Bayelsa is a state in the South South region of Nigeria, located in the core of the Niger Delta. Bayelsa State was created in 1996 and was carved out from...

Bayelsa State, located in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, has been led by colonial, military, and civilian administrations. Before Nigeria's independence...

The Governor of Bayelsa State functions as both the chief security officer and the chief executive of the state government. As one of the governors of...

The Bayelsa State House of Assembly is the legislative body responsible for making laws, representing the people, and overseeing the executive arm of...

and Bayelsa. Three of Nigeria's reservoirs, Kainji, Jebba, and Shiroro, are expected to overflow. In late August, severe flooding in Adamawa State caused...

Bayelsa State is the second-highest-ranking official in the executive branch of the state government, serving directly under the Governor of Bayelsa State...

Region, Rivers State borders include Imo and Anambra to the north, Abia and Akwa Ibom to the east, and Bayelsa and Delta to the west. The State capital, Port...

The Bayelsa State Executive Council (also known as, the Cabinet of Bayelsa State) is the highest governmental body that plays important roles in the Government...

Bendel State, on 27 August 1991. It is bordered on the north by Edo State, the east by Anambra and Rivers states, and the south by Bayelsa State while...

home games are played at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Ovom, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The current coach of the team is Ladan Bosso, who has previously coached...

Local Government Area in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. The settlement is predominantly occupied by the Ijaw-speaking tribe of Bayelsa. It is known for the famous...

Government of Bayelsa State consists of elected representatives and appointed officials responsible for the government of Bayelsa State, Nigeria. As at...

The Chief Judge of Bayelsa State is the head of the Bayelsa State Judiciary, which is the judicial arm of the Bayelsa State Government, as well as the...

the Local Government, the third tier of government in Nigeria, below the state governments and the federal government. The functions of local governments...

This is a list of villages and settlements in Bayelsa State, Nigeria, organised by local government area (LGA) and district or area. Postal codes also...

Royal FM, Agudama-Epie, Yenagoa 97.1 – Bayelsa State Broadcasting Corporation (BSBC) Glory FM, Radio Bayelsa, Ekekim, Yenagoa 98.1 – Wilberforce Island...

Yenagoa is a Local Government Area and capital city of Bayelsa State, Southern Nigeria. It is located at the Niger-Delta region of the country at coordinates...

following the death of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu. "Supreme Court Sacks Lyon As Bayelsa Governor-Elect, Hours Before Inauguration". Channels TV. 13 February 2020...

government areas. Bauchi state is made up of 12 federal constituencies which covers 20 local government areas. Bayelsa state is made up of 5 federal constituencies...

charges of treason, and Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, a former governor of Bayelsa State convicted of corruption. Obasanjo's successor, President Umaru Musa...

Cross River State. The highway will pass through Ogun State, Ondo State, Delta State, Bayelsa State, Rivers State, and Akwa Ibom State, before ending...

(Akwa Ibom State): Nse Ekpenyong died on 23 April 2022. The by-election will be held on a to be determined date. Egor/Ikpoba-Okha (Edo State): Jude Ise-Idehen...

the Niger Delta region in Nigeria, with primary population clusters in Bayelsa, Delta, and Rivers. They also have significant population clusters in Edo...

Bayelsa International Airport (also known as BIA) is an international airport located at Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, with GPS coordinates: 4°57′46″N...

presidential election and National Assembly elections—while the Imo State, Kogi State, and Bayelsa State elections will be held on 11 November. The last regular gubernatorial...

Oilfield is an onshore oilfield located in Oloibiri in Ogbia LGA of Bayelsa State, Nigeria, and was the first to be discovered in that country. It is...

affordable. The Customary courts of Bayelsa state deal with customary matters in Bayelsa State while The Bayelsa State Customary Court of Appeal is a superior...

been the Senator representing Bayelsa West since 2020 in the 9th National Assembly. He was the governor of Bayelsa State from 14 February 2012 to 14 February...

The 2023 Bayelsa State gubernatorial election took place on 11 November 2023 to elect the Governor of Bayelsa State. Incumbent PDP Governor Douye Diri...

Bayelsa West senatorial district in Bayelsa State covers two local governments of Ekeremor and Sagbama. Sagbama is the headquarters of Bayelsa West senatorial...