Amnesty Programme, NNPC unite tackle vandalism to sustain peace in Niger Delta

The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) have agreed to tackle pipeline ine vandalism, unemployment and other challenges in the Niger Delta region.  

 

 

The agreement was reached when PAP's Interim Administrator, Col. Milland Dixon Dikio (rtd) led a delegation to visit the Group Managing Director, NNPC, Mr Mele Kyari 

 

INTERIM ADMINISTRATOR, PRESIDENTIAL AMNESTY PROGRAMME (PAP), COL. MILLAND DIXON DIKIO, (LEFT) WITH GROUP EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, DOWNSTREAM, NIGERIAN NATIONAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION (NNPC) DURING A COURTESY VISIT BY THE PAP BOSS TO NNPC MANAGEMENT IN ABUJA RECENTLY. 27/11/21

N/Delta fishermen applaud Buhari on response to Nembe Spill, urge action on Bonga Spill fine

Artisanal fishermen in the Niger Delta region on Saturday commended President Muhamadu Buhari for his response and concern on the ongoing oil leak from an oil well at Nembe in Bayelsa.

 

An oil spill was reported from Oil Mining Lease (OML) 29 operated by Aiteo Eastern Exploration and Production on Nov 5 and has been spewing crude oil and gas into the Santa Barbra River and Nembe creeks till date.

 

The fishermen noted that Buhari’s concerns and prompt dispatch of Chief Timipre Sylva, Minister of State for Petroleum to the spill site was plausible and sent a signal of hope to fishermen whose vocation was threatened by frequent spills.

 

Environmental Group HOMEF trains Bayelsa fishermen on pollution monitoring

A Niger Delta Environmental Advocacy group has commenced training of hundreds of fishermen on Coastal Environmental Monitoring and Advocacy in Yenagoa, Bayelsa capital.

 

The capacity building programme held in Yenagoa on Friday, is coming amidst ongoing oil and gas leaks at Aiteo’s oilfields in Nembe and Conoil’s oil block at Sangana in neighbouring Brass Local Government 

 

The group, Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) drew participants from oil bearing communities across Bayelsa.

 

Nembe Spill: Aiteo assures on containment pledges additional relief to impacted residents

Aiteo Eastern Exploration and Production Ltd on Friday said it is intensifying efforts to stop the ongoing Nov 5 leak from its operations at Nembe in Bayelsa.

 

 

The assurance is contained in an update statement signed by Mr Victor Okoronkwo, Group Managing Director of the indigenous firm made available in Yenagoa.

 

The assurance is sequel to Wednesday’s visit by Minister of State for Petroleum, Chief Timipre Sylva to the incident site to convey the concerns of the Federal Government on the pollution.

 

We are seeking international expertise to halt Nembe Spill, we suspect Sabotage says Aiteo

Aiteo Eastern Exploration and Production says it is seeking foreign technical expertise to halt the ongoing Nov 5 oil leak at an oilfield it operates in Nembe, Bayelsa.

 

The oil firm in a statement issued by its Spokesman, Mathew Ndianabasi on Sunday noted that the oil firm has intensified its response by seeking the assistance of other oil and gas exploration firms in the response to the spill.

 

The statement is coming on the heels of a reaction by Gov Douye Diri of Bayelsa who criticized the pace of response and inability of the oil firm to halt the leak after more than two weeks and continued pollution of Nembe creks and farmlands.

 

Aiteo spill at Nembe: NOSDRA says well still discharging crude calls in industry wide efforts

The National Oil Spills Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) on Sunday said that the Nov. 5 oil spill reported at an oil well within Oil Mining Lease (OML) 29 was yet to abate, 10 days afterwards.

It was learnt that officials of NOSDRA deployed to ascertain the cause and estimated volume of crude discharge could not conduct the investigation whilst the leak was still ongoing.

Mr Idris Musa, Director-General of NOSDRA, in an update to the development,said that the leak was yet to be plugged as of Sunday adding that  intensity of the leak was hampering investigations at the incident site.

On whether the leak has been capped, the NOSDRA DG said: ,"Not yet, the Clean Nigeria Associates (CNA) , an alliance of all oil firms operating in the country has been called to beefnup oil recovery.

Ijaw Diaspora Council urges FG, COP 26 intervention to end ongoing Oil Well leak at Nembe

The Ijaw Diaspora Council, (IDC)  on Friday called  on the Federal government and  international community'  to halt ongoing oil leak at an oilfield at Nembe in Bayelsa.

