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By: Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Former President of Nigeria, His Excellency, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, has commended the quality, experience and capacity of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates contesting the 2027 elections in the Bayelsa East Senatorial District. Jonathan made the remarks at his residence in Yenagoa when he received a high-powered delegation led by the former Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John Jonah (Rtd.), the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Chief Samuel Ogbuku and the Bayelsa State APC Chairman, Rt. Hon. Warman Weri Ogoriba, PhD. The delegation visited the former President…

By: Amos Odhe, Yenagoa A human-rights activist, Chief Nengi James-Eriworio has described Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) as the surest pathway to peaceful coexistence, progress and prosperity in the Niger Delta region. James-Eriworio made the advocacy in his recent article entitled “Alternative Dispute Resolution In A Changing World: A Pathway to Peace, Progress and Prosperity”. The activist who is also the chairman of the Nigeria Institute of Chartered Arbitrators, Bayelsa state branch, and Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON), opined that the world needed application of ADR due to its constant changing at an unprecedented pace. “Borders blur in…

2021 Olympic silver medallist Blessing Oborududu has expressed profound appreciation to Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, and the state government for recognising her contributions to the development and progress of the state. Oborududu, who was among distinguished Bayelsans honoured as part of activities marking the 30th anniversary of the creation of Bayelsa State, described the recognition as a significant milestone in her life and career. The wrestling star commended Governor Diri for what she described as his visionary leadership and commitment to the continued development of Bayelsa State, while also appreciating the state government and everyone involved in her…

The Bayelsa State Government has launched the first historic Bayelsa State Energy Research Consortium, BERCO, a proposed energy research platform under the auspices of the Bayelsa State Electricity Regulatory Agency, BYERA. The event held in Yenagoa, brought together electricity stakeholders, including energy scholars, representatives of professional bodies, officials from the Bayelsa State Ministry of Public Utilities, PHEDC, BECL and other international partners. BERCO, which is an acronym for Bayelsa Electricity Research Consotium is an energy platform for research, innovation, a bridge among institutions, and a vehicle for skills, publications,, and partnerships. The state governor, Sen Douye Diri, said his drive…

By Paul Williams The Universal Peace Builders Association (UPA) has concluded plans to extend its advocacy for violence‑free elections to the 23 local government areas of Rivers State. The advocacy will include LGA‑to‑LGA town hall meetings and training of peace volunteers across the state. UPA’s Secretary General, Amb Charity H. Sunday, said the move formed part of resolutions contained in a communique issued at the end of UPA’s second peace conference held on September 25, 2026 at the Amphitheatre, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, with the theme “Promoting Peaceful Elections: Building Trust and Stability.” The conference, which convened stakeholders including…

By Jeff Oguike The Paramount Ruler of Elelenwo and the Nyenweli of Elelenwo Kingdom, HRH King Sir Dr Sunny Weli, has described Chief Hon Godwin Nnanta Risi, as a great son of Elelenwo Kingdom with an immense disposition towards peace and humanity. King Weli made this declaration at his palace during the installation and coronation ceremony of Chief Hon Godwin Nnanta Risi as Onha Ma Dike I of Elelenwo Kingdom. Eze Weli said Chief Nnanta Risi had the capacity and ability to mobilise the youths of the kingdom at any time for meaningful and productive ventures aimed at the holistic…

By Our Reporter President, Obumuton Chiri Youths Council, Tamunoene Tamunotonye, has urged young people to take greater responsibility for developing character and using their influence to drive positive change in society. He made the remarks during a one-day youth summit with the theme “The Strategic Youth Leaders,” held at the Obumuton Chiri Hall in Borikiri, Port Harcourt. Tamunotonye said that true leadership is about vision, responsibility, service, character, influence and the ability to create positive change in the society. He maintained that youth leaders can serve as bridges between the older generation and the younger generation, pointing out that youths…

By Lanre Olagunju When the distress call came from Ayilamo, Logo Local Government Area of Benue State, the people on the other end knew what it meant. Armed men had invaded the community. Residents were under attack. The police responded. Officers from the Police Mobile Force, tactical teams and conventional units moved towards the danger and engaged the attackers for several hours before forcing them to retreat into the surrounding forest. By the time the shooting stopped, seven civilians and four police officers were dead. The officers were identified as “ASP Paul Ina, Inspector Mohammed Yusuf, Inspector Oge Ikechukwu and…

By Evelyn Usman On February 25, 2026, IGP Olatunji Disu took charge of the Nigeria Police Force with a solemn promise not to squander the confidence reposed in him. Today, that pledge is being tested against the hard realities of policing Nigeria , the crimes fought, the reforms pursued , the officers disciplined and the continuing effort to rebuild confidence in the Force When the number one cop in Nigeria, IGP Disu assumed office as the 23rd indigenous Inspector-General of Police, he inherited more than a crime-fighting institution. He took over a Force grappling with the longstanding challenges of crime…

By Paul Williams   The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has deployed the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations, Shehu Umar Nadada, to coordinate the ongoing search-and-rescue mission of the prospective NYSC corps members and other passengers abducted along the Owerri-Onitsha Road, Umunoha, on October 1, 2026. Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anietie Iniedu, said the DIG Operations arrived Imo State with two Commissioners of Police and “conducted an on-the-spot assessment of the situation and the ongoing search-and-rescue efforts of the command CP. “He also reviewed the operational strategies, deployment of personnel as well as operational assets, and provided further directives to strengthen the coordinated response,” he said. The assessment was conducted alongside the Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, Audu Garba Bosso; the Commissioner of Police, Federal Operations, Akpan Anifiok; the Commissioner of Police in charge of the Police Mobile Force; as well as other Service commanders and members of the management team of the Imo State Police Command. Iniedu added that the search-and-rescue operation has been further intensified, with additional deployments of tactical teams and operational assets across identified areas, backed by intelligence-led tracking of the suspects. “The Police are working in close coordination with sister security agencies to ensure the safe rescue of the abducted persons and the apprehension of the perpetrators,” he said. The DIG Operations, Shehu Umar Nadada, assured members of the public that the Nigeria Police Force is committed to securing the safe rescue of the 20 abducted persons and will sustain the operation until the mission is successfully concluded. He urged members of the public and the media to remain calm and vigilant and encouraged anyone with credible information that could assist the operation to promptly contact the Police or the nearest security formation, adding that all information received will be treated with strict confidentiality. Iniedu said updates will be issued as the operation progresses.