Bayelsa State

May 11, (THEWILL) – Seventeen suspected cultists have been arrested in connection with the killing of two graduates of Niger Delta University, Amassoma, in a renewed outbreak of cult violence in Bayelsa State. The suspects were apprehended on Friday...

May 11, (THEWILL) – The Bayelsa State Government has declared a state of emergency in the housing sector and pledged to provide low-cost residential homes for civil servants in a renewed effort to improve workers’ welfare. Deputy Governor Senator Lawrence...

May 10, (THEWILL) – Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has commended security agencies for their commitment and sacrifice in maintaining peace and order across the state. Governor Diri gave the commendation during a dinner organised by the state government in...

May 09, (THEWILL) – National leadership of the Association of Women Against Gender-Based Violence (AWAGBV) has commissioned it's secretariat in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, with the unveiling of a five-year strategic plan on preventive, collaborative and empowerment measures...

May 05, (THEWILL) – The Caretaker Committee Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), George Turnah, has approved the creation of directorates and support structures for the party in the state. A statement by the publicity secretary, Derri Alasuote...

April 30, (THEWILL) – In what appears to be a May Day gift for workers, the Bayelsa State Government has approved the implementation of the 25/35 percent salary increase along with the payment of six months' arrears to civil...

April 26, (THEWILL) – Supporters of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, defied an armed attack by suspected political thugs, who fired gunshots into the crowd during a rally in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, to scare...

April 25, (THEWILL) – As the lingering crisis that has rocked the ruling party in the state, PDP, deepens without resolution in sight, the Caretaker Committee Chairman of the PDP in Bayelsa State, George Turnah, MON, has given...

April 25, (THEWILL) – There is rising apprehension among residents of Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, following the killing of Olotu Wanemi Omubo, the alleged leader of the Bobos cult group in the State. The deceased Olotu Wanemi Omubo,...

April 23, (THEWILL) – Governor Douye Diri's former classmates from the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) have recognised his exceptional work in office, presenting him with an award of excellence. The UNIPORT 80s, on Tuesday, presented the award to...