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Bayelsa State Government says it will soon award contract for the construction of the second phase of the East/West-Sampou-Odoni-Osekwenike-Elemebiri Road project to further open up the state for investment and other socioeconomic activities. ‎ ‎The state Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, disclosed this while granting audience to the Paramount Ruler of Okugbe-Isoko Clan, His Royal Highness, Capt Frank Okurakpo (JP) and his Council of Chiefs in Government House, Yenagoa. ‎ ‎Describing the road as strategic, he said when completed, it would link the state to the South Eastern part of the country, and thereby boost the state economy through enhanced…

Chairman of Opobo/ Nkoro Local Government Area , Barr. James A. James has flagged off the construction of the 7.5km Nkoro-Kirka internal road Networks in the area. ‎ ‎The Information officer to the local government,   Idanye Oruigoni who disclosed this in a statement stated that Barr. James while flagging-off the project on Tuesday, September 8, 2025 in Nkoro town, expressed his beliefs in talking less but doing more for the people, stating that the projects that his government will embark upon will speak for the administration. ‎ ‎ ‎The chairman emphasised that he and his team are at the helm…

The Nigerian government has facilitated a landmark twinning agreement on socio-economic and cultural development between Bayelsa State and Namibe, a province of Angola. It also midwifed another economic cooperation deal between Nasarawa State and the Angolan province of Bengo. A release by the Chief Press Secretary to the Bayelsa State Governor, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, at the weekend, stated that the agreements on Sister-Cities development as well as bilateral cooperation between Nigeria and Angola were part of activities of the three-day fifth Nigeria-Angola Bilateral Joint Economic Commission meetings, which was revived after 24 years, in Luanda, the capital city…

By Paul Williams International gas company, NLNG, has adopted Artificial Intelligence (AI) across its operational areas, in a bid to enhance efficiency and achieve sustainable energy. According to a release signed by the General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development, Sophia Horsfall, “The plan is to integrate smart technologies to keep the business future-ready while reinforcing its Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Goal Zero aspirations.” NLNG’s Deputy Managing Director, Olakunle Osobu, while speaking at the 2025 GASTECH Conference in Milan on Wednesday September 10, during a panel session titled ‘Operational Excellence through the Application of Artificial Intelligence Technologies,’…

…Congratulates New Council Appointees ‎ ‎ ‎A former vice chairman of Opobo/Nkoro Council in Rivers State, Dr Angela Anthony Oju-Kienmie has lauded the leadership prowees of leaders of Kirika-Ama-Ibi which has birthed new things in the area. ‎Dr Oju-Kienmie in a statement thanked the leaders for their openness and creativity. ‎ ‎She said: Kirika- Ama-Ibi is where I feel relaxed , peaceful and becoming more creative. I  am grateful to my senior leaders, National Leader Warisenibo  Hon. Michael Igolima  and President General, Alabo-Elect Minawari Diepiriye, for their all inclusive leadership and encouragement; not forgetting the subheads and all followers in…

Vice Chancellor of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE), Professor Okechuku Onuchuku, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Hon. Chinyere Igwe on his recent appointment as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Board of the university. ‎ ‎In an official message made available to the press, Prof. Onuchuku described the appointment as “well-deserved and divinely ordained,” commending the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister and the Rivers State Government for the choice, which he said reflects both vision and commitment to academic excellence. ‎ ‎“I wish to heartily congratulate my worthy and dependable brother, Hon. Chinyere Igwe, on his well-merited appointment…

Chairman of Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Council in Rivers State, Hon. Barr. James A. James, has pledged to work with the former vice chairman of the council, Dr Angela Anthony Oku-Kienmie on matters relating the development of the area. ‎ ‎James made the pledge when he received  Oju-Kienmie, at his residence in Port Harcourt on a courtesy visit. ‎ ‎During the engagement, both leaders reportedly held fruitful discussions on critical issues aimed at enhancing the development, welfare, and progress of the people of Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area. ‎ ‎Tge council chairman expressed appreciation to the former vice chairman for her visit…

A magistrate court sitting in Yenagoa on Wednesday remanded the head of the Social Media team of the Bayelsa Chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Mr. Aye Egberi for 30 days at the Okaka Medium Correctional facility over alleged involvement in the cases of cyber stalking of the State Police Commissioner, Mr. Francis Idu and the State Governor, Senator Douye Diri. According to the charge sheet presented before the Magistrate Court 14, the accused was arrested by the Operation Puff Adder headed by CSP Chris Uwaogbo over alleged posting of a malicious write-up accusing the State Commissioner of Police,…

The Bayelsa State Government has indicated its preparedness to collaborate with the National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM) for the training and certification of local welders to make them employable in the oil and marine sectors of the economy. The state Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, gave the indication on Thursday during a courtesy visit by the Director General and other top officials of the federal agency in Government House, Yenagoa. In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Mr Doubara Atasi, the Deputy Governor, maintained that Bayelsa was ready to do everything necessary for the collaboration to…

Opportunities and resources for livelihood and health abound in the forest sector if they are protected and conserved. This was part of the messages in a keynote address delivered recently at Otuobagi community in Bayelsa State by Mr. Jeremiah Dagana, deputy director of Climate Change in the Bayelsa State Ministry of Environment. He spoke at an event on Advancing Climate Change Response through Promoting Local Actions around mitigating related challenges in Ogbia Local Government Area organized by Community Environment and Development Network (CEDEN) and the Social Development integrated Center – Social action (SDIC-SA) and sponsored by Global Green Grant Fund.…