Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Yenagoa

May 15, 2026

Nigerian police dismiss five officers for armed robbery, kidnapping in Rivers

The police have dismissed officers John Okoi, Eyibo Asuquo, Udo Ndipmong, Bright Nwachukwu and Anele Ikechukwu for armed robbery and kidnapping.

April 24, 2026

NDDC urges students to obtain PVCs ahead of 2027 elections

He commended the ongoing voter registration sensitisation across the state.

Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)
April 15, 2026
April 12, 2026

Navy detains officers in viral brawl with soldiers during Tinubu’s Bayelsa visit

The confrontation was captured on video and went viral on social media.

Officers trading punches
April 10, 2026

Tinubu inaugurates 60-megawatt gas turbine plants in Bayelsa

Mr Tinubu commended Mr Diri for implementing the independent power project.

President Bola Tinubu
April 9, 2026

Prosperity Cup: 27 female teams jostle for N10 million prize

Twenty-seven female teams will compete for a N10 million prize in the women’s category of the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, tagged ‘Prosperity Cup’.

Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, tagged ‘Prosperity Cup’
March 23, 2026

NFF amends statutes, fixes September 26 for elective congress

The assembly observed a minute’s silence for late football figures.

NFF
February 25, 2026

RCCG pastor Akpe inaugurated as Bayelsa deputy governor

Mr Diri assured Mr Akpe of his full support and urged him to be guided by the oath of office.

Peter Akpe
February 13, 2026

Defence chief tells Delta Safe troops to be professional

“Our operations must be guided by professionalism, discipline and integrity. The assets you protect are central to national stability and economic growth,” Mr Oluyede said.

Olufemi Oluyede
January 30, 2026

Stakeholders seek stronger action on methane accountability gaps

Stakeholders have called for urgent action to close methane accountability gaps, warning that unchecked emissions threaten lives and degrade the environment.

Emissions