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Yenagoa

March 31, 2024

NDLEA seizes illicit drugs hidden in noodles in Bayelsa

NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi stated in Abuja on Sunday that two of the three men were arrested at Swali Jetty, Yenagoa, on March 27.

NDLEA
March 8, 2024

FG disburses loans to 102 micro businesses in Bayelsa

Mr Fikpo said paying the loan would qualify them for larger tranches in the future.

NDE beneficiaries (Credit: Independent)
March 1, 2024

App to monitor soil pollution launched

Okoro Emmanuel, the executive coordinator of MAJI, presented the app, ‘Datacab’, to journalists in Port Harcourt.

Media Awareness Initiative (MAJI)
February 14, 2024

Gov. Diri, deputy sworn in for second term

Mr Diri expressed gratitude to the people for voting for him for a second term in office.

Gov Douye Diri
February 6, 2024

Bayelsa urges peace as communities bicker over boyfriend’s beheading of lover

“Security agencies have since swung into action in line with government directives on the matter.’’

Bayelsa State governor, Douye Diri
February 6, 2024
Bayelsa State logo
January 24, 2024

Bayelsa government tells LG officials to shun corruption

The Bayelsa government has tasked local government council officials with fiscal discipline in managing public funds.

Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo
January 10, 2024

Bayelsa community reports ‘mystery’ oil spill to NOSDRA

Foropa, a fishing settlement along the Atlantic coastline in Southern Ijaw LGA of Bayelsa, reported a ‘mystery’ oil spill that polluted the coastline.

Nembe Oil Spill
January 9, 2024

Navy helped increase oil production from 700,000 bpd to 1.7 million bpd: Ogalla

The navy chief said oil production, which was 700,000 barrels per day, increased to 1.7 million barrels daily after his troops took over security duties in the areas.

Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla [Photo Instagram]
December 13, 2023

Bayelsa Guber Poll: Labour Party’s Eradiri seeks disqualification of Diri, Sylva

Mr Eradiri said he decided to explore the court options in the interest of the suffering people of Bayelsa.

Udengs Eradiri, Timipre Sylva and Gov. Diri