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Bayelsa State’s weekly Prosperity Walk, on Thursday morning, recorded an unprecedented turnout in honour of the departed deputy governor of the state, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. ‎ ‎Governor Douye Diri on Wednesday during the 177th state executive council urged people of the state to be part of the five-kilometre walk as a way of honouring his late deputy, who participated in the programme from the onset. ‎ ‎Government functionaries, including the Controller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, who was a special guest, Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abraham Ingobere, and other state legislators, the Secretary to the State…

The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr Dennis Otuaro, has described the programme’s scholarship scheme as a major vehicle towards ensuring a better future for the Niger Delta. ‎ ‎He spoke at the opening ceremony for the fifth batch of the two-day “Leadership, Alternative Dispute Resolution, and Mediation Training for PAP Stakeholders” organised by the Office in collaboration with the Alumni Association of the National Defence College (AANDEC) at the Nigerian Army War College, Abuja, on Thursday. ‎ ‎Otuaro, who declared the workshop open, said that the decision for the massive deployment of scholarship students to universities within and…

Organizers Of The Prestigious, Bayelsa Media Network Awards, BMNA have nominated Elder TK Ogoriba for it’s prestigious “Izon Icon Of The Year” Award. Project Manager Of BMNA , Mr Blessing Matthew Ozegbe while presentation a nomination letter Commended Elder Ogoriba for his selfless struggles and sacrifices that necessitated the creation of Bayelsa State, noting that his genuine and constructive agitations for the emancipation of the Ijaw People , peace builng , bridge building gestures across every region where the Ijaws are found. He added that his visionary leadership style and always standing firm and truthful to issues that…

By: Bethel Toby ‎An Ex- youth leader and former president of Marihu-Ndoki Community Youths’, Comrade Ogbonna Clement Igonta, has attributed the achievements recorded by Governor Siminalayi Fubara, to what he described as a deep-rooted passion for the welfare and unity of Rivers people. ‎Speaking with newsmen recently in Marihu-Ndoki, Oyigbo LGA, on the people-centred infrastructural revolution of the Fubara’s administration in the state over the past two years in governance of the state, Igonta, noted that the governor’s calm leadership style has ushered in administrative stability, reduced political tension, and restored confidence in governance across the state. ‎According to him,…

‎By Mandy Willy ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎The Leader of the Ogoni Liberation Initiative, Dr Douglas Fabeke, has appeared before the House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee on the Mismanagement of Oil Spill Clean-up Funds in the Niger Delta to present evidence on alleged financial misconduct linked to the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) and the continued hardship faced by communities in Ogoniland. ‎ ‎Dr Fabeke appeared before the committee on December 18, 2025, at the National Assembly, Abuja, where he submitted what he described as verifiable information and documentary evidence to aid the committee’s investigation into the alleged misappropriation of funds…

By Paul Williams The impact of oil exploration activities and climate change have continued to devastate the Niger Delta of Nigeria, with oil bearing communities in parts of the region, such as the Orashi area in Rivers State, suffering the harsh impact of these activities. Research shows that local communities and citizens living at the grassroots, particularly women, are directly impacted by the environmental degradation, flooding and others that result from these manifestations. In the light of this, non-governmental organisation, Ese Usamali Foundation For Rural Development (EUFORDe), has held a forum for women and other members of…

Elder statesman, Che Ibegwura, has urged stakeholders to cultivate peace building and intensify actions in the bid to combat negative impacts of oil and gas operations on local communities, while supporting them to build resilience against climate challenges in Nigeria. He was speaking from his Forest Garden Quarters, Abururu Etiti Community, Erema Town, on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Popularly known as Comrade Che, the nonagenarian who is still basking the warmth of his 93rd birthday celebrations since November 16, 2025, called on members of the public not to ignore the need to promote peace among people, irrespective of…

‎. . . Launches ₦5m Scholarship Scheme ‎ ‎ ‎A socio-cultural pressure group, the Like-Minds Association of Abam-ama Okrika, popularly known as OSCARMI, has empowered indigent persons in Abam-Ama community in Okrika Loca Government Area of Rivers State with palliatives to assist them with the pressures of the Yuletide season. ‎ ‎This is as the group has also raised five million naira for an Education Trust Fund to support indigent families in the community. ‎ ‎ Chairman of OSCARMI, Oriaye Ikpaki, while speaking at it’s formal inauguration and fund raising programme , said the association is committed to delivering people-focused…

By Paul Williams As part of activities marking 16 Days of Activism, non-governmental organisation, OLEGH has organised a one-day awareness creation workshop, on digital violence against women and girls, for civil society and media groups in Rivers State. The event, which was organised with support from Both ENDS, held in Port Harcourt on Wednesday December 10, 2025. OLEGH’s Executive Director, Henry Eferegbo, said the programme was “intended to draw attention to the theme for this year’s 16 Days of Activism, which is, ‘Unite to End Digital Violence against all Women and Girls.’ He said the 16 Days…

The Chairman of Rivers state local government service commission, Sir Israel Amadi has been recognized as the Most Distinguished LGSC Chairman of the Year 2025 by the Niger Delta Media Practitioners of Nigeria (NDMPN). The award, presented at a brief ceremony at the Chairman’s office, acknowledges Amadi’s outstanding service delivery in local government administration, including transparent audit, digitalization, and biometric verification of staff and pensioners in the 23 local government councils. Convener of NDMPN, Amb. Joseph Asomeji, stated that the award is a testament to Amadi’s commitment to excellence and corporate social responsibility. Asomeji explained that “NDMPN is a non-governmental…