Tag: Bayelsa State
Murray-Bruce donates Wardrobe Allowance to Osun workers, widows
Senator Ben Murray Bruce representing Bayelsa East is gradually warming his way to the heart of thousands of Nigerians after…
Governor Dickson goes on break
Henry Seriake Dickson, Governor of Bayelsa State is set to embark on seven days break, with effect from Monday, 15th…
Bayelsa 2016: Dickson’s kinsmen endorse re-election bid
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt A socio-cultural group, under the aegis of Sagabama/Ekeremor Development Foundation, have thrown their weight behind the re-election…
Gov. Dickson signs Widows Protection Bill into law
Bayelsa on Wednesday outlawed harmful traditional practices as Gov. Seriake Dickson signed into law the Widows and Widowers Protection Bill…
Bayelsa inaugurates 5th Assembly
The Bayelsa House of Assembly on Wednesday inaugurated the 5th State Assembly after the fourth held a valedictory session. NAN…
Jonathan attributes political success to Alamieyeseigha
Former Nigeria president, Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday attributed his successful political career to the efforts of former governor of Bayelsa,…
I remain grateful to Bayelsa people, Nigerians – Jonathan
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday in Yenagoa said he remained grateful to Bayelsa people for the support he…
Bayelsa plans grand reception for Jonathan
The Bayelsa Government will organise a civic reception for President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday, the Commissioner for Information, Mr Dan…
I am still in PDP, Gov Dickson tells rumour-mongers
Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa on Saturday restated his commitment to remain loyal to the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) despite…
Nembe youths disrupt OML 29 production in Bayelsa
Youths from Nembe Communities in Bayelsa have shutdown two flow stations within OML 29 to protest the divestment of Shell…
N19.2bn: Sylva’s money laundering case adjourned till May 27
The case involving a former governor of Bayelsa State , Timipre Sylva, being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes…
Jonathan A Prodigal Son, Say Kinsmen
The people of Ogbia Local Government in Bayelsa State, President Goodluck Jonathan’s home council, have described him as a prodigal,…
I’m not defecting to APC, says Gov Dickson
Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa on Thursday denied that he was planning to leave the Peoples Democratic Party for the…
Bayelsa PDP Moves Against Errant Members
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Bayelsa State, southern Nigeria, has inaugurated a 7-man disciplinary committee, with…
PDP sets up disciplinary committee to punish anti-party elements
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt The Peoples Democratic Party in Bayelsa state has inaugurated a seven-man disciplinary committee, with a mandate to…
Bayelsa communities seek Jonathan’s intervention on compensation
Some Bayelsa communities that claim to have been affected by the January 2012 rig explosion at Chevron’s oilfields have called…
Disloyal PDP members will be disciplined – Gov. Dickson
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Threatened by mass defections due to the factions in Bayelsa state branch of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)…
Bayelsa workers laud Dickson for labour friendly policies
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt As workers in Nigeria celebrate Workers’ Day, the Bayelsa Development Forum, a socio-political organization has lauded the…
Bayelsa outfit blames pipeline explosion on vandals
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt The Bayelsa state security outfit, Izon-Ibe Security Company Limited has blamed the April 20, 2015 fire incident…
Defection: Jonathan, PDP may lose Bayelsa to APC
The governorship election in Bayelsa state, President Jonathan’s home state may be still be months away, but party gladiators are…
Oronto Douglas to be buried in Bayelsa May 2
Funeral rites for the late Oronto Natei Douglas, former Senior Special Adviser to the President on Research, Documentation, and Strategy,…
Gunmen kidnap President Jonathan’s council chairman
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Daredevil gunmen today kidnapped Mr Enaye Abah, the Chairman of Ogbia Local Government council of Bayelsa state.…
Finally, Jonathan lands in Otuoke, gets accredited
President Goodluck Jonathan has landed in Otuoke, Ogbia local government area of Bayelsa state and has since been accredited to…
We will remain loyal to PDP – Governor Dickson
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson says the state will continue to stand firm by the Peoples…
Remain loyal to PDP, Seriake Dickson tells Bayelsans
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Arising from a crucial meeting with key political stakeholders in the State in Yenagoa, today, Governor Henry…
Bayelsa APC calls for election cancellation
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa state has demanded a total cancellation of last Saturday’s presidential…
Jonathan takes home state, Bayelsa
President Goodluck Jonathan and candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Saturday Presidential election has won majority votes…
Alison-Madueke’s Brother Kidnapped
Gunmen kidnapped the younger brother of Nigeria’s oil minister and current OPEC president Diezani Alison-Madueke in southern Bayelsa State on…
Alison-Madueke’s brother kidnapped
Gunmen kidnapped the younger brother of Nigeria’s oil minister and current OPEC president Diezani Alison-Madueke in southern Bayelsa state on…
Ex-militants on rampage over FG pipeline surveillance contract
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Hundreds of ex-militants from Bayelsa state today staged a violent protest by blocking the Mbiama /Yenagoa road…