Dickson's Sad Return to Bayelsa Govt House Over Deputy's Death
Senator Henry Seriake Dickson describes his condolence visit for late Deputy Gov Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo as a deeply personal loss. Read his emotional tribute and call for unity.
Senator Henry Seriake Dickson describes his condolence visit for late Deputy Gov Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo as a deeply personal loss. Read his emotional tribute and call for unity.
Governors Douye Diri and Monday Okpebholo have signed their states' 2026 appropriation bills into law. Bayelsa's budget is N1.016 trillion, while Edo's is N939 billion. Read more on the fiscal plans.
Bayelsa State launches a road show to sensitize residents ahead of the Measles-Rubella vaccination campaign from January 20-29, 2026. Health officials urge parents to vaccinate children aged 9-15 months.
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara visited Bayelsa to commiserate over the death of Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. Read more on the historic bond between the two states.
Joseph Fekala sentenced to death for murdering Kate Oguoh over N50,000 dispute. Justice Eradiri dismissed insanity plea. Read the full court details.
A Federal University Otuoke graduate was shot dead in a suspected cult clash in Bayelsa. Police confirm the incident and have launched an investigation. Read the full story.
Falcon Aerospace strengthens its board with aviation veteran Captain Ahmed Borodo as Non-Executive Director. This move follows the firm's $10M investment and international growth. Read more.
Rivers State Chief Pilot Dr. Stanley Pepple receives the Ambassador of Peace award for his advocacy and leadership. He dedicates the honour to Governor Fubara.
PINL security firm provides free medical outreach and palliatives to over 800 persons in Bayelsa host communities. The initiative aims to secure pipelines and mitigate flooding impacts. Read more.
Following the 2025 Air India Boeing 787 crash, interim compensation has been paid to the lone survivor, victims' families, and ground survivors. Total liabilities reach hundreds of millions of dollars. Read the full report.
Shell-funded All On awards a $532,828 grant to Darway Coast Ltd to build a solar hybrid minigrid in Akeddei, Bayelsa. The project aims to connect over 1,000 customers by Q1 2026, boosting clean energy access in the Niger Delta.
Ibom Air is set to commence international operations from Victor Attah Airport, Uyo, in April 2026. The move follows key upgrades and marks a major milestone for Akwa Ibom State's aviation sector.
The NDDC suspends all project inaugurations, including a 700-bed hostel, in honour of late Bayelsa Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. Read the full story.
The NDDC has postponed all project inaugurations in the Niger Delta to honour the late Bayelsa Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. Read about the tributes and the suspended 700-bed hostel commissioning.
Former President Goodluck Jonathan visits Bayelsa to mourn Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. Governor Douye Diri orders autopsy, warns against politicising the death. Read more.
Nigerian travellers get relief as state-owned airlines like Ibom Air introduce lower fares, reducing costs on secondary routes from N350,000 to around N150,000. Discover how this impacts the economy.
Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries concludes a powerful two-day crusade in Yenagoa, focusing on faith for 'hard things' and officially launching three new South-South regions. Read the full report.
Fresh tension in Nigeria's aviation sector as ATSSSAN officials warn against centralising union leadership under FAAN, calling it a 'dangerous monopoly'. Elections set for December 10 in Jos.
Nigerian aviation experts warn new tax reforms from January 2026 could slash sector GDP by 20% and cut 30% of jobs. Learn the risks and calls for government intervention.
Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe of Fidelity Bank urges the FG to create a special funding window from the CRR to tackle the $25bn aviation finance crisis. Discover the plan to save Nigeria's airlines.
Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics signs MoU with Auxano Aviation for 30 Jabiru J430 planes to expand pilot training capacity. Delivery starts this December.
FAAN's 2025 National Aviation Conference, led by Chairman Ganduje and MD Kuku, outlined major reforms and called for global partnerships to elevate Nigeria's airports. Read the key outcomes.
Fidelity Bank CEO Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe urges the Federal Government to create specialised funding from the CRR to bridge Nigeria's $25 billion aviation finance gap and support fleet growth.
FAAN's 2025 aviation conference saw Chairman Ganduje and MD Kuku unveil plans for investment, global partnerships, and major airport upgrades, driven by Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda.
Airbus reduces its 2025 aircraft delivery target from 820 to 790 due to a supplier quality issue on A320 fuselage panels. The company says up to 628 jets may need inspection.
President Tinubu announces plans for local aircraft component manufacturing, aiming to make Nigeria West Africa's aviation hub. Passenger traffic is projected to hit 25.7 million by 2029.
UMZA Air begins operations on the Abuja-Ilorin route with permanently low fares, sparking a rush for tickets. Analysts say this could break the fare monopoly and benefit North Central travellers.
FAAN begins a major review of recruitment exercises from 2015-2017 and 2019, targeting alleged job racketeering. Over 300 staff, mainly in Fire Service and AVSEC, may be demoted. Read the full details.
Airbus confirms a supplier quality problem affecting some A320 metal panels, causing a stock plunge. The issue is contained, with fewer than 100 planes grounded for a separate software fix.
A US Navy officer and a female flight instructor are presumed dead after their Cessna Skyhawk crashed into Lake Pontchartrain. Search operations have been suspended. Read the full story.