Interview

The people of Akamama community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have sent a save-our-soul message to President Bola Tinubu, Governor Douye Diri and Hon. Target Segibo, the Chairman of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, over incessant attacks on the community by unidentified uniform men. Akamama community, has faced repeated destruction of property, disruption of livelihoods, and mass exodus of residents and rising fear of more attacks, […]

As the world marks this year’s World Mother Earth Day on April 22, Comrade Alagoa Morris, an environmental right activist has called for greater commitment to sustainable living, reduced chemical pollution, and the adoption of renewable energy, particularly solar power. In an interview with our correspondent in Yenagoa, Comrade Morris emphasized the need for collective responsibility in protecting the planet and urged Nigerians to adopt eco-friendly habits, such as responsible […]

The Vatican has announced that the funeral of Pope Francis will take place on Saturday April 26 at 10:00am in the square in front of St Peter’s Basilica. The coffin of the Argentine pontiff, who died on Monday aged 88, will then be taken inside the church and from there taken to the Rome Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore for burial. Before announcing the burial date, the Vatican had earlier […]

The People’s Democratic Party, Bayelsa State Chapter has congratulated Governor Douye Diri, for emerging as Vanguard Newspapers' Personality of the Year 2025 in the Good Governance category in an award ceremony which held at the Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos state. The PDP in a congratulatory message signed by Mr. Ebiye Ogoli, the Party’s Publicity Secretary described the award as yet another notable reward for performance and a critical […]

Governor Douye Diri, was awarded the coveted Vanguard Newspapers Personality of the Year Awards held at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island in Lagos on Friday night. He was honoured with the Good Governance Award at the 13th edition of the event in recognition of his administration’s outstanding achievements in the last five years. Speaking to journalists shortly after receiving the award, Governor Diri dedicated it to people of […]