Power Outage in Rivers and Bayelsa as Vandals Destroy TCN Towers
Residents in parts of Rivers and Bayelsa states are facing the possibility of months without electricity after vandals destroyed 13 transmission towers. These towers were part of the Ahoada-Yenagoa 132kV Double Circuits, which played a critical role in delivering power to the region. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) reported that the vandalism occurred in […]
Troops Crack Down on Illegal Oil Sites in Rivers and Bayelsa
In an intensified effort to reduce illegal oil activities, troops in the Niger Delta Region have destroyed several illegal oil bunkering sites in Rivers and Bayelsa. These operations are part of a broader mission by the Joint Task Force, South South, known as Operation DELTA SAFE. The Acting Deputy Director of the 6 Division Army […]
Blackout in Bayelsa as Vandals Damage Electricity Lines
Bayelsa State is currently grappling with a significant power outage due to the vandalism of two critical electricity transmission towers, T98 and T99, situated in the Igbogene community of Yenagoa Local Government Area. This unfortunate incident has disrupted the delivery of electricity to the state, which depends on the 132kV lines from Owerri in Imo […]
Manatee Referred to as sea cows Caught and Butchered by Fishermen in Bayelsa Community
Fishermen in Odi community, located in the Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, have caught and butchered a manatee. This incident occurred on Friday afternoon, July 19, 2024, as reported by the Niger Delta Insider. Manatees, often referred to as sea cows, are fully aquatic mammals that are classified as Vulnerable by the International […]
Tragic Incident: Final Year Student Killed Over N150 in Bayelsa
In a heartbreaking incident on Monday, a final-year student of Niger Delta University (NDU), Francis Palowei, was killed by some local youths in Amassoma, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The tragic event occurred at a popular relaxation spot known as the sand dump, where students frequently gather to unwind and climb the […]
‘I’ll fire you if you don’t perform’ – Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri Warns Cabinet Members
Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has told his cabinet members that he will remove anyone who does not meet his expectations. Diri gave this warning on Thursday during the 130th State Executive Council meeting at Government House, Yenagoa. He urged the cabinet members to support his administration’s goal of serving the people. The governor said […]
NDLEA Arrests 155 Suspects and Seizes 97kg of Illicit Drugs in Bayelsa
Bayelsa State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made significant strides in combating drug trafficking, recently arresting 155 suspects for various drug offenses. NDLEA’s state commander, Kanu Chukwuemeka, revealed these achievements during a press briefing in Yenagoa. He also announced the seizure of 97.826kg of illicit drugs. Chukwuemeka expressed concerns over […]