Press Release

"Bayelsa and Nigeria have lost an elder statesman, amiable gentleman, astute politician and a great community leader. “Brambaifa left a legacy of unblemished and committed service to Nigeria, the old Rivers State, Bayelsa and indeed his…

"Our shared faith was sorely tried in the closing days of 2025 as we prepared to celebrate the Christmas season and year‑end festivities. On the afternoon of Thursday, 11 December, we were struck by the devastating news of the passing into…

We extend our most sincere condolences to their bereaved families, the NUJ Gombe State Council, and the entire NUJ family.

"It is perplexing that someone who has spent over 35 years championing Edo culture would be branded an enemy of the palace," Nwabuche remarked.

It is important to state clearly that those who carried out this attack, even if they claim to be acting on behalf of the Benin Traditional Council, do not represent the values, culture, history, or true character of the Benin people. The…

Olatuyi, aged 40, hailed from Odo-Oro Ekiti, Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti State. He is survived by his wife, a seven-month-old daughter, Eniola, and his aged mother.

Lokpobiri said: “For those of us from his senatorial district, we are even more pained by his death. We learnt a lot from his proverbs and wisdom. We will miss him. Bayelsa and Nigeria will miss him for his invaluable services to the state…

"For me, he was somebody my foundation and l will never forget. He represented the governor in all our programmes. "This year in Accra, Ghana, he did the same. On November 20 this year, he also mobilised assembly members and…

"God called him when the ovation was loudest. We believed that we were going to serve together for eight years and we were almost there. Now, how do l celebrate our sixth anniversary in office without Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo?"

Governor Okpebholo said the appointment is a clear message that disability does not diminish potential, noting that “there is always ability in every disability.” He added that the state is intentional about creating pathways for talented…