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U.K ENVOY COMMENDS IMPROVED SECURITY IN BAYELSA, ADVOCATES EDUCATION, WOMEN’S INCLUSION IN POLITICS

Madam Gill Lever, the British Deputy High Commissioner to Abuja has said there has been notable progress in security in Bayelsa State. Madam Lever stated this on Thursday when she featured as guest on Let’s Talk Nigeria, Golden 97.5 FM’s morning programme. She noted that her visit to the state was a testament to the improved security situation, stressing that she would not have travelled to Bayelsa if there had […]

February 26, 2026 16

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NEW BAYELSA DEPUTY GOVERNOR VOWS PEOPLE-FIRST LEADERSHIP

Dr Peter Akpe, the newly sworn-in Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, has pledged to serve with humility, accountability and a strong sense of collective responsibility, declaring that his office is a call to service rather than a platform for personal glory. Akpe made the pledge during a reception held at the D.S.P. Alamieyeseigha Memorial Banquet Hall shortly after his swearing-in at the Government House, Yenagoa. Addressing political leaders, clerics, family […]

February 26, 2026 12

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NNPCL TANKER CRUSHES FIVE SIBLINGS TO DEATH IN BAYELSA COMMUNITY

A fuel tanker belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL has reportedly crushed five children to death while they were returning from school in Ibelebiri Community, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State on Wednesday. The children, who were from the same family, were said to be pupils of schools in Otuasega Community but lived in Ibelebiri. According to the source, the tricycle, popularly known as Keke involved […]

February 26, 2026 7

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YENAGOA RESIDENTS URGE BAYELSA GOVERNMENT TO FAST-TRACK GAS TURBINE PROJECT

As the lingering power supply challenges continue to generate reactions, some residents of Edepie community in Yenagoa have called on the Bayelsa State Government to expedite work on the gas turbine project to address the persistent electricity problem in the state. Speaking with correspondent, the residents decried the impact of irregular power supply on their businesses, homes and the rising cost of fueling generators. Mr. Samuel Epu, Chairman of the […]

February 25, 2026 13

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SOUTH-SOUTH GOVS BACK OIL REVENUE ORDER

Governors of the South-South states have thrown their weight behind President Bola Tinubu’s Executive Order directing that all oil and gas revenues be paid directly into the Federation Account. Chairman of the South-South Governors Forum and Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, in a statement on Wednesday, described the move as historic and a major step toward restoring transparency in Nigeria’s petroleum sector. The Forum said the directive is […]

February 25, 2026 17

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PRESIDENT TINUBU DECORATES DISU AS ACTING IGP

President Bola Tinubu has formally decorated Tunji Disu as the Acting Inspector-General of Police at a ceremony held at the State House in Abuja. The event took place at about 4 p.m. inside the President’s office, with top government officials in attendance. Among them were the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila; Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume; and the […]

February 25, 2026 9

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DR. AKPE SWORN IN AS SIXTH DEPUTY GOVERNOR OF BAYELSA STATE

Dr. Peter Akpe has been sworn in as the sixth Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State. Dr. Akpe, who replaces the late Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, was administered the oath of office by Justice Matilda Ayemieye, Chief Judge of the state, at the Government House in Yenagoa on Wednesday February 25, 2026. He was sworn in after the Bayelsa State House of Assembly has confirmed him as the new Deputy Governor of […]

February 25, 2026 14

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POLICE ARREST FIVE SUSPECTS OVER ALLEGED MURDER IN OTUOKE

The Bayelsa State Police Command have arrested five suspects in connection with the death of one Samuel Ofiri, aged 38, from Otuoke Community. Those arrested are, Stanley Inemugha, aged-21; Ipagaro Memidin, aged-21; Kingsley Taribo, aged-25; Boye Easter, aged-22, all from Otakeme Community, and Preye Timbiri, aged 40, of Otuoke Community, in Ogbia Local Government Area. A statement by Mr. Musa Mohammed, spokesperson of the command on Tuesday explained that on […]

February 25, 2026 5

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BAYELSA ASSEMBLY APPROVES DR. AKPE AS DEPUTY GOVERNOR NOMINEE

The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has confirmed Dr. Peter Akpe as Deputy Governor–designate. Dr. Akpe, who until his nomination served as Chief of Staff at Government House, was approved during Tuesday’s plenary to succeed the late Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. The Assembly also confirmed Madam Joanah Gigi as Commissioner for Women, Children Affairs, Empowerment and Social Development, following the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Bidei, the former Commissioner, in December 2024. […]

February 24, 2026