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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Bayelsa State has called on eligible voters to collect their Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs, and actively participate in the 2027 general elections. Mr. Utong Christian, the Head of Department, Voter Education and Publicity made the call on Let's Talk Nigeria, Golden 97.5 FM’s morning programme. He said voter registration alone does not guarantee participation, noting that many citizens register but fail to collect […]

The All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, candidate for Kolokuma/Opokuma Constituency II in the 2027 Bayelsa State House of Assembly election, Engineer Ikioumoton Frederick Ugo, has pledged to prioritise accessible representation, human capital development and effective oversight if elected. Ugo made the commitment at a press conference on Friday, September 4, in Sabagreia, Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area, shortly after the inauguration of his campaign secretariat and his presentation with the Certificate […]

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to completing the Oloibiri Museum and Research Centre in Bayelsa State by 2028. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, gave the assurance on Wednesday during an inspection of the ongoing project in Oloibiri, Ogbia Local Government Area of the state. Oloibiri holds historical significance as the site where commercial oil exploration in Nigeria began in 1956. Lokpobiri expressed satisfaction […]

The Bayelsa State Government has directed the immediate suspension of the implementation of an alleged new school fees policy at the state-owned Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Amassoma. The directive was contained in a government special announcement signed by Dr. Gentle Emelah the Commissioner for Education, on Thursday. The government advised the university management and students to continue with their usual academic activities, while maintaining order and ensuring peace on […]