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Bayelsa

Coverage of Bayelsa in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 9 · 08:15 UTCMost recent: Jun 30 · 20:22 UTC
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Recent coverage
  • POLITICSJun 30 · 20:22 UTCPREMIUM TIMES NIGERIA
    Insecurity: Governor dethrones Bayelsa traditional ruler

    The governor announced plans to replace the Bayelsa traditional ruler by establishing an electoral committee to elect a new paramount ruler within three months starting 30 June. The traditional ruler was dethroned due to insecurity concerns.

  • POLITICSJun 30 · 19:36 UTCPREMIUM TIMES NIGERIA
    Bayelsa hosts 40 mineral titles as Gov Diri demands stricter mining regulations

    Bayelsa has 40 active mineral titles, including 12 for ilmenite and titanium mining, as Governor Douye Diri warns that unregulated black sand extraction could cause environmental damage and erosion, prompting calls for stricter mining regulations.

  • SECURITYJun 9 · 08:15 UTCPREMIUM TIMES NIGERIA
    Police arrest suspected gun runners connected to Delta extrajudicial killing case

    Police arrested suspected gun runners linked to the Delta extrajudicial killing case following weeks of intelligence-led operations in Bayelsa and Imo states. A Beretta pistol was recovered at a transport park in Effurun during these operations.