BAYELSA STATE POLICE COMMAND LAUNCH MANHUNT FOR BODMAS, OTHERS OVER DEATH PERESUODEI

BAYELSA STATE POLICE COMMAND LAUNCH MANHUNT FOR BODMAS, OTHERS OVER DEATH PERESUODEI

The Bayelsa State Police Command says it has launched manhunt for Bodmas Prince Kemepade and members of his cohorts following reports that a 24-year-old man, Odutua Patrick Peresuodei, died from injuries allegedly sustained during an illegal arrest. The incident has heightened tension across the state, with viral videos circulating on social media allegedly showing the young man being severely beaten before his death. In a statement issued on Saturday by […]

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BAYELSA STATE GOVT. DECLARES THREE-DAY MOURNING AS DEPUTY GOVERNOR EWHRUDJAKPO DIES AT 60

The Bayelsa State Government has confirmed the death of Deputy Governor Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 60. The announcement was made in a statement signed by Hon. (Mrs.) Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai, the Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy. She said Senator Ewhrudjakpo collapsed while heading to a scheduled meeting in his office and was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, where doctors later […]

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TEMS SETS NEW GLOBAL MILESTONE WITH 10 MILLION U.S. SALES

Nigerian singer Tems has once again carved her name in music history by becoming the first female artist from Nigeria to surpass 10 million units sold in the United States. The feat was confirmed on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, after industry trackers announced that WAIT FOR U, her Grammy-winning collaboration with American stars Future and Drake, had crossed the 10 million sales mark. The achievement adds to Tems’ growing list […]

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GOV. DIRI HAILS BAYELSA’S PROGRESS, HIGHLIGHTS LANDMARK PROJECTS AT 29TH ANNIVERSARY

Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State says the recent arrival of 60-megawatt gas turbines marks a major milestone in the state’s drive toward reliable electricity supply, assuring citizens that the development will cut household costs, attract investment, create jobs, and stimulate economic growth. The governor made the remark in a statewide broadcast on Wednesday to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary and Bayelsa’s 29th statehood anniversary. Diri described the twin celebrations […]

October 1, 2025 12

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GOV. DIRI’S 65TH INDEPENDENCE AND BAYELSA 29TH STATEHOOD ANNIVERSARY

State Broadcast by Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State on the occasion of Nigeria's 65th Independence Anniversary and Bayelsa's 29th statehood anniversary on October 1, 2025 Dear citizens and fellow Bayelsans, On this special day for our country and our state, it is my privilege to address you as we mark two significant milestones: the 65th Independence Day of our beloved Nigeria and the 29th anniversary of the creation of […]

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NATIONAL BROADCAST BY HIS EXCELLENCY BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE 65TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY OF NIGERIA, OCTOBER 1, 2025

Fellow Nigerians, Today marks the 65th anniversary of our great nation's Independence. As we reflect on the significance of this day and our journey of nationhood since October 1, 1960, when our founding fathers accepted the instruments of self-government from colonial rule, let us remember their sacrifice, devotion, and grand dream of a strong, prosperous, and united Nigeria that will lead Africa and be the beacon of light to the […]

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PRESIDENT TINUBU SAYS NIGERIA WORST IS OVER

President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the country’s economy is on the path of recovery, declaring that “the worst is over” as the effects of his administration’s economic reforms begin to yield results. In his 65th Independence Day broadcast on Wednesday, the President said tough but necessary decisions taken since May 2023, including the removal of fuel subsidy and unification of foreign exchange rates—had restored fiscal stability and positioned […]

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NBA SETS 10 PERCENT MINIMUM FEE FOR LAND TRANSACTIONS IN BAYELSA

The Yenagoa and Sagbama branches of Nigerian Bar Association, NBA have directed that from October 1, 2025, no legal practitioner within and outside Bayelsa State shall charge less than 10 percent of the purchase sum as professional fees for preparing title deeds on land transactions. The decision was reached at a joint meeting of the Remuneration Committees of both branches held on September 24, 2025. A statement jointly […]

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POLICE PROBE KILLING OF ARISE TV ANCHOR IN ABUJA ROBBERY

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has begun an investigation into the killing of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a news anchor and producer with Arise Television, who was shot dead during a robbery at her home in Katampe, Abuja. Police spokesperson Josephine Adeh, in a statement on Monday, described the attack as cruel and senseless, adding that Commissioner of Police Ajao Adewale has ordered a discreet probe and deployed tactical […]

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