The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has fulfilled its pledge of a One Million Naira cash prize and a brand-new laptop each for the three winners of the NCDMB-sponsored categories at the 13th edition of the Bayelsa Media Awards (BMA)
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief Nyesom Wike, and Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, have publicly demonstrated their political alliance, rallying support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election and the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates ahead of the 2027 general election.
The Osun State Government and the Presidency are reportedly working towards a negotiated settlement of the lingering local government crisis in the state, with a resolution expected before the 2027 general elections. The spokesperson to Governor Ademola Adeleke, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, disclosed this during an appearance on the Frank Talk programme on Rave 91.7 FM on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
The House of Representative has issued a 7-day ultimatum to the Programme Coordinator of the HydroCarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HyPREP) to appear before the Public Account Committee of the House for explanation over allegations of mismanagement of over #400billion in the 2021 and 2024 Audit report from the Office of the Auditor General of the Federation.
Osun state governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has reaffirmed Mrs Oyebode Mary as the Iyaloja General of Osun State, denouncing any announcement of a new appointee. In a statement in response to an announcement from the palace of Ataoja of Osogbo, the governor affirmed that only the state government is vested with the authority by law to appoint the Iyaloja General.
Touched by the sufferings of Rivers people, occasioned by the ravaging floods in the State, the Rivers State House of Assembly, on Tuesday, at its 55th Legislative Sitting of the Fourth Session, suspended every other matter and resolved on a Motion moved by the Deputy Majority Leader, Hon. Linda Somiari-Stewart.
At least no fewer than 47 people, mostly women, were reportedly abducted yesterday while they were harvesting groundnuts in Rimi village, around Kasuwan Garba in Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State. According to local sources, the victims had gone to the farm when armed men reportedly attacked and took them away. Families are still waiting for information about their loved ones.
Port Harcourt, Nigeria - The Board of Trustees of the BRACED Tourism Promotion & Development Initiative (BTPDI), sponsors of the Africa Blue Economy Roundtable (ABER) has announced the appointment of veteran journalist Hajiya Madina Dauda Nadabo as Director of Communications and Public Affairs.
Port Harcourt, Nigeria – The Africa Blue Economy Roundtable (ABER), convened by the BRACED Tourism Promotion & Development Initiative (BTPDI), has appointed Dr. Chizoba Christiana Anyika as Secretary-General of the ABER Women’s Forum, effective immediately.
Alhamdulillah, today, 23 August 2026, the Zannan Bungudu Coordinating Support Forum (ZBCSF), through its Coordinating Council for Support Groups, commenced a series of strategic engagements with the various support groups under its umbrella.
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has reassured its commitment to continue pursuit stronger, fairer and more prosperous Nigerian oil and gas industry. The President of PENGASSAN, Comrade (Engr.) Festus Osifo disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja at the opening of the Three Day Energy and Labour Summit organised by the Association with a theme: "Strengthening Regulatory Frameworks as a Catalyst for Stability and Growth in Nigeria's Oil and Gas Industr
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has advised politicians to respect their opponents and ensure that campaigns for the 2027 general election were issue based. Speaking on Wednesday during the 195th State Executive Council meeting in Government House and during the flag-off of the second tenure bid of President Bola Tinubu at the Oxbow Lake in Yenagoa by a political group, PBAT Door to Door Movement, Governor Diri stated that the charge was against the backdrop of commencement of
Governor Ademola Adeleke said he has forgiven all those who may have offended him during the state elections and declared that he bears no grudge against political adversaries and opponents.
Residents of Shadnayi community in Pina Ward, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, have appealed to government at all levels to intervene in the condition of UBE Primary School, saying the community has relied on its youths to keep the school functioning in the previous years.
It is a thing of great joy to be in a generation where a current leader of the people express joyful, special and inspirational dance steps, not only for funful pleasure but also to the glory of God.
The Member representing Gummi/Bukkuyum federal constituency Rt. Hon Dr., Engr. Sulaiman Abubakar Gumi is a politician in possession of all leadership required qualities, good characters and habit that are difficult to be found in many other politicians.
The Zamfara State Universal Basic Education Board (ZSUBEB), under the leadership of the Executive Chairman, Professor Nasir Garba Anka, Makaman Sokoto South, has successfully concluded the state-level final of the 2025/2026 Basic Education Sports Tournament held at the Zamfara State College of Arts and Science (ZACAS) sports ground in Gusau.
Says Victory is for Democracy, Commends Osun People for Defending Their Votes. The Secretary to the Osun State Government, Bobagunwa Teslim Igbalaye, has congratulated His Excellency, Senator Ademola Adeleke, and the good people of Osun State on the successful re-election of the Governor for a second term in office.
Troops of the newly established 15 Brigade Nigerian Army, operating under the Joint Task Force South East, Operation UDO KA, aigies have recorded tremendous operational success against suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra/Eastern Security Network (IPOB/ESN), dismantled three terrorist camps and recovering arms, explosives and other logistics during a coordinated operation in Anambra State.
Governor Ademola Adeleke today cast his vote at Ede for the governorship election, vowing to win the election with wide margins and accusing the Osun APC of writing fake results to replace official results. Speaking after voting at his polling unit, the governor said Osun APC has already lost the election, hence its concoction of fake results for swapping at the collation centre.
Governor Ademola Adeleke has declared Friday 14th of August as work free, to allow public service workers to participate in the Saturday governorship election. In a circular issued by the Head of Service, Elder Ayanleye Aina, the decision is to enable workers to embark on travelling where required and to prepare to exercise their voting rights on Saturday.
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, is set to begin commissioning several projects delivered by his administration just six months after returning to Government House. Despite a six‑month state of emergency declared by President Bola Tinubu and the prolonged political crisis between the Governor and his predecessor and benefactor, Nyesom Wike, that only came to an end recently, the governor has been able to complete some major projects in the state.
