NDDC Boosts Maritime Security In Bayelsa

      The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, has emphasized the crucial link between security and development in the Niger Delta region.   Speaking at the unveiling of a state-of-the-art strategic naval location in Ayakoro community in Ogbia Local Government of Bayelsa State, Ogbuku highlighted the commission’s partnership with security agencies, including the Nigerian Navy, to promote peace and stability in the region.   Ogbuku noted that the NDDC has been supporting security agencies in the Niger Delta, providing them with necessary…

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60MMW Gas Turbine At 85% Level Of Completion- BEDC

By Idibhar Julius, Yenagoa           The Bayelsa Electricity Distribution Company Limited (BEDC) has confirmed that the 60 Megawatts Gas Turbine project is 85 percent completion.   The company’s Director of Operations, Engr. Steve Bubagha Jr. disclosed this on a media tour of the project at Elebele Community, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.   According to him, the company is making significant progress on the installation of a gas turbine and currently locating the turbines and expects to complete the installation soon.   He stated…

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Bayelsa Govt Reiterates The Completing Of Ongoing Projects Before Expiration Of Tenure- Obiyai

By Idibhar Julius/Yenegoa       ..As Government rakes in over N165.87 billions revenue in 3 months         The Bayelsa State Government has assured of its commitment to the completion of ongoing projects embarked by the Prosperity Administration before the end of its tenure.   This was disclosed by the state commissioner of Information and Strategy, Mrs. Kuko Obiyai in Yenagoa, during the transparency briefing in the months of May, June and July, 2025.   Obiyai highlighted the administration’s commitment to public accountability and transparency, citing it…

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Police Sergeant Dismissed Over Allege Kidnapping Of High Court Judge In Bayelsa

  The Bayelsa State Police Command, has dismissed  Sergeant Obrientele Ebiarede over his alleged involvement in the recent abduction of a State High Court Judge, Justice Ebiyerin Umukoro.   Sergeant Obrientele Ebiarede hails from Foutorugbene community in Ekeremor Local Government area of the State.   The Police Command, through the directive of the State Commissioner of Police, Francis Idu also declared Sergeant Obrientele Ebiarede a deserter under the section 398(1) of the Police Act and Regulations 2020 over Abscondment from duty for over 30 days.   Although the combined team…

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Bayelsa Police recovers Corpse Of Missing 43-yr old Real Estate Magnate

By Idibhar Julius/ Yenegoa    Operatives of the Rapid Response Unit of the Bayelsa State Police Command, has recovered the corpse of missing Real Estate Magnate, Ekpeboh Richard from the forest between new NDDC road and Otuokpoti in Ogbia Local Government Area of the State. Police discovered the deceased was shot in the head in an execution manner before heos corpse was dumped.   Ekpeboh Richard is the Vice Chairman of the Real Estate Consultants Association of Bayelsa and hails from Ammassoma in Southern Ijaw Local Government area of the…

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NIS Expresses Willingness, Sets To Collaborate With Bayelsa NUJ

By Idibhar Julius/ Yenagoa   Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, Bayelsa State Command, has expressed its willingness to collaborate with the Nigeria Union of Journalists, and other stakeholders to address issues related to migration and border control. The Comptroller of Nigeria Immigration Service, Bayelsa State Command, Mr. F O Atteh, disclosed this when he received a delegation from the United Correspondents Chapel of the NUJ Bayelsa State Council, led by Chairman Comr. Ekaunkumo Amgbare. Mr. Atteh highlighted the command’s role in management of foreigners in Bayelsa State, including those under the…

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