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Oil-Producing States 13% Derivative Fund hits N85bn in February- NBS
Funds earmarked to nine oil-producing states as the 13 per cent derivative from oil and gas revenue, rose to about N85bn in February 2024, according to data sourced from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
Nigerian Army tracks militant leader behind killing of 16 soldiers in Delta to Bayelsa
The Nigerian Army have traced the militant leader allegedly behind last Thursday’s killing of 16 soldiers at Okuama Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State, to the riverine Igbomoturu community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, where they killed some youths, who resisted their incursion, and razed some houses belonging to militants.
IGP Commends Police, other Security Agencies for ensuring smooth elections in Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has praised the dedication and diligence of police officers, military personnel, and other security operatives in ensuring the smooth conduct of elections in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi states.
Abducted INEC official regains freedom – Official
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Bayelsa says its Supervisory Presiding Officer (SPO), abducted on Friday, has regained his freedom.
EFCC arrests 14 suspected vote buyers in Imo, Bayelsa, Kogi States, intercepts N11.04m
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 14 suspected vote buyers in Otueke, Adawari playgrounds in Bayelsa State and at various polling units in Imo and Kogi States.
Governorship Elections: IGP restricts vehicular movements in Kogi, Bayelsa, Imo ahead of Saturday
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has restricted vehicular movement in the three states from 12:01 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, November 11, 2023, during the governorship elections in Kogi, Bayelsa, and Imo states.
Bayelsa Governorship Election: INEC excludes Sylva from candidates list
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has excluded the name of Timipre Sylva of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the newly released amended lists of candidates for Bayelsa and Imo State’s governorship elections scheduled to be held on Saturday, November 11.
Ember Months: IGP meets Strategic Police Managers, lauds steady decline in crime rate
The Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on Thursday 14th September, 2023, convened a pivotal meeting with Strategic Police Managers comprising Deputy Inspectors-General of Police and members of the Force Management Team, Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, Commissioners of Police and Tactical Commanders, to assess the security situation and discuss pertinent security matters as we approach the Ember Months, historically characterized by increased activities and heightened security concerns. During the meeting, the IGP commended the dedication and tireless efforts of police officers, as well as the unwavering support of the government and the public, which have collectively contributed to the notable decline in crime rates nationwide.
Bayelsa residents invade warehouse, loot flood palliatives
Hungry residents of Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, on Sunday, reportedly broke into a private warehouse used by the state government to store palliatives from the Federal Government to cushion the likely effects of the anticipated flood.
NEMA allays fears over release of water from Lagdo Dam
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has advised Nigerians not to entertain fear over the release of the excess water from Lagdo Dam from Cameroon.