Just In: the executive governor of river state, Siminalayi Fubara and his family relocates to the Bayelsa State government House and are currently being accommodated by the state governor.

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Hours after Timaya cr!ed out to government over what is happening in Bayelsa State, people are reminding him of what he did in the past

Anambra State has emerged as the fifth-largest oil-producing state in Nigeria, trailing Akwa-Ibom, Delta, Rivers, and Bayelsa, according to recent data. Notably, our OML 143 Okwuibome oil field in Ogbaru local government area of Anambra state has achieved significant success, presently managed by SEEPCO oil and gas, with its crude oil being highly sought after by refineries in North America, Europe, Asia, South Africa, and Australia due to its low sulfur sweet crude quality. Meanwhile, the Anambra basin, also located in Anambra State and managed by Orient Petroleum, experienced limited production last year.

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In Pictures: Former Bayelsa State Governor, Timipre Sylva on tuesday paid a condolence visit to the family of the late elder statesman, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, at his residence in Abuja

Chief Clark who is the founder of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) died on February 17, 2025, at the age of 97.

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16-Year-Old Boy, Ayibanua Timipre, Commits Suicide in Yenagoa

A 16-year-old boy, Ayibanua Timipre, has reportedly taken his own life by hanging himself from a ceiling fan in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.

Timipre, from Igbomotoru Community in Southern Ijaw LGA, was found hanging in his father's house in Kpansia, with the rope still attached to the fan after his body was taken down.

While the reason for his suicide remains unknown, some residents speculate it may have been linked to punishment from his parents after he allegedly stole ₦27,000 from the house.

Others describe him as a quiet and well-liked boy who was learning mobile phone repair in the community.

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Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, on friday invited Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, to commission the newly built legislators' quarters in Yenagoa as part of the Governor's 5th anniversary celebrations.

Abbas commended Diri’s leadership, describing the project as a testament to his administration’s commitment to excellence. He praised Bayelsa’s progress in infrastructure, human capital development, and governance.

Governor Diri emphasized that New Yenagoa City was a well-planned development and directed the Ministry of Lands to acquire 360 more hectares for further expansion.

Commissioner for Works, Moses Teibowei, disclosed that the quarters consist of 30 duplexes, including one for the Speaker and 29 for other legislators, constructed by an indigenous company on schedule.

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