News

CTC Chairman, Bayelsa PDP appoints Wilson, Gbaregolo as CoS, Admin Officer

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 May 2025 0

By Aherhoke Okioma The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bayelsa State, Caretaker Committee Chairman, Alabo Barr. .George Turnah, has appointed Mr. Munene Wilson, a well celebrated broadcast journalist as Chief of Staff and Mrs. Josephine Gbaregolo as Administrative Officer to man the Party

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Bayelsa lawmaker condemns rising sea pirate attacks, abduction of four market women

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 1 May 2025 0

By Aherhoke Okioma Member of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Hon. Selekaye Victor-Ben has condemned the rising cases of sea pirate attacks and abduction of three market women along the Lobia/Foropah waterways in Southern Ijaw Local Government area of Bayelsa State. Hon. Selekaye Victor-Ben, who represents constituency 4 and the Chairman of the State […]

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Bayelsa dep gov Ewhrudjakpo, tasks religious leaders on immunization drive

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 1 May 2025 0

By Aherhoke Okioma The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, on Wednesday, called on religious leaders in the state to educate their members on the health imperative of allowing their children and wards to receive immunization, saying it was safe and beneficial to their health. He made the call at a meeting of […]

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Your administration kind to workers, NLC, TUC laud Bayelsa Gov

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 1 May 2025 0

By Aherhoke Okioma Organised labour in Bayelsa State on Thursday gave thumbs up to the Governor Douye Diri administration for its worker-friendly policies. In a joint address by the state leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) during the 2025 Workers Day celebration at the Peace Park in Yenagoa, […]

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Bayelsa govt seeks probe of shooting at group’s rally

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 28 April 2025 0

By Aherhoke Okioma The Bayelsa State Government has expressed dismay over the shooting incident during a political rally organised in the state on Saturday by the NEW Associates, a group allegedly loyal to the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Chief Nyesom Wike. The state government in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Orientation and […]

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Tension as suspected cult gang kill rival leader in Bayelsa

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 26 April 2025 0

By Aherhoke Okioma There is rising apprehension among residents of Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital following the killing of Olotu Wanemi Omubo, the alleged leader of the Bobos cult group in the State. The deceased Olotu Wanemi Omubo, an Indigene of Nembe in Nembe Local Government Area of the State, was also a beneficiary of […]

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LG Reforms: Bayelsa prioritizes payment of gratuities, pensions to retirees

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 17 April 2025 0

BY AHERHOKE OKIOMA Henceforth, local government workers retiring from service in Bayelsa state are to be paid their full gratuities and pension benefits not later than a month after their retirement. The Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, disclosed this on Wednesday, at an enlarged meeting with Council Chairmen, Auditor General for Local Government, officials

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Benefits accruing from our reforms ‘ll surpass expectations, says Bayelsa dep gov

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 10 March 2025 0

BY AHERHOKE OKIOMA Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, says benefits accruing from reforms introduced by the Senator Douye Diri-led Administration into local government councils in the state will surpass the expectations of people of the state. Senator Ewhrudjakpo made the assertion while addressing the Chairman and all the 15 elected councillors

Politics

Bayelsa community allegedly loots property of Atlantic Refinery

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 16 January 2025 0

By Aherhoke Okioma Property belonging to Atlantic International Refinery Limited, for a refinery project located in Okpoama-Brass of Bayelsa state, has been looted. Reports had it that some youths invaded the site of the company and vandalised two 40ft containers that housed some valuables such as furniture, armoured cables, tanks and other items. A community […]

Politics

Gov Diri commends Asian Govt as South Korean team installs rice mills In Bayelsa

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 30 December 2024 0

BY AHERHOKE OKIOMA In furtherance of the bilateral relationship between both parties, a technical team from the Republic of South Korea has completed installation of modern rice processing mills in Bayelsa State. The installation of the state-of-the-art mills, with capacity to process 40 metric tonnes of rice paddies per day, was completed at the state-owned […]

Headlines

Outrage in Bayelsa as Police apprehends personnel accused of raping girl inside supermarket

