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Court orders petroleum minister, others to stay action in Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom oil fields dispute
The dispute hover oil fields in Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Bayelsa States.
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Ex-Nigerian senator dies in Abuja hospital
John Kojo-Brambaifa, who had represented Bayelsa West District in the 5th National Assembly, died on Saturday at an Abuja hospital. ...
Bayelsa gets new police commissioner
Having served in Bayelsa previously as deputy commissioner in the State Criminal Investigation Department and as deputy commissioner of police, ...
River’s emergency rule, Bayelsa deputy governor’s death, other major events in South-south in 2025
This is a review of major events in the South-south region in 2025
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NiMet forecasts three-day weather across Nigeria from Sunday
The agency also forecast localised morning thunderstorms with light rainfall over parts of Rivers, Bayelsa, and Delta states on Sunday.
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Tinubu asks APC governors to back state police, local government autonomy
President Tinubu urged governors to implement the Supreme Court ruling on local government autonomy and back proposed state police reforms, ...
Ewhrudjakpo: The Nigerian politician who kept faith with PDP till death
The late Bayelsa Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, rejected pressure and refused to follow Governor Douye Diri when the latter defected, ...
NiMet predicts three-day weather across Nigeria from Sunday
NiMet forecast isolated thunderstorms over parts of Rivers, Bayelsa, Cross River, Lagos and Akwa Ibom states.
NPFL Round-Up: Ikorodu City stay top as League approaches midway mark
Nasarawa United—who have a game in hand—and Rivers United, with two games in hand, remain firmly in pursuit with 27 ...
BudgIT 2025 Report: Dissecting Enugu’s miracle of five loaves and two fish, By Uche Anichukwu
According to BudgIT’s 2025 State of the States Report, Enugu State is the most probable state to finance its operating ...
Bayelsa govt newly acquired aircraft makes inaugural flight
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the ATR-72/600 aircraft, which is for commercial purposes, had 50 passengers and crew ...
Bayelsa governor, lawmakers spend millions on foreign medical care while women, children die in neglected PHCs
Bayelsa is not a state gasping for resources. Financial records indicate a state that is far more financially stable than ...
APC postpones planned reception for Taraba governor
The governing party said the decision to postpone the event is a mark of respect for members of the armed ...
With 24-hour power supply, Bayelsa to become industrial hub – Gov Diri
Installation of a 60-megawatt gas turbine procured by the Bayelsa State Government is expected to be completed by December this ...
Governor speaks on impeachment plot against deputy for refusing to defect to APC
Governor Douye Diri, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, Bayelsa State, APC
FOR THE RECORD: What Gov Diri said at his defection from PDP to APC
The Bayelsa governor formally defected from the PDP to the APC on 3 November 2025 in Yenagoa.
Why I’m joining APC — Gov Diri
Ahead of his formal reception into the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday, 3 November, the Governor of Bayelsa State, ...
Another Bayelsa senator defects to APC, says PDP’s umbrella is leaking
"I have finally arrived at the inevitable conclusion that addressing progressivism, thinking progressively, and acting progressively is the only way ...
Bayelsa governor resigns from PDP – Spokesperson
“He has resigned from the PDP, yes. But he has not joined any other party yet,” the governor’s spokesperson told ...
PDP spokesperson downplays defections of Governor Mbah, other top members
Mr Ologunagba boasted that the PDP does not need the influence of governors but the public support of mass of ...
Why Nigeria shouldn’t delay creation of state police – Reps Deputy Speaker
The deputy speaker said the State Police Bill before the National Assembly must be treated with urgency.
Police launch manhunt for herder’s attackers in Akwa Ibom
The then-Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State, in September 2021, signed into law a bill prohibiting open grazing of ...
Resettled But Not Recovered: Borno communities struggle for primary healthcare after return
While progress has been made in restoring health services across resettled areas of Borno State, significant gaps remain.
Two Nigerian swimmers bag World Aquatics scholarships
The World Aquatics scholarships are reserved for athletes above 18 years, who demonstrate exceptional promise and strong prospects of Olympic ...
Tinubu reappoints Dankaka as FCC Chairman, names secretary, other commissioners
President Tinubu also appointed Mohammed Musa as the Commission's secretary.
