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Nigerian educationist, journalist and politician, Chief Ernest Sesei Ikoli, has been applauded for bringing about understanding among the different ethnic groups in Nigeria. He was also praised for shaping the content of Nigerian formative politics and laying the organizational foundation for Nigeria’s independence movement. “Chief Ernest Ikoli was committed to the unity of the people, believing that it was the effective way of fighting the colonial masters” A statement issued by the Ernest Ikoli Foundation on “The Life and Times of Ernest Sesei Ikoli” praised the pioneer of African nationalism, scholar and a major figure in Lagos society for playing…

Harare, Zimbabwe – The Group Chief Executive Officer of Berhard Development Corporation, Bernard Mahara Mutanga, delivered a landmark address titled “Business Not Politics: The Next 100 Years” at the just-concluded Africa Mining Investment Conference in Zimbabwe, unveiling what he termed the ‘Harare Eye Opener’ – A $40 Rock to $527,062 Blueprint for Africa’s Industrial Future. Speaking as a son of the soil from Chirumanzu, Hama, Maware, Marambo Village, Midlands Province, Mutanga traced his journey from clearing tsetse fly in the bushes of Gokwe in 1960, bushes that today constitute Zibagwe, Vhungu and Chirumanzu Districts – to fighting in the liberation…

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has charged members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) deployed to the state to embrace selfless and responsible service, describing their service year as “a debt owed to Nigerians.” Fubara gave the charge on Tuesday at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Nonwa-Gbam, Tai Local Government Area, during the closing ceremony of the 2026 Batch C Stream I orientation course for corps members deployed to Rivers State. Represented by the Permanent Secretary, Cabinet Bureau, Office of the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Promise Oguzie, the governor urged the corps members to integrate…

Bayelsa State has approved the hosting of the governance secretariat of DeltasUNite, a global environmental initiative to protect the world’s deltas. Governor Douye Diri disclosed this on Monday during the opening of a three-day 5th United Nations Ocean Decade Conference on Mega Deltas and the commencement of the China-Africa cooperation on river, coastal zone, and delta governace at the East China Normal University in Shanghai, China. The conference attracted participants from about 23 countries, including UN officials, policy makers, researchers, scholars, pro-environment non-governmental organisations and representatives of impacted communities. The Bayelsa governor declared support for the proposed United Nations Convention…

Operatives of the Bayelsa State Vigilante Security Service have arrested a 21-year-old Boy, identified as Wisdom Oyanbo, over the alleged rape of a 23-year-old girl, Pereagbe, in the Edepie area of Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital. The suspect was arrested on Friday following a 48-hour intelligence-led operation launched after the victim reported the incident to operatives stationed at the popular Tombia-Edepie Roundabout. According to the victim’s account, the incident occurred at about 10 p.m. last Tuesday while she was returning home along the School-to-Land Road in Edepie. She alleged that Oyanbo accosted her with a machete and alongside an accomplice…

‎Arise News correspondent, Mr. Ovieteme George, has once again been recognised for his outstanding contributions to journalism, emerging as the Best TV Reporter of the Year at the 7th Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards (NBMA) 2026.‎‎The latest honour adds to his growing list of accolades, following his double award-winning achievement at the Africa Media Awards in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and his emergence as Reporter of the Year at the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) Awards in Abuja.‎‎George’s consistent recognition underscores his commitment, professionalism, and dedication to telling the stories that matter, particularly those affecting the Niger Delta region and Nigeria at…

The Rotary Club of Yenagoa Sunshine has distributed packs of food to members of the public and presented a food basket to veteran Rotarian, Past Assistant Governor Sheriff Hussein, as part of activities marking the 2026 World Food Day. The exercise, held under the theme “Innovate Today, Nourish Tomorrow,” was aimed at raising awareness about hunger, food waste, safe food storage and the need to ensure access to safe and nutritious food for all. The President of the club, Rotarian Onyaye Edgar Kunle-Olowu, PHF, was represented by the Vice President, Rotarian Ebidese Catherine Bariweni, who led other members to the…

…Says Coastal Road Will Address Niger Delta’s Longstanding Infrastructure Deficit The Niger Delta Development Monitoring Group (NIDDEMOG) has condemned former Cross River State Governor Donald Duke’s description of Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri as a “local champion,” demanding a retraction of the remark and an apology to the Bayelsa governor. The group’s Team Lead, Chief Nengi James-Eriworio, described the comment as unfair and disappointing, arguing that personal attacks and derogatory language would not advance the development of the Niger Delta. Chief Nengi James, who spoke against the backdrop of the controversy surrounding the proposed Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, said Duke, having…

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has faulted the criticism of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project by a former Governor of Cross River State, Mr. Donald Duke. Mr. Duke had said in an interview on Arise Television that the project was an impossibility due to swampy terrain. The 750km highway project being constructed by the Federal Government traverses nine coastal states, including Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River. In his words, the former governor stated: “The Lagos-Calabar Road is unbuildable. You cannot even go through Bayelsa. Bayelsa is swamp. Even Yenagoa, the capital,…

The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General O. O. Nafiu, has urged Corps Members to remain security-conscious, build lasting relationships and use social media responsibly throughout their service year. Nafiu gave the charge while addressing the 2026 Batch ‘C’ Stream I Corps Members during his visit to the NYSC Bayelsa State Permanent Orientation Camp, Boro Town. Commending the Corps Members for their cheerful disposition, the Director-General encouraged them to take advantage of the diversity of the Orientation Course to build meaningful networks, noting that relationships formed during national service could prove valuable as colleagues advance into…