Latest news bayelsa

Here are some of the latest news from Bayelsa State, Nigeria:

Politics

• Bayelsa Governor, Douye Diri, has approved the appointment of a new Chief of Staff, Mr. Henry Seriake Kombowei. (Source: Vanguard)
• The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of plotting to rig the forthcoming Bayelsa West Senatorial by-election. (Source: The Nation)

Economy

• The Bayelsa State Government has launched a N10 billion Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) loan scheme to support entrepreneurs in the state. (Source: ThisDay)
• The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced plans to invest in the Bayelsa State Oil and Gas Free Trade Zone. (Source: Premium Times)

Security

• The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested 15 suspected cultists in Yenagoa, the state capital. (Source: Punch)
• The Nigerian Navy has rescued 12 persons kidnapped by pirates in the Bayelsa waters. (Source: Daily Trust)

Health

• The Bayelsa State Government has launched a campaign to eradicate Lassa fever in the state. (Source: Leadership)
• The Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Yenagoa has recorded a significant reduction in the number of Lassa fever cases in the state. (Source: The Guardian)

Education

• The Bayelsa State Government has approved the establishment of a new university in the state. (Source: ThisDay)
• The state government has also approved the construction of new classrooms and facilities in public schools across the state. (Source: Vanguard)

Sports

• The Bayelsa State Government has announced plans to host the 2023 National Sports Festival. (Source: Punch)
• The state government has also launched a talent hunt programme to discover and nurture young athletes in the state. (Source: Daily Trust)

Please note that these are just some of the latest news from Bayelsa State, and there may be other news stories that are not included here.