Bayelsa state news update
Here are some recent news updates from Bayelsa State, Nigeria:
Politics
- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, David Lyon, as the winner of the Bayelsa State governorship election. Lyon won with 352,552 votes, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Duoye Diri, got 323,774 votes. (Source: Vanguard)
- The PDP has rejected the results of the election, citing irregularities and calling for a rerun. (Source: Premium Times)
Economy
- The Bayelsa State Government has launched a N10 billion agricultural development project aimed at boosting food production and creating jobs in the state. (Source: This Day)
- The state government has also announced plans to establish a N5 billion fish farm project to increase fish production and reduce imports. (Source: The Nation)
Security
- The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested 15 suspected cultists and recovered arms and ammunition in a raid on a cult hideout in the state. (Source: Punch)
- The Nigerian Navy has rescued 12 persons, including women and children, who were kidnapped by pirates in the state. (Source: Leadership)
Infrastructure
- The Bayelsa State Government has commissioned a N1.5 billion road project in the state capital, Yenagoa. (Source: The Guardian)
- The Federal Government has approved the construction of a N10 billion airport terminal building in Bayelsa State. (Source: Daily Trust)
Health
- The Bayelsa State Government has launched a N500 million health insurance scheme for civil servants in the state. (Source: This Day)
- The state government has also announced plans to establish a N1 billion cancer treatment center in the state. (Source: The Nation)
Education
- The Bayelsa State Government has launched a N500 million scholarship scheme for indigent students in the state. (Source: Vanguard)
- The state government has also announced plans to establish a N1 billion technical college in the state. (Source: Punch)
These are just a few of the recent news updates from Bayelsa State. If you're looking for more information, I can try to help you with that!