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	BNW News: Biafra Nigeria World News: Pride of Africa: Biafra NigeriaWorld is the Authority on BiafraNigeria:: the home ...
		According to him, the state executive council has not only adopted the Yenagoa master- plan as an official working document for the development of the state capital, but has also made provision for the acquisition of more landmass for individual and civil servants.
		According to him, when the governor and deputy governor lodges are commissioned and occupied early next year, the present office and residential houses of the number one and two citizens of the state would serve as offices for other top government functionaries.
		He enjoined property developers to adhere strictly to the Yenagoa master plan, because as he put it: "the state government will not hesitate to pull down any structure not built in line with the plan, no matter the status of the persons involved".
	news.biafranigeriaworld.com /archive/2004/jul/07/062.html (475 words)

	Vanguard Online Edition : Odi killings: Suspect dies in prison
		YENAGOA — ONE of the ten Ijaw youths standing trial over their alleged complicity in killing of twelve policemen sometime in November 1999 at Odi in the Kolokuma -Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State is dead.
		Timi Epengule Vanguard learnt at the resumed hearing of the trial at the Onopa high court in Yenagoa died at the Port Harcourt prison where he had been in custody with nine others following their transfer from the Ahoada prison.
		It was reliably gathered that the suspect died of complicated ailment arising from tuberculosis infection as a result of the poor prison condition.
	www.vanguardngr.com /articles/2002/niger_delta/nd319052004.html (202 words)

	AEGiS-AFP News: Africa-health-malaria: A blind eye on a child killer: malaria, poverty, ignorance - April 22, 2001
		YENAGOA, Nigeria, April 22 (AFP) - Judith Banigo is dying.
		The doctor who saw her on a visit to the Bayelsa State capital Yenagoa last month believes that when her next attack comes she will die of heart failure.
		The young Nigerian's problem is that her family do not have the insecticide-treated mosquito net that would keep her safe from the parasite-carrying mosquitoes that bring malaria, the cause of around one-third of deaths among children under five in Nigeria.
	www.aegis.com /news/afp/2001/AF0104C7.html (739 words)

	NIGERIA
		In Yenagoa, the capital of Bayelsa State, located at the border between the riverine and dry land areas, residents spoke to Human Rights Watch of the arrival of several truckloads of soldiers on December 29 and 30.
		They were told to go back, but stated that their only intention was to present a petition to the military administrator calling for troops to be withdrawn from Yenagoa and for the soldiers and police involved in raping women to be prosecuted, and that they would return peacefully if the letter would be delivered.
		During the disturbances of December 31 along the road between Kaiama and Yenagoa, youths returning from Yenagoa/Mbiama reportedly seized an army truck being driven by a man in civilian dress and burnt it on the bridge at Kaiama.
	www.hrw.org /reports/1999/nigeria2/Ngria993-03.htm (3934 words)

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		In Yenagoa soldiers reportedly shot dead at least three youths, Army Igbila, Frank Nwankwo and Ezefile John, and injured others while they were demonstrating outside the offices of the Military Administrator in Bayelsa State and outside a school.
		He said that they were taken to Brass where they were accused of piracy and being leaders of the Egbesu cult, beaten with sticks and gun butts, and forced at gunpoint to sign statements.
		They were then taken to Yenagoa and to Elele army barracks, where they were reportedly beaten again, before being taken the next day to Bori military camp in Port Harcourt.
	www.nadir.org /nadir/initiativ/agp/free/imf/africa/nigeria/990624amnesty_action.txt (2853 words)

	Vanguard Online Edition : Bayelsa set to re-introduce sanitation exercise
		YENAGOA — WORRIED by the filth in Yenagoa and its environs, the Bayelsa State government has concluded plans to re-introduce the monthly environmental sanitation exercise in 2004.
		Speaking on Tuesday in Yenagoa, at a meeting with the staff of the state environmental authority, the Commissioner for Environment, Dr Godson Omubo-Dede, said the exercise would commence on the last Saturday of January.
		The commissioner stressed that his priority was to ensure that Yenagoa and its environs were clean at all times, and appealed for the co-operation of people of the state.
	www.vanguardngr.com /articles/2002/niger_delta/nd201012004.html (262 words)

