BAYELSA

Army busts oil thieves, recovers 200,000 litres stolen crude in Rivers, Bayelsa

5 months ago1015 min

The Nigerian Army 6 Division said its troops uncovered massive dumps where illegally refined products worth over 200,000 litres across various locations were stored in Bayelsa and Rivers States. This came 24 hours after the Army destroyed several illegal oil refining sites and recovered products in Members, Bayelsa State and Odagwa in Etche local government area of the Rivers State. On the latest discovery, the Army said it was made at Dasaba Creek in Bayelsa...

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BREAKING: 20 Lives Lost In Bayelsa Boat Tragedy

5 months ago3147 min

Tragedy struck on the waters of Bayelsa State, as a wooden boat carrying 20 people, mostly vendors transporting food and goods to coastal communities, caught fire and exploded in the middle of the river. According to the police, all 20 occupants lost their lives in the devastating accident, which occurred at the Ezetu 1 community river in Southern Ijaw local government area. Rescue efforts are currently underway to retrieve the bodies of the drowned...

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1,000 Bayelsa residents benefit from Navy medical outreach

5 months ago955 min

The Nigerian Navy Outpost Koluama has given free medical services to over 1,000 residents of the Koluama II community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The Commanding Officer, Naval Outpost, Koluama II, Stephen Agwai, said during the exercise on Saturday, that the essence of the free medical service was to promote cooperation with the host community. The medical services included checkup, consultations, health education, distribution of insecticide-treated nets and medication amongst others....

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Metro

Gunmen rob, kill businessman in Bayelsa

5 months ago1012 min

Gunmen, suspected to be armed robbers, on Monday robbed and killed a businessman in his office, opposite Ekeki Motor Park, Yenagoa. The businessman, who simply identified as Cletus, was said to have been trailed to his office in the early hours and stabbed several times in the head until he died. The assailants were said to have left with an undisclosed amount of money, his mobile phone and a Highlander jeep, packed opposite the office....

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Metro

Property destroyed as gunmen invade Bayelsa community

5 months ago1124 min

Some unknown gunmen dressed in military uniform have reportedly invaded Akamama community in the Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. PUNCH Metro gathered that the attack on Saturday was the second attack on the Akamama community in 10 days though the reason for the invasion remained unknown. Community sources told our correspondent that military men arrived in the community in gunboats accompanied by some workers of an unnamed pipeline surveillance company. The gunmen...

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News

Uncompleted Low-income Houses Inaugurated By Bayelsa Govt Without Toilets, Electricity Hijacked By Ex-Commissioners, Lawmakers, Other Politicians

9 months ago10311 min

A low-income estate built by the Bayelsa state government has been allegedly hijacked by politicians and senior government officials in the state, findings have revealed. An estate built by former governor Seriake Dickson called “Anyama Low Income Estate Phase 1” was hurriedly inaugurated by Dickson before he left office on February 12, 2020 without internal roads, toilet facilities, electricity, and security provisions amongst others. The estate which comprises 42 units by 84 flats...

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Metro News

In Bayelsa, 300-level FUO Student Dies Of Drug Overdose

2 years ago975 min

A 300-level Petroleum and Gas Engineering student at the Federal University of Otuoke (FUO) in Bayelsa State is said to have died of a drug overdose. The deceased 19-year-old student, simply known as Job Alawari Kei, allegedly used the drug Colorado (Colos). According to some campus students, the drug known as Colos is primarily used by youths involved in internet fraud known as Yahoo Boys. According to a student who requested anonymity, the deceased student...

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Education News

Corps Members Celebrate NYSC 50th Anniversary With a Unity Rally in Bayelsa

2 years ago5983 min

Bayelsa State Corps members celebrated the 50th anniversary of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) with a unity rally in Yenagoa, the state capital. Despite the challenges that the NYSC scheme has faced over the years, it has remained a champion of national unity, integration, and development. The unity rally, which began at the Peace Park, opposite the Government House in Yenagoa, saw state staff and corps members praise the scheme for its accomplishments over...