Bille, Nigeria

Bille is a town located in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria.[1]

Not to be confused with Balle, Nigeria.

The community is located on the coastline of Rivers State and accessible through water.[2]

The people of Bille town are known for traditional fishing.

Recently the governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike commissioned a new jetty to aid movement of people and goods from the coastal community to the dry land area.[3]

The community houses the Bille kingdom which is a tourist site for visitors in Rivers State. The Amanyanabo of Bille Kingdom (traditional ruler) is Igbiki-Ingeri Ngowari Herbert.[4][5]

The community also houses hydrocarbon deposit and was also involved in the oil spill case involving the host community and Shell oil company and Oghale community.[6]

References
  1. "Bille, a tourist haven in Rivers set to have a new King". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2021-01-16. Retrieved 2023-05-13.
  2. Naku, Dennis (2022-09-03). "Rivers police probe pirates' attack on passenger boat". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-05-13.
  3. Naku, Dennis (2021-01-10). "Wike threatens to shut Rivers jetty over criminal activities". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-05-13.
  4. "Bille, a tourist haven in Rivers set to have a new King". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2021-01-16. Retrieved 2023-05-13.
  5. "About Bille". www.billedevelopment.com. Retrieved 2023-05-13.
  6. "Bille & Oghale oil communities vs Shell ruling - "We don pass first hurdle, now we sabi say truth go prevail"". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 2023-05-13.

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