Bayelsa Oil Spill Probe Ends in Dispute
Following the rejection of the results of a Joint Investigation Visit (JIV) conducted on a crude oil spill on Oando Plc’s six-inch Azuzuama-Tebidaba flowline by the community members, there have been tensions in the Azuzuama community of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The crude oil spill, which happened on June 25, 2026, […]
Stakeholders Seek New Direction After 70 Years of Oil Production
Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State and other interested parties have once again reiterated the need for urgent attention to be given to the problems and opportunities that come with 70 years of oil exploration in the Niger Delta region. The statements were made during the 2026 Sweet Crude Dialogue, themed “Through […]
Court Dismisses Bayelsa King’s Suit Against Shell
The case brought by the traditional ruler of Ekpetiama Kingdom in Bayelsa State, King Bubaraiye Dakolo, seeking an injunction against the Shell divestment of its onshore assets, has been thrown out by the Federal High Court in Yenagoa. In handing down its verdict, Judge Ayo Emmanuel held that the suit was brought outside the time […]
Bayelsa Seeks Stronger Forensic Evidence System for Sexual Assault Cases
In an effort to enhance the management and conservation of evidence in cases of sexual assault, the government of Bayelsa State has raised the stakes by pledging to ensure that evidence obtained from victims is well-managed and presented in court. This commitment was re-emphasized on Thursday during the visit of members of the Gender Response […]
28-Year-old Nabbed For Robbery In Bayelsa
28-year-old Mr Ebitimi David has been arrested by the Bayelsa State Volunteer Security Outfit following his alleged involvement in armed robbery. David, a native of Peremabiri Community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of the state, resides at 1st Bossywater Street. He was arrested and paraded by the security outfit on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, […]
Yenagoa Council Flags Off Ikolo Health Centre
The Yenagoa Local Government Council has launched the construction of a Primary Health Centre in Ikolo Community with an objective of enhancing access to healthcare facilities by the citizens of the area and surrounding communities. The event which took place on Wednesday in Ikolo Community was spearheaded by the Mayor of Yenagoa Local Government Council […]
Bayelsa Residents Kick Against Motorcycle Ban
Inhabitants and youth in the communities of Gbarain and Ekpetiama, in Yenagoa Local Government Area, are requesting the state government of Bayelsa State to scrap plans to impose a restriction on commercial motorcycles, stating that such plans might complicate their problems related to transport. The legislation, which was passed in the Bayelsa State House of […]
Tricycle Driver Killed in Collision With Dangote Truck in Yenagoa
The death of a tricycle driver occurred on Monday as a result of an accident between the tricycle he drove and a Dangote truck on Okaka Expressway, close to Okaka Primary School in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The tragic accident sparked demonstrations by the locals as well as road users who blamed the accident as having […]
Niger Delta Leaders Press FG to Release ₦80bn Judgment Debt
Stakeholders from the Niger Delta region have urged the Federal Government to pay the sum of N80 billion as compensation to Agge Community located in Ekeremor Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, noting that failure to pay may lead to further conflicts in the oil-rich community. The compensation is connected with the court ruling by Federal […]
Bayelsa, Correctional Service Deepen Partnership on Inmates’ Welfare
In the renewed commitment towards improving the welfare, health and rehabilitation efforts of inmates in the Okaka Medium Security Custodial Centre, the Bayelsa State Government and the Nigeria Correctional Services have committed themselves to the continuous cooperation for the betterment of the inmates’ wellbeing and reintegration into society. The renewed partnership came up following a […]
Cult Clash Claims NDU Student as Police Arrest Two with Guns in Bayelsa
A clash between cult groups has led to the death of a 200-level student of Niger Delta University (NDU) Amassoma while two suspects were apprehended with two homemade guns and two live 9mm rounds of ammunition by the Bayelsa State Police Command in a follow-up action. This information was contained in a statement issued by […]
Bayelsa, WHO, UNICEF Strengthen Health Security Through Joint External Evaluation
The Bayelsa State Government has reinforced its collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and other international development partners in efforts to improve health security, disease preparedness and emergency response in the state. The commitment was reiterated at a JEE Advocacy Meeting that was convened by the Commissioner for Health, […]