Tag: Bayelsa
NSF: Bayelsa, Kaduna to host 2028, 2030 editions
He recalled that the 2025 festival in Ogun State was described as the best in history, but said the commission…
Why I won’t pressure my deputy to join me at APC – Bayelsa Governor, Diri
Diri, who officially defected to the APC on November 3 after resigning from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on October…
Election is not war—Bayelsa CP tells politicians, supporters
He said the police was able to extract from the groups, the commitment that Bayelsa belongs to all of them…
Commotion as S’ Court delivers judgment in Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi gov. election petitions
The apex court had fixed today, Aug. 23 for the final judgment of the Nov. 11, 2023 governorship poll conducted…
Fire destroys goods worth millions of naria in Bayelsa
Police spokesman, ASP Musa Muhammed, said it was an electric spark that made the vehicle to go up in flames,…
Bayelsa Govt summons parents of four-year-old “bride”, 54-year-old “groom”
However, NAN learnt that the alleged marriage involving the man, simply identified as Elder Akpos, was at the instance of…
Vote buying: ICPC deploys operatives to Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) said it has deployed its operatives to monitor the upcoming…
Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi elections: CDS, IGP issue strong warnings
Musa advised that the presence of security agencies in the three states should not scare anybody, but those with plans…
Federal might will not win Bayelsa gov. election for APC: Gov. Diri talks tough
“So let us not take our opponents especially of the APC for granted."
JTF uncovers reservoirs of illegally refined fuel in Bayelsa
By Shedrack Frank The Joint Task Force, Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), on Thursday uncovered three reservoirs used for the storage…
Jonathan can’t ‘hijack’ ministerial slot, says APC Campaign Council
By Nathan Nwakamma The Bayelsa Chapter of the Tinubu/Shettima Independent Campaign Council (ICC) on Sunday allayed fears of an impending…
Muslim community in Bayelsa endorses Gov. Diri’s re-election
By Shedrack Frank The Bayelsa Muslim community has backed Governor Douye Diri’s second term bid and his Deputy, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo,…
Pollution Report: Shell, Agip fault claims of liability
The BSOEC, established in March 2019 by the immediate past administration led by Sen. Seriake Dickson, said abnormally high concentrations…
What Sylva said about APC primaries in Bayelsa
Sylva was declared winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries by Gen. Ahmed Jibrin, Chairman of the APC Election…
Thugs burn election materials in Bayelsa
Thugs have hijacked and burnt election materials for three wards in Ogbia Constituency 2 in Bayelsa State.
Political parties sign peace accord in Bayelsa
Some of the parties that signed the peace pact were Action Alliance (AA), Action Democratic Party (ADP), Action Peoples Party…
Bayelsa govt. to RMAFC: Obey supreme court order
The Supreme Court has shared the disputed Soku oil and gas fields between Bayelsa and Rivers States.
Bayelsa govt. reiterates commitment to funding quality education
The Bayelsa government has reiterated its commitment to adequately funding the education sector in the interest of future generations.
INEC announces date for Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi governorship elections
Okoye said that INEC at its weekly meeting on Tuesday approved the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the states…
Shell investigating Bayelsa oil spill – Official
The people of the Peremabiri community lamented the adverse impact of the spill and the alleged insensitivity and neglect by…
Continuous oil spillage: Bayelsa Community calls for urgent intervention
Koma also called on the Bayelsa State Ministry of Mineral Resources, Ministry of Environment and Environmental Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) like…
Bayelsa launches 3rd round of COVID-19 vaccination
According to the deputy governor of Bayelsa, the state government’s target was to vaccinate at least 70 percent of qualified…
Bayelsa confirms 13 monkeypox cases
Preventive measures against Monkeypox to include proper handling and cooking of food, fumigation, and setting of death traps for rodents…
Gunmen attack passenger boat in Bayelsa
They made away with the 115-horsepower Yamaha outboard engine of the boat and dispossessed the passengers of their valuables.
Gunmen kidnap 4 Conoil contract staff, one NSCDC officer
A family source to one of the abducted oil workers said the abductors had contacted the family, demanding N25 million…
Gov. Diri thanks security agents for rescuing expatriate
The governor said the immediate rescue of the expatriate, an employee of PAACHE Construction Ltd., showed resilience and professionalism on…
Dad beats 2-year-old son to death, flees
Women Lawyers under the aegis of Do Foundation, have vowed to pursue justice for the victim.
Douye Diri splashes over N70m on Olympian Oborududu, others
Bayelsa-born Tokyo Olympic silver medallist, Blessing Oborududu, and the winners of the 2021 AITEO Cup, Bayelsa United and Bayelsa Queens…
Bayelsa bemoans falling federal allocations
Bayelsa Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has expressed worry over dwindling revenue allocations to the state from the Federation Accounts in…
Gov. Diri declares zero tolerance to drug peddling
Governor Douye Diri has declared that his administration will leave no stone unturned in the fight against the peddling of…