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Tragedy as Deputy Governor dies after collapsing in office

VAM News December 11, 2025

News Update Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Oborawharievwo Ewhrudjakpo, is reportedly dead. It was gathered that the deputy governor died on Thursday in an undisclosed hospital at the age of 60. As of...

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Politics

After Peter Mbah, Governor Douye Diri, 23 Lawmakers join APC

VAM News October 15, 2025

News Update Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has reportedly resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). According to reports by Arise Television, Diri defected alongside...

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Local News Politics

House Of Assembly Okays PDP Governor’s Defection To APC

VAM News June 30, 2025

News Update State House of Assembly approves PDP governor’s defection to APC Majority of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) lawmakers in the Bayelsa State House of Assembly have approved Governor Douye Diri’s planned defection...

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Christian Iwokurai Calls On Peremabiri Community To Embrace Peace, Alerts Governor Douye Diri On White Paper

VAM News August 22, 2024 0 Comment

Voice Air Media, News Update Full statement below unedited; MR. CHRISTIAN IWOKURAI IS CALLING ON INDEGENS OF PEREMABIRI COMMUNITY TO EMBRACE PEACE. The MD/CEO informed the community leadership that the Niger Delta Basin Development...

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Politics

Tribunal upholds election of Gov Ododo’s election, upholds Gov Diri of Bayelsa State

Bright Olorungbotemi May 27, 2024 0 Comment

Voice Air Media, VAM News Update THE Kogi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja, on Monday, affirmed the election of Governor Usman Ododo of All Progressives Congress, APC, in the November 11,...

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Local News

Flash: Several killed as Angry Soldiers Raze Houses In Bayelsa Over Okuama Massacre

VAM News March 18, 2024 0 Comment

VOICE AIR MEDIA, VAM News Update Troops of the Nigerian Army have stormed Igbomotoru community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, razing houses and allegedly killing about 11 people. The action...

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Local News

Youth President, Rapheal hangs self in bush

VAM News February 7, 2024 0 Comment

Voice Air Media, News Update The youth President of Polaku Community, Yenagoa Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, Rapheal Ebezpeke, was found dead hanging in the community bush on Monday. The 40-year-old father of two...

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Politics

INEC: Our Officials Are Held Hostage In Bayelsa

VAM News November 12, 2023 0 Comment

Voice Air Media NEWS UPDATE Some officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have been held hostage in the Brass local government area of Bayelsa state. The commission revealed this on Sunday, November...

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INEC adjourns collation of results in Bayelsa

VAM News November 12, 2023 0 Comment

THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the adjournment of the state coalition of results for the ongoing Bayelsa State governorship election. This was announced by the Returning Officer of the election Faruk...

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Politics

2023 Election: Gunshots as thugs chase away voters in Bayelsa

VAM News November 11, 2023 0 Comment

Armed thugs have invaded polling units in Southern Ijaw and Sagbama local Government Areas of Bayelsa State and hijacked elections materials. The thugs first struck at Agorogbene unit 6, 7 and 8 in Ward...