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- Governor Diri Accelerates Bayelsa Development With Completion Of Stalled Coastal Bridge And New Road Networks
Published: Apr 29, 2026
Section: Africa
Bayelsa State has achieved a significant infrastructure milestone by completing the Polaku coastal road and bridge, a project previously abandoned for fifteen years. Commissioner f...
- Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo Commissions Key Bypass Road to Enhance Bayelsa Infrastructure
Published: Apr 21, 2026
Section: Africa
Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has officially inaugurated the 6.72km Agbura Oxbow Lake Road in Bayelsa State, facilitating a new bypass for Ogbia and Nembe bound motorists. During the ceremon...
- Inter-Service Clash Mars President Tinubu’s Landmark Project Commissioning in Bayelsa State
Published: Apr 11, 2026
Section: Africa
A public brawl between Nigerian military personnel broke out on Friday during President Bola Tinubu’s official visit to Bayelsa State. While the President was in the state to commi...
- Nigerian Navy Arrests Personnel Following Viral Public Brawl With Soldiers During Presidential Visit to Bayelsa
Published: Apr 11, 2026
Section: Africa
The Nigerian Navy has taken several personnel into custody following a violent altercation with soldiers during President Bola Tinubu’s official visit to Bayelsa State. A video cir...
- President Tinubu Defends Economic Stance in Bayelsa Claiming Nigerians Remain Better Off Than African Peers
Published: Apr 11, 2026
Section: Africa
During a civic reception in Yenagoa, President Bola Tinubu acknowledged the severe impact of rising fuel prices but insisted that Nigeria’s economic situation remains superior to t...
- Governor Douye Diri Marks Six Years of Bayelsa Infrastructure and Economic Transformation During Presidential Visit
Published: Apr 10, 2026
Section: Africa
Governor Douye Diri celebrated six years of administration in Bayelsa State on April 10, 2026, coinciding with an official visit from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The governor high...
- Bayelsa State Mandates Friday Market Closures and Work Holiday for President Tinubu Official Visit
Published: Apr 9, 2026
Section: Africa
The Bayelsa State Government declared April 10, 2026, a work-free day to facilitate a state reception for President Bola Tinubu. Commissioner Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai confirmed that mar...
- President Tinubu Commissions Landmark Bayelsa Projects as Heineken Lokpobiri Hails Federal Commitment to Inclusive Growth
Published: Apr 9, 2026
Section: Africa
Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, welcomed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Bayelsa State for the inauguration of vital infrastructure developments. The...
- Bayelsa African Democratic Congress Halts All Party Congresses Following Mandatory INEC Directive
Published: Apr 8, 2026
Section: Africa
The Bayelsa State chapter of the African Democratic Congress has announced an indefinite suspension of its ward, local government, and state congresses. State Chairman Johnny Derek...
- Bayelsa Solar Expansion Targets 1,058 Connections to Power Small Businesses and Artisans
Published: Apr 7, 2026
Section: Africa
The All On Akeddei Community Project in Bayelsa State is scaling up to deliver over 1,000 electricity connections through a 195kWp solar hybrid mini-grid. Funded by a $532,828 gran...
- Ethiopia Dominates Inaugural Yenagoa City International 10KM Race as Habtamu Birhane Claims Historic Victory
Published: Apr 4, 2026
Section: Africa
Ethiopian runner Habtamu Birhane won the maiden Yenagoa City 10K in 29:23, securing a $5,000 prize. While Nigerian athletes Gang and Francis James took the remaining podium spots i...
- President Tinubu Overhauls Travel Schedule: Jos Visit Prioritized After Deadly Plateau Attacks; Ogun Airport Commissioning Moved to Saturday
Published: Apr 2, 2026
Section: Africa
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has postponed his scheduled Thursday visit to Ogun State to prioritize a trip to Jos, Plateau State, following a violent attack that left 26 people dead...