NDLEA Zone 13 Visit Bayelsa to Promote Drug Abuse Awareness
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intensified its fight against drug abuse across Nigeria, with Zone 13 Command paying a courtesy visit to the traditional ruler of Nembe Kingdom in Bayelsa State to promote drug abuse awareness. The visit is part of the agency’s ongoing War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) initiative, which includes […]
Nigeria Oil and Gas Opportunity Fair 2025 Opens in Yenagoa
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri says the Federal Government is committed to fostering inclusive growth in the oil and gas sector. He stated this at the opening of the Nigeria Oil and Gas Opportunity Fair, (NOGOF) 2025 at the Nigeria Content Towers in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Senator Lokpobori who is […]
NUJ Condemns Attack on Silverbird TV/Rhythm FM in Bayelsa
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Bayelsa State Council has strongly condemned the recent armed attacks on a private radio station, Rhythm 94.7 FM, located in Yenagoa, the state capital. According to the NUJ, the station was attacked on two consecutive days—Saturday, May 17, 2025, at about 2:10 p.m., and Sunday, May 18, 2025, at […]
Electricity Firm Intensifies Installation of 60MW Gas Plant to Power Bayelsa by December
The Bayelsa Electricity Company Limited (BECL) has stepped up the installation of its new 60 megawatt gas-powered plant, aimed at providing steady electricity supply across Bayelsa State by December 2025. Managing Director of BECL, Engr. Olice Kemenanabo, gave the update on Thursday during a visit to the turbine project site in Elebele, Ogbia Local Government […]
Wike’s Supporters Hold Rally in Bayelsa
The Bayelsa State chapter of the NEW Associates, a political movement supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will hold a mega rally and official inauguration in Yenagoa, the state capital, today, 26th of April 2025. The purpose of the gathering, according to the group’s organiser, George Turnah, is to express gratitude to President Tinubu for assigning […]
Rivers Meeting Sparks Dissolution Dispute in Bayelsa PDP
The Bayelsa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is embroiled in a deepening leadership crisis, as conflicting claims over the dissolution and reconstitution of its State Working Committee spark political tension ahead of the 2027 elections. In a strong rebuttal issued Wednesday, the PDP’s Bayelsa State Publicity Secretary, Ebiye Ogoli, categorically denied reports […]
Bille Indigenes Regains Freedom After 12 Days in Captivity
Six indigenes of Bille Kingdom in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State have regained their freedom after spending 12 harrowing days in captivity.The victims include a female and five males who were abducted on April 4, 2025, around 9 am, near the New Calabar River while traveling from Bille to Port Harcourt. Speaking from […]
ERA/FoEN asks FG to save Bayelsa community from ecological disaster
Bayelsa to employ 1,925 teachers, 2012 health workers
Vigilante arrests four for robbery in Bayelsa
Police arrest traffickers, rescue victims in Bayelsa
Court fixes date for Sylva’s eligibility suit
