Tag: Bayelsa

We can no longer vote for poverty – Peter Obi; Buhari returns to Nigeria after 13-day trip to UK for medical checkup | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

We can no longer vote for poverty – Peter ObiBuhari returns to Nigeria after 13-day trip to UK for medical checkupBayelsa commences closure of IDP campsNaira redesign: We’re working to…

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Balyesa on total lockdown after index coronavirus case confirmed | 5 Things that Should Matter Today

Balyesa is now on total lockdown after the state recorded a case of the coronavirus. This was ordered by Governor Diri. The index case who is a 47-year-old woman with…

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Bayelsa is the best place to be a pregnant woman at the moment

The Bayelsa state government is making a difference in the state health sector with massive financial investment in the sector coupled with the Bayelsa safe motherhood program which the state…

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In Bayelsa, healthcare receives a boost as Governor Dickson provides N1.2bn to improve healthcare delivery

This is a good time to be alive for every indigene of Bayelsa as Governor Henry Seriake Dickson has provided the sum of 1.2 billion naira to boost the improvement…

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The Big 5: Customs intercepts truck load of ammunition, Alleged killer of Ex-Deputy Governor’s daughter arrested and other stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Officers of the Nigeria Customs, Minna Area Command have intercepted an Onitsha-bound truck load of 200,000 live ammunition along the Wawa-Babana…

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The Late 5: New law disqualifies Jonathan from re-contesting for Presidency, Obasanjo accuses FG of plotting to silence him and other stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday signed a constitutional amendment that stops a vice president who completes the term of a president…

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Police begin search for notorious armed robbers, cultists who escaped custody

A number of notorious armed robbers and cultists have reportedly escaped from the custody of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Nigerian Police in Yenagoa, Bayelsa. According to The…

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No fresh cases of Monkeypox virus recorded – Bayelsa govt

Bayelsa Commissioner for Health, Prof. Ebitimitula Etebu, on Monday dismissed reports that two new cases of monkeypox disease have been detected in the state. Etebu said the two cases were not…

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Nigerian Navy to begin operation “Octopus Grip” in Bayelsa, Delta

The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Central Naval Command, (CNC), Rear Adm. Bello Al-Hassan said the command would soon commence riverine and sea exercises, code-named “Octopusgrip’’ in Bayelsa and Delta. Al-Hassan, who…

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Monkeypox patient in Bayelsa commits suicide

A patient receiving medical attention for the disease, monkeypox, at the quarantine centre in Bayelsa has committed suicide. [Read Also: Bayelsa govt dismisses monkeypox vaccination rumour] Highlights: The State Commissioner for…

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Why we launched Operation Crocodile Smile – Army

The Nigerian Army Saturday, highlighted the reasons for the second phase of its Operation Crocodile Smile in Bayelsa, saying it was to increase the rhythm and mileage of its operation…

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Bayelsa govt dismisses monkeypox vaccination rumour

The Bayelsa government has described rumours of forced vaccination against the monkeypox disease in the state as baseless. The government also called for the suspension of all forms of medical…

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Seven monkeypox patients discharged in Bayelsa

Seven out of the 13 monkeypox patients on admission at the Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital, Okolobiri in Bayelsa have fully recovered. The state Commissioner for Information, Mr Daniel Iworiso-Markson,…

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Monkeypox not caused by free medical services in affected areas – FG

The Federal Government has dismissed reports that the outbreak of Monkeypox resulted from free government medical services in the affected areas. What happened: Eleven people had been confirmed to have the…

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Monkeypox: Hospital discharges doctor, 11-year-old in Bayelsa

The Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital has discharged doctor and an 11-year-old who were infected by the Monkeypox virus. Background: No fewer than 11 people have been placed under surveillance in Bayelsa, following a…

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Monkeypox outbreak: No cause for alarm – Bayelsa govt

The Bayelsa State Government on Thursday said there was nothing to be worried about, over the outbreak of MonkeyPox in the state. Commissioner for Health, Prof. Ebitimitula Etebu, told the…

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11 important things you need to know about Monkeypox, the disease ravaging Bayelsa

There has been what is suspected to be a Monkeypox outbreak in Bayelsa. The state health team and Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, have confirmed that at least 11…

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About 11 people quarantined, as Monkeypox hits Bayelsa

No fewer than 11 people have been placed under surveillance in Bayelsa, following a suspected outbreak of a viral disease - Monkeypox. The State Commissioner for Health, Ebitimitula Etebu Wednesday, disclosed…

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“Total aberration. Nigerians didn’t vote Idyl”, “Idyl had to win to salvage the show” | TwitterNG reacts to #TheVoiceNigeria results

22-year-old, Idyl Diongoli has just emerged winner of The Voice Nigeria season 2 and there is a flurry of mixed reactions on Twitter over his victory. First thing to know…

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Buhari has done what Jonathan could not do for N’Delta – Former Senator

A former Senator, Clever Ikisipo (Bayelsa East) has commended the efforts of President Muhammadu Buhari to develop the Niger Delta region, particularly Bayelsa, The Nation reports. Highlights: Mr Ikisikpo, a…

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NEMA warns of more flooding in Bayelsa, Imo, Anambra, others

The National Emergency Management Agency and the Nigerian Metrological Agency on Wednesday warned states to prepare for more flooding. NEMA said this became necessary after recent signals from the Niger…

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Just In: Suspected crude oil thieves sack Bayelsa police station

One Policeman killed, three others have been seriously injured as suspected crude oil thieves invade and sack a Police station in Bayelsa State, Leadership newspaper reports. Details later…

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Many injured, boat owner abducted as gunmen attack Bayelsa community

Unknown gunmen have reportedly attacked in Ekeremor Local Government Area, Bayelsa, abducting a local boat owner, identified as Chief John Okotoro. According to Punch, the incident occurred on Sunday at…

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[The Legislative Blog]: Senator Murray-Bruce’s constituents are threatening to recall him and we’re wondering why

While we're still grappling with the lengthy and tiring recall process that is set to see Kogi West representative, Senator Dino Melaye out of the upper chamber and mark a…

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[The Legislative Blog]: This Bayelsa lawmaker’s project will bring tears to your eyes

You will be moved to tears for more than a few things but we'll allow you figure them out as you look at the photos. The sheer joy that permeates…

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Just In: Explosion rocks Bayelsa prison as inmates attempt jailbreak

An explosion has reportedly rocked a section of the Okaka Prison, Yenagoa, Bayelsa capital following failed attempts by six inmates to carry out a jailbreak. Details later….

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Nigeria’s unity is negotiable – Wole Soyinka

One of Nigeria's literary giants and Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka, has dismissed the arguments that the unity of Nigeria is non-negotiable. Speaking on Friday in Bayelsa state, Soyinka said restructuring…

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Bayelsa is part of Biafra not South-South – Nnamdi Kanu (WATCH)

Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has said Bayelsa is part of Igboland. Kanu said this when he recieved some Biafran supporters from Bayelsa state in…

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Opinion: The tragicomedy of the Otuoke protest

by Fortune Alfred Something comical and tragedic all at once happened at the Federal University Otuoke, in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. There…

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Just In: Ex-Bayelsa PDP chairman assasinated

by Omoleye Omoruyi The Commissioner of Police in Bayelsa state, Amba Asuquo, has confirmed that a former Acting State Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Christopher Hobobo, has been assassinated.…

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