Showing posts with label Bayelsa. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bayelsa. Show all posts

Friday, November 21, 2014

"Why I Cut My Dreads " -Egberi Papa 1 of Bayelsa, Timaya

Self-proclaimed Egberi Papa 1 of Bayelsa, Timaya, has revealed that he decided to cut his braids and undergo a physical transformation process to appeal to a wider audience.

Timaya who recently released his 5th studio album, “Epiphany” also stated that he is continually striving to beat his own record.

Hosted at weekly entertainment industry networking platform, ‘Industry Nite,’ at Spice Route, Victoria Island, Lagos, many artistes and fans of the Bayelsa-born singer were present in large numbers to celebrate a man who some refer to as the ‘King of Dancehall’ in Nigeria.

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Mayhem in Yenagoa, Bayelsa as suspected drunk soldier kills colleague

There was pandemonium yesterday night among security agencies in Yenagoa, Bayelsa after a soldier suspected to be drunk, shot and killed his colleague during an argument.

According to eye-witnesses, the incident happened around 11pm on Monday night at Olopa Junction, very close to Bayelsa state Government House. The yet to be identified soldier was immediately disarmed and arrested by his other colleagues and is currently remanded in a police cell.

The killer and victim are said to be attached to the police station in Olopa junction, Yenagoa. Spokesperson of Bayelsa State Police Command, Alex Akhigbe confirmed the killing but said it was a military affair. Details of the killing later.