Bassey Willie

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How suspected cultists killed 15 in 4 months in Bayelsa

1 day ago | dailytrust.com | Bassey Willie

A fresh wave of cult violence in Bayelsa State has claimed the lives of no fewer than four people after gunmen, suspected to be cultists, stormed the Swali Community in Yenagoa, the state capital, on Easter Sunday night. According to a resident who spoke to Daily Trust on the condition of anonymity, the attackers-armed with AK-47 rifles and other weapons-entered the community via a nearby river and opened fire on unsuspecting residents just returning from Easter celebrations.
PDP dissolves Bayelsa Exco, appoints Wike's ally as caretaker chair

2 days ago | dailytrust.com | Bassey Willie

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dissolved the Solomon Agwanana-led State Working Committee (SWC) of the party in Bayelsa State. The zonal Publicity Secretary, Prince Etim Isong, in a statement said the South South Zonal Working Committee (ZWC), announced the decision after its meeting at the zonal secretariat in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Tuesday. He stated that the Edo caretaker committee had also been replaced with new members.
Gunmen kill 4 in Bayelsa community - Daily Trust

2 days ago | dailytrust.com | Bassey Willie

No fewer than four persons have been killed as gunmen suspected to be cultists invaded Swali community in the heart of Yenagoa, the state capital. A community source told Daily Trust on Tuesday that the gunmen invaded the community from the nearby river on Easter Sunday and attacked innocent residents who had just celebrated Easter in their various churches.
Protests As Bayelsa Govt Relocates RDA Headquarters From Wike's Ally's Community

3 days ago | dailytrust.com | Bassey Willie

Protests have erupted in Bayelsa State over the state government’s relocation of Kolo Creek Rural Development Authority (RDA) headquarters from Kolo community to Emeyal community, both in Ogbia Local Government Area. Kolo community is the hometown of Mr George Turnah, a former aide of Governor Douye Diri, who switched loyalty to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, after falling out with Governor Douye Diri.
Renaissance Africa’ ll bring energy security, industrialisation to Nigeria — MD - Daily Trust

6 days ago | dailytrust.com | Bassey Willie

The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, Dr. Tony Attah, has said that the company’s core vision is to ensure energy security and industrialisation to Nigeria and achieve cleaner energy for the country. Attah, who led the management team of the company on the courtesy visit to the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr.
Officer killed as Gunmen Ambush NSCDC Squad in Bayelsa

1 week ago | dailytrust.com | Bassey Willie

Gunmen suspected to be militants on Friday ambushed the patrol team of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) at Igbomotoru community, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, killing a yet-to-be identified officer. A community source told Daily Trust that the patrol squad was returning from a clampdown operation on illegal bunkering sites in the area when the incident happened.
Wike's supporters postpone Bayelsa rally after court ruling

1 week ago | dailytrust.com | Bassey Willie

Supporters of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, in Bayelsa State have postponed the rally and inauguration of the political group called ‘New Associates’ earlier billed for Saturday April 12, in Yenagoa. The rally, which was planned in support of the the FCT minister, was also aimed at thanking President Bola Tinubu for appointing Bayelsa sons and daughters into various political offices in the country.
Bayelsa Gov’s Cup product, Harmony, scores on NWFL debut

1 week ago | dailytrust.com | Bassey Willie

Harmony John, an attacking midfield sensation discovered during the 2024 Bayelsa State Governor’s Cup otherwise known as “Prosperity Cup” yesterday made history by scoring in her professional debut for Bayelsa Queens against Benue Queens in the Nigerian Women Football League (NWFL) match played at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa. Harmony, who formerly played for Golden Sun Sports Club was signed by Bayelsa Queens at the start of the current season.
Team Bayelsa stun Delta, Edo to win maiden Niger Delta Sports Festival

2 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | Bassey Willie

In a surprise outcome that defied expectations, Team Bayelsa emerged as the overall champions of the inaugural Niger Delta Sports Festival, edging out traditional powerhouses Delta and Edo States in a thrilling contest held in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital. The week-long festival, sponsored by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), featured athletes from the nine Niger Delta states competing across multiple disciplines.
Hoodlums vandalize major gas pipeline in Bayelsa

2 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | Bassey Willie

Hoodlums suspected to be oil thieves have vandalized the Ogboinbiri/Obiobi 24-inch Gas Pipeline between Angiama and Angiamagbene in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa state. The Ogboinbiri/OB-OB gas pipeline, which is a 24-inch gas pipeline is formerly operated by Nigerian Agip Oil Company but Oando plc had since acquired it. Meanwhile, the Bayelsa State government has vowed to work in collaboration with security agencies to apprehend the perpetrators.