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‎. ..As Minister Calls for Policy Reforms to Explore untapped Potential. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola says there is need to address several operational and policy gaps to fully harness the nation’s marine and coastal resources to achieve sustainable blue economy. ‎ ‎He stated this in Yenagoa at the opening of the first Annual International Conference and Trade Exhibition on Marine and Blue Economy organized by the Institute of Maritime Studies, Niger Delta University, Amassoma. ‎ ‎The theme of the Conference is ‘Sustainable Blue Economy: Advancing Safety, Economic and Social Resilience in the…

In a collective effort to restore the dignity and long-standing legacy of the 94-year-old Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), leading aspirants for the Union’s national offices have paid a consultation visit to the Ukoko R’ Ivie Urhobo, the Council of Urhobo Traditional Rulers at the Palace of the Ovie of Ughelli Kingdom. Their mission was to seek royal blessings, counsel, and support ahead of the forthcoming UPU elections. ‎ ‎The delegation comprised distinguished sons and daughters of Urhoboland offering themselves for service: Chief Simeon Ohwofa for President General; Omiragua Abraham Ogbodo for 2nd Deputy President General; Chief Dr. Patrick Origbo for…

The Local Organizing Committee for the 2025 Bayelsa State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Week has released a detailed lineup of activities designed to celebrate sports journalism and foster community engagement. ‎ ‎According to a statement from committee chairman Loveday Herbert, the week kicks off on Monday, December 1, with a invigorating road walk starting at Ekeki Junction and ending at the Samson Siasia Sports Complex. Participants will then enjoy a comprehensive workout and aerobic session to energize the festivities. ‎ ‎The action continues on Tuesday, December 2, with the launch of the Clinton Thompson Football…

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri has been described as a leader with infinitive and creative mind for human capital and infrastructural development of the state. ‎Paramount Ruler of Ogboinbiri Community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area,His Royal Highness Okosughe Benson Eseimokumo, Ogboin the twelve stated this while exchanging views with journalists in Yenagoathe Bayelsa State capital. ‎The Paramount Ruler commended Governor Douye Diri on his landmark achievements particularly in the areas of infrastructural development, building of new schools as well as the renovation of existing, prompt payment of salaries and gratuities to civil servants, security, roads construction across…

The Nigerian Institute of Management, NIM, (Chartered) Yenagoa Chapter organise  a maiden quiz competition and career day for secondary schools in Bayelsa State , urging young minds to pursue their chosen careers based on interest, passion and love and not by compulsion. ‎ ‎The maiden inter-secondary schools quiz competition organized in Yenagoa by the institute is to promote excellence and also give back to society with the theme: Inspiring Future Leaders Through Knowledge and Career Discovery. ‎ ‎Out of the twenty schools that were invited, nine schools responded and only seven schools showed up. The Participating schools include Benny International…

Expresses Concern Over Non-Utilization Of  Housing Funds by Civil Servants ‎ ‎ ‎Bayelsa State Government has expressed worry over the non-utilization of the monthly contributory funds for housing projects in the state, threatening to pull out its civil servants from the National Housing Scheme if drastic measures are not taken to make the scheme beneficial to its enrollees. ‎ ‎The Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, stated this when he granted audience to the State Chairman and other executive members of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN), at his office in Government House, Yenagoa. ‎ ‎Senator Ewhrudjakpo, in…

Permanent Secretary, Rivers State Ministry of Transport, Dr. Chikanele Utchay has charged Marine and Road transport drivers to imbibe safety consciousness during the ember months of the year. Mrs. Utchay who spoke to journalists during the safety awareness campaigns organised by her ministry at the Abonema Ward Jetty in Port Harcourt said that the ministry embarked on safety sensitization campaigns in jetties and motor parks in the state to educate drivers on the need to be safety conscious during the Christmas period to avoid issues of accidents on the roads and waterways. “People say Ember months are black or…

By Ehichioya Ezomon Thursday, November 20, 2025, is ‘Judgment Day’ for the leader of outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, on the alleged seven-count terrorism charge filed against him by the Nigerian Government at the Federal High Court in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city. Many never saw this day coming eight months after a new judge took over the trial that began with treasonable felony charges against Kanu, and dragged on for years, with the courts entertaining same or similar issues randomly. Trial judges were changed; lawyers swapped or sacked; charges amended; motions and applications filed;…

The Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has proclaimed that Rivers State is one of the most peaceful destinations in Nigeria for tourists and business persons to visit and enjoy, Governor Fubara made this declaration today during the All Nigeria Rotary Conference Port Harcourt, 2025, at the Dr. Obi Wali Int. Conference Centre in Port Harcourt. According to Governor Fubara who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Benibo Anabraba, the People and Government of Rivers State are happy that the Bi-Annual, All-Nigeria Rotary Conference was held in the Garden City, thus exposing the State’s hospitable nature…

•As Rivers Command get multiple applause Emma Sunday The Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 16, AIG Johnson Adenola, has emphasized that the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) is meant for all segments of society. AIG Adenola stated this during the 2025 merit award ceremony and security lecture, with theme; “Policing the Community Beyond Rhetorics: Challenges and the way forward,” organized by PCRC Zone 16 in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State on Friday. The Police Chief who commended the organisers, described the theme of the event as apt, noting that PCRC is a bridge between the community and the police. The AIG…