Operatives of the Zonal SWAT Unit, Zone 16 Headquarters, Yenagoa, have arrested six suspects in connection with a case of armed robbery and criminal conspiracy following a petition by one Frank Danola, a native of Otueke community in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The Zonal Police Public Relations Officer, SP Gunn Ewhoborwo Emonena, […]
Vice Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Bayelsa East Senatorial District, Ambassador Madock Joshua, has congratulated Dr. Helen Bob Inafa on her nomination by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Bayelsa State’s representative in the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). Amb. Joshua described the nomination as a well-deserved recognition of Dr. […]
The Toinpre Elliona Crawford (CTE) Foundation has officially launched in Bayelsa State with a firm commitment to empowering girls through education, mentorship, and skill development. The event held on Wednesday at St. Jude’s Girls School, Amarata, Yenagoa, in celebration of the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child. CTE Founder, Barr. Toinpre Elliona Crawford, a […]
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has attributed the recent increase in the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, to the industrial action by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). Speaking to journalist after a visit to President Bola Tinubu, NNPCL Group Chief Executive […]
A butcher at Swali Market in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Mr. Onumogbu Kelechi ThankGod, popularly known as KC, has dismissed rumours circulating on social media claiming he was killed following an alleged attack by operatives of the Bayelsa State Volunteers. The Bayelsa State Volunteers is a government-backed security outfit established to support law enforcement agencies in […]
The Amadabo of Moko-Ama, HRH Moses Theophilus-Kenibara VII, has condemned the gruesome murder of Mr. Collins Kuromo-Ayebaye, popularly known as Laku, in Egweama and Beletiama communities of Brass Local Government Area, Bayelsa State. The victim was allegedly killed by Mr. Kina John, who is currently in security custody. In a statement, HRH Theophilus-Kenibara VII expressed […]
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has resolved the lingering labour dispute at the Federal Polytechnic, Ekowe, in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The dispute, which forced the closure of the institution since July 11, was triggered by allegations from the three staff unions, the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU), the Senior […]
The Traditional Ruler of Moko-Ama in Sangana, Akassa Kingdom, His Royal Highness King Moses Theophilus, has been nominated for two categories, Man of the Year and Peace Advocate of the Year at the 2025 Bayelsa Media Network Awards (BMNA) in recognition of his contributions to community development and peace in Bayelsa State and Nigeria. Receiving […]
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles suffered a disappointing start to their FIFA U-20 World Cup campaign in Chile, falling 1-0 to Norway in Talca on Monday evening. Rasmus Holten scored the game’s only goal from the penalty spot in the ninth minute after a video review confirmed a handball in the Nigerian box. Despite dominating much of […]
ARISE News Channel has announced the tragic death of one of its young broadcasters, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, who was killed during an armed robbery at her residence in the Katampe area of Abuja in the early hours of Monday, September 29, 2025. Maduagwu, popularly known as Sommie, was a 29-year-old news anchor, reporter, and producer. […]