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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Bayelsa state Command says it arrested 620 suspects and seized nearly 478 kilograms of illicit drugs and narcotics between June 2025 and June 2026. Mr. Kanu Chukwuemeka, Commander of Narcotics, Bayelsa State Command, disclosed this in Yenagoa during a press briefing on Thursday to mark the 2026 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. He said the arrests involved 429 males and […]

A fatal road accident near Ebis Junction along the expressway in Biogbolo, Yenagoa, has claimed the life of a pedestrian on Monday afternoon. Eyewitnesses say a Lexus jeep, coming from the Tombia axis, was speeding when the driver, who was on a phone call, knocked down a man crossing the road. They said the victim reportedly somersaulted three times in the air before landing heavily on the ground and died […]

As the world marks International Albinism Awareness Day on June 13, a day, established by the United Nations in 2014 that calls for an end to color-based discrimination, stigma and myths against persons with albinism, advocates say the focus must shift from appearance to dignity, rights, and mental well-being. The United Nations is linking this year’s theme, Proudly In My Skin: Celebrating All Skin Tones, to a new report on […]

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Yenagoa Branch, has expressed deep concern over the rising cases of police brutality across Nigeria, declaring that the branch will continue to confront the menace without reservation through the instrumentality of the law. This position was made by the Chairman of NBA Yenagoa Branch, Mr. Clement Bibisa Kekemeke, during a World Press Conference on Friday, May 29, 2026, at the Penthouse, Main High Court Complex, […]

As Muslims across Nigeria celebrate Eid el-Kabir, a festival that is marked by acts of charity, and community-focused celebrations, the city boy movement joined in the festivities by donating 200 bags of rice and a cow to the Muslim community in Bayelsa. High Chief Deingbologha Otiki Gbodo, Deputy Director City Boy Movement Bayelsa who represented High Chief Osomkime Edwin Blankson, the State Director City Boy Movement stated that the event […]

The Bayelsa State Primary Health Care Board, in partnership with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, has held a citizens’ engagement town hall meeting to strengthen primary healthcare delivery across the state. The one-day interactive meeting, held in Yenagoa on Thursday, brought together religious leaders, teachers, parents, community representatives, market women, and partners from Red Cross, UNICEF, W.H.O, the Clinton Health Access Initiative, and others. In a lively question-and-answer […]

A fatal accident involving a commercial tricycle popularly known as keke has claimed one life and left three others injured close to Saptex road by express in Yenizue-Epie, Yenagoa on Thursday morning. The injured victims were promptly rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention. Mr. Anderson Akori, an eyewitness told our correspondent that the incident occurred when a speeding car rammed into the keke from behind, causing the tricycle […]

Sources within Nigeria’s Ministry of Petroleum Resources have indicated that the country remains firmly committed to the principles and objectives of the Declaration of Cooperation between the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies under OPEC+. This position highlights Nigeria’s continued alignment with collective efforts aimed at ensuring stability in the global oil market. According to the sources, Nigeria recognizes the critical role of OPEC and OPEC+ […]