How we boosted IGR to N4.2bn—Bayelsa govt explains
The Bayelsa State Internal Revenue Service, BIRS, has explained the reason behind the state’s internally generated revenue surging by 320…
Bayelsa govt nullifies CDC election in Igbedi, invites stakeholders to Yenagoa
The Bayelsa State Ministry of Community Development has announced the nullification of the recently conducted Community Development Committee (CDC) election…
N46bn nine-storey secretariat will be completed—Bayelsa govt pledges
Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has pledged “to complete the N46 billion nine-storey secretariat in Yenagoa within 24 months, dismissing…
Flood: Bayelsa govt shifts school resumption date
Primary and secondary schools in Bayelsa State will have to wait for another week before resuming because of extensive flooding.…
Bayelsa govt to set up marine safety task force, create “fish cities”
Bayelsa State government said it would establish a marine safety task force and create economic zones to be known as…
Diri impressed with road projects, says govt not owing contracts
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has expressed satisfaction with the pace of construction on some of the ongoing…
Prosperity Cup 2024: Bayelsa govt pledges commitment to sports development
Bayelsa State deputy governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo says the state government will continue to show total commitment to the development…
Bayelsa govt summons 4-yr-old bride’s parents, 54-yr-old groom over child marriage
Yenagoa—The Bayelsa Government has invited the parents of a four-year-old girl and the 54-year-old man allegedly involved in a marriage…
Bayelsa govt clears air on traditional rulers monthly allowance, suspends monarch
Yenagoa—The Bayelsa State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs has denied alleged claims by the paramount ruler of Opokuma…
Establish mass transit ferry services—Activist tells Bayelsa govt
Yenagoa—Dr. Inenyo Esinte, a development activist has called on the Bayelsa State government to establish a well-planned and sustainable mass…
Set up vigilante groups to aide security—Bayelsa govt orders community leaders
Yenagoa— The Bayelsa State government has directed the leadership and stakeholders in communities that are yet to form vigilantes to complement…
Bayelsa govt set to hold 5th edition of prosperity cup
Yenagoa—The 5th edition of the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament known as the Prosperity Cup is set to kick off. The tournament which usually spans a…
