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The Bayelsa State Government has strengthened safety measures for Corps Members serving in the state with the donation of 400 life vests to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The life-saving equipment was presented on Saturday, 10th October 2026, at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Boro Town, through the Office of the Executive Assistant to the Governor on NYSC Matters, Hon. Dr. Wisdom Poyeri. Receiving the items on behalf of the Scheme, the NYSC Bayelsa State Coordinator, Mr. Samuel Amaramiro Pepple, expressed appreciation to the State Government for the gesture, describing it as another demonstration of its commitment to the…

Stakeholders from oil and gas host communities in Bayelsa State including the Ijaw National Congress (IYC) Worldwide, have called for increased engagement between the Federal Government and the communities to ensure maximum security of the pipelines, and increased output for the country. The stakeholders who spoke in Bayelsa State at the bi-monthly stakeholders forum with host communities convened by Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL), urged the Federal Government to copy the PINL model of regular engagement with host communities. Comrade Famous Daunemigha, Second National Deputy President of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide told journalists that since PINL started operations…

The National Association of Seadogs (NAS), Oxbow Marino Deck, has expressed concern over the rising cases of mental health challenges among youths and working-class Nigerians, calling for increased government investment, improved healthcare facilities and sustained public awareness to address the growing problem. The association made its position known during a live radio advocacy programme on Peoples FM 93.1, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, to commemorate World Mental Health Day on October 10, 2026. The programme was sponsored by NAS, Oxbow Marino Deck, with the theme:Lived Experiences, Real Voices, Real Changes. The discussion featured:Dr. Okoh Michael Chike, Senior Registrar at the Mental Health…

By: Ehichioya Ezomon “A subsidy remains a subsidy. You may call it production subsidy, targeted subsidy, capped subsidy or give it any sophisticated economic description you like. Once the government is required to absorb part of the cost of petrol so that it can be sold below what the market would otherwise determine, public resources are being committed to make up the difference.   “The critical questions therefore remain unanswered: What is the subsidy rate? What quantity of petrol will qualify? What is the annual expenditure ceiling? Where will the money come from? And what mechanism will guarantee that whatever…

The Dise Ogbise Foundation in collaboration with the Bayelsa State Ministry of Education has Inducted eminent scholars and personalities into the Niger Delta Gender Champions Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony, which was held at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Conference Hall with the theme “Making History; Inspiring Generations,” brought together personalities from different professional backgrounds, reflecting the project’s focus on recognising individuals whose achievements and service can serve as inspiration to others. Among those inducted in the Hall of Fame project are a Medical Doctor and President of Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide Bayelsa State, Dr. Frank Ugochukwu Odunukwe, Wife…

The Africa Blue Economy Roundtable (ABER), also known as The Blue Council Africa, has commenced high-level engagement with the African Union Agenda 2063 Diplomatic Mission in Abuja to explore a strategic partnership to accelerate Africa’s Blue Economy agenda. The meeting was convened to establish a framework for institutional collaboration, joint programme development, resource mobilisation and coordinated implementation under the AU Agenda 2063 framework. Delivering a technical presentation on Blue Economy Development in Africa, Chief of Staff to the Converner of ABER and Head, Abuja Liaison Bureau, Dr. Amena Kartay highlighted Africa’s opportunity to leverage its marine, coastal, freshwater and aquatic…

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), grassroots politician and Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Labrador Security Services and Kojo Sam Logistics, Dr Kojo Sam has led chieftains of the APC under the aegis of APC Believers Family on a two-day campaign sensitisation tour of communities in Nembe and Brass Local Government Areas, rallying support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Communities visited include Agrisaba, Ikensi, Okoroba, Oluasiri, Obioku, Okoroma, Ewelesuo, Nembe Creek, Fantuo and Odioma. At the communities where a mammoth crowd of party supporters and enthusiastic voters received the team, the APC chieftains…

The Bayelsà State Police Command led by Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ajao Saka Adewale has paraded twenty -three persons over their involvement in the recent renewed cult clashes in the state and killings of over five persons. Those arrested were apprehended after sizable display of attacks and reprisals from opposing cult groups recorded in Igbogene, Onopa, Ovom, Agudama, Amarata, Swali and Akenfa axis, some of which have resulted in fatalities. The police also announced the recovery of Eight (8) FIREARMS (2 locally fabricated pistols, 3 Baretta Pistols, 3 Locally made revolver pistol, and 1 automatic pump-action)Nine (9) live 9mm ammunition,…

Former President of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), Worldwide, Engr. Udengs Eradiri, has challenged state governors to urgently comply with President Bola Tinubu’s directive to reduce transportation costs, saying Nigerians should begin to feel the impact of government interventions through cheaper fares. Tinubu had directed state governments to accelerate the implementation of the National Affordable CNG Transit Programme, with the objective of delivering measurable reductions in transportation costs to Nigerians. The President said the 36 governors had agreed on the target following their August 27 meeting. Reacting to the directive, Eradiri said governors should take the initiative seriously and deploy…

The President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, has congratulated Team Nigeria on the country’s historic achievement at the ongoing Veterans World Wrestling Championships in Amman, Jordan. Adeniyi described the feat as a significant milestone for Nigerian wrestling following the country’s first-ever medal at the Veterans World Wrestling Championships. The championship, organised by United World Wrestling (UWW), is taking place from October 6 to 11, 2026, featuring Greco-Roman and Freestyle wrestling for athletes aged 35 and above across various age categories. Wrestling veteran and former national champion, Mapsin Elias Mika, etched his name into the history…