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 20 October 2024 0

BY AHERHOKE OKIOMA There was total outrage among Ijaw Youths groups and the girl child advocacy group, the Do Foundation over the alleged assault of a 17 years old girl by a Policeman on the premises of the popular shopping mall located in Opolo area of the Bayelsa State capital. While many residents express shock […]

Sports

Bayelsa takes grassroots sports development mission to schools

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 29 September 2024 0

BY AHERHOKE OKIOMA In a bid to educate and sensitize students on the benefits and importance of sports, the Bayelsa State Government through the ministry of Sports Development in conjunction with the Bayelsa State Sports Council has taken her first mission sail to the IJaw National Academy, Kaiama. The Bayelsa State Sports ministry initiated a […]

Politics

Bayelsa Community Development Commissioner, Hon. Alfred Watson Belemote hold maiden meeting with Ministry staff

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 26 September 2024 0

….harps on due diligence, dedication to service, loyalty to prosperity administration BY AHERHOKE OKIOMA The Commissioner for Community Development in Bayelsa State,Hon. Alfred Watson Belemote has held a maiden interactive meeting with staff of his ministry, charging them to show due diligence, high level of work ethics and loyalty to deliver on the prosperity

Sports

NPFL: Igali receives Bayelsa United Board

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 25 September 2024 0

BY AHERHOKE OKIOMA Bayelsa United chairman, Dr. Tarilaye Nwankwe alongside other board members on Monday met with the commissioner for Sports Development, Dr. Daniel Igali at his office in Yenagoa. This is the first time the board was meeting with the commissioner, Dr. Daniel Igali after their appointment last week. Commissioner for Sports Development, Dr. […]

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S’Court reserves judgements in Bayelsa, Kogi Gov’ship election appeals

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 20 August 2024 0

BY ANDREW OROLUA The Supreme Court, on Monday, reserved judgements on Bayelsa and Kogi states’ Governorships Election Petition appeals to a date to be communicated to parties involved in the matter. Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri whose election victory is being challenged, asked the Supreme Court to dismiss the appeal brought against his election by […]

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Bayelsa Gov’ship: Appeal Court affirms Gov Diri, Dep Gov Ewhrudjakpo as duly elected

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 19 July 2024 0

BY ANDREW OROLUA The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, on Thursday, upheld the election of Governor Douye Diri and his Deputy, Senator Lawrence Oborawharievwo Ewhrudjakpo, as duly elected Governor and Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State respectively. In a unanimous judgement, a three member panel of the appellate court led by Justice J.G. Abundaga held that, […]

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Court jails father for 14yrs for raping, impregnating daughter in Bayelsa

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 30 June 2024 0

BY AHERHOKE OKIOMA The Bayelsa State High Court, sitting in Yenagoa has sentenced a 41years old Father, Baridapsi Needam, to 14 years imprisonment for raping and impregnating his daughter. The victim however gave birth to a baby girl in pendency of the trial. The accused , Mr. Needam, in the suit numbered YHC/14C/2022 was charged […]

Politics

Bayelsa Dep Gov clarifies govt’s position on Akenfa communal crisis

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 22 May 2024 0

By Aherhoke Okioma The Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has clarified the state government’s recent declaration reinstating some community leaders of Akenfa-Epie Community, saying it did not include the immediate past Community Development Committee Chairman of the community. Senator Ewhrudjakpo said the clarification had become imperative

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Bayelsa community unveils Youth Exco electoral umpire

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 26 March 2024 0

By Aherhoke Okioma The Otuaba community of the Ogbia Local Government Area, Bayelsa State has inaugurated an electoral committee for its youth executive elections. Speaking with newsmen at the community town hall shortly after a general meeting of youths of the community, incumbent Youth President, Otuaba Youth Movement (OYM), Comrade Precious Robert Oki said the […]

Politics

Sylva’s election petition can’t distract us – Bayelsa Govt

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 26 February 2024 0

By Aherhoke Okioma Bayelsa State government has restated its commitment to working assiduously for the continued peace, stability and development of the state. The Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, stated this while speaking at a special dinner organized in honour of some stakeholders of Bayelsa West Senatorial District at his Lodge in Government House,