Police Arrest Five Over Alleged Torture, Killing of Rape Suspect in Bayelsa State
The Nigeria Police Force in Bayelsa State has arrested five suspects in connection with the death of a 38-year-old man who was accused of rape.The victim, identified as Samuel Ofiri, was found dead by the roadside along Kakatar Road in Otuoke, Ogbia Local Government Area of the state. His body was discovered on February 22, […]
Jonathan Criticises Governors for Abandoning Predecessors’ Projects
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has criticised the growing trend of state governors abandoning projects started by their predecessors, describing it as a major source of waste and inefficiency in governance. Jonathan made the remarks on Wednesday while commissioning the Best Western Plus Hotel in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. He expressed regret that many of the […]
Team Edo Clinches 89 Medals, Secures 3rd Position In Niger Delta Sports Festival
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Team Edo has clinched a total of 89 medals(23 Gold, 35 Silver and 31 Bronze) to secure the third position on the medal table in the just concluded maiden Niger Delta Sports Festival in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Bayelsa state emerged best finishers with 42 Gold,29 Silver and 15 Bronze medas after […]
Nigeria South-South Geopolitical Governors’ Forum Inaugurates New EXCO, Supports President’s Tax Reform Bill
BAYELSA, YENAGOA – The South-South Governors’ Forum of Nigeria had on Tuesday announced its support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bill. As a Forum of South-South Governors, it further urged Mr. President to extend the proposed VAT sharing percentages to other areas of derivation such as Oil and Gas. At a meeting in […]