by Isi Esene The former governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva yesterday had his house burgled in the Okpoama Brass Local Area of the state. The building which is built facing the Okpoama Beach was said to have been invaded by unknown persons who reportedly accessed the facility through a security post. Sources say no... Read More

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“I did not expect it” – Bayelsa Speaker breaks silence on impeachment

by Adeniyi Abdul Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Kombowei Benson has spoken out about his impeachment, revealing that he was caught by surprise. Benson had been impeached in June by a group of lawmakers led by his former Deputy Speaker,Mr. Fini Angaye. The impeachment had been so controversial it led to anti-riot... Read More

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July 13, 2012

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Telecommuting: First Lady says she will function as permanent secretary from Abuja and she will earn no salary

by Isi Esene Dame Patience Jonathan, wife of President Goodluck Jonathan, says she plans to discharge her duties as permanent secretary from her base in Abuja and not Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Dame Jonathan was on Wednesday appointed as Permanent Secretary in the