	2 women fight over 'big man' in Yenagoa - OnlineNigeria.com
		Blog It Work was momentarily interrupted Thursday at the State Government Secretariat, Yenagoa when two women decided to settle their differences in the open.
		In no time, according to what we have heard, those sumptuous and delicious parts which probably are the delight of their lover boy were parading in the open as bitter, angry fingers tore into fabrics which once looked elegant to behold.
		Now, they are the talk of town, with many in the civil service asking their colleagues who witnessed the battle of wits to identify them.
	nm.onlinenigeria.com /templates?a=2030&z=17 (361 words)

	NIGERIA
		Similarly, soldiers posted at numerous roadblocks on the road between Mbiama junction and Yenagoa were taking so much money that the commercial drivers went on strike and also protested to the military administrator.
		Five youths were stopped at a roadblock in Yenagoa on January 29 by members of Operation Salvage.
		Two who had such marks were taken aside to be shot: the soldiers had raised their rifles to fire when the warrant officer in charge recognized one of the other young men, who had assisted him to identify a thief on a previous occasion, and let them go.
	www.hrw.org /reports/1999/nigeria2/Ngria993-04.htm (1383 words)

	Recent Human Rights Violations In Nigeria's Oil Producing Region (February 23, 1999)
		One group of youths came past the junction into Yenagoa, and were met by soldiers again at the motor park, and again a number were killed and injured when soldiers fired without warning.
		In Yenagoa, to this day, tens of soldiers and mobile police posted to the small community are continuing to harass local people.
		Several tens remain in detention in Port Harcourt, Warri and Yenagoa to date: several of those injured in the shooting at government house are being kept under surveillance in hospital in Yenagoa.
	www.hrw.org /advocacy/corporations/nige-update.htm (2534 words)

	This Day Online - newspaper
		On that Tuesday morning, the sleepy town of Yenagoa, which is beginning to wear the look of a state capital, came alive.
		The vice president told a story of how he came to Yenagoa in 1991 in the company of late Major General Shah Musa Yar'Adua, and how the state had changed over time.
		What he was trying to say was that this time around, it took about two hours or less to make it from Port Harcourt to Yenagoa, a situation he said was made possible by the various infrastructure development that had taken place in the state since Alami became the governor.
	www.thisdayonline.com /political/20030320pol01.html (1891 words)

	THISDAYonline (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		The rescheduled Assembly election was held yesterday in the state capital, Yenagoa, amidst tension created by party thugs who paraded the streets with dangerous weapons, even as armed soldiers and mobile policemen mount sentry at strategic places to forestall the break down of law and order.
		However in a two-page statement signed by the representatives of the five political parties that participated in the polls, said the results were contrived in favour of PDP on the eve of the election.
		"Result sheets for Yenagoa local government area were filled out on the eve of the election through the co-operation of the electoral officer for Yenagoa, one Chief Adumo.
	www.thisdayonline.com /archive/2003/05/07/20030507news28.html (330 words)

	Vanguard Online Edition : EDUCATION:- Platinum Bank's National Scholars' Scheme goes to Bayelsa * State govt nominates ...
		Responding, His Excellency, the Deputy Governor of the State, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, guest of honour at the forum, who was elated at the bank's gesture, on behalf of the state governor, Chief DSP Alamesiegha, announced the state's recommendation of Bishop Dimieri Grammar School, Yenagoa as beneficiary of the bank' novel scholarship scheme.
		Additionally, these 20 students will have the opportunity to be mentored by the bank's staff in Yenagoa branch and shall periodically be part of fora to interact with successful Nigerians who will share life experiences with them.
		Consciously patterned to give hope and future to the poor in our midst, the programme is designed to ensure that bright young boys and girls in our public schools who have shown willingness to learn do not drop out due to economic and social inadequacies beyond their kin.
	www.vanguardngr.com /articles/2002/features/fe519082004.html (703 words)

	Nigeria 2003 Elections Sub Site \| NigeriaBusinessInfo.com
		Feelers from Enugu, Ilorin, Uyo, Maiduguri and Yenagoa indicate that erstwhile comrades and allies have turned against one another and have vowed to do everything to ensure that their opponents in the political battle ahead bite the dust.
		During the primary held at Yenagoa Sports Complex on December 24, delegates that would have voted for Alaibe were said to have been prevented from entering the venue.
		Recently, one of them died in Yenagoa and his body could not be taken home because of the Opuama militia.
	www.nigeriabusinessinfo.com /nigeria-elections2003/features/election-battles.htm (5205 words)

