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• 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...

• 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...

• Tragedy in Bayelsa as Customary Flogging Punishment Leads to Death of Sexual Assault Suspect

  Published: Mar 26, 2026

  Section: Africa

  A 47 year old man, Emi Sigah, has died in the Ekowe community of Bayelsa State after being subjected to a traditional "120 strokes" penalty for the alleged rape of a 10 year old gi...

• Nigerian Navy Rescues Seven Following High-Speed Boat Collision in Bayelsa State Waterways

  Published: Mar 23, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Personnel from the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) SOROH have successfully rescued seven individuals after a collision between a Tantita patrol boat and a wooden market boat in Southern I...