NDE empowers 108 Bayelsa residents with N10.8m
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) said it disbursed N10.8 million as grant to 108 unemployed Bayelsa youths in December 2021. The State Coordinator of […]
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Stand firm on Bayelsa West zoning arrangement -PDP group to Diri
The Bayelsa West Patriotic Front has called on Governor Douye Diri to stand firm on the existing arrangement of zoning of the Senate and House […]
Why I distanced myself from Diri’s administration, by Dickson
The immediate past Bayelsa Governor Senator Seriake Dickson has denied any rift with his successor, Governor Douye Diri. Dickson, Senator representing Bayelsa West District, made […]
Bayelsa govt. wants FG to site proposed sports university in Asoama
The Bayelsa Government has urged the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development to site the proposed University of Sports at Asoama in the Kolokuma/Opokuma […]
Diri declares zero tolerance to drug peddling in Bayelsa
Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa has declared that his administration will leave no stone unturned in the fight against peddling of drugs and substance abuse […]
Bayelsa Governor hails partnership with Nigerian Airforce
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa, has lauded the partnership between the state government and the Nigerian Airforce, saying it contributed to the prevailing peace in […]
My administration will promote culture through tourism – Gov. Diri
Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa on Friday said that his administration would promote the culture and history of people of the state through tourism. He […]
I’m No Longer Independent Woman, I Need A Man – Influencer, Fanti Tukuwei Declares
A recent Instagram post by Fanti Tukuwei, a content creator/ fashion/beauty blogger and influencer, has caused a stir among her fans. If the post is […]
Bayelsa Govt., NMA to partner against quackery
The Bayelsa Government on Tuesday said that it was ready to partner the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) to fight quackery and other unhealthy practise in […]
Bayelsa primary school teachers lament that April salaries did not reflect new promotions
Primary school teachers in Bayelsa have expressed disappointment that their April salaries did not reflect increases following promotions, despite the pledge by Gov Douye Diri. […]
Shell’s pipeline spills 213 barrels of crude into Bayelsa community
The Okordia-Rumekpe 14-inch crude truckline operated by Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) has discharged some 213 barrels of crude oil into Ikarama community in Bayelsa. […]
5 die in Yobe land dispute
No fewer than five people were reportedly killed following a land dispute between two communities in Fika Local Government Area of Yobe State. About six […]
Anti-grazing law: Bayelsa raises the alarm over arms build-up
Bayelsa Government has raised the alarm over suspected arms build-up in some parts of the state by people with sinister plans. Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, […]
Diri welcomes APC, YDP defectors into PDP
Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has urged the political class to shun politics of hate in the interest of the state’s development. He spoke on […]
Man beats lover to death in Bayelsa
A 27-year-old man, Oliver Promise, has allegedly beaten his 18-year-old lover, Esther Pascal, to death. The lovers, who had a two-year-old daughter together, reportedly fought […]
Massive oil spill in Bayelsa pollutes creeks, communities
Massive oil spill has occurred in Bayelsa State polluting creeks and communities, it has been learnt. It was learnt that the spill which occurred on […]
Explosion at Bayelsa oilfield cuts Agip’s output by 30,000 bpd, says Eni
The management of Eni, parent company of Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC), has stated the November 20 explosion at its oil field in Bayelsa had […]
Gas Pipeline Under Attack In Bayelsa As Fear Grips Communities
A gas pipeline belonging to Shell is currently under attack in Bayelsa by unidentified armed men, jangling nerves in the affected communities as gas leakage […]
CP warns FSARS operatives to comply with IGP’s directives
Commissioner of Police in Bayelsa, Mr. Mike Okoli, on Tuesday warned all operatives of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad and those in “tactical squads’’ to […]
PDP hails Appeal Court judgment affirming Gov Diri’s election
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Friday applauded the judgment of the Court of Appeal which affirmed the election of […]