Police in Bayelsa have apprehended 10 individuals suspected of cultism following a violent attack in Yenagoa that resulted in one fatality and three injuries, with investigations ongoing.

Bayelsa State Police are investigating the mysterious death of a phone repairer who was found naked in a guest house in Yenagoa.

Bayelsa State Police are searching for the parents of four children rescued in Ekeremor and Yenagoa LGAs, urging the public to provide information for reunification.

Hundreds of Ijaw youths gathered at the Federal High Court in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, to support a legal action demanding resource control and the creation of additional local government areas.

Political leaders, traditional rulers, youths, and women from Bayelsa East Senatorial District protested in Yenagoa against an alleged plot to scuttle the rotation of a senate seat for the 2027 elections. They demanded adherence to the existing zoning arrangement.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu inaugurated a 60-megawatt gas turbine plant and other significant infrastructure projects in Bayelsa State. These projects include a major bridge, a road, and a dual-carriageway in Yenagoa.

The Radisson Hotel and Conference Centre in Yenagoa, Nigeria, is designed to meet global five-star standards and is expected to become a strategic hub for industry conferences and business meetings.

By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State, Hon. Warman Ogoriba, has dismissed opposition parties’ hopes of an internal implosion in the party, describing it as a “pipe dream.” Ogoriba, who spoke during a call with the state and local government coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA), […] The post Opposition’s wait for implosion in Bayelsa APC pipe dream – Ogoriba appeared first on Vanguard News.

Three persons have been killed in a violent cult clash at the Igbogene suburb of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital. The post 3 killed in Bayelsa cult clash appeared first on Vanguard News.

At least three persons have been killed in a violent cult clash in the Igbogene suburb of Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital. The post Three killed in Bayelsa cult clash appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Bayelsa State Directorate of Flood and Erosion Control has intensified efforts to prevent annual flooding in Yenagoa, the state capital, by deploying heavy machinery to clear accumulated silt and waste from water channels, bringing relief to residents.

The Bayelsa Police Command in Nigeria recovered a locally made pistol after suspected drug users fled from a patrol team in Yenagoa, with investigations ongoing to apprehend them.

The Bayelsa State Government has commenced a large-scale project to desilt water channels in Yenagoa, aiming to prevent flooding during the 2026 rainy season.

Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has approved 108 housing units and the payment of promotion arrears for civil servants during the May Day celebration in Yenagoa.

Dakuku Peterside has published two new commentaries, one offering a message for Nigeria from the margins and another providing a chronicle of Yenagoa. These pieces present his insights on various national and regional issues.

Residents across Bayelsa State, Nigeria, braved heavy rainfall in Yenagoa to demonstrate their support for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in a show of political strength before upcoming elections.

Yenagoa will host the rescheduled 2025 Governor Douye Diri National Wrestling Classics from March 25.

The management agreement was signed in Durban, South Africa by the Executive Secretary of NCDMB, Felix Omatsola Ogbe, Executive Chairman of Edison Corporation, Mr Vivian Reedy and Director of Radisson, Mr Garnier Erwan. The post NCDMB, Radisson, Edison sign management deal for Yenagoa Hotel appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

THE demolition of a notorious settlement in Yenizue-Gene, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital, has been commended by residents, who described the government’s action as “long overdue.” The post Residents praise Bayelsa govt’s demolition of notorious shanty settlement appeared first on Vanguard News.

A commercial tricycle passenger was killed in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, after a road accident involving a truck and a tricycle. Conflicting accounts have emerged regarding the incident, which occurred on the Okaka stretch of Melford Okilo Road.

Bayelsa Governor Duoye Diri inaugurated an ultramodern APC secretariat in Yenagoa, an event hailed by party members as fostering unity among stakeholders.

Police in Bayelsa State, Nigeria, have confirmed a false bandit alarm in Yenagoa, restoring calm after panic-induced closures. Residents are urged to disregard unverified news.

A pastor in Yenagoa is accused of repeatedly raping a 13-year-old girl and allegedly paying N120,000 to conceal the crime.

A presidential visit to Yenagoa, the capital of Bayelsa State, Nigeria, on April 10, 2026, brought a sense of calm and anticipation to residents, despite the usual humid conditions.

The NCDMB hotel, a five-star Radisson in Yenagoa, is on track for completion by December 2026, with its Executive Secretary expressing hope that it will significantly boost tourism and business in Bayelsa.

A pastor and his wife have been arrested by the police in Bayelsa State over allegations of raping a 13-year-old girl, a relative of the wife, in Yenagoa. The post Pastor, wife arrested for alleged…

By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State government has approved the appointment of 18 new Permanent Secretaries to strengthen its civil service and enhance service delivery across ministries, departments, and agencies. In a statement issued by the Chairman of the Bayelsa State Civil Service Commission, Mr. Buruboyefe Perekiye John, the appointments were approved by Governor […] The post Bayelsa Govt appoints 18 new permanent secretaries appeared first on Vanguard News.