 

It will be recalled that Aiteo Eastern Exploration and Exploration Company on Nov 5 reported a major leak from its Oil Mining Lease (OML) 29 located in Nembe Bayelsa.

 

 

The oil firm had in a statement issued by its Spokesman, Mathew Ndianabasi described the incident as a massive one said that it was mobilizing local and international efforts to end the ongoing leak.

 

NOSDRA visits well leak site at Aiteo’s field in Bayelsa reports facility still discharging crude

The National Oil Spills Detection and Respose Agency (NOSDRA) on Thursday said the oil spill reported from an oil well within Oil Mining Lease (OML) 29 is yet to abate., according to feedback from officials deployed to the site.

 

 

Mr Idris Musa, Director-General of NOSDRA who reacted to the development, said on Thursday said the intensity of the leak was hampering investigations at the incident site.

 

Counsel regrets role in Chevron's host community crisis, tender apology

Mr Foubai Pereyi a legal Counsel to six suspended members of KEFFES Rural Development Foundation (KRDF) has apologised for his role in the leadership crisis in the organisation.

 

 

KRDF is composed of eight communities in Southern Ijaw and Brass Local Government Areas in Bayelsa.hosting the operations of Chevron Nigeria Limited and First Explorations and Production.

 

 

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The communities are Koluama 1 and 2, Ezetu 1 and 2, Foropa, Fishtown, Ekeni and Sangana forming the acronym KEFFES as parties to the Global Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the two oil firms operating in the area..

Volume of Friday’s Bayelsa oil spill from OML 29 yet unknown, says Aiteo

 Aiteo Eastern Exploration and Production Company (AEEPCO), operator of Oil Mining Lease (OML 29) on Wednesday said the volume of oil leakage in Friday from its operations in Bayelsa was yet to be determined.

 

 

The management of AEEPCO in a statement by its Spokesperson, Mr Mathew Ndianabasi, confirmed that the incident occurred on Nov. 5.

 

 

Ndianabasi stated that the leak was reported from a non-producing  well head in its Santa Barbara South field, in Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa.

 

Bayelsa community sacked by explosion from Conoil facility laments, seeks assistance

The people of Sangana Community in Brass Local Government of Bayelsa, have solicited for aid following a gas leak from Conoil facility which occurred on Oct 31and posing a serious threat to their lives. The community expressed their anxieties and concerns over the insensitivity of Conoil on Wednesday, in Yenagao during a press conference. Chairman, Sangana Fishing Union Ikomikumo Noel, said that the gas leak has compelled residents to flee, rendered the community homeless.

Tech firms Zeetin, Hydropolis announce partnership to promote Industrialisation

Dr ABDULMALIK NDAGI (Left) discussing with Barrister AZIBAOLA ROBERT (Right) in ZEETIN Factory, in Idu Industrial Area, Abuja.

Technology firms, Hydropolis Investment Limited and Zeetin, Precision Engineering Company have pledged to join forcesto promote industrialisation in the country.

 

 

Gospel Artiste Uduak Daniel releases 5th album Prodigal Grace

Gospel singer, songwriter, independent recording artiste Uduak Daniel on Friday announced the release of her fifth album, titled Prodigal Grace.

 

 

 

A statement issued by the artiste made available in Yenagoa noted that the album is a production of the Dlyte Sound & Arts label.

 

 

Daniel noted that the album wlll become available for download and shipment from November 12, 2021

 

 

2023 Presidency: South-South Youth Movement drums support for Gov. Wike.

A support group, South-South Youth Movement for Wike 2023 on Wednesday urged the Governor of Rivers, Nyesom Wike  to contest in the 2023 presidential election, assuring him of their total support.

 

 

The group disclosed this in a statement issued and signed by the Director General Mr Ogidi Bara.and Secretary Mr Frank made available to newsmen in Yenagoa. 

 

 

Ex-agitators have commended the reforms introduced to sanitise the contract processes at Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) in the past one year

The Ex-Militants leaders who accepted the Federal Government’s amnesty offer observed that measures put in place by the programme’s Interim Administrator, Col. Milland Dikio (Rtd) has ensured probity and accountability..

