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Massive leatherback sea turtle caught in Bayelsa state (photos)

20Jan

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Massive leatherback sea turtle caught in Bayelsa state (photos)

An enormous leatherback sea turtle was captured by fishermen in Foropa Community, Bayelsa State, surprising everyone. What happened to the animal after its capture on Friday, January 17 is unknown. There are concerns that it might end up being killed and consumed by the members of the community. In a previous incident in February 2019, a dolphin was also captured in the same community. Below are additional photos of the leatherback sea turtle caught in Foropa.

South South govs unable to meet explore options

20Jan

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South South govs unable to meet explore options

GOVERNORS of the six South-South states are, at the moment, unable to hold a meeting to take a joint decision on the setting up of a regional security outfit like the South West Security Network, ‘Amotekun’ launched, last week, by South-West Governors to enhance security in the region, Vanguard investigation has revealed. Sources told Vanguard that the major reason the governors could not meet is the raging feud between the Chairman, South-South Governors Forum and Bayelsa State governor, Seriake Dickson and his Rivers State counterpart, Governor Nyesom Wike. It has been difficult for other South-South governors to take sides because of the personalities involved. Governor Wike refused the mediation of the national leadership of his party.

Pirates allegedly kill four Nigerian navy personnel in Ondo community

14Jan

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Pirates allegedly kill four Nigerian navy personnel in Ondo community

A tragic incident unfolded in Gagira, a suburb of Awoye coastal community in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State over the weekend as four Nigerian navy personnel were reportedly killed by sea pirates. The naval ratings met their demise during an exchange of gunfire with the pirates, which occurred after the abduction of three foreigners. Following the incident, naval personnel have been dispatched to the community to search for the sea pirates and the military rifles of the deceased ratings. Commanding Officer, Forward Operating Base in Igbokoda, Commodore Danjuma Ndanusa, imposed a curfew on the community and insisted that the four military rifles and seven magazines stolen during the gun duel must be produced. He also revealed that one of the arrested sea pirates had claimed the...

Arrest Made in Case of Sea Pirates Who Killed 4 Nigerian Navy Personnel, Foreign Hostages Freed After 3-Hour Gun Battle (Photos)

9Jan

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Arrest Made in Case of Sea Pirates Who Killed 4 Nigerian Navy Personnel, Foreign Hostages Freed After 3-Hour Gun Battle (Photos)

After a dramatic gun battle with special troops of the Nigerian Navy on Tuesday, January 7, one of the sea pirates who killed 4 Nigerian Navy personnel and kidnapped three foreigners in Agge, Bayelsa state, has been apprehended. The clash occurred when personnel of the Nigerian Navy Forward Operations Base (FOB) Igbokoda at its Awoye outpost received intelligence at around 11 pm about an approaching speedboat suspected of carrying both kidnappers and victims. After days of laying siege to capture the suspects responsible for the deaths of 4 naval personnel under the jurisdiction of NNS Delta, an operations base in Warri, Delta State, the intelligence was realized. Upon sighting the special forces deployed in gunboats at the sea entrance, th...

Arrest Made in the Killing of 4 Nigerian Navy Personnel by Sea Pirates. Kidnapped Foreigners Rescued After 3-hour Gun Battle (Photos)

9Jan

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Arrest Made in the Killing of 4 Nigerian Navy Personnel by Sea Pirates. Kidnapped Foreigners Rescued After 3-hour Gun Battle (Photos)

Following a gun battle with Special troops of the Nigerian Navy on Tuesday, January 7, one of the sea pirates responsible for killing 4 Nigerian Navy personnel and kidnapping 3 foreigners at Agge in Bayelsa state has been apprehended. The confrontation occurred after the Nigerian Navy Forward Operations Base (FOB) Igbokoda at its Awoye outpost received intelligence about an approaching speed boat suspected to be carrying kidnappers and victims of kidnapping at around 11pm. The intelligence was gathered after a period of laying siege to capture the suspects who had killed 4 naval personnel serving under the jurisdiction of NNS Delta, an operations base in Warri, Delta State. Upon sighting the Special Forces deploye...