	Ijawnation Now
		Ebikibina Miriki made available to Vanguard in Yenagoa noted that the recent visit of the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to Bayelsa State to investigate alleged financialimpropriety is a vindication of the coalition’s position on corrupt practices in the state where the government has not published its audited account since 1999.
		The text of the statement are as follows: “On Monday, September 5, 2005, officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) came to Yenagoa, capital of the Ijaw nation and of Bayelsa State of Nigeria ostensibly in discharge of their official duties.
		Ebikibina Ebiowei, a Yenagoa resident told THISDAY that the airport project would be abandoned as soon as the politicking for the 2007general elections gatherers momentum.
	www.unitedijawstates.com /articles04.htm (9450 words)

	THISDAYonline (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		The increasing number of commercial banks opening their branches in the Bayelsa State capital, Yenagoa has been attributed to the relative peace and conducive business environment in the state.
		Describing Yenagoa as the fastest growing city especially in the Niger Delta region, the commissioner explained that the inauguration of the streets naming and numbering committee became imperative because of the problems arising from haphazard building of houses in the state.
		"The essence of their assignment is to further the course of the master plan of Yenagoa city and to improve communication, ease movement of persons and vehicles, and control the physical development," he said.
	www.thisdayonline.com /archive/2002/08/12/20020812sta12.html (296 words)

	Man dies, 'resurrects' dies again - OnlineNigeria.com
		Blog It A mild drama played itself out in Yenagoa last Wednesday evening when a man said to be in his 30's died and 'resurrected' after some hours only to die again.
		A few hours later, shouts of joy and happiness rented the air when news filtered out from those who were watching the mortuary process that the dead man was back to life.
		The 'miracle' was heard all over the streets of Yenagoa and in no time the FMC premises was jam-packed with people who waited to witness the miracle.
	nm.onlinenigeria.com /templates?a=4958&z=12 (368 words)

	The Port-Harcourt Telegraph ----- News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		An Akwa Ibom woman who has been doing brisk business in Yenagoa was accused this week of allegedly using charms to attract a huge clientele that has made her eatery popular.
		According to accounts received from Yenagoa,, the Akwa Ibom woman was about to board a vehicle when substances suspected to be charms allegedly fell off from around her.
		In Yenagoa, as the news spread, there were mixed reactions.
	www.thephctelegraph.com /stories/020305/0903_04news_05.html (382 words)

	CUSO (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		It is approximately an hour and a half by ‘speed boat’ from Yenagoa, the Provincial Capital of the new Bayelsa State, and the nearest supply centre.
		As such, Yenagoa itself lacks most of the facilities and amenities usually associated with capital cities.
		All materials for the project need to be procured in Yenagoa and ferried by relatively small, chartered boats to the site in Eniwari.
	www.cuso.org /category.asp?lang=1&mode=&fold=&category_id=B3687A29AE4949DA8E92B503DAD2E43D&category_name=Project+Description&type_id=1 (251 words)

	BNW News Blog: Biafra Nigeria World News Index and Digest: Why Owerri-Yenagoa power line is delayed–– Firm
		The project was to be completed within 72 months of the contract award and was designed to stretch from Owerri in Imo State to Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
		Although, the main target is to link up Yenagoa to the national grid, Ahmadu said since electricity has reached Ahoada, it would not take too much time to finish the main assignment.
		But I can assure you that transmission line to Yenagoa is 80 per cent ready including the substation.
	news.biafranigeriaworld.com /archive/champion/2005/05/03/why_owerriyenagoa_power_line_is_delayedaa_firm.php (469 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Oil spills, due to either sabotage or neglect, are being reported at least twice a week and giant flares light the night sky as oil company helicopters fly overhead.
		In Yenagoa, the capital of Bayelsa state, the army patrols the streets as gangs of youths congregate.
		This week 50 young people from the Egbesu group based in Yenagoa were re ported killed by the security services.
	www.nadir.org /nadir/initiativ/agp/free/imf/africa/nigeria/990922Shell_fights_fires.txt (961 words)

	Open Letter to President-Elect Obasanjo (September 1999)
		Human Rights Watch has learned with great concern of the recent disturbances in Yenagoa, capital of Bayelsa State, in which it is reported that several dozen people were killed by soldiers apparently acting on instructions of Bayelsa State Governor Diprieye Alamieyesegha.
		A large number of soldiers are still posted at Yenagoa, and a machine gun remains mounted on the waterside, where it has been all year.
		Subsequently, in retaliation for the deaths of their colleagues, soldiers rounded up youths in Yenagoa and its neighboring communities arbitrarily, shooting several dead, and arresting others.
	www.hrw.org /press/1999/sep/oba0999.htm (751 words)

	NAPEP - Overview of Bayelsa State (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Other important settlements include Yenagoa, Ofoni, Odi, Kaiama, Amassoma, Oporoma, Olugbobiri and Ekeremor The population of each of these towns is above 10,000 and, with the newly created local government areas; all of them have been made local government headquarters.
		These facilities are not sufficiently provided in the state in that no LGA is served by electricity supplied from the National Electric Power Authority (NEPA) and none enjoys full access to pipe-borne water.
		And Ikporukpo (1986) states that except for Yenagoa, the total length and densities of all grades of roads in the local government areas of the state are far below the mean both for the respective states and for the nation.
	www.napep.com /states/bayelsa_state.html (3197 words)

	Background Report: The Destruction of Odi and Rape in Choba
		Following the election, the governor ceased to pay these youths, led by one Ken Niweigha, a son of a former policeman from Odi, which is in Kolokuma/Opokuma local government area, Bayelsa State, not far from Yenagoa, the state capital.
		They began to terrorize the townspeople of Yenagoa, where they stayed, and in September 1999 there was a confrontation between them and police and soldiers posted in Yenagoa, in which one soldier was reportedly killed.
		Although they used some of the rhetoric of the IYC and other political leaders--including Governor Alamieyeseigha himself--who are attempting to obtain a greater share for the Ijaw people of the revenue from the oil wealth found beneath the land where Ijaws mainly live, it is clear that these youths were essentially criminals engaged in self-enrichment.
	www.hrw.org /press/1999/dec/nibg1299.htm (4596 words)

	Ilaje, Itsekiri oppose siting of NDDC hq in Yenagoa (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		The IPF in a statement yesterday expressed dismay over alleged preferential treatment the Federal Government was giving to the Ijaws of Bayelsa State and described the alleged government’s policy as rewarding criminality.
		They cited "the fresh mandate given to Julius Berger Plc to resume a N5 billion sand-filling and road construction in Bayelsa State, the Federal Government’s takeover of Bayelsa Gas Turbine Project and the move by the Power and Steel Ministry to connect the state to the national grid" and said these were acts of favouritism.
		He said the headquarters of NDDC should be sited in Yenagoa as proposed because Bayelsa is the least developed of all the oil producing areas in the country.
	www.itsekiri.org /News/News%201999/N19991209.htm (664 words)

	2005 Population Figures for Yenagoa, Nigeria (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		On June 10, a bomb exploded in the House of Assembly in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
		The team will be leaving the state capital, Yenagoa this morning to Sangana.
		Please bear in mind that this is only an estimate of the number of people in a given city -- actual figures can be obtained from the U.N. and government sources.
	travel.synabu.com /cities/Y/Yenagoa,_Nigeria.html (331 words)

	Nigeria: PEOPLE, POPULATION AND SETTLEMENT - Bayelsa State (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		The population concentration among LGAs ranges from 23.8 per cent in Southern ljaw, 14.2 per cent in Ogbia, through 11.1 per cent at Ekeremor to as low as 9.3 per cent in Yenagoa and 6.0 per cent in Kolokuma/Opukuma LGA (Table 6.1).
		The population of each of these towns is above 10,000 and, with the newly created local government areas, all of them have been made local government headquarters.
		However, urbanisation index is very high in Nembe (0.47) and Yenagoa (0.43), while it is lowest in southern ljaw (0.17) (Table 6.1).
	www.onlinenigeria.com /links/bayelsaadv.asp?blurb=206 (709 words)

	Caboose » Trip to Akassa
		Yenagoa is the capital of Bayelsa state but we didn’t see very much of it, heading straight to the market to pick up some fruit and veg for Ine and Amy.
		Towards the end of the journey it started to rain heavily, the driver passed a tarpaulin up and we spent the last fifteen minutes of the trip huddled under it, unable to see outside.
		After a while the ride got even rougher (as we got nearer the sea and changed course) and we emerged from under the tarpaulin in time to see the approach to the jetty at Kongho community, Yenagoa, where Ine was waiting for us.
	www.caboose.org.uk /archives/2005/06/19/trip-to-akassa-day-1 (742 words)

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