The National Secretary, First Phase Ex-Agitators, Mr Nature Dumale, explained that Dikio had not awarded new contracts since he came on board because he was interested in sanitising the process to actualise the reintegration phase of the program

EFCC opens money laundering trial of ex-governor’s aide’s wife

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commision on Wednesday opened its case in the money laundering case instituted against Mrs Beauty Apere at the Federal High Court Yenagoa.

 

The absence of EFCC star witness had on Oct 20 stalled a N200-million money laundering suit against Mr Embelakpo Apere, and his wife, Beauty in separate cases before the court.

 

Apere  (Embelakpo) was aide on Sustainable Development Goals to Bayelsa’s former Gov. Seriake Dickson.

 

PDP Convention: Bayelsa Party faithful applauds election of 25 year old as Youth Leader

Mr. Ogidi Bara, a loyalist of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa on Sunday applauded the election of  a 25 year old as National Youth Leader of the party at the just concluded elective convention of the party.

 

Bara in a reaction to the emergence of Mr. Kadade Suleiman,  the newly elected National Youth Leader of the PDP noted that the party has rediscovered itself and would come back to reckoning as its election reflected the wishes of the electorate.

 

 Bara who was a one time aspirant of PDP  National Youth Leader, described the emergence of Suleman, a youth in the true sense of the word as a round peg in a round hole.

 

Chevron funded Rural Devt Foundation in Bayelsa suspends 6 for alleged misrepresentation

A rural development foundation in Bayelsa comprising eight communities in Southern Ijaw and Brass Local Government Areas of the state has suspended six of its 32 members for alleged misrepresentation.

 

The communities are Koluama 1 and 2, Ezetu 1 and 2, Foropa, Fishtown, Ekeni and Sangana forming the acronym KEFFES as parties to the Global Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chevron and First E & P, two oil firms operating in the area..

KEEFES Rural Development Foundation (KRDF) announced the disciplinary measures on its erring members in a Communique issued at the end of an emergency meeting and made available to newsmen in Yenagoa on Sunday

 

Community based tourism can transform rural areas says Gov Diri's Aide

Mr. Piriye Kiyaramo, Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Governor Douye Diri on Tourism says that tourism at the community levels can turn the economic fortunes in rural areas in Bayelsa if properly harnessed.

He appealed to communities in the state to form tourism platforms such as travel clubs or associations to liaise with appropriate agencies, institutions and industry associations to profile their tourism  potentials. 

According to Kiyaramo, who described community based tourism as an alternative economic activity that bridges the social and economic gap of rural communities

Niger Delta youth group to honour NNPC GMD, Mele Kyari for transparency , reforms

A Niger Delta youths group, the Niger Delta Youth Coalition for Progress and Peace, (NDYCPP) says it plans to honour the Group Managing Director of NNPC, Mele Kyari for creating opportunities, transparency and probity.

 

The NDYCPP,  noted that before  Kyari assumed office as the GMD of NNPC there were a lot of unresolved as well as lingering issues that tend to hamper the oil sector from achieving its full potential.

 

They said that with the coming on board of Kyari he has convinced industry watchers of the new direction of the NNPC by making the financial books open transparently for public probity which have changed the opacity in the system.

 

Ijaws welcome proposed pardon for en Saro-Wiwa, seeks apology

The Ijaw under the auspices of Ijaw National Congress (INC) said on Saturday applauded proposed plans to grant state pardon to late Ken Saro-Wwa.and demanded that an apology was most appropriate.

 

 

The INC urged the Federal Government should appease to the people of Ogoni Kingdom, Ijaw nation and the entire Niger Delta for the alleged wrongful killing of Saro-Wiwa in November 1995.

 

 

Prof Benjamin Okaba, President of INC made the position known in a statement he issued in Yenagoa while reacting to the proposed state pardon by the Federal Government for the slain Ogoni activist and writer.

 

Court grants bail to teenage girl facing trial for circulating nude video of retired Bayelsa Perm. Sec.

A Federal High Court sitting in Yenagoa on Thursday granted bail to a teenage girl facing trial for cybercrime by the Department of State Services (DSS).

 

The DSS on Monday arraigned the teenager before the court for circulating the nude video of a retired Bayelsa permanent secretary on social media.

 

In the one-count charge, prosecuting counsel, Mr Victor Uchendu, told the court that the accused engaged in cyber-stalking by circulating the retiree’s nude picture on a Whatspp group.

