% derivation N212.6bn and other FAAC allocations N488bn. Other projected receipts are internally generated revenue of N85.9bn, internal and external grants amounting to N24.9bn while domestic loans would be N50bn. Capital expenditure is expected to gulp N645.2, which is 64.6% of the total budget while recurrent expenditure is projected at N353.1bn (35.4%) As in previous years, the Works and Infrastructure Ministry got the lion’s sh...