Politics

Hon. Alfred Kemepado, the Commissioner for Youth Development in Bayelsa State, has issued a stern warning to cultists, stating that the law will eventually catch up with them. He made this statement on Tuesday while appearing as a guest on Let's Talk Nigeria, Golden 97.5 FM morning programme. Hon. Kemepado advised young people interested in joining any group to affiliate with organizations or associations that add value to their lives, […]

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 […]

Hon. Alfred Kemepado, Commissioner for Youth Development in Bayelsa State, has stressed the need to obey a court order restraining the New Associates group from holding a planned rally in honor of Chief Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT and others in the state. Speaking during an appearance on Let’s Talk Nigeria, Golden 97.5 FM’s morning program on Monday, 7th April, 2025, Hon. Kemepado noted that […]

Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Oil, has strongly condemned the recent attack on the 18-inch Tebidaba-Brass Pipeline in Opuama Clan, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, Bayelsa State. Speaking with newsmen during an on-site inspection of the vandalized pipeline over the weekend, Senator Lokpobiri vowed that the federal government would do everything possible to apprehend all those involved in the sabotage. He emphasized the economic and environmental […]