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The Bayelsa State Police Command has informed “the general public and well- meaning individuals in the state that a new commissioner of Police has been posted to the command.” According to the statement, CP Echeng Eworo Echeng, took over as helmsman of the command on today 9th August 2021, following …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri A community leader in Unenurhie community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, Evang Isaac Oriodofe, who is vice president general of the community, has once again gave a stern warning to politicians and those in the corridors of power in the country to …

… Seeks Govt Support By Young E. Freeborn, Warri A physically challenged young man in his thirties, Mr. Oghenerugba Okreghe aka ‘Abara Jesus’ from Unenurhie community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, who is highly and naturally endowed, has said that, disability doesn’t affect his abilities and …

Five buildings and other property in Obogoro Town in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have been submerged into the Ikoli River following a landslide arising from coastal erosion. The incident which took place late Saturday night to the early hours of Sunday displaced several persons with scores of …

Members of a  political association under the aegis of Delta Political Vanguard  (DPV) has reiterated their commitment to support whoever Delta State governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, picks as  governor  for the 2023 Delta State governorship election. The group which made their stand known  while addressing party loyalists in Koko town, Warri …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri The age-long cultural stilt dance of the ancient Uwheru kingdom in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State was recently revived and celebrated among the people with much enthusiasm and vigour. The festival which drew together sons and daughters of the kingdom and cultural …

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has cautioned his appointees against early politicking ahead of the 2023 elections, adding that he would not hesitate to sack any of them found wanting. Speaking before commencement of the weekly state Executive Council meeting in Government House on Wednesday, Governor Diri frowned at  …

The leader and chairman of the Presidential Amnesty Program, ex-agitators (Third phase), Tonye Bobo, said the group convened a meeting last week in Yenagoa to brainstorm on thorny issues on Niger Delta, and also to sensitize Third phase members on the need to key into the proposed cooperatives the Interim administrator …

…Tasks LG Chairmen to Comply with Payment Directives  The Bayelsa State Government has approved the payment of the backlog of allowances owed former councilors, popularly known as ‘Restoration Councillors,’ who served at the various local councils from 2013 to 2016. To this end, government has directed the chairmen of the …

Chairman, Bayelsa State Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Mr. Samuel Numonengi, has called for synergy between performing artistes and tourism professionals as a way of exploring the value of music tourism in the state, describing music as a primary driver of tourism. Mr Numonengi who stated this when …