Jonathan advices Niger Delta youths to embrace development
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has encouraged Niger Delta youths, particularly those in Bayelsa State to embrace productive activities that will bring investors to the state. The former president gave the advice during the groundbreaking ceremony of the ERASKON Integrated manufacturing complex and lubricant product launch, in Gbarain, Yenagoa Local Government Area of the state. Jonathan, […]
Oil spill: Agip facility explodes in Bayelsa
An explosion has rocked the facility of the Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC), Okparatubo in Nembe, Bayelsa State disrupting crude oil production. In a statement on Monday, the oil firm said the incident had cut its oil export from the Brass export terminal by some 25,000 barrels per day. The statement said the blast which […]
Residents lament fresh crude oil spill in Bayelsa community
A fresh oil spill has reportedly occurred at the Oil Mining Lease 29 operated by Aiteo Eastern Exploration and Production Company in Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. This is coming months after an oil leak occurred at the same oilfield. It was gathered that the spill occurred from a delivery pipeline around the […]
Bayelsa community boils over killing of woman by suspected herdsmen
The Bayelsa State Police Command has launched an investigation following the killing of a 39-year-old woman in the Opume community of Ogbia Local Government Area the state by suspected herdsmen. It was gathered that the family of the victim identified as Waadu Alfred became worried when she did not return from the farm over the […]
Patience Jonathan seeks arrest of ex-Bayelsa SSG’s over property demolition
The former first lady, Mrs Patience Jonathan, has written a protest letter to the Bayelsa State police command over the alleged demolition of a portion of her property in Bayelsa state. She said the demolition of Aridolf Resort Wellness and Spa located along Isaac Boro Expressway, Yenagoa, the state capital is illegal. The demolition order […]
Pirates attack fishermen, kill one in Bayelsa
Armed men suspected to be sea pirates have reportedly attacked some fishermen on Brass Island in the Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. It was learnt that one of the fishermen was killed in the attack on Monday while others escaped with injuries, Punch reports. It was also gathered that the attackers took away […]
Ibom air begins commercial flight to Bayelsa
The official flight of Akwa Ibom State, Ibom Air has announced the commencement of commercial flights to Yenegoa, the Bayelsa State capital. Speaking at the ceremony to commemorate the announcement, Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, expressed happiness at the development, stating that his government will be happy to welcome more flights coming into […]
Diri to mark 2nd year in office with commissioning of over 20 projects
The Bayelsa State Government has announced that the Governor Duoye Diri-led administration would be unveiling no fewer than 20 roads, educational, health, media and agricultural projects to commemorate his second year in office. The projects include those inherited from the past administration and completed in the last year and others initiated by the Governor Diri […]
Man impregnates 14-year-old daughter in Bayelsa
A 38-year old has reportedly impregnated his 14-year old daughter in Bayelsa State after allegedly molesting her since she was seven years old. The suspect, who hails from Ogani Wily Kaira, Ogoni, Rivers State, was arrested by Ekeki Police Division following a formal complaint from the Gender Response Initiative Team (GRIT). Dise Ogbise, coordinator, Gender […]
Diri sacks monarch, two others over alleged involvment in commissioner’s kidnap
Governor of Bayelsa state, Douye Diri has announced the deposition of the paramount ruler of Otuokpoti community, Chief A.C.T Wongo and two others following the abduction of the state’s Commissioner for Industry, Trade and Investment, Federal Otokito. The kidnapped commissioner regained his freedom on Monday after being seized from his country home in Otuokpoti, Ogbia […]
Abductors of Bayelsa commissioner place demand for his release
Abductors of the Bayelsa State Commissioner for Industry, Trade and Investment, Federal Otokito, have placed demands for the release of their captive after a call to the paramount ruler of Otuokpoti community, in the Ogbia Local Government Area of the state. It was learnt that the kidnappers’ leader called the community chief on the phone […]
Anti-open grazing: Bayelsa govt impounds 44 cows
The Bayelsa State government has confiscated 44 cows grazing along Imiringi road, Ogbia Local Government Area of the state. This is in accordance with the Anti-open Grazing Law signed by State Governor Douye Diri had on March 10, 2021. It was gathered that the state task force on the implementation and enforcement of the law […]