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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 10

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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 20

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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 21

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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 15

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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 23

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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 9

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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 3

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CHIEF OTIOTIO COMMENDS GOVERNOR DIRI OVER INCLUSIVE CONGRESS PROCESS

The Caretaker Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Denis Otiotio, has commended Governor Douye Diri for his approach in ensuring peace, unity and inclusiveness in the party’s ward, local government and state congresses in Bayelsa State. Chief Otiotio gave the commendation during an interactive session with journalists, attributing the peaceful conduct of the congresses to the governor’s all-inclusive leadership style and calm disposition in managing the party’s affairs […]

February 23, 2026 11

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TRICYCLE OPERATORS KICK AGAINST ALLEGED MULTIPLE TAXATION IN BAYELSA

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 […]

February 23, 2026 6