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The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed that officers dismissed over their alleged involvement in the killing of Mene Ogidi have been transferred to the appropriate authorities for prosecution. In a statement released on Monday, police authorities disclosed that the decision followed the conclusion of internal disciplinary proceedings, which found the officers culpable of serious misconduct…
The Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Monday received the Governor of Taraba State, H.E. Agbu Kefas, alongside High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo (popularly known as Tompolo) and other prominent stakeholders at the Government House in Yenagoa. The delegation included Hon. Julius Pondi, Engr. Kestin Pondi, Joshua Machaiver, Pastor Ruben Wilson, and Mr….
The member representing Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency, Hon. Engr. Rodney Ambaiowei, on Saturday joined his close associate, Gen. Chief Weris Tike, and his family for a joyous double celebration marking Tike’s birthday and the commissioning of his new residence in Opolo, Yenagoa. The event attracted family members, friends, and well-wishers who gathered to celebrate the…
By Robinson Ere Erebi It was a nostalgic homecoming for many alumni as members of the Government Secondary School Okporowo-Ogbakiri (GOSSO) Old Students Association gathered in Ogbakiri, Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State, for their May meeting held on Saturday, May 2, 2026. For several attendees, including this reporter, the visit rekindled memories of…
The Mayor of Banjul, capital city of The Gambia, Hon. Rohey Malick Lowe, has commended the Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri’s strong commitment to women empowerment, gender equality, and social justice. Speaking during a visit to Government House, Yenagoa, on Friday, Mayor Lowe described Governor Diri as a “champion of women, inclusive leadership…
“The strides we have made together bear eloquent testimony to the strength of unity and the power of common purpose and synergy between the Government of Assured Prosperity and the workers in Bayelsa State.”
“Security is everyone’s business. The state has been peaceful except for the unfortunate recent incident of killing and arson in Ogboinbiri community.”
A court has heard detailed and disturbing testimony regarding the circumstances surrounding the death of a detainee, Patrick Peresuodei, with a witness alleging abuse and neglect while in custody. During proceedings on Thursday, a witness identified as Henry Igwe, who described himself as a former inmate, told the court that PeresuodeI complained of breathing difficulties…
Governor Douye Diri’s fiscal discipline is yielding positive results for Bayelsa State. According to figures from the country’s Debt Management Office (DMO) and the latest ranking by the International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICiR), Bayelsa reduced its debt by 22.4 per cent between 2024 and 2025—the highest reduction recorded by any subnational government in Nigeria….
Gunmen have killed at least 29 people in northeastern Nigeria, a state governor said on Monday, with residents reporting that the attackers targeted young people gathered at a football pitch in the latest wave of deadly unrest in Africa’s most populous nation. The attack occurred on Sunday in Adamawa State, which borders Cameroon and remains…
