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Gloria Diri, the First Lady of Bayelsa State, has been accused by activist Martin Otse of not fulfilling her promise of a scholarship and justice for Nancy Wilfred, who was assaulted in August of last year.
A 47-year-old man named Mr. Emi Sigah has reportedly lost his life after being flogged in the Ekowe community of Bayelsa State, following accusations of raping a 10-year-old girl. The incident sparked significant community debate over traditional punishment methods.
The Nigerian Navy has successfully rescued seven individuals following a boat collision in the Ogboinbiri waterways of Bayelsa State. Search operations are ongoing for other missing persons after a patrol boat collided with a market boat.
Enibo Albert, a farmer from Bayelsa, has voiced her distress after her farmland was allegedly destroyed by herders and their cattle. This incident is part of a disturbing pattern of repeated attacks that have left her without a livelihood.
A court in Bayelsa has postponed a lawsuit regarding Shell UK's divestment from its onshore assets, now set for May 6, due to the absence of representatives from the Attorney-General's office.
The newly elected chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State, George Turnah, has asserted the party's readiness to reclaim power from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming 2027 elections.
Dr. Christopher Ewhrudjakpo, brother of the deceased Bayelsa Deputy Governor, has transitioned to the All Progressives Congress (APC) alongside numerous former members of the PDP. This shift represents a significant political realignment in the region.
Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri has encouraged the Ijaw people and the Ijaw National Congress (INC) to persist in their efforts for the establishment of new states. He emphasized the need for true fiscal federalism during the INC National Convention.
Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri and former First Lady Patience Jonathan express contrasting views on special political seats for women, highlighting the ongoing debate about women's representation in governance.
Senator Heineken Lokpobiri's loyalists have taken the lead in the new leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State, with prominent appointments made during the recent state delegate congress.
The Bayelsa State Vigilante Security Service has arrested two individuals, Emmanuel Oweibena and Charles Francis, both aged 21, suspected of operating a tricycle-based robbery syndicate in Yenagoa.
A pastor and his wife have been apprehended by police in Bayelsa State for allegedly sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl. The incident occurred during a church service, prompting the pastor to flee through a back exit.
A devastating incident in Ibelebiri Community, Bayelsa State, resulted in the deaths of four siblings and their tricycle rider after a tanker lost control and crashed into them. The local police have confirmed the accident and are investigating the circumstances.
A fire outbreak in the early hours of Thursday has devastated the Opolo Furniture Market in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, leading to significant property damage estimated in millions of naira. While the cause remains unknown, there are suggestions that a security guard's actions may have ignited the blaze.
The Bayelsa State Police have arrested two individuals for impersonating military officers in separate incidents. One suspect attempted to defraud a Point of Sale operator while the other was found with forged documents.
