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Seriake Dickson inaugurated for second term in office (PHOTOS)
The incumbent governor of Bayelsa state, Seriake Dickson, has been sworn in for a second term in office. The ceremony, which is being held at the Samson Siasia Sports Complex,…
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How did APC expect to win Bayelsa election with Sylva as candidate? – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party has hailed the people of Bayelsa State for their support in ensuring that their will prevailed during Saturday's supplementary poll. PDP candidate and incumbent governor of the…
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‘You have failed us’ | Bayelsa pensioners picket outside Dickson’s government house
Aggrieved pensioners in Bayelsa state took to the streets on Wednesday, to protest Governor Seriake Dickson's failure to pay them their allowances in four months. They blocked major roads in Yenagoa,…
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‘In the interest of APC’, Timi Alaibe withdraws from Bayelsa governorship election
Bayelsa governorship aspirant of the All Progressive Congress, Timi Alaibe has announced his decision to withdraw from the party's governorship primary election. Alaibe disclosed this in a lengthy press statement signed…
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Governor Dickson gets a chance to fight for another 4 years in office
Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. His emergence followed the disqualification of his two other contenders for…
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Bayelsa group believes Jonathan will resolve PDP crisis
Although former President Goodluck Jonathan has received a lot of criticism and condemnation, some still believe in him. An association within the Bayelsa State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Unity Group,…
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Military confirms attack of JTF at the Nembe Jetty
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the attack that killed Four soldiers and a policeman at Nembe Jetty, near Ogolomabiri Community in Bayelsa State, which is suspected to be carried out…
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‘Patience Jonathan is greedy, selfish and planning to hijack Bayelsa APC’
Former First Lady, Patience Jonathan, has been accused of planning to hijack the All Progressive Congress in Bayelsa State and impose her candidate in the forthcoming governorship election in the…
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Sylva’s aides slam Alamieyeseigha for praising Dickson
Some aides of former Bayelsa State Governor Timipre Sylva have slammed the first civilian governor of the state, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, over his endorsement of Governor Seriake Dickson. They also criticized Alamieyeseigha over his…
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“PDP is dead in Bayelsa” | Mass defection to APC in Jonathan’s state
There's been a mass defection of key members of the Peoples Democratic Party in Bayelsa State to the All Progressives Congress. The defection, which occurred on Friday, saw two-time member…
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Bayelsa youths defend Sylva, warn EFCC against persecuting him
With Timipre Sylva going in and out of court over the fraud case becoming something of concern, a section of youths from Bayelsa State have decided to defend their former Governor and have…
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Former Bayelsa governor Sylva has been charged for fraud — again
There is really something going on or maybe they are toying with him. Former governor of Bayelsa state, Timipre Sylva has again been charged before a Federal High Court, Abuja…
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Bayelsa governor Sylva is vindicated, says aide
The dismissal of the fraud case against former Bayelsa governor Timipre Sylva by the High Court in Abuja means he's vindicated, his media aide says. The aide, Doifie Buokoribo, said…
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Bayelsa elders warn Goodluck Jonathan to call his wife to order
It appears the ex-President’s wife Patience Jonathan still has some power she is trying to wield in Bayelsa state. A group called 'Concerned Bayelsa Elders', has warned former President Jonathan to call…
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Loyal Governor Dickson vows to remain behind and rebuild PDP
by Ranti Joseph Governor of Bayelsa state, Seriake Dickson, has joined the list of loyalists in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as he restated his commitment to remain loyal to…
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Timipre Sylva arraigned for N2.45billion fraud
by Ranti Joseph Well, former governor of Bayelsa state, Timipre Sylva won’t be let off the hook easily by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as he was re-arraigned…
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Chaos in Bayelsa: Four seats of lawmakers declared vacant
by Ranti Joseph Being thrown out of office is the new punishment for disloyal members in the Bayelsa House of Assembly. Kombowei Benson, Speaker of the House, has declared vacant the…
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This is why APGA leaders, members will be marching to Otuoke
by Iyobosa Omoregie Leaders and members of the All Progressive Grand Alliance have vowed to march down to President Goodluck Jonathan’s hometown, Otuoke in Bayelsa State, to collect the money…
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Today’s Daily Brief: Aliyu battles Niger Assembly | Amaechi accused | more
Niger State Governor, Dr. Babangida Aliyu, has dragged the members of the State House of Assembly before the court in a bid to stop the move of the Assembly from…
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Sports commissioner gets fired in Bayelsa
by Ranti Joseph The whirlwind of firing and sacking of government officials has also blown to Bayelsa State as the governor of the state, Seriake Dickson approved the sack of…
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Sam Omatseye: Jonathan and the men who thought they knew tomorrow
by Sam Omatseye Jonathan had acted as god over Sylva, ousted him from office like a gangster and unleashed EFCC after him. Now, Sylva is presiding over the dismantling of…
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Blame Patience Jonathan’s stubborness for PDP’s defeat – Party chieftain
by Iyobosa Omoregie A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, has named outgoing First Lady, Patience Jonathan as one of the reasons why the party suffered a heavy defeat in…
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Today’s Daily Brief: PDP is paying a high prize for its impunity, says Senate Leader, APC dismisses speculations about appointments, zoning, Lawyers, activists condemn Bayelsa governor, Dickson’s Court raid, and more
Lawyers and civil rights activists have called for the impeachment and prosecution of the Bayelsa State governor, Seriake Dickson, over his role in a mob attack on a federal high…
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Opinion: Weep not President Jonathan, you had it coming
by Okafor Udoka So, the challenge of laying the foundation upon which history and posterity would hinge in studying the man, President Jonathan, lies with us. Amidst the resounding sorrows…
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Peregrino Brimah: Did Pres. Jonathan avert a war or he just postponed it?
by Peregrino Brimah We voted for the firm dictator Buhari but we do realize what we got is a western-democratic compromised politician Buhari, not that brutal one we loved As…
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Opinion: When good luck fails President Jonathan
by Olalekan Adetayo It is not in doubt that with Jonathan’s exit from the villa, many of those who had abandoned their churches for the chapel would also take…
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Kidnappers of Bayelsa monarch demand N17million ransom
by Ranti Joseph Abductors of the traditional ruler of the Ikeighenbiri community of southern Ijaw local government area of Bayelsa state, Collins Adikoko on Wednesday demanded N17million ransom. It was…
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Tension in Bayelsa over police shooting of Ijaw leader
by Ranti Joseph The Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide (IYC), the umbrella body of Ijaw youths, on Tuesday has condemned the shooting of its leader in Kombowei clan, Bayelsa State as…
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Was Timipre Sylva arrested by the DSS or was his visit err… voluntary?
by Iyobosa Omoregie The former governor of Bayelsa, Timipre Sylva, on Friday, February 6, went in for questioning at the Department of State Services (DSS). While some reports say Sylva,…
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Edwin Clark wants Prof. Jega out, calls for election postponement
by Andem Effiong Supporters of President Goodluck Jonathan have called for the resignation of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Attahiru Jega. This was announced by the supporters,…
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YMonitor
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- 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