Bayelsa state news 2019

Here are some notable news stories from Bayelsa State in 2019:

  1. Governorship Election: The 2019 Bayelsa State governorship election was held on November 16, 2019. The election was won by Duoye Diri of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who defeated his closest rival, Timipre Sylva of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
  2. Oil Spill: In January 2019, an oil spill occurred in Bayelsa State, affecting several communities in the state. The spill was attributed to a leak from a pipeline operated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).
  3. Flood: In September 2019, heavy rainfall caused flooding in several parts of Bayelsa State, displacing many residents and causing damage to properties.
  4. Kidnapping: In October 2019, a former member of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Tonye Ogbogbula, was kidnapped by unknown gunmen. He was later released after a ransom was paid.
  5. Corruption Allegations: In August 2019, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested the former Governor of Bayelsa State, Seriake Dickson, over alleged corruption and money laundering.
  6. Agriculture: In June 2019, the Bayelsa State Government launched a rice production project aimed at increasing rice production in the state and reducing reliance on imported rice.
  7. Health: In July 2019, the Bayelsa State Government launched a campaign to eradicate malaria in the state. The campaign was launched in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and other international partners.
  8. Education: In September 2019, the Bayelsa State Government announced plans to establish a new university in the state. The university is expected to be located in the state capital, Yenagoa.
  9. Infrastructure Development: In October 2019, the Bayelsa State Government launched a project to upgrade the Yenagoa-Ogbia road, which is one of the busiest roads in the state.
  10. Security: In November 2019, the Bayelsa State Government launched a security operation aimed at tackling cultism and other forms of violence in the state.

These are just a few of the many news stories that emerged from Bayelsa State in 2019.