NDC Appoints Atti Moses as Director of Students Mobilization in Bayelsa
By Abdullahi Abdulrahman, Yenagoa National News – The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Bayelsa State Chapter, has appointed Comrade Atti Joshua Moses as the Director of Students Mobilization, in a move aimed at strengthening youth engagement and expanding the party’s grassroots influence across the state. Atti is a staunch supporter of former Bayelsa State Governor, Henry Seriake […]
Bayelsa Needs More Than 60MW to Fix Power Crisis – MOSIEND Leader
By Abdullahi Abdulrahman, Yenagoa National News – The Movement for the Survival of the Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND) says the 60 megawatts Gas Turbine plant set to be commissioned on April 10, 2026, is not a lasting solution to the problem of electricity in Bayelsa State. The Chairman of MOSIEND Central Zone, […]
Bridging the Health Gap: NYSC Corps Member Delivers Free Medical Care to Twon Brass
By Friday Temitope Eugenia National News – In the riverine communities of Twon Brass, Bayelsa State, access to basic healthcare is often a difficult journey across water, cost, and time. For many residents, hospital visits are delayed until minor illnesses escalate into life-threatening conditions — not because they neglect their health, but because healthcare remains far […]
Diri’s Cousin Joins NDC in Bayelsa, Pledges Youth Mobilisation
By Abdullahi Abdulrahman, Yenagoa National News – A cousin to Governor Douye Diri and Chairman of the Bayelsa State Youth Coalition, Comrade Doubra Kumokou, has officially defected to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), pledging to mobilise youths across the eight local government areas of the state ahead of the 2027 elections. Kumokou, popularly known as the […]
Ethiopia’s Habtamu Birhane Wins Maiden Yenagoa City International 10km Race
By Abdullahi Abdulrahman, Yenagoa National News — History was made in Bayelsa State as Ethiopian long-distance runner, Habtamu Birhane, emerged champion of the maiden Yenagoa City International 10km Race, delivering an outstanding performance to claim the top prize. Birhane crossed the finish line in 29 minutes and 23 seconds, securing the $5,000 first-place prize in a […]
Bayelsa Goes Global: Maiden Yenagoa City 10KM Race Set to Kick Off
By Abdullahi Abdulrahman, Yenagoa National News — Bayelsa State is set to make history with the maiden edition of the Yenagoa International 10KM Race, a landmark sporting event aimed at placing the state on the global athletics map and boosting tourism and economic activities. The competition will take place tomorrow, Saturday, April 4th, 2026, by 9 […]
Group Tackles Pastor Reuben Wilson Over Comments on Pipeline Surveillance Contract, Backs Decentralisation
By Our Correspondent National News – The Niger Delta Salvation Group has faulted recent remarks by Pastor Reuben Wilson criticizing calls for decentralisation of the federal government’s pipeline surveillance contract, insisting that no one is seeking to remove the contract from Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo. In a statement signed by its leader, General Ezekiel […]
When Children Cry for Justice: The Human Cost of Detained Officers in Alleged Coup Plot
By Friday Temitope Eugenia National News – Beyond the gates of the National Assembly in Abuja on Wednesday, the protest was quiet, peaceful, and yet deeply unsettling. There were no angry chants or violent confrontations — only the soft voices of children, the anxious faces of wives, and placards bearing messages that cut deeper than political […]
Court Remands Blord in Kuje Prison Over Alleged Identity Theft of VeryDarkMan
By Our Correspondent National News – A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of cryptocurrency entrepreneur, Linus Williams Ifejirika, popularly known as Blord, at the Kuje Correctional Centre for 26 days over alleged impersonation and identity theft involving social media activist Martins Vincent Otse. Blord, founder of the Blord Group, was arraigned on […]
Bayelsa Govt Resolves Ofoni–Lalagbene Land Dispute, Restates Position on MoUs
By Abdullahi Abdulrahman, Yenagoa National News – The Bayelsa State Government has resolved the lingering land dispute between Ofoni Community and Lalagbene Community, urging both parties to resume and strengthen their longstanding cordial relationship. The government also reaffirmed its directive that no community in the state should sign any Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with companies without […]