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November 14, 2022
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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 Obi Buhari returns to Nigeria after 13-day trip to UK for medical checkup Bayelsa commences closure of IDP camps Naira redesign: We’re working to ease process for deposits in rural areas, says CBN Blame Peter Obi for unemployment in Nigeria – Oshiomhole Across Nigeria’s 36 states... Read More
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Bayelsa
April 28, 2020
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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 a history of hypertension and diabetes, presented herself at the Bayelsa Specialist hospital in Yenagoa with a history of poor appetite, fever, headache, cough, chest... Read More
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Bayelsa
November 4, 2018
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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 Governor, Mr. Henry Seriake Dickson promised to support with a take-off grant of one hundred million Naira. Less than two months after, precisely on October... Read More
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July 10, 2018
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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 border. Area Comptroller, Benjamin Binga disclosed that two suspects, Bukari Dauda(the driver), and Martin Anokwara (owner of the cartridges), were apprehended along with the consignment... Read More
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June 8, 2018
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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 from contesting for the office of the President more than once. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Ita Enang,... Read More
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November 7, 2017
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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 Nation, the police were said to have been combing all the nooks and crannies of Yenagoa to rearrest the said criminals. While some said the fleeing... Read More
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October 30, 2017
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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 fresh but old ones. He added that blood samples sent for confirmatory tests at the World Health Organisation’s reference laboratory in Dakar, Senegal, returned in batches.... Read More
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October 26, 2017
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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 said this on Thursday while addressing a news conference in Yenagoa, said that the exercise was expected to last from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1.... Read More
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October 17, 2017
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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 Health, Ebitimitula Etebu, who disclosed this at a press conference in Yenagoa, said the incident happened in the early hours of Monday. He said the... Read More
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October 14, 2017
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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 in the Niger Delta. The Commander of the 16 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Brigadier-General Kevin Aligbe who led personnel of brigade on environmental sanitation... Read More
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October 11, 2017
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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, revealed this in a statement on Wednesday. He said the seven patients had been discharged from the hospital. He said the six other patients under... Read More
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October 8, 2017
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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 virus in Bayelsa State while 49 others were quarantined. A doctor and a minor were later released in the state after undergoing treatment. The virus... Read More
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October 6, 2017
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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 suspected outbreak of the viral disease. What is happening: Chief Medical Director, Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital, Prof. Dimie Ogoina said; They were discharged after treatment.... Read More
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October 5, 2017
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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 this saying samples of the virus had been sent to the World Health Organisation (WHO) laboratory in Dakar, Senegal for confirmation. Brief explainer (WHO): Monkeypox... Read More
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September 24, 2017
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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 about tonight’s results is this: we did not see it coming. From the moment Jahtell and J’Dess were kicked off at the beginning of the... Read More
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September 16, 2017
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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 kinsman to former President Goodluck Jonathan, said Buhari had done what Jonathan’s administration failed to do for his people. He spoke at the weekend when... Read More
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September 14, 2017
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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 Basin Authority. Director-General, NEMA, Yunusa Maihaja, and the DG of NiMet, Prof Dani Mashi, gave the warning in Abuja during a flood coordination meeting with... Read More
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September 3, 2017
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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 Amatu II community of Ekeremor, caused pandemonium among community folks. Many persons were reportedly injured and others were said to be missing after the attack.... Read More
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August 23, 2017
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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 milestone for Nigeria’s democracy, another Senator may soon be facing the same fate in the hands of his constituents. So, constituents of Bayelsa East senatorial... Read More
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July 15, 2017
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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 should be considered. “We must stop confusing and mixing up the argument, we are mixing up the argument. It is very unfortunate for our leaders... Read More
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June 3, 2017
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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 was a protest there by some people purportedly against alleged marginalization against them. Ethnic Protest in a University! Details of the protest are already in... Read More
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