Bayelsa State launches a road show to sensitize residents ahead of the Measles-Rubella vaccination campaign from January 20-29, 2026. Health officials urge parents to vaccinate children aged 9-15 months.
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara visited Bayelsa to commiserate over the death of Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. Read more on the historic bond between the two states.
Joseph Fekala sentenced to death for murdering Kate Oguoh over N50,000 dispute. Justice Eradiri dismissed insanity plea. Read the full court details.
A Federal University Otuoke graduate was shot dead in a suspected cult clash in Bayelsa. Police confirm the incident and have launched an investigation. Read the full story.
Falcon Aerospace strengthens its board with aviation veteran Captain Ahmed Borodo as Non-Executive Director. This move follows the firm's $10M investment and international growth. Read more.
PINL security firm provides free medical outreach and palliatives to over 800 persons in Bayelsa host communities. The initiative aims to secure pipelines and mitigate flooding impacts. Read more.
President Bola Tinubu warns state governors he may issue an executive order to enforce direct allocation to local governments, following the Supreme Court ruling. Read the full story.
Shell-funded All On awards a $532,828 grant to Darway Coast Ltd to build a solar hybrid minigrid in Akeddei, Bayelsa. The project aims to connect over 1,000 customers by Q1 2026, boosting clean energy access in the Niger Delta.
The NDDC suspends all project inaugurations, including a 700-bed hostel, in honour of late Bayelsa Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. Read the full story.
The NDDC has postponed all project inaugurations in the Niger Delta to honour the late Bayelsa Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. Read about the tributes and the suspended 700-bed hostel commissioning.
Former President Goodluck Jonathan visits Bayelsa to mourn Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. Governor Douye Diri orders autopsy, warns against politicising the death. Read more.
US President Donald Trump signs an executive order classifying illicit fentanyl as a 'weapon of mass destruction.' Read the full details and potential global implications here.
Governor Dauda Lawal has presided over 58 State Executive Council sessions since 2023, approving key projects. He also launched a comprehensive 10-year development plan for Zamfara State. Read more.
Nigerian Army troops, in a joint operation, have freed 14 kidnapped victims from a hideout in Orokam Forest. The successful raid followed community intelligence. Read the full details of the rescue mission.
The Young Progressives Party expels Rep Uzokwe Peter for gross misconduct, elects new national officers, and voices concerns on security and democracy. Read the full communiqué details.
Sisters Edinyanga Uko and Itoro Okopide discuss their brands, Eami's Place and Ace & Breathe, and their mission to root luxury in heritage and redefine rest for leaders. Discover their unique vision.
Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries concludes a powerful two-day crusade in Yenagoa, focusing on faith for 'hard things' and officially launching three new South-South regions. Read the full report.
Cross River Governor Bassey Otu concludes the 2025 Executive Council, reaffirming a people-focused governance model. He announced the approval of 150 mini buses for vulnerable groups to boost micro-enterprises. Read more.
The Nigeria Labour Congress vows nationwide protests and a day of mourning over rising insecurity, citing recent kidnappings and demanding action. Read more.
Senior executives will gather in Lagos on December 18 for a strategic roundtable to navigate 2026's economic pressures, policy changes, and capital management challenges. Join the dialogue.
Adamawa State Executive Council greenlights N12.3 billion for critical infrastructure, including Gombi-Ngada bridges, Yola roads, and security for new chiefdoms. Details inside.
The Federal Executive Council has approved the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework, setting the stage for the 2026 budget. Ministers Bagudu and Edun detail plans to manage capital rollovers and address the revenue-expenditure gap.
Nigeria elected to IMO Council Category C for 2026-2027 term after 14-year absence. Minister Oyetola says victory reflects global confidence in maritime reforms and Tinubu's blue economy agenda.
Mehmet Ali Agca, who shot Pope John Paul II in 1981, was escorted from Iznik ahead of Pope Leo XIV's visit. Read the full story of this dramatic security move.
Nigeria loses four prominent Islamic scholars in 2025 including Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi. Read about their legacies and national reactions to these monumental losses.
Bayelsa State celebrates a historic milestone as Governor Douye Diri inaugurates its first state-owned aircraft, enhancing aviation capacity and economic connectivity.
Music executive Don Jazzy opens up about his marriage ending due to career ambition and reveals his ex-wife Michelle Jackson has remarried. Read full details.
Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after representing President Tinubu at G20 and AU-EU summits, where he advocated for UN Security Council reforms and Africa-led security frameworks.
US President Donald Trump initiates process to designate Muslim Brotherhood chapters as foreign terrorist organizations. Executive order targets groups in Lebanon, Egypt, and Jordan.
President Bola Tinubu rejects private military firms in African conflicts, advocates for state-led security solutions and UNSC reform for Africa at AU-EU summit.