Bayelsa news today
Here are some of the latest news updates from Bayelsa State, Nigeria:
Breaking News
- Bayelsa Guber: APC Candidate, David Lyon, Wins Election (Source: Vanguard) - The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, David Lyon, has been declared the winner of the Bayelsa State governorship election held on Saturday, November 16, 2019.
- INEC Declares Bayelsa Guber Election Inconclusive (Source: Premium Times) - The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the Bayelsa State governorship election inconclusive, citing irregularities and violence in some areas.
Politics
- Bayelsa Guber: PDP Candidate, Duoye Diri, Rejects Election Results (Source: This Day) - The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Duoye Diri, has rejected the results of the Bayelsa State governorship election, citing widespread irregularities and violence.
- Bayelsa APC Chairman, Jotham Amabego, Resigns (Source: The Nation) - The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State, Jotham Amabego, has resigned from his position, citing personal reasons.
Economy
- Bayelsa Govt. Approves N10bn for Road Construction (Source: Leadership) - The Bayelsa State government has approved N10 billion for the construction of roads in the state, aimed at improving infrastructure and boosting economic activities.
- Bayelsa Oil and Gas Free Zone Authority to Boost Economy (Source: Daily Trust) - The Bayelsa Oil and Gas Free Zone Authority has been established to promote economic growth and development in the state through the development of the oil and gas sector.
Security
- Bayelsa Police Command Arrests 15 Suspects for Armed Robbery (Source: The Guardian) - The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested 15 suspects for armed robbery and other crimes in the state.
- Bayelsa Community Leaders Call for Improved Security (Source: Vanguard) - Community leaders in Bayelsa State have called on the government to improve security in the state, citing rising cases of kidnapping and armed robbery.
Other News
- Bayelsa State University to Establish New Faculty (Source: The Nation) - The Bayelsa State University is to establish a new faculty of medicine and health sciences, aimed at improving healthcare services in the state.
- Bayelsa Govt. to Establish New Markets (Source: Leadership) - The Bayelsa State government has announced plans to establish new markets in the state, aimed at promoting commerce and economic activities.
Please note that these news updates are subject to change and may not be up-to-date. For the latest news, I recommend checking reputable news sources or official government websites.