Bayelsa State

Bayelsa, EU Consortium Sign Fishery MoU, To Train 2,500, Employ 4,000

July 01, (THEWILL) - Bayelsa State's focus on agric development got a boost on Wednesday with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a European fishing consortium that includes some Nigerian firms. The deal with the consortium, African Atlantic...

Kidnapper Sentenced To Death In Bayelsa

June 29, (THEWILL) - An Ogbia High Court sitting in Yenagoa has sentenced to death by firing squad a 39-year old man, Charles Nikson, for his involvement in the November 2020 thwarted abduction of Mrs. Vivian Okoye, the wife...

Ex-Gov’s Aide Gets July Court Date For Raising Alarm On Diversion Of N3bn Agric Loan

June 28, (THEWILL) - A High Court in Bayelsa on Monday adjourned until July 19 the trial of a former General Manager of Radio Bayelsa, Mr. John Idumange, who raised an alarm over the alleged diversion of N3 billion...

Bayelsa Faults N11.67bn FAAC Deductions

June 27, (THEWILL) - Bayelsa State Government has said deductions amounting to N11.678 billion by the Federal Government from its monthly revenue allocation over disputed oil wells with sister states were illegal. The Technical Adviser to the Governor on Finance,...

Bayelsa Protests N11.67bn Deduction From Federal Allocation

June 24, (THEWILL) - Bayelsa State Government has said deductions amounting to N11.678 billion by the Federal Government from its monthly revenue allocation over disputed oil wells with sister states were illegal. The Technical Adviser to the Governor on Finance,...

Bayelsa Deputy Gov Recalls Late Chief Doukpola’s Sacrifice

June 21, (THEWILL)- The Bayelsa State Government on Sunday called on the people to emulate the patriotic lifestyle of the late Chief Francis Doukpola and other founding fathers to move their society to greater heights. The Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence...

Naira Rain As Gov. Diri Splashes N195m On Bayelsa Athletes

June 20, (THEWILL)- Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State recently rewarded athletes that made the state proud at the National Sports Festival held in Edo State in April. An elated Diri announced a total package of N195 million for the...

United Nigeria Air And Bayelsa Govt Sign Service Deal

June 17, (THEWILL)- The Management of the United Nigeria Airlines on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Bayelsa State for the commencement of direct scheduled flight operations through the Bayelsa International Airport. The sealing of...

On Democracy Day, Bayelsa Youth Urged To Explore Modern Technology

June 13, (THEWILL)- Bayelsa youths have been urged to explore the opportunities of modern communication and technology to enrich their lives, and avoid acts capable of ruining their future. The Special Assistant  to the Bayelsa Governor on Students Affairs, Mr....

Bayelsa To Commission Starch Factory Soon

June 13, (THEWILL)- A 60-metric tonne cassava starch factory built by the Bayelsa State government will be inaugurated soon. Governor Douye Diri disclosed this on Saturday during an inspection tour of the factory located at Ebedebiri in Sagbama Local Government...
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OPINION: What I Saw at Chatham House vs What Social Media Says

The writer recounts his firsthand experience at Chatham House, challenging social media narratives about the INEC chairman and highlighting the dangers of misinformation, political bias and growing distrust ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections.
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