Factional PDP supporters clash in Bayelsa
Accident claims 14 lives in Bayelsa
Military, youths launch joint manhunt for killers of oil workers in Bayelsa
Military operatives and Youths in Bayelsa have launched a search for the killers of three Agip workers over the weekend in Nembe Local Government Area of the state. Security agencies have also activated a rescue operation for the seven others, who were kidnapped in Brass. Recall that suspected sea pirates had attacked two oil installations, […]
Gunmen attack oil installation in Bayelsa, kill 3, abduct 7
Buhari promises speedy remedy of Nembe oil spill
Diri imposes curfew on Yenagoa, waterways over rise in criminal activities
Diri counters APC, says administration youths friendly
Bayelsa imposes dusk-to-dawn curfew on waterways
The Bayelsa State government has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on its waterways to curtail sea piracy and other criminal activities in the state. This was announced on Monday at the Government House, Yenagoa at the end of the State Security Council meeting chaired by the Governor, Douye Diri. Speaking to journalists after the meeting, the […]
Nineteen year old arraigned for blackmail, circulating nude video of former perm sec in Bayelsa
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Monday arraigned a nineteen-year-old lady before the Federal High Court, Yenagoa, for sharing a nude video of a former Bayelsa permanent secretary on social media. The accused, identified as Miss Charlotte Delhi, was also charged with blackmailing the victim, Dr Walton Liverpool, to extort N15 million from him. […]
Gunmen attack Police station in Bayelsa, kill one
Gunmen on Tuesday attacked the Divisional Police Station in Kolo, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. It was gathered that an officer was killed during the attack, while others sustained injuries. According to eyewitnesses, the gunmen, who were about six in number shot at a police team conducting a stop and search in front […]
Suspected kidnappers beaten and arrested for abducting a child in Bayelsa
Three suspected kidnappers have been brutally beaten and handed over to the Police for allegedly kidnapping a little boy in Agudama-Epie, Yenagoa, the Bayelsa state capital. It was gathered that the suspects identified as Miracle a.k.a Mimi, Wari-Owei and Emi Nokuba were members of a 6-man kidnap gang that abducted the victim on Friday afternoon. […]
Bayelsa seeks to partner with China on infrastructure, agricultural, and educational development
Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has sought partnership with the Peoples Republic of China in infrastructure, agricultural, technical and educational development of the state. Diri, who made the request over the weekend during a visit to the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Cui Jianchun, in Abuja, said China had recorded robust successes in its economy, partnerships, […]