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Comish Ekiye, pioneer Director-General of the Bayelsa State Broadcasting Corporation, Glory 91.1 FM, is dead. Ekiye passed away at the age of 80 after a brief illness at his Baybridge residence in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. A distinguished public servant and accomplished thespian, the late Ekiye also served as the pioneer General Manager of the Rivers State Television Service (RSTV), Port Harcourt, and was at a time Director of the Rivers State Council for Arts and Culture. Renowned for his versatility, Ekiye was an actor, playwright, broadcaster, television director and producer. He also served as Director of the Nigerian Play House…

In an extraordinary display of courage, resilience, and purpose, Nigerian woman Doris Gomba Obarine has completed a 27-day cross-border trek on foot from Ghana through Togo and the Republic of Benin to Lagos, Nigeria, to advocate for orphans and challenge deep-rooted societal stigma surrounding children who lose their parents. Speaking exclusively with SUNTV Global Channel, Obarine described the journey as both physically exhausting and emotionally transformative, revealing that it was inspired by her personal experience as an orphan and her determination to become a voice for the voiceless. “I have always wanted to help humanity, especially orphans, because I am…

It was a black Tuesday for journalists in Delta State and the Nigerian media space at large as The Punch correspondent, Mr. Matthew Ochei, reportedly died in the early hours of Tuesday, January 6, 2026, after a brief illness. Ochei passed on at about 2:00 a.m., aged 43, leaving behind his wife, Mrs. Uche Matthew Ochei, and three children. His remains have since been deposited at a morgue in Ukunzu, his hometown. The sudden death has sent shockwaves through the journalism community in Delta State, where Ochei was widely regarded as a fearless, vibrant and principled reporter whose work stood…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has inaugurated a high-powered committee to mend internal rifts within the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 elections. Titled the Committee on Strategy, Conflict Resolution and Mobilisation, the group was unveiled Wednesday in Lagos. It was set up to foster unity and “renewed hope” among aggrieved members. Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni is the chairman of the committee, with former legal adviser Muiz Banire serving as secretary. The team includes influential figures such as Governors Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq (Kwara), Hope Uzodimma (Imo), Uba Sani (Kaduna), and Siminalayi Fubara (Rivers), alongside federal ministers Adegboyega Oyetola…

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has assured the people of Bonny Local Government Area of accelerated development, acknowledging that political turbulence slowed the pace of governance during the first 23 months of his administration. Governor Fubara gave the assurance on Saturday in Bonny during a reception organised in his honour by the Amanyanabo and Natural Ruler of Bonny Kingdom, His Majesty King Edward Asimini William Dappa Pepple III (Perekule XI), and the Grand Bonny Chiefs’ Council. The governor was in the ancient kingdom to witness the Iria Ceremony of Her Royal Highness, Queen Paula Tamunoipirinye Pepple, wife of the…

As the world marks the 2025 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, Amaclare Connect & Development Initiative has urged government, technology companies, and communities to intensify efforts to curb the rising tide of online abuse targeting women and girls. At a stakeholders’ workshop themed “Safe Online Spaces for All – End Digital Violence Against Women and Girls,” the Executive Director of Amaclare, Mrs. Loretta Ahuokpeme, warned that digital violence is fast becoming one of the most widespread forms of modern abuse. She said online platforms originally designed for learning, expression, and innovation were increasingly being misused for harassment,…

Youths of the All Progressives Congress (APC) under the auspices of the Bayelsa Progressives Youth Movement (BPYM), a pro-APC organisation, has kicked against moves by the Bayelsa State Government in collaboration with some individuals with federal interests to take over existing surveillance contracts of some law-abiding members of the party. The youths in a statement signed by their Secretary, Jordan Ebifatei, lamented that the only offence of the targeted surveillance contractors was their loyalty to former Governor Timipre Sylva. The APC youths were particularly worried that Mr Joshua Maciver and Chief Kojo Sam were the primary targets of the conspirators…

Bayelsa Education Development Trust Fund (EDTF) and the British Council have commenced the training of the last batch of 400 public school teachers to wrap up the partnership to train 1,000 teachers in the state. The EDTF, British Council and Teachers Training, Registration and Certification Board collaborated in the capacity development programme. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the programme, Bayelsa State Commissioner for Education, Dr Gentle Emelah, reiterated the commitment of the Bayelsa government to building the capacity of teachers in the state. He noted that the improved teaching methodology in the state was responsible for the state producing…

Students of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education have staged a peaceful protest over what they described as exorbitant admission and registration charges, calling on the university management and relevant authorities to urgently review the fees. The students, drawn from different faculties, marched through major campus routes with placards bearing messages such as “Education Is Not For the Rich” and “Reduce School Fees Now”, demanding affordability and transparency in the institution’s fee structure. According to the protesters, the rising cost of admission and registration has placed severe financial pressure on students from low-income backgrounds, with many struggling to complete mandatory clearance…

Edo State Governor,  Monday Okpebholo, has turned the MOWAA controversy into a political party affair by appointing APC leaders as Chairman and members of the fact‑finding committee. The committee members were announced in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor. The fact‑finding committee is chaired by former Governor and Senator Adams Oshiomhole, APC leader for Edo North. Retired Major‑General Cecil Esekhaigbe, APC leader for Edo Central, serves as vice‑chairman of the committee. Other members of the committee are Lucky Imasuen, APC Edo South leader, former deputy governor, Pastor Osagie Ize‑Iyamu–, former SSG and APC Leader in Edo South…