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Six States petition Supreme Court to cancel Presidential and National Assembly Elections
Six member states of the Federation have petitioned the Supreme Court to invalidate the Presidential and National Assembly elections held on February 25, 2023. Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, Edo,…
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Obi wins Ebonyi, Cross River as Atiku takes Bayelsa
Peter Obi, representing the Labour Party (LP), has won the presidential election held in the states of Ebonyi and Cross River. Obi received 259,738 votes to defeat Bola Tinubu of…
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An Overview of the 2023 Nigeria Elections so far
As the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) concludes the counting of votes from yesterday's presidential and National Assembly elections, the presidential candidates of the major parties have expressed confidence in…
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Lagos orders closure of Chrisland School following death of student; CAN denies receiving N2bn from Obi | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Lagos orders closure of Chrisland School following death of student CBN should announce use of old, new naira – Tinubu Kano LP guber candidate joins APC CAN denies receiving N2bn…
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I will renew hope for youths, create thousands of jobs – Tinubu; Labour Party sacks Peter Obi’s DG, Okupe, 10 others | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
I will renew hope for youths, create thousands of jobs – TinubuLabour Party sacks Peter Obi’s DG, Okupe, 10 othersNANS threatens protest, calls for release of Aisha Buhari’s criticNigeria set…
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13 cases of monkeypox confirmed in Bayelsa
According to the state's government, 13 people in Bayelsa State have tested positive for monkeypox. Dr. Jones Stow, the state Ministry of Health's director of public health, who made this…
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Policemen in Nigeria seem to be back to their old ways as they open fire on a crowd of market women
The year 2020 has been one big convoluted story with so many life changing twists and turns that would no doubt be discussed for generations to come. Asides a global…
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Nengi becomes the second #BBNaija lockdown housemate to have a seat in government
Big Brother Naija housemates, for some reason have a way of trending. It seems that the housemates who eventually become popular amongst fans of the show while in the house,…
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The Big 5: Obasanjo releases report of $16b power probe, Real Madrid wins 13th UEFA Champions League and other stories
Here are the major stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his administration’s commitment to the protection of children, in a message to mark the Children’s…
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The Late 5: Jonathan advises Nigerian leaders on sacrifice, Fire guts oilfield in Bayelsa and other stories
Here are the stories that drove the conversation today: Former President Goodluck Jonathan has advised Nigerian leaders to make personal sacrifices towards strengthening the nation’s democracy and make the country…
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BREAKING: Supreme Court affirms election of Dickson as Bayelsa governor
The Supreme Court on Tuesday affirmed the election of the candidate of the People's Democratic Party, Governor Seriake Dickson at the last governorship election in Bayelsa State. Candidate of the…
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Annkio Briggs: Setting the agenda for the meeting between Niger Delta leaders and President Buhari (Pt.1)
by Annkio Briggs The oil-rich delta region of southern Nigeria - called Niger Delta - is larger than 70,000 square kilometers with a population larger of over 35 million people -…
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People of Oloibiri have not been treated fairly – Gowon
Former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon has said the people of Oloibiri community in Bayelsa State have not been treated fairly by the government. Gowon said this at the premier of …
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I didn’t retrieve 48 houses from EFCC – Sylva
Former Governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva on Monday denied reports that he recovered 48 houses from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) which were allegedly seized from him.…
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Timipre Sylva recovers 48 houses from EFCC
Ex-governor of Bayelsa state Timipre Sylva has recovered 48 houses seized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), The Punch reports. The properties were seized by the commission and sealed…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Olamide, Wizkid nominated for MTV Europe Music Awards | Why we can’t pay workers full salaries – Dickson | Nigerians didn’t benefit from previous sale of assets — NLC
From the papers this morning - a Tracklist. How 2 gay men gave birth to triplets (PHOTOS) - YNaija Olamide, Wizkid nominated for MTV Europe Music Awards - YNaija Why…
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Why we can’t pay workers full salaries – Dickson
Bayelsa state governor Seriake Dickson says workers in the state cannot receive their salaries due to its dwindling revenue. Dickson who has been paying workers half salary since February 2016…
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Bayelsa First lady, Rachael Dickson delivers quadruplet
The first family in Bayelsa state is in a celebratory mood as Dr. Rachael Dickson, First Lady of the state, has given birth to quadruplet in an undisclosed hospital in the…
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Military recovers corpses of 3 ‘Operation Crocodile Smile’ soldiers
The Nigerian military has recovered the bodies of three of the four soldiers who drowned on Monday after a boat conveying them and some military ammunition capsized along the waterways…
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Gov. Dickson ‘orders arrest’ of opposition loyalist over Facebook comments
Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson on Wednesday allegedly ordered the arrest of a loyalist of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Jonah Okah over criticism against him. According to SaharaReporters, Okah had…
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Man dies after car plunges into swamp
A middle-aged man was on Wednesday killed in a road accident in Imiringi axis along the Yenagoa-Ogbia Road in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The man who was…
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JTF kills 2 suspected members of Niger Delta Avengers in Bayelsa
The Joint Task Force, Operation Delta Safe said it has killed two members of the Niger Delta Avengers and arrested three others on Monday over the killing of four soldiers…
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Military vows to catch killers of 3 soldiers in Bayelsa
Following the killing of three soldiers in Nembe on Monday, the Joint Military Force deployed to the Niger Delta has vowed to arrest militants who perpetrated the act. This was…
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Child trafficking: Police intercept vehicles conveying 12 children in Bayelsa
The police in Bayelsa have seized two vehicles conveying 12 children into the state for alleged child labour and child trafficking. The two vehicles – a Mazda 626 with number-plate…
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NUC approves university for Bayelsa state
Bayelsa state will house the 43rd state university in the country. The National Universities Commission has approved the establishment of the University of Africa for Bayelsa. This is contained in…
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Nigerian Army fights off pipeline attack in Bayelsa
In a bid to end the activities of militants in the Niger Delta area, the Nigerian Army has launched an offensive in the region with the single aim of stopping…
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PDP governor appoints APC members into his cabinet
Despite the violence that characterised the Bayelsa state governorship election in January 2016, the state governor, Seriake Dickson, has appointed into his cabinet, two members of the opposition party, the…
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‘My life is in danger’ – Ese Oruru’s abductor, Yunusa, cries out
Yunusa 'Yellow' Dahiru, the young man alleged to have kidnapped 14 years old Ese Oruru, converted her to Islam and forcefully married her, says his life is being threatened in…
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Governor Dickson’s sister freed by abductors
Nancy Dickson, the abducted sister of Bayelsa state governor, Seriake Dickson, is reported to have been released by her kidnappers. Nnacy was abducted at her shop on Okaka Road, Yenagoa, by gunmen who reportedly drove…
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Jonathan’s relative found dead, floating in Otuoke river
The dead body of former President Goodluck Jonathan's relative- Samuel Oki, was discovered on Friday, by fishermen in Otuoke, Bayelsa state. Oki was abducted alongside his uncle, Inegite Jonathan, when…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy