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Commercial tricycle operators in Bayelsa State, under the aegis of the Unified Tricycle Executive and Riders Association of Bayelsa State (UTERAB), have appealed to Governor Douye Diri and the Chairman of the State Board of Internal Revenue to address what they described as multiple taxation by government agencies. Speaking to journalists in Yenagoa, the state capital, the operators commended Governor Diri for his continued support, particularly the construction of internal […]

Men of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA were reportedly prevented by residents of Obunagha Community in Gbarain Clan, Yenagoa Local Government Area from carrying out an arrest on Saturday. An eyewitness, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told our correspondent that the operatives had come to arrest a young man suspected to be involved in internet fraud. He alleged that no drugs were found on the suspect at […]

Three persons have reportedly been killed by suspected Greenlander cultists in Igbogene community, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Several others were also injured. The incident, which is believed to be a reprisal attack, occurred on Sunday—just days after a 30-year-old man identified as Ebi from Amassoma community was allegedly beheaded by a rival cult group. A resident of the area, who spoke to correspondent, said the attack took place during a burial […]

Imam Abusufyan Uche, the Chairman of the League of Imams in Bayelsa State, has urged Muslims in the state to refrain from acts that could invalidate their fasting as the holy month of Ramadan continues. Speaking with newsmen, Imam Uche encouraged Muslims to use the period for deeper study of the Qur’an, increased prayers, seeking forgiveness, and showing love and support to others in order to receive rewards from Allah. […]

The Nigerian Police Force has promoted 228 Policemen in the Bayelsa Command from the rank of Inspector to Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP). The State Commissioner of Police, Daniel Iyamah Edobor, while speaking at the formal decoration ceremony at the State Officers' Mess, said the numbers recorded by the command is out the 26,000 Inspectors promoted recently by the Headquarters of the NPF. CP Daniel Iyamah Edobor told the newly […]

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has warned manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers and producers of consumable and cosmetic products in Bayelsa State that it will no longer be business as usual, as the agency intensifies enforcement of regulations to ensure public safety. Mr. Ihekire Venatius, the State Coordinator of NAFDAC in Bayelsa State gave the warning during a stakeholders’ meeting held with leaders and members of […]

The Bayelsa State Police Command has confirmed a suspected Improvised Explosive Device, IED, explosion at the State Secretariat Complex in Yenagoa. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning. In a statement signed by Mr. Musa Mohammed, the Police Public Relations Officer said Mr. Iyamah Edebor, the Commissioner of Police, led operatives of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit, the Special Drone Unit, and other tactical teams to the scene. Police say the […]

There was panic at the Bayelsa State Secretariat in Yenagoa early Wednesday morning following an explosion caused by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), forcing workers and visitors to flee the complex. The incident occurred during office hours, triggering confusion across the secretariat. One civil servant, who was inside the building at the time told our correspondent that she initially heard a loud sound but did not immediately realise what had […]