INEC postpones voting in 141 polling units in Bayelsa over violence
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has suspended presidential and parliamentary elections in 141 polling units in Bayelsa state over reports of violence. At a press briefing on Saturday, INEC chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, said the elections have now been scheduled for Sunday, assuring that security agents have been remobilised and restored calm to the affected […]
University dean burnt to death in Bayelsa
A staff of the Bayelsa State-owned Niger Delta University, Amassoma, was on Saturday involved in a fatal car accident along the popular Tombia-Amassoma Road. The staff identified as Dr Ayasen Kemeakegha, 55, Dean of Student Affairs of the institution, was burnt to death in his vehicle. A statement by SP Asinim Butswat, Police Public Relations […]
Bayelsa disburses N42 million to 210 SMEs
INEC begins PVC distribution Bayelsa
The Independent National Electoral Commission says it would begin the distribution of Permanent Voter Cards to registrants from December 12 to January 22, 2023. Resident Electoral Commissioner Emmanuel Hart stated during a stakeholders’ meeting in Yenagoa, Bayelsa. He said the distribution was meant for new registrants, transfers, replacements and for those who wanted to update […]
FG has abandoned its responsibility in Bayelsa – State Government
Bayelsa not among top ten states affected by flood – Minister of disaster management
Construction of Oloibiri Oil Museum on course – Sylva
2023: Diri inaugurates PDP reconciliation committee in Bayelsa
Worker’s Day: Bayelsa approves promotion of civil servants, increases monthly pension and gratuity by N200 million
Bayelsa urges host communities to aid fight against illegal oil activities
Bayelsa State government has urged Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas (HOSCON) to complement government efforts in educating the public, particularly the youths, on the dangers of oil bunkering and illegal refining activities. The Deputy Governor of the State, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, gave the charge while receiving the members of the Bayelsa State Executive […]
Hoodlums vandalize AGIP gas pipeline in Bayelsa
Wike donates N500 million to Bayelsa