 

 

DSS arraigns teenage girl for circulating nude video of retired Bayelsa Perm. Sec.

The Department of State Services (DSS) on Monday arraigned a teenage girl before the Federal High Court, Yenagoa, for circulating the nude video of a retired Bayelsa permanent secretary on social media.

 

In the one-count charge, prosecuting counsel, Mr Victor Uchendu, told the court that the accused engaged in cyber-stalking by circulating the retiree’s nude picture on a Whatspp group.

 

Dennis Otiotio emerges Bayelsa APC chairman

Chief Dennis Otiotio, a political associate of Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, has emerged Bayelsa Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC).

Retired Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Yusuf Adejo and Chairman of the state congress planning committee disclosed this when he announced the results of the congress on Saturday in Yenogoa.

Adejo said that Otiotio scored 582 votes to defeat his closest rival, Mr Dan Igrubia, who scored eight votes.

Ex-President Jonathan’s cousin Azibola Robert wants ‘ban’ on local gin “Kaikai” lifted

Mr. Azibaola Roberts a cousin to former President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday advocated lifting of the ban on local gin popularly known as Kaikai.

 

 

 

The production and consumption of the  locally distilled drink also known in local parlance as ‘Ogogoro’ was banned in June 2015 by Bayelsa government following death of 20 people in Ondo state after consuming the drink.

 

 

Other states in the Niger Delta region subsequently outlawed the production and consumption of the local drink, however the consumption has remained canelstine due to clampdown by security agencies.

 

 

Energy Transition: Shell working to make Nigeria gas hub – Official

The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria, (SPDC) on Monday said it is well positioned to transform Nigeria into a gas hub within the Gulf of Guinea in line with the global quest for cleaner energy.

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The company said it actively supports the nation’s Natural Gas Expansion Program  of the Federal Government introduced in the year 2020 envisioned to make the country utilize its vast gas resources effectively.

 

 

The Country Head, Corporate Relations, SPDC, Mr. Igo Wei disclosed this in his remarks at the 7^th Annual Public Lecture of the Federated Correspondents’ Chapel of Nigeria Union of Journalists, (NUJ), Bayelsa State Council which took place at the Matho Crystal Hotel, Yenagoa.

Police advocates review of procedure at checkpoints in Bayelsa waterways

The Police Command in Bayelsa has attributed the  drop in crime within the waterways in Bayelsa to intensified collaboration amongst the security agencies and called for review of procedures at checkpoints.

Mr Emmanuel Asufi, an Assistant Commissioner of Police spoke at the sidelines of the just concluded 7th Annual Lecture of Federated Correspondents Chapel of the Bayelsa Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists in Yenagoa.

The theme of this year’s lecture is Maritime Security: Implications for Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Industry.

He observed that following the improved maritime security in the creeks and waterways, there was need the review the procedure which makes it mandatory for all passengers to raise both hands on approaching checkpoints.

EFCC drags Ex-Gov Dickson's aide, wife to court for money laundering

 

The Economic!ic and Financial Crimes Commision (EFCC) on Friday brought Mr Embelakpo Apere and his wife, Beauty Apere to Federal High Court Yenagoa for arraignment for money laundering allegedly carried out in 2015.

Embelakpo was a former aide on Sustainable Development Goals to Ex-Gov Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa who is currently a Senator representing Bayelsa West in the National Assembly.

Following opposition by Defense Counsel, Andrew Arthur to the arraignment of Embelakpo, he could not take his plea but his wife was arraigned on seven counts and pleaded not guilty.

Bayelsa debt burden hits N150.60 bn as Gov. Diri gets nod to restructure loans

Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa has received the approval of the Bayelsa House of Assembly to restructure the state’s commercial debts with some banks, to ease the state’s monthly debt servicing obligations.

Diri had in September 2020 secured the approval of the Bayelsa House of Assembly to obtain N17 billion loan from multiple sources.

According to data obtained from the Debt Management Office’s website, Bayelsa’s debt profile as of June 2021 stood at over N150.60 billion, up from the N123 billion the present administration inherited when it came to power in Feb. 2020.

The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) on Thursday restated its commitment and solicited support for defence of the biodiversity of the water bodies in the Niger Delta region.

 

 

 

The group urged all those interacting with and utilizing our water bodies to do so with respect and place the wellbeing of the rivers and dependent communities before profit.

