Bayelsa state breaking news today
Here are some breaking news updates from Bayelsa State, Nigeria:
Latest News
- Bayelsa Guber: APC Candidate, David Lyon, Wins Election - The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared David Lyon, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the winner of the Bayelsa State governorship election. Lyon won with 352,552 votes, defeating his closest rival, Douye Diri of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who got 323,774 votes. (Source: Vanguard)
- Bayelsa Oil Spill: Communities Protest Against Shell - Residents of some communities in Bayelsa State have protested against the oil spill caused by a leak from a Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) pipeline in the state. The protesters, who claimed that the spill has affected their livelihood, demanded compensation and immediate action to contain the spill. (Source: ThisDay)
- Bayelsa Government to Establish New University - The Bayelsa State Government has announced plans to establish a new university in the state. The university, which will be located in the state capital, Yenagoa, is expected to cater to the educational needs of the state's growing population. (Source: The Nation)
- Bayelsa Police Arrest Suspects in Kidnap Case - The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with a kidnap case in the state. The suspects, who were arrested in a sting operation, are alleged to have kidnapped a businessman and demanded a ransom from his family. (Source: Punch)
- Bayelsa Flood: Residents Evacuated as Waters Rise - Heavy rainfall in Bayelsa State has caused flooding in some parts of the state, leading to the evacuation of residents from affected areas. The state government has promised to provide relief materials to affected residents. (Source: Daily Trust)
Other News
- The Bayelsa State Government has announced plans to upgrade the state's airport to international standards. (Source: Leadership)
- The state government has also announced plans to establish a new agricultural processing zone in the state. (Source: The Guardian)
- The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has passed a bill to establish a state-owned oil and gas company. (Source: Premium Times)
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.