Category: Niger Delta

Tompolo Mourns Uduaghan, Recalls His Role In Niger Delta Amnesty

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High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has mourned the death of former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Ewetan Uduaghan, recalling his contributions to efforts to restore peace and stability to the Niger Delta during the Presidential Amnesty era. Tompolo, the Ibe-Ebidouwei of Ijaw Nation and Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, described the former governor’s death as a painful loss, expressing sadness over the development. In a condolence message issued on Monday, October 19, 2026, and signed by his Media Consultant, Dr Paul Bebenimibo, the Ijaw leader…

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World Food Day: Diri Charges Bayelsa Youths To Embrace Farming, Bags AFAN Award

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa   Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has urged youths in the state to embrace agriculture as a viable career and wealth-creation opportunity, declaring that farming is a blessing, not a punishment. Gov Diri, represented by his deputy, Dr Peter Akpe, at the 2026 World Food Day celebration in Yenagoa, also received an Award of Excellence from the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) in recognition of his administration’s agricultural initiatives and support for farmers. The event, held at the Chief DSP Alamieyeseigha Memorial Banquet Hall,…

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Bayelsa Police Arrest 23 Suspected Cultists, Recover Firearms

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested 23 suspected cultists and recovered firearms, ammunition and suspected illicit substances during intelligence-led operations across Yenagoa and its environs. The Commissioner of Police, CP Ajao Adewale, disclosed this on Saturday at the command headquarters in Yenagoa, while briefing journalists. Adewale said the operations were carried out between September 23 and October 8, 2026, in communities including Igbogene, Ovom, Akenfa, Swali, Onopa, Agudama-Epie and Amarata. He said the arrests followed reports of violent clashes and reprisal attacks among rival cult…

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Oborevwori Orders Julius Berger To Repair Washed-Out East-West Road At Agbarho

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Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has directed Julius Berger Nigeria Plc to immediately commence remedial works on the washed-out section of the East-West Road at Agbarho, Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state.   The State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Charles Aniagwu, disclosed this yesterday in a statement issued in Asaba.   Aniagwu said the intervention followed the collapse of part of the Federal Government-owned highway, which has caused hardship for motorists, residents, traders and other road users along the busy corridor.   According to…

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Diri, Ogbuku Commend P-BAT Door To Door Movement for Galvanizing Support For Tinubu

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  By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa     Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has described the P-BAT Door-to-Door Movement as one of the foremost and most coordinated support groups with organic grassroots support mobilizing for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027. The governor who spoke through the Special Adviser Political Matters, Chief Collins Cocodia in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, during the expanded stakeholders meeting organised by the P-BAT Door-to-Door Movement said with groups like P-BAT, the re-election of President Tinubu is sacrosanct. Diri, said Bayelsa State remains…

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Saboh Celebrates 53rd Birthday with PWDs, Donates Food Items, Cash in Bayelsa

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Hon. Selekebina Saboh, the House of Representatives Candidate for Sagbama/ Ekeremor Federal Constituency under the National Democratic Congress, NDC marked his 53rd birthday celebration with Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Bayelsa State, donating food items and cash gifts to the group. Saboh said celebrating with PWDs has become his way of reaching and supporting the less privileged in society. “This year I am donating 100 bags of rice, over 200 cartons of Indomie noodles, and cash gifts to the disabled. I am not doing this for political reasons, but as…

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Bayelsa PWDs Demand Inclusion In Oil Host Community Benefits

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa   Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in Bayelsa State have called for inclusion in benefits accruing to oil-host communities under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). The group made the demand during a courtesy visit to King Wapaebiama Amakiri of Obhal-Emeyal Clan, in Ogbia Local Government Area of the state. Speaking during the visit, the Coordinator of the group, Mr. Philip Godfrey, said PWDs have been excluded from the benefits of the Host Community Development Trust (HCDT) Fund. Godfrey lamented that there had previously been no Act obligating…

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Nigeria Pledges Support for Congo’s Local Content Development- Lokpobiri

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The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation with the Republic of Congo, particularly in the area of Local Content development in the oil and gas sector. Lokpobiri gave the assurance while welcoming a Congolese delegation to his office in Abuja. The Minister said Nigeria is willing to share its experience and lessons from the implementation of its Local Content policy with its “brother country,” Congo. He explained that Nigeria’s Local Content journey began over 15 years ago with…

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Group Celebrates Johnbull Ejovi At 71

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  The Global Initiative Support Group for Sheriff 2027, has felicitated its patron, Evangelist Chief Johnbull Ejovi, on his 71st birthday, describing him as a man of faith, service, integrity and positive impact. In a birthday message signed by its Chairman, Chief Josiah Ntekume and Secretary, Barrister Abednego Dikame, the group said Ejovi’s 71 years had been marked by sacrifice, wisdom and commitment to causes and people he believed in. The group noted that his contributions as its patron had continued to inspire members in their pursuit of a united,…

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Dafinone Celebrates Ex-Minister Oru At 79

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      Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has facilitated with former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Dr. Stephen Orishe Oru, on the occasion of his 79th birthday.   Dafinone, in a congratulatory message issued to mark the anniversary, described Oru as a distinguished son of Delta State, accomplished public servant, respected politician and elder statesman whose years of service have contributed to the development of the state and Nigeria.   The senator, who extended his goodwill on behalf of his family and the people of Delta…

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