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 […]
Bayelsa first lady leads campaign against ritual killings
The wife of Bayelsa governor, Dr Gloria Diri, on Thursday, led a public campaign against ritual killing due to recent cases of attempted ritual killings experienced in the state. A student of the Niger Delta University (NDU), Deborah Emafidion and a 13-year-old girl (name withheld) were recently rescued from suspected ritualists in the state. The […]
Corps member reportedly disappears after allegedly defiling minor in Bayelsa
A National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member serving in Bayelsa State has reportedly absconded after allegedly defiling a 12-year-girl. The 31-year-old corps member identified as Jonathan Ogbe, attached to the Asamabiri Community Primary School in Asamabiri, Sagbama Local Government Area of the state, allegedly defiled the pupil last September. It was gathered that Ogbe, an […]
Alaibe, Diri squash differences, reconcile
A former managing director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Chief Ndutumi Alaibe, has reconciled with Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri after years of feud. It was learnt that Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state played a role in the reconciliation process in the bid to strengthen the PDP in Bayelsa State. The two […]
Bayelsa community grounds operations at Shell oil rig
Residents of Egbemo-Angalabiri in Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa State on Tuesday shut down operations at the speciality RIG 301 operated by Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) in protest against the functions of the international oil companies in the community. According to reports, the residents, who carried various placards, protested the non-compliance of the […]
Bayelsa Police nab 3 teenagers for attempting to use girl for ritual
The Bayelsa State Police Command and youths of Sagbama Community in the Sagbama Local Government Area have arrested three teenagers over an attempted ritual killing. In a statement by the State Police spokesperson on Tuesday, Asinim Butswat, the 15-year-old suspects were arrested for allegedly accosting and hypnotising a 13-year-old girl, Endeley Comfort. According to Butswat, […]
Man flogged publicly over alleged soap theft in Bayelsa community
A man identified as Otoworo Woyengidenyefa Collins has filed a case after being flogged publicly for allegedly stealing soap from a supermarket in Bayelsa state. The lawyer who filed the case on behalf of the victim, Ebi Robert, alleged that the victim was paraded in the community, beaten, harassed, tied to a pole and publicly […]
Nembe oil spill: Gov. Diri receives Minister of State for Environment
Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, on Monday recieved the Minister of State for Environment, Mrs. Sharon Ikeazor over the oil spill from a facility operated by Aiteo Eastern Exploration and Production Company Limited in Nembe community in the state. The governor, who recieved minister at the state Government House, Yenagoa, said the government has […]
Navy impounds vessel, arrests 22 suspects for crude oil theft in Bayelsa
The Nigerian Navy said it has intercepted a vessel and arrested 22 suspects over alleged crude oil theft in Akassa River in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. In a statement, the Commander of the Nigerian Navy ship, Soroh, Commodore Patrick Effah, said the vessel was found carrying about 700,000 litres, which are about […]