 

 

Goodluck Jonathan Foundation advocates transparency in governance

The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF) on Tuesday called on stakeholders to promote the right to know and ensure that it is enforced in all strata of the society.

The foundation noted that transparency would help to build an inclusive society and rekindle the spirit of patriotism among citizens.

The foundation's position was contained in a statement to commemorate this year’s International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI),

The statement issued in Yenagoa by the foundation's Communications Officer, Mr Wealth Ominabo noted that access to information is essential towards attaining  good governance and sustainable development. 

 

"The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation joins  the rest of the world to celebrate International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI).

"For Nigerians,  this year’s celebration is significant as it marks a decade since the passage of the freedom of information law.

 

"As we celebrate , we call on all stakeholders , especially those in positions of authority to realize that   public access to information is critical for open governance, transparency and accountability and good governance.

 

"The right to know is  a very important democratic right that fosters inclusivity, promotes justice and peace as well as  rekindles the spirit of patriotism among citizens. 

 

"The right to know re- emphasize the point that information is a public good and today serves as a reminder  to policy makers and others in positions of trust that denial of public information is an attack on media freedom and democracy . 

 

 

"The importance of the right to know during this time is emphasized by the choice of this year’s theme  : “The Right to Know - Building Back with Access to Information.” The foundation stated.

 

The foundation maintained that access to Information is  essential towards building trust and containing other challenges of this era such as misinformation , hate speech and trust deficit

 

The foundation urged stakeholders to work towards promoting the right to know and ensure that it is enforced in every segment of the society. 

Nigerian Content Policy saved $2 bn in NLNG Train 7 says NCDMC Boss

The Nigerian Content policy being implemented in the ongoing Train 7 of the Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) project has saved the country a whopping $ 2 billion by patronising Nigerian firms.

 

Mr Simbi Wabote, Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) stated this on Friday shortly after receiving the award of African Local Content Icon in Yenagoa.

Wabote, who dismissed the assertion that the Nigerian Content Policy was costly as a ploy by foreign interests who do not wish the country to develop described the position as a blackmail as experience has shown that the policy was more cost effective for oil firms.

World Peace Day: Goodluck Jonathan Foundation wants focus on human security for COVID-19 recovery

As the world celebrates this  year’s International Day of Peace, the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF),  has called on political leaders and other stakeholders to pay attention to human security to ensure that society recovers quickly from the havoc caused by COVID-19. 

 

The Foundation in a statement on Tuesday in Yenagoa by its Communications Officer, Wealth Ominabo noted that the theme for this year’s celebration, “Recovering better for an  equitable and sustainable world” is a call to action for stakeholders to pursue peace through a human security lens. 

 

Chinese firm berths in Bayelsa pledges to train Lab scientists

Sancare Biomedical Ltd, a Chinese Medical and Laboratory Equipment manufacturers on Saturday it has responded to the investment drive of the Bayelsa government to invest in the state.

 

 

The Manager of the company Mr Elijah Ehika who spoke at the sidelines of the just concluded scientific conference of Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria in Yenagoa said the firm would soon open shop in Bayelsa.

 

Jonathan urges African Leaders to protect continent’s democracies

The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF) has called on African leaders to safeguard democracies in the continent through the adherence to the rule of law and delivery of good governance.

 

The GJF Executive Director Ms Ann Iyonu, gave the advice in a statement issued by the foundation’s Communications Officer, Mr Wealth Ominabo to mark 2021 International Day of Democracy.

 

Amnesty programme for N/Delta youths being repositioned says Official

The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) for Niger Delta ex,-militants has been undergoing reforms in the last one year, an official has said.

 

Mr Nneotabase Egbe, Special Adviser on Media to Interim Administrator of PAP, Col. Milland Dikio (rtd)  on Wednesday that the ongoing reform is already yielding fruits.

 

Egbe explained that the Interim Administrator of PAP met the scheme in ruins and took steps to correct to anomalies.

 

Shell commences one year training for 40 Imo youths for gas project

The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) says it has commenced a one-year training for 40 youths from its host communities of the Assa North and Ohaji South gas project in Imo.

 

Mr Bamidele Odugbesan, SPDC’s Media Relations Manager announced the development on Monday in a statement.

 

“The aim is to make ready these youths, not only for opportunities in the operations of the Assa North and Ohaji South gas development project but also in the entire Nigerian gas development value chain,” Odugbesan quoted SPDC’s Country Head Corporate Relations, Igo Weli, as saying.

