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YNaija November 14, 2022

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…

Op-Ed Editor April 28, 2020

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…

tosin adesina November 4, 2018

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…

tosin adesina August 3, 2018

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…

Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq July 10, 2018

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…

Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq June 8, 2018

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…

Omoleye Omoruyi November 7, 2017

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…

Azeez October 30, 2017

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…

Omoleye Omoruyi October 26, 2017

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…

Omoleye Omoruyi October 17, 2017

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…

Omoleye Omoruyi October 14, 2017

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…

Omoleye Omoruyi October 14, 2017

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…

Azeez October 11, 2017

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,…

Azeez October 8, 2017

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…

Azeez October 6, 2017

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…

Azeez October 5, 2017

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…

Samuel Okike October 5, 2017

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…

Omoleye Omoruyi October 5, 2017

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…

Tolu September 24, 2017

“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…