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NSF 2024: Gov Diri Splashes Cash On Bayelsa Athletes

Amos Okioma, THEWILL -
July 24, (THEWILL) — Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has rewarded athletes who represented the state at the 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF) in Abeokuta, Ogun State, with cash incentives for their outstanding performance. Team Bayelsa finished third...
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Okpoama Celebrates As Sylva Marks 61st Birthday

Amos Okioma, THEWILL -
July 10, (THEWILL) — Okpoama, in Brass Local Government Area, was alive with celebration on Monday as Chief Timipre Sylva, former state governor and ex-Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, marked his 61st birthday. Sylva, his wife, Alayingi Sylva,...
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Gov Diri Flags Off National Food Intervention Programme, Lauds Dangote Foundation

Amos Okioma, THEWILL -
July 08, (THEWILL) — Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has commended the Alhaji Aliko Dangote Foundation for complementing the state's efforts at improving the welfare of the people, particularly the needy in society. Governor Diri gave the commendation on...
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Bayelsa CJ Commends Collaborative Efforts In Rescue Of Abducted Justice Umukoro

Amos Okioma, THEWILL -
July 05, (THEWILL) — The Chief Judge of Bayelsa state, Hon. Justice Matilda Abrakasa Ayemieye, has expressed gratitude for the safe rescue of Hon justice E. G. Umukoro of the Bayelsa state High Court, who was abducted on Saturday,...
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King Dakolo, Pere Of Kabowei kingdom, Ijaw Women In Diaspora, Others To Attend Summit On GBV

Amos Okioma, THEWILL -
July 05, (THEWILL) — The Chairman of the Bayelsa State Traditional Rulers Council, HRM King Bubaraye Dakolo, Agada 1V, the Ibenanaowei of Ekpetiama kingdom and Pere of Kabowei Kingdom, HRM King Shadrach Erebulu, Adou lll and other prominent Niger...
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Kidnapped Bayelsa Judge Umokoro Regains Freedom

Amos Okioma, THEWILL -
July 04, (THEWILL) — The Bayelsa State High Court Judge, Rt. Hon. Justice E.G. Umokoro, has regained freedom after 12 days in captivity. He was released from the kidnappers’ den without payment of ransom. The kidnappers had last Saturday demanded a...
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Gov Diri Restates Administration’s Commitment To Sports Development

Amos Okioma, THEWILL -
June 29, (THEWILL) — Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to sports development in the state. Governor Diri gave the assurance as the state joins the rest of the world to celebrate the 2025 Olympic...
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Diri Campaigns Against Drug Abuse, Trafficking

Amos Okioma, THEWILL -
June 26, (THEWILL) – The Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Thursday, led a campaign against drug abuse and illicit trafficking as part of activities commemorating the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. Governor Diri advised...
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How High Court Judge Was Kidnapped In Bayelsa

Amos Okioma, THEWILL -
June 22, (THEWILL) – Fresh details have emerged on how unidentified gunmen abducted a Bayelsa State High Court judge, Justice E.G. Umokoro, in the Ekeki area of Yenagoa, the state capital. The incident occurred around 7pm on Monday in front...
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Police Recover Two Stolen NSCDC Rifles In Bayelsa, Arrest Five Suspects

Amos Okioma, THEWILL -
June 21, (THEWILL) – Operatives of Operation Puff Adder, a tactical team of the Bayelsa State Police Command, have recovered two stolen rifles belonging to officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in the State. The...
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South African Woman, US-Based Grandma Arrested With Large Cocaine, Loud Shipments

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 34-year-old South African woman, Qhina Beauty, with 36.65 kilograms of cocaine at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos, as the agency intensified its crackdown on international and domestic drug trafficking networks.
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