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Oil Leakage: Chevron, Bayelsa Host Community On Warpath

News Agency of Nigeria Jan 18, 2021 0

Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) has held divergent views with members of its host communities in Bayelsa on leakages reported at Funiwa Oil Fields operated by the oil firm off Bayelsa Coast.The CNL’s host communities include Koluama,…

Government

Bayelsa Govt did not Participate in Budget Transparency Assessment – Commissioner

Nathan Nwakamma Jan 15, 2021 0

The Bayelsa Government on Friday said that the current administration did not participate in the 2020 budget transparency assessment by the federal government, and therefore dismissed reports that the state failed to…

Community

4 Die in Rival Cult Shootout in Ijaw Community, Bayelsa

Nathan Nwakamma Dec 28, 2020 0

The Police Command in Bayelsa on Monday said four members of rival cult groups died in a shootout at a wake in the early hours of Monday.Mr Asinim Butswat, a Superintendent of Police and spokesman of the Command,…

Crime

45 Armed Robbery, Murder Suspects, Paraded By Bayelsa Police

Dumebi Dec 14, 2020 0

The Nigeria Police Force have arrested and paraded 45 suspects for armed robbery, murder, cultism, rape and arson in Bayelsa state.The Bayelsa State Commissioner of Police, Mike Okoli, assured residents of the state of continuous…

Metro

Boat Mishap: Police Recovers 6 Bodies in Bayelsa

Shedrack Frank Dec 6, 2020 0

The Police Command in Bayelsa has announced the recovery of bodies of the six policemen who went missing after a boat mishap in Southern Ijaw Local Government area of the state.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the…

Metro

Bayelsa governor reacts as police personnel shoot 4 female traders

Shedrack Frank Nov 28, 2020 0

The Bayelsa Government has directed the Commissioner for Health to settle the medical bills of the victims of a shooting by police personnel in the Etegwe/Edepie area of the state capital, Yenagoa.Briefing newsmen on the outcome of the…

Community

Dodo River Communities Association in Bayelsa Spends Over N77m on Projects

Nathan Nwakamma Nov 26, 2020 0

The Dodo River Communities Development Association in Ekeremor Local Area of Bayelsa on Thursday said it spent N77.87 million on community development in 2019 fiscal year.Mr Francis Amamogiran, the Chairman of the association,…

Features

Succour for Rivers, Osun, 3 other states as Senate, Reps approve N148bn refund

John Ogunsemore Nov 26, 2020 0

Five states in Southern Nigeria will soon get the N148.14 billion refunds promised them by the Federal Government as both chambers of the National Assembly have signed off on the refund.The House of Representatives approved the refund…

Features

JUST IN: Supreme Court Dismisses Suit Against Bayelsa Gov, Deputy

John Ogunsemore Nov 18, 2020 0

The Supreme Court has affirmed Duoye Diri and Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo as duly-elected Bayelsa Governor and Deputy Governor respectively.According to Channels Television, a seven-man panel of the apex court in a unanimous decision affirmed…

Environment

Bayelsa Government Begins Technical Study to Tackle Flood Impact

Nathan Nwakamma Oct 30, 2020 0

The Bayelsa Government says it has adopted scientific methods in finding solutions to the adverse impact of perennial flooding in the state due to its topography.Mr Moses Teibowei, the Bayelsa Commissioner for Works…

Government

Supreme Court Declines Jurisdiction Over Bayelsa Soku Oil Wells Suit

Wandoo Sombo Oct 27, 2020 0

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to hear a suit brought by the Bayelsa government seeking to stop the Federal Government from further paying monthly statutory allocation from Soku oil wells to Rivers.Justice Sylvester…

Metro

NAPTIP task Bayelsa govt for office to pursue Trafficking cases

Aderogba George Oct 9, 2020 0

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has asked the Bayelsa Government to provide it an office accommodation to enable it to pursue trafficking cases.The NAPTIP Director General, Mrs Julie…

Government

Court of Appeal Dismisses Accord Party’s Appeal Against Bayelsa Deputy Governor

Wandoo Sombo Oct 2, 2020 0

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, on Friday, dismissed the appeal filed by Mr. Ebizimo Diriyai, the candidate of the Accord Party, against the election of Sen. Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa.…

Government

Bayelsa Governor Promises to Complete Road Project

Shedrack Frank Sep 27, 2020 0

Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa has promised that his administration will complete the road project linking Sagbama Local Government Area to Ekeremor Local Government Area in Bayelsa West Senatorial District. Governor Diri gave the…

Crime

Bayelsa Police Rescue Doctor from Attempted Kidnapping

Tony Abu Momoh Sep 17, 2020 0

The gang was however apprehend by police operatives within Odi town when they were searching for their victim.

Politics

US Government Imposes Visa Ban on Nigerian Politicians

Tony Abu Momoh Sep 14, 2020 0

The United States Government has imposed visa restrictions on Nigerian Politicians who participated in the militarisation and rigging of Governorship election

News

NIHSA Predicts Heavy Flood To Hit FCT, Others From September 6

Adebusola Oyerinde Aug 26, 2020 0

The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has indicated that a heavy flood might hit the Federal Capital Territory, Rivers state, Bayelsa, and others starting from September 6.The Director-General of NIHSA, Clement Nze,…

Opinion

Bayelsa And Judicial Musical Chairs – By Olusegun Adeniyi

John Ogunsemore Aug 20, 2020 0

When it comes to elections, Nigerian politicians have always played by their own rules. It is therefore no surprise that many of them no longer believe in securing electoral victory with votes of the electorate. Now, they register their own…

Security

Police Enlist Residents’ Support To Combat Crime In Bayelsa

Nathan Nwakammaa Aug 19, 2020 0

The Police Command in Bayelsa has enlisted the support of members of the public in combating crime in the state.ACP Francis Ndabula, Area Commander in-charge of Opolo Area Command in the state, made the appeal at a meeting with members…

Opinion

Bayelsa and Other Stories – By Reuben Abati

Reuben Abati Aug 18, 2020 0

“Sorry about your man”“Thank you”“You know I used to think that this COVID-19 thing is a kind of scientific joke, but now I am beginning to take it seriously.”“How can you say that? It is people like you who mislead the public.…

Politics

Tribunal Orders Fresh Governorship Election in Bayelsa

Tony Abu Momoh Aug 17, 2020 0

The Governorship election tribunal sitting in Bayelsa State has nulified the election of Governor Duoye Diri

Politics

Bayelsa PDP Owes Landlord N105m in Accumulated Rent

Tony Abu Momoh Aug 10, 2020 0

The Bayelsa state PDP Chairman, Solomon Agwana confirmed the development and said the move was....

News

FG Starts Feasibility Study On Brass Shipyard Project

Solomon Asowata Aug 8, 2020 0

The Federal Government has begun the feasibility study for the construction of a shipyard on Brass Island in Bayelsa. SEE ALSO: IITA, MasterCard Partners to Train 242,724 Youths in Agrifood Value Chain The Minister of State for Petrolem…

News

Shell Begins Discussions With 12 Host Communities On Development Fund Review

Nathan Nwakamma Aug 1, 2020 0

The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) has begun discussions with 12 host communities in Bayelsa which demanded upward review of development obligations. SEE ALSO: Banters In Lagos, Poverty And Disease In The Niger Delta…

Health

Bayelsa Reports A Drop In Confirmed COVID-19 Infection Cases From 327 To 42

Christian Ogbonna Jul 28, 2020 0

The Bayelsa COVID-19 Task Force on Tuesday said that the number of confirmed infections from Coronavirus pandemic in the state had dropped to 42 from the previous 327 cases. SEE ALSO: FG warns against Kissing, issues guidelines on Age…

Health

Bayelsa Records 21 New COVID-19 Cases, State Total Now 326

Christian Ogbonna Jul 25, 2020 0

Bayelsa has recorded 21 new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of cases in the state to 32. SEE ALSO: UK Borrows Record £128bn In 3 Months In Battle To Save Economy Dr Jones Stowe, the Director of Public Health and…

Autos

Auto Crash Claims 10 Persons, 3 Injured In Bayelsa

Christian Ogbonna Jul 9, 2020 0

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Command in Bayelsa has confirmed ten persons dead in a road traffic accident along Tombia-Amassoma road in the state. SEE ALSO: Oba Oniru suspends palace official for beating Tijani, Late Oba’s son Mr…

Health

Coronavirus: Bayelsa Govt To Enforce Compulsory Use Of Face Masks In Public

Nathan Nwakamma Jul 8, 2020 0

The Bayelsa government says it will enforce the compulsory use of face masks in public places as spelt out in the Executive Order signed by Gov Douye Diri. SEE ALSO: COVID-19: Enugu CP Warns Residents on Shutdown of Public Places Mr…

Government

COVID-19: Bayelsa Govt Commence Distribution Of More Palliatives To Communities

Christian Ogbonna Jul 7, 2020 0

Bayelsa Government on Tuesday commenced another round of distribution of food items as part of its palliatives to cushion the effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the state. SEE ALSO: BREAKING: Akeredolu appoints Oluwatuyi as…

News

Bayelsa State Appeals to Doctors to Call off Indefinite Strike

Tony Abu Momoh Jun 23, 2020 0

The Bayelsa State Government has appealed to striking Doctors in the state to call off their Industrial action as the government was working hard to resolve their demands.The appeal was made by Governor Duoye Diri during a meeting…

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