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SWALI COMMUNITY PROTEST OVER DEADLY ATTACK BY SUSPECTED CULT GROUP

Residents of the Swali community in Yenagoa Local Government Area have taken to the streets in protest following a deadly attack by yet-to-be-identified gunmen on Saturday. The incident claimed the lives of three individuals and left several others injured. According to eyewitnesses, the assailants stormed the community at about 11:40pm, arriving in a black Hilux truck, two mini-buses, and a Toyota Camry. Gunshots rang out for nearly twenty minutes, throwing […]

April 22, 2025 14

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ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVIST, ALAGOA MORRIS ADVOCATES FOR SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES ON WORLD EARTH DAY

As the world marks this year’s World Mother Earth Day on April 22, Comrade Alagoa Morris, an environmental right activist has called for greater commitment to sustainable living, reduced chemical pollution, and the adoption of renewable energy, particularly solar power. In an interview with our correspondent in Yenagoa, Comrade Morris emphasized the need for collective responsibility in protecting the planet and urged Nigerians to adopt eco-friendly habits, such as responsible […]

April 22, 2025 16

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VATICAN ANNOUNCES SATURDAY AS POPE FRANCIS FUNERAL DATE

The Vatican has announced that the funeral of Pope Francis will take place on Saturday April 26 at 10:00am in the square in front of St Peter’s Basilica. The coffin of the Argentine pontiff, who died on Monday aged 88, will then be taken inside the church and from there taken to the Rome Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore for burial. Before announcing the burial date, the Vatican had earlier […]

April 22, 2025 15

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POPE FRANCIS HAS DIED AT THE AGE OF 88

The Vatican confirmed that the pontiff passed away today at his residence in the Casa Santa Marta within Vatican City. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber announced the death of Pope Francis from the Casa Santa Marta on Monday morning. Cardinal Farrel said the Pope died at exactly 7.35am. His death comes hours after he greeted Catholic faithful who were at the Vatican on Sunday for the Easter mass.

April 21, 2025 21

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CBEX CRASH: NIGERIANS FALLING PREY TO PONZI SCHEMES DUE TO GREED – COMRADE DAVID-WEST

Comrade Bekinwariye David-West, Chairman of the Bayelsa State Council of the Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO), has blamed greed for the increasing number of Nigerians falling victim to Ponzi schemes. His statement follows the recent collapse of CryptoBank Exchange (CBEX), a digital investment platform that has left thousands of Nigerian investors in financial ruin. According to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), CBEX allegedly diverted ₦1.3 trillion of investors’ funds. […]

April 16, 2025 27

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PDP BAYELSA CONGRATULATES GOV. DIRI FOR WINNING VANGUARD NEWSPAPERS’ PERSONALITY AWARD

The People’s Democratic Party, Bayelsa State Chapter has congratulated Governor Douye Diri, for emerging as Vanguard Newspapers' Personality of the Year 2025 in the Good Governance category in an award ceremony which held at the Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos state. The PDP in a congratulatory message signed by Mr. Ebiye Ogoli, the Party’s Publicity Secretary described the award as yet another notable reward for performance and a critical […]

April 14, 2025 21

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GOVERNOR DIRI WINS VANGUARD NEWSPAPERS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR AWARDS

Governor Douye Diri, was awarded the coveted Vanguard Newspapers Personality of the Year Awards held at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island in Lagos on Friday night. He was honoured with the Good Governance Award at the 13th edition of the event in recognition of his administration’s outstanding achievements in the last five years. Speaking to journalists shortly after receiving the award, Governor Diri dedicated it to people of […]

April 14, 2025 8

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BAYELSA WINS NIGER DELTA SPORTS FESTIVAL

Team Bayelsa has been crowned the overall winner of the inaugural Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF), staging a dramatic upset over traditional sports giants, Delta and Edo States, in a closely contested medal battle that went down to the final events in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. In what many sports analysts have called a stunning achievement, Bayelsa’s athletes delivered standout performances across various disciplines to clinch the top spot on […]

April 9, 2025 27

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BAYELSA COMMISSIONER FOR YOUTHS URGES COMPLIANCE WITH COURT ORDER PROHIBITING PRO WIKE RALLY

Hon. Alfred Kemepado, Commissioner for Youth Development in Bayelsa State, has stressed the need to obey a court order restraining the New Associates group from holding a planned rally in honor of Chief Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT and others in the state. Speaking during an appearance on Let’s Talk Nigeria, Golden 97.5 FM’s morning program on Monday, 7th April, 2025, Hon. Kemepado noted that […]

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