 

Rotary Club in Yenagoa, Sunshine chapter installs new president .

 

 Pius Elias, (Left) Charter President of the club (Representing the Outgoing President, Rotarian Jerry Onyezumere) handingover to the new President Rotarian Uchenna Onyekaonwu.

Mr Uchenna Onyekaonwu of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has been unveiled as the new President of Rotary Club, Yenagoa Sunshine chapter.

 

 

Speaking after his installation on Sunday in Yenegoa, Onyekaonwu commended members of the club for finding him worthy to be their president.

 

Gov. Diri applauds INEC’s test run of BVAS in Delta South bye-election

Gov Douye Diri on Sunday commended Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the successful introduction and deployment of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS).

 

 

INEC introduced and tested the new voter accreditation device on Saturday in the Isoko South Constituency 1 bye-election into the Delta State House of Assembly. 

 

 

Diri in a statement on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Alabrah, said the successful deployment of the device ensured the accreditation and voting process were fair and credible.

N3bn loan diversion: change of defense counsel stalls ‘whistle blower’s trial

The change of counsel to John Idumange, a former General Manager of Radio Bayelsa, who raised an alarm over alleged diversion of N3 billion Agric loan by government officials on Friday  stalled trial at a Bayelsa High Court.

 

When the case was called for hearing, a new counsel Ms Ebiye Enegi who announced her appearance for Idumange urged the court to grant a short adjournment to enable her study the case file as she was only briefed the previous day.

 

She apologized for Idumange's absence in court adding that the defendant was currently in hospital for treaent .

 

Ex-W/African leaders condemn coup in Guinea seek stability

Former Presidents in the subregion under the auspices of West African Elders Forum (WAEF) on Friday condemned the coup in Guinea and expressed concerns on stability of the area.

The group described as unfortunate,  the political development in Guinea where military officers have taken into custody the nation's President, dissolved the country's current elected government and suspended the nation's constitution. 

 

Gunmen attack, kill Police, NSCDC personnel at checkpoint in Bayelsa

Unknown gunmen have attacked a joint security team in Yenagoa leading to loss of a policeman and personnel of Nigerian Securityand Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC)

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It was gathered that operatives of a Joint Task Force codename Operation Doo Akpor, repelled an attack by gunmen at a nipping point at Okarki Junction, Yenagoa.

 

 

“On Sept. 5, Operatives of Operation Doo Akpor, at  Okarki Junction came under heavy fire by gunmen, the gallant operatives engaged the hoodlums in a shoot-out and repelled them from attacking the nipping point.’’

 

Bayelsa Govt to complete ongoing projects – Commissioner

 Government on Wednesday reiterated its commitment to prudent and transparent use of public funds to complete ongoing projects.

Mr Ayibaina Duba, the state Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, said the administration would ensure value for money in the execution of the projects.

Scientist says new technique increases shelf life of edible mushrooms from 3 to 10 days

A Bayelsa-based scientist on Sunday advocated the use of emerging techniques that increases the shelf life of edible mushroom to tackle protein deficiency.

 

Mr ThankGod Timipanipiri-Wood said in an interview that a recently developed genetic technique which increases the shelf life of mushroom from three to 10 days would transform the economic benefit of mushroom farmers.

 

Timipanipiri-Wood said the method known as Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats and associated protein 9 (CRISPR-Cas9) improvesthe freshness of edible mushroom by 80 per cent.

 

Police recover remains of man who murdered wife, committed suicide in Yenagoa

The Police in Bayelsa on Thursday said it was investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a couple whose remains have been recovered in their residence in Yenagoa.

 

 

SP Asinim Butswat, Spokesman for the Police in Bayelsa disclosed that preliminary findings suggest that the husband may have killed the wife and committed suicide.

Kidnapped 80 year old mother of Bayelsa SSG freed after 32 days in kidnappers den

The Police in Bayelsa on Sunday announced the rescue of Madam  Betinah Benson, mother of Secretary to Bayelsa State Government (SSG) abducted on July 20 from her Ekeki residence in Yenagoa after 32 days in captivity.

 

 

Mr Echeng Echeng, Bayelsa Commissioner of Police confirmed the development at the residence of the SSG shortly after handing over the 80 year old to family members.