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Suspected IED Detonated at Bayelsa Secretariat Complex, One Arrested

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026Ayo Olowo

A suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was detonated early Wednesday morning at the Bayelsa State Secretariat Complex. The development triggered panic, a swift security response and a temporary disruption of official activities. The explosion occurred at about 6:00 am, prompting immediate intervention by the Bayelsa State Police Command and other security agencies. Confirming the incident, the Commissioner of Police, Bayelsa […]

Fuel scarcity: Bayelsa Govt approves N230 per litre

February 25, 2022February 25, 2022Ayo Fashanu

The Government of Bayelsa State has directed that no filling station should sell petrol above N230 per litre. Though the national price is N165, the government said the fixed amount would ensure availability until fuel scarcity comes to an end. Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo inaugurated a monitoring team on the pricing and distribution of petroleum […]

Inclusive prosperity, key challenge in Nigeria’s governance – VP Osinbajo

February 20, 2022February 20, 2022Ayo Fashanu

The Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, on Saturday said that guaranteeing inclusive prosperity in the governance of Nigeria, with its geographical spread and a huge population is a major challenge of the government. Osinbajo stated that this had been made even more difficult by the growing urbanisation and the difficulties of allocating scarce resources for […]

Court restrains EFCC from probing Dickson over asset declaration

November 25, 2021November 25, 2021Ayo Olowo

A Federal High Court sitting in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, has restrained the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from further investigating a former governor of the state, Seriake Dickson, on the issue of assets he declared with the Code of Conduct Bureau between 2007 and 2020. The case with suit number FHC/CS/81/2021 involved the Registered […]

Man kills roommate in Bayelsa, sells body parts to Pastor for rituals

May 26, 2021May 26, 2021Ayo Fashanu

The Nigerian police has given an update after a man used his roommate for money rituals in Bayelsa State. The police in Bayelsa state has confirmed that a 34-year-old identified as Okpegboro Avwerosuo killed his roommate for money ritual. The tragic incident occurred in Sagbama Town, Sagbama Local Government Area, SALGA, of Bayelsa. Mr Okpegboro […]

Sacked Bayelsa deputy gov-elect finally speaks, says he didn’t submit forged documents

February 21, 2020Ayo Olowo

The sacked All Progressives Congress deputy governor-elect in Bayelsa state, Biobarakuma Degi-Eremienyo, says he did not forge any of the certificates he presented to the Independent National Electoral Commission. Recall that the supreme court had sacked David Lyon, the governor-elect, on the grounds that Degi-Eriemienyo presented forged credentials to INEC. Degi-Eremienyo said he needed to […]

APC returns to Supreme Court, ask for reversal of judgement on Bayelsa election

February 21, 2020February 21, 2020Ayo Olowo

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has returned to the Supreme Court asking the court to reverse its judgment disqualifying David Lyon, its candidate in the 2019 governorship election in Bayelsa State. The party’s application was filed on Thursday by its team of lawyers led by Chief Wole Olanipekun,SAN. The APC also wants the Supreme Court […]

BREAKING: INEC declares APC’s David Lyon winner of Bayelsa Governorship election

November 18, 2019Ayo Olowo

The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the just concluded Bayelsa State governorship election, Mr David Lyon, has been declared winner by INEC. The Returning Officer of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin, Professor Faraday Orunmuwese, announced this on Monday morning. Professor Orunmuwese returned Lyon as […]

PDP Will sweep Bayelsa governorship election – George-Ikoli

November 15, 2019Ayo Olowo

A former Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Bayelsa State, Chief Anthony George-Ikoli, on Tuesday put the ultimate responsibility for development of the state on the shoulders of the people. “I don’t pay much mind to political commentators as it is often difficult to differentiate what is objective commentary from what is agenda, but […]

Oshiomhole lied on Bayelsa Airport, says Gov. Dickson

November 9, 2019Ayo Olowo

Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State has said the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole lied with claims that the newly- constructed cargo airport in the state is flooded. Dickson, while conducting newsmen round the airport runway on Friday, attributed the delaying in the commencement of operation at the airport to […]