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Bayelsa community Die-Ama laments impact of Nembe-Brass Rd, seeks inclusion in MoU
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Bayelsa community Die-Ama laments impact of Nembe-Brass Rd, seeks inclusion in MoU

The people of Die-Ama Community in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have given a one-month ultimatum to the Federal and Bayelsa State governments to include them in the Memorandum of Understanding in executing the ongoing Nembe/Brass Road.

According to the community, they are the most impacted among other communities in the area since the project started.

Speaking to newsmen in Yenagoa, His Royal Highness Baratuaipre Eketei Amaene Ikaba XI, the Amanayanabo of Die-Ama Community, said, From the Western side of Saint Nicholas Rivers to the other side of the bush, “We are the most impacted, the whole mangrove area falls within our side.

Police recover suspected stolen vehicle, firearms, ammunition in A’Ibom
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Police recover suspected stolen vehicle, firearms, ammunition in A’Ibom

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has announced the recovery of a suspected stolen vehicle, firearms, and other dangerous items during a late-night operation in Uyo.

According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, the operation took place on Friday, November 7, 2025, around 11:30 p.m., when a surveillance patrol team on routine stop-and-search duty along Mbak Itam III by Nassarawa Market intercepted a black Toyota Camry with number plate LND 360 DC.

Police recover suspected stolen vehicle, firearms, ammunition in A’Ibom
Metro

Police recover suspected stolen vehicle, firearms, ammunition in A’Ibom

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has announced the recovery of a suspected stolen vehicle, firearms, and other dangerous items during a late-night operation in Uyo.

According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, the operation took place on Friday, November 7, 2025, around 11:30 p.m., when a surveillance patrol team on routine stop-and-search duty along Mbak Itam III by Nassarawa Market intercepted a black Toyota Camry with number plate LND 360 DC.

₦110.4bn Kogi fraud: Witness reveals massive cash withdrawals
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₦80.2bn fraud: Court adjourns Bello’s trial to November 11

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The trial of former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello, continued on Monday, November 10, 2025, before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, with further testimonies from witnesses called by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

In a statement by the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, Bello is being prosecuted for the alleged diversion and misappropriation of ₦80.2 billion belonging to the Kogi State Government during his tenure as governor.

Monday’s proceedings featured the continuation of the cross-examination of the fourth prosecution witness (PW4), Mashelia Arhyel, a compliance officer with Zenith Bank. Arhyel confirmed that several cash withdrawals — each amounting to ₦10 million — were made from the Kogi State Government House Administration Account by Abdulsalam Hudu and Comfort Olufunke.

₦110.4bn Kogi fraud: Witness reveals massive cash withdrawals
Metro

₦80.2bn fraud: Court adjourns Bello’s trial to November 11

m Effiong

The trial of former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello, continued on Monday, November 10, 2025, before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, with further testimonies from witnesses called by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

In a statement by the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, Bello is being prosecuted for the alleged diversion and misappropriation of ₦80.2 billion belonging to the Kogi State Government during his tenure as governor.

Monday’s proceedings featured the continuation of the cross-examination of the fourth prosecution witness (PW4), Mashelia Arhyel, a compliance officer with Zenith Bank. Arhyel confirmed that several cash withdrawals — each amounting to ₦10 million — were made from the Kogi State Government House Administration Account by Abdulsalam Hudu and Comfort Olufunke.

EFCC declares ex-minister Sylva wanted over $14.8m fraud
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EFCC declares ex-minister Sylva wanted over $14.8m fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Minister of Petroleum Resources and ex-Governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva, wanted over an alleged $14.8 million fraud.

According to a statement by the EFCC, Sylva is being sought in connection with a case of conspiracy and dishonest conversion of $14,859,257 — funds said to have been invested by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) into Atlantic International Refinery and Petrochemical Limited for the construction of a refinery.

EFCC declares ex-minister Sylva wanted over $14.8m fraud
Metro

EFCC declares ex-minister Sylva wanted over $14.8m fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Minister of Petroleum Resources and ex-Governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva, wanted over an alleged $14.8 million fraud.

According to a statement by the EFCC, Sylva is being sought in connection with a case of conspiracy and dishonest conversion of $14,859,257 — funds said to have been invested by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) into Atlantic International Refinery and Petrochemical Limited for the construction of a refinery.

Police dismantle armed robbery syndicate, recover weapons in A’Ibom
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Police dismantle armed robbery syndicate, recover weapons in A’Ibom

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a three-man armed robbery syndicate and recovered dangerous weapons in its ongoing efforts to eliminate criminal gangs across the state.

According to a statement signed by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, the suspects were arrested on Friday, November 7, 2025, at about 8:00 pm, following credible intelligence that led operatives to a native doctor’s residence in Ikot Ineme Village.

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