Tag: Bayelsa State
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4-month blackout: Bayelsa govt seeks alternative electricity
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Port Harcourt Region, has announced the restoration of electricity to most parts of Bayelsa following a four-month blackout. The region covers Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Imo, and Rivers states.
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Bill to establish Federal University in Bayelsa passes 2nd reading
The Senate has passed for second reading, a bill seeking to establish the Federal University of Science and Technology, Okorokorisei in Bayelsa.
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After 4 months of blackout, Bayelsa finally gets power supply
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says it has restored bulk power supply to Bayelsa through the Ahoada-Yenagoa 132kV transmission line at 08:03am on Tuesday.
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Minimum wage: Bayelsa govt urges LGAs to improve IGR
The Bayelsa State Government has urged local government councils to shore up their Internally Generated Revenues (IGR) to meet the new minimum wage obligations.
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Bayelsa confirms receipt of N3bn from FG
Bayelsa State Government has confirmed it received N3 billion flood prevention fund disbursed in August by the Federal Government to flood prone states.
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Quack doctor arrested In Bayelsa
An individual posing as a medical doctor, identified as Doubara Esamasuode, has been arrested by officers from Zone 16 of the Nigeria Police Force for practicing without a valid license in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
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Governor Diri unveils 2nd term agenda
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has outlined his second term agenda, built on a comprehensive framework with seven pillars representing critical aspects of his administration’s developmental strategy.
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Police decorate 87 newly promoted ASPs in Bayelsa
The Police command in Bayelsa, on Thursday decorated 87 officers who were recently promoted from the rank of inspector to assistant superintendent of police.
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Planned protest: Counter rallies begin in Lagos, Bayelsa States
Counter-rallies to the planned nationwide protest scheduled for August 1 have begun in Lagos and Bayelsa states, with many taking to the streets holding placards that read, “Say No to Protest.”
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Appeal Court affirms Gov Diri’s re-election
The Court of Appeal in Abuja, on Thursday, affirmed the re-election victory of Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa in the Nov. 11, 2023 governorship poll.