Rescue of Bayelsa Commissioner’s 6-Year-Old Son After 3 Weeks in Kidnappers’ Captivity

8Jan

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Rescue of Bayelsa Commissioner’s 6-Year-Old Son After 3 Weeks in Kidnappers’ Captivity

After enduring three weeks in captivity, the 6-year-old son of Bayelsa State's Commissioner for Water Resources, Nengi Talbot Tubonah, has been successfully rescued. The boy was taken on December 22 by a group of four gunmen who invaded the commissioner’s residence at the New Commissioners’ Quarters in Yenagoa. Upon entering Talbot's home at the quarters located in Opolo, the gunmen demanded money from the commissioner. When he asserted that he had no money, they proceeded to kidnap his son and took him to an undisclosed location. Operatives of Puff Adder, attached to the Bayelsa Police Command, were responsible for rescuing the boy from the creeks of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area weeks after his abduction. Upon the boy's rescue, the Commissioner of Police, Uche Anozia, ...

Rescue of Bayelsa Commissioner’s Six-year-old son from kidnappers after 3 weeks in captivity

8Jan

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Rescue of Bayelsa Commissioner’s Six-year-old son from kidnappers after 3 weeks in captivity

After a harrowing three weeks in captivity, the 6-year-old son of Bayelsa State Commissioner for Water Resources, Nengi Talbot Tubonah, has been successfully rescued. The boy was abducted on December 22 by four gunmen who forcefully entered the commissioner’s residence at the New Commissioners’ Quarters in Yenagoa, demanding money. When the commissioner insisted he had no money, the gunmen seized the boy and took him to an undisclosed location. Operatives of Puff Adder, attached to the Bayelsa Police Command, rescued the boy from the creeks of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, weeks after his abduction. Upon the rescued victim's arrival at the command’s headquarters in Yenagoa, the Commissioner of Police, Uche Anozia, commended the police's efforts in trac...

Shooting Incident In Bayelsa Involving Police Officer, Corps Member, and Driver

7Jan

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Shooting Incident In Bayelsa Involving Police Officer, Corps Member, and Driver

Reports from Bayelsa State indicate that a Nigerian police officer, stationed at a bank in Ekeki Area, Yenagoa, allegedly shot and killed a member of the Nigeria Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on Monday evening. During an altercation, the police officer also shot a driver from Peace Mass transit, causing severe injuries. These events unfolded on January 6, 2020. The officer, who was assigned to the commercial bank in Yenagoa, engaged in a dispute with a commercial bus driver over parking. The driver had parked the Peace Mass bus in front of the bank to drop off passengers after arriving from Abakaliki, a move that the officer contested, resulting in an argument. Amidst the argument, the officer allegedly fired two shots at the driver. Both the driver and a serving corps member wer...

Quit Partisan Politics Now Or APC Will Mess You Up! Goodluck Receives Warning From Above

24Nov

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Quit Partisan Politics Now Or APC Will Mess You Up! Goodluck Receives Warning From Above

Quit Partisan Politics Now Or APC Will Mess You Up! Goodluck Receives Warning From Above Barrister Olusegun Bamgbose, the National Coordinator, Concerned Advocates for Good Governance, CAGG, has advised former President Goodluck Jonathan, to quit partisan politics without further delay. According to the senior lawyer, “Since 1999 when Nigeria returned to Democracy, Bayelsa State has been the stronghold of PDP but very unfortunately, they crashed out in the recent Governorship election in the State, all because of the former President and his kinsmen who threw their weights behind the All Progressives Congress, APC and its candidate, David Lyon”. In a statement issued to GISTLOVER on Sunday, Bamgbose noted that, “This is certainly the biggest political loss suffered by People Democra...

Endless Celebration in Kogi State As Governor Yahaya Bello Wins Second Term in Office

19Nov

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Endless Celebration in Kogi State As Governor Yahaya Bello Wins Second Term in Office

Endless Celebration in Kogi State As Governor Yahaya Bello Wins Second Term in Office The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday declared Governor Yahaya Bello as the winner of the Kogi State governorship election held last Saturday. Bello won in 12 of the 21 local government areas in the state, while Musa Wada, who represented the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in the election secured victory in nine local councils. Bayelsa/Kogi polls: Nigerian Situation Room decries level of violence the governor scored 406,222 votes to defeat Wada, who garnered 189,704, With this development, Bello has now secured a second term in office as governor of Kogi State. More photos from the wild celebration below: