JTF Arrests Four Sea Pirates In Bayelsa
Operatives of the Joint Task Force in the Niger Delta code-named 'Operation Pulo Shield' have arrested four suspected sea pirates in Nembe Local Government Area
Jonathan Orders $500m Oil Project Moved From Lagos
President Goodluck Jonathan has directed that a $500 million oil and gas investment project be relocated from LADOL Free Trade Zone (FTZ) in Lagos to Agga in Ba
Bayelsa Monarch, Women Take On NDDC Over Abandoned Project
Agge community in Ekeremor Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, is not happy with the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The anger of the community peo
Police Bust Three-man Gang
The Lagos State Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) smashed a three-man car-snatching gang. Amuche Chukwuemeka, 23; Blessing Idotie, 26, and Enwelikwu Santos Pete
Court To Hear N500m Agip Surveillance Suit Tomorrow
The Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has fixed tomorrow for hearing on a suit filed by some oil pipeline protection contractors agains
Bayelsa Community Vows To Seize Agip Platforms
The people of Ogboinbiri Community, Southern Ijaw local government area of Bayelsa State, on Friday threatened to shut down oil production at a facility belongi
Kidnappers Release Ogbia LG Boss; Police Say No Ransom Was Paid
Chairman of Ogbia local government council, Bayelsa state, Eniye Sasime Abah who was kidnapped five days ago, has been released. It seems the family paid an und
Cultists Clash In Bayelsa, Kill Deputy House Clerk
Two cult groups clashed in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, on Saturday night. It was a supremacy battle and it led to the killing of the Deputy Clerk of the state House
13 Political Parties Boycott Rescheduled Poll In Bayelsa
13 political parties in Bayelsa State including the All Progressives Congress (APC) have declared that they would boycott the rescheduled House of As sembly ele
INEC Postpones Election In Bayelsa State
The Independent National Electoral Commision INEC has postponed elections in eight constituencies in Bayelsa State to next week Saturday, April 18th. As stated
Bayelsa Presidential Election Results Announced By INEC
PDP wins Bayelsa State in Presidential polls. See results below; LGAs: 8 No. of POLITICAL PARTIES: 14 REG. VOTERS: 605,637 ACCR VOTERS: 384,789 AA: 45 AD: 69
President Goodluck Jonathan Loses Sister
As stated by reports, the sister of the President of Nigeria, cy Jonathan-Olei, passed away today after a brief illness. She passed away in Yenagoa, Bayelsa Sta
Nigerian Army Dispatches Patrol Boats To Rescue Kidnapped Foreigners
In a bid to rescue three kidnapped foreigners, Nigerian security personnel have dispatched patrol boats into the region. Two Pakistanis and Indian were abducted
President Goodluck Jonathan To Pick Up PDP Nomination Form For 2015 Presidential Election Tomorrow
President Goodluck Jonathan has stated that tomorrow,Thursday, October 30 he will pick up the PDP nomination form for the 2015 Presidential elections. President
Alamieyeseigha's Son, Oyom Is Dead
Oyom Alamieyeseigha, son of former governor of Bayelsa state, Chief Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, has been reported dead in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Initial repo
Crisis Hits Bayelsa PDP Over Zoning
Crisis is brewing in Bayelsa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following plans by some loyalists of Governor Seriake Dickson to use their posi
President Jonathan Can’t Control His Wife - Governor Amaechi
As stated by reports, Rivers State Governor, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has alleged that President Goodluck Jonathan can't control his wife, Patience. Amaechi, who
Gov. Fashola Blasts Jonathan And VP Sambo, Says First Set Of University Graduates As Leaders Has Made Nigeria Worse
Governor of Lagos State Fashola yesterday expressed his deep displeasure over the administration of President Jonathan and Vice President Namadi Sambo. In a spe
Saraki’s Political Dynasty Over In Kwara– President Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday threw a massive electoral challenge to the supporters of the Saraki family, saying that the Saraki political dynasty is ov
Residents Flee Homes Over Oil Spill In Bayelsa Community
Some residents near Shell's oil field in Ikarama, Yenagoa Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, said they abandoned their homes to avert possible health hazards