FG DECLARES THURSDAY, FRIDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAYS FOR EID-EL-FITR

FG DECLARES THURSDAY, FRIDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAYS FOR EID-EL-FITR

The Federal Government has declared Thursday 19th, and Friday 20th March, 2026, as public holidays to celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, the end of the holy month of Ramadan. In a statement, Mrs. Magdalene Ajani, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Interior, says the declaration was made on behalf of the Federal Government by Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior. The Minister congratulates Muslims on the successful completion of Ramadan and […]

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GOLDEN 97.5 FM CONDEMNS ASSAULT, DETENTION OF HER REPORTER AT BAYELSA GOVERNMENT HOUSE

The management of Golden 97.5 FM, Yenagoa, has condemned the assault and detention of Mr. Bright Okpo, its reporter by security personnel on mufti at the Bayelsa State Government House while he was covering a protest by Miss Albert Enibo on Wednesday morning. According to the station, Mr. Bright was taking photographs and videos of the protester when a security operative suddenly accosted him and seized his phone. Despite identifying […]

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FEDERAL CHARACTER COMMISSIONER LAMENTS LOW TURNOUT IN ONGOING POLICE RECRUITMENT IN BAYELSA

Dr. Tonye Okio, the Federal Commissioner representing Bayelsa State at the Federal Character Commission, has expressed concern over the low turnout of Bayelsans in the ongoing nationwide recruitment exercise of the Nigeria Police Force in Yenagoa. Dr. Okio spoke on Monday 9, while featuring on Golden FM’s Pepper Soup Zone programme. He said although over 2,000 applicants from Bayelsa had registered for the recruitment exercise, fewer than 50 candidates turned […]

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AYAMABELE COMMUNITY CONGRATULATES HON. ISMAEL ON EMERGENCE AS BAYELSA APC FINANCIAL SECRETARY

The People of Ayamabele community in Okordia Clan, Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, has congratulated Hon. Okpo Ismael on his election as the State Financial Secretary of the All Progressives Congress in Bayelsa State. Hon. Ismael emerged during the party’s state congress held on Tuesday last week. In a congratulatory message jointly signed by Chief Akori Ariefa Walter, the Paramount Ruler of Ayamabele Community and Mr. Prince Okunobo, […]

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YENAGOA RESIDENTS DECRY INTENSE HEAT, LINK DISCOMFORT TO ERRATIC POWER SUPPLY

As climate change continues to change weather conditions across the world, some residents of Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, have expressed concern over the intense heat currently experienced across the state. Some of the residents who spoke with our correspondent on Monday said the prevailing weather conditions have made daily activities uncomfortable and disrupted their sleep patterns, especially at night. According to them, the excessive heat has made it difficult […]

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SENATOR DICKSON DEFECTS FROM PDP TO NIGERIA DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS

Senator representing Bayelsa West Senatorial District, Seriake Dickson, has announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the newly registered Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Dickson, a former Governor of Bayelsa State, made the announcement on Thursday during a press briefing at his residence in Abuja, citing deep-seated internal crises and divisions within the PDP as the reason for his decision. He expressed concern over what he described as […]

March 5, 2026 17

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POLICE ARREST PASTOR, WIFE OVER ALLEGED RAPE, IMPREGNATION OF 13-YEAR-OLD BAYELSA GIRL

Operatives of the Ekeki Division of the Bayelsa State Police Command have arrested a pastor and his wife over their alleged involvement in the rape of a 13-year-old girl in Yenagoa, the state capital. The arrest, which was carried out during Sunday service, threw the congregation into confusion, with the accused pastor escaping through the back door but later submitting himself to the police following the arrest of his wife. […]

March 3, 2026 17

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DSS ARRESTS MAN WHO THREATENED PETER OBI AFTER EDO ATTACK

The Department of State Services, DSS has arrested a suspect, Udeme Sunday Stephen, in connection with the recent attack on Peter Obi in Benin, the Edo State capital. Recall that Mr. Obi and some party leaders were attacked last Tuesday at the residence of Chief John Oyegun, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC. Shortly after the incident, the suspect allegedly claimed responsibility for the attack in a post […]

March 3, 2026 11

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YENAGOA-BASED ANALYST ADVOCATES DIALOGUE, HOLISTIC APPROACH TO TACKLE CULT-RELATED VIOLENCE IN BAYELSA

Mr. Sunny Pere, a public affairs analyst has faulted the recent directive by Governor Douye Diri, ordering the mass arrest of suspected cultists, describing it as ineffective in addressing cult-related violence in the state. Mr. Pere, who spoke on Let’s Talk Nigeria, Golden 97.5 FM morning programme on Monday, said the police could exploit the directive to harass or arrest innocent citizens going about their lawful activities. He alleged that […]

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