NGO Writes Bayelsa House of Assembly Speaker to Declare Southern Ijaw Constituency 2 Seat Vacant
A non-governmental organization known as Patriotism Advancement and Community Orientation Network (PACON) has written to the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, urging the Speaker to declare the seat of the…
Governor Diri Hails Security Agencies For Low Crime Rate in Bayelsa
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri Diri, has commended security agencies for the prevailing peace and security in the state, saying it is attributable to their commitment and collaborative efforts.…
Man Kills Wife, Self in Bayelsa
Man Kills Wife in Bayelsa A middle-aged civil servant identified as Mr. Patrick Markson, has allegedly committed suicide after killing his wife. The incident occurred on Thursday in the couple's…
Suspected Drug Dealer Killed in Cult Clash in Bayelsa
A notorious drug peddler with two other suspects were killed and many others were injured in a renewed cult clash between members of the Bobos and Iceland cult groups in…
Gov Diri Orders Manhunt of Anti-open Grazing Law Violators
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has ordered the manhunt of herders breaching the state’s anti-open grazing law. This came after two herders were arrested at the Sampou junction along…
Bayelsa: PDP Condemns Alleged Killing of Member By APC Thugs
The Bayelsa state chapter of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has accused the All Progressives Congress, APC, of using thugs to attack political opposition in the state. The leadership of PDP…
Bayelsa Communities Sends SOS to FG, Gov Diri Over Impending Extinction
Amatu I and II communities in Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have sent a Save Our Souls (SOS) message to both the Federal Government and the Bayelsa State…
If Bayelsa is Broke, Nigeria is Bankrupt – Governor Diri
Bayelsa state Governor, Senator Douye Diri on Wednesday declared displeasure for the categorisation of the state as insolvent. The Miracle Government also suggested that the Federal Government was bankrupt well.…
Baraza Cooperative Society Appeals For Calm Amidst Fears Among Members
Baraza Cooperative Society, Bayelsa state Baraza Multipurpose Cooperative (BMC), has appealed to its teaming members to remain calm, saying Management is working to restore normalcy in the platform. The appeal…
Gunmen Invade Hospital, Rob Doctors, Patients in Bayelsa
Some unknown gunmen suspected to be armed robbers invaded Diete Koki Memorial Hospitals in Bayelsa state. The hospital located along Opolo Road in Yenagoa, the state capital was attacked by…