Heavy flooding sweeps off Nigerian footballer in Bayelsa
A Nigerian footballer identified as Earnest Peremobowei has drowned in the raging flood at Yenebelebiri community in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State South-South […]
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Fear as gunmen abduct ex-president Jonathan’s cousin, Mike Ogiasa in Bayelsa
According to SaharaReporters, the former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan’s cousin, Mike Ogiasa, has been abducted by gunmen in Bayelsa State. The gunmen, numbering about eight, […]
Photos: Osinbajo Visits Bayelsa To Flag Off Construction Of Angiama-Oporoma Bridge
The Vice President of Nigeria, Prof Yomi Osinbajo was at Bayelsa State today (Saturday) to, among others, flag off construction of the Angiama-Oporoma Bridge. The spokesperson of the Vice […]
Bayelsa Governor, Diri Swears In Wife As High Court Judge
Senator Douye Diri, the Bayelsa State Governor, on Thursday administered the oath of office on four newly-appointed high court judges in the state including his wife, […]
Breaking: IYC President regains freedom
President of the Ijaw Youths Council worldwide, Peter Igbifa has regained his freedom. Igbifa was abducted by armed marksmen along the Port Harcourt International Road […]
Tragic! Thunder kills pupil in Bayelsa
Thunderous lightening has struck an eight-year-old pupil, Stephen Akana, of Matha Day Secondary School, Imiringi in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa. The incident reportedly occurred on […]
Disquiet as 28-year-old lady stabs boyfriend to death over missing N1500
A 28-year-old lady, Ebiere Ezekiel, has reportedly stabbed her boyfriend, Godgift Aboh, 21 to death, over an argument about missing N1,500. It was learnt that […]
Breaking: Supreme Court affirms Diri as Bayelsa Governor
The Supreme Court on Wednesday affirmed Douye Diri as the duly elected governor of Bayelsa State. In a unanimous judgement by seven-man panel led by […]
Bayelsa: Deputy Governor urges tribunal to dismiss petition against his election
The Deputy governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo has told the state governorship election tribunal that he cannot be sued owing to the fact […]
We needn’t resign before contesting Bayelsa gov election, Deputy Gov tells tribunal
The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo says he and his boss, Senator Douye Diri, Bayelsa State governor, were qualified to vie in […]
Bayelsa state: APC criticises Assembly approval of N2.9bn car loan for Diri despite owing workers
The Bayelsa State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised the State House of Assembly for approving of N2.9bn loan to Governor Douye Diri to […]
Attack on Odilis’ residence, Sylva distances self
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, has distanced himself from the alleged attack on the house of former Governor of Rivers State, […]
APC seeks Supreme Court review of Bayelsa judgment
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Thursday approached the Supreme Court with a fresh application asking the apex court to reverse its judgment that voided the […]
Bayelsa State: Protesters ask Oshiomhole to resign
Following the recent judgement in Bayelsa state against the All Progressives Congress, APC, last week, the APC Young Stakeholders have called on the National Chairman […]
I’m Valentine Governor – Gov Diri
The newly sworn-in governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has described himself as Valentine governor. Diri was sworn-in at exactly 6.50 pm yesterday following the […]