Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Bayelsa government

June 20, 2026

Navy intercepts two boats, nabs 13 alleged black sand miners in Bayelsa

Mr Folorunsho said, “The Nigerian Navy remains resolute in sustaining operations against illegal resource extraction and other maritime crimes.”

Nigerian Navy
June 18, 2026

Independent Power Plant: Bayelsa govt yet to decide tariff

The Bayelsa government says it has yet to decide on the tariffs for usage of its 60-megawatt gas-powered electricity plant.

Gov Douye Diri
August 24, 2025

Bayelsa govt. raises alarm over influx of fake drugs, cosmetics in markets

The commissioner emphasised that the government remained committed to reducing the spread of fake products.

Fake Drugs
August 23, 2025

Bayelsa govt orders security reinforcement in two communities amid land dispute

Mr Ewhrudjakpo warned that the government would hold community leaders, including CDC chairmen and youth presidents, responsible in the event of further violence.

Bayelsa State governor, Douye Diri
August 15, 2025

Bayelsa govt. restates commitment to fund all projects

According to Mr Seipulou, the state is financially balanced to meet its obligations.

Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai (commissioner for information, orientation and strategy)
May 2, 2024

Bayelsa: Gov Diri slams oil companies’ ‘recklessness’, seeks UN support to tackle environmental degradation

The Bayelsa government has urged the United Nations to support efforts towards tackling environmental degradation in the Niger Delta region.

Governor Douye Diri and Oil Spillage
April 22, 2024

Gov Diri decries marginalisation of Bayelsans in Federal Fire Service quota

The governor alleged that Bayelsa is marginalised in several federal agencies where the quota system is used as a criterion for employment.

Federal Fire Service
December 29, 2023

Quinquagenarian marries four-year-old girl, rights group kicks

“The little ‘bride’ said if she was not allowed to marry her husband, she would have no other business in the Akeddei community,” said a source.

Bayelsa Governor with his wife
October 15, 2023

Bayelsa teachers threaten indefinite strike over N30,000 minimum wage

The teachers had given a 14-day ultimatum to the government and local councils to address the plight of teachers across the state or face industrial action.

Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT)
August 22, 2023

Bayelsa promises to start paying wage awards, gratuities from August

“The governor has given anticipatory approval but I believe he will give the final approval this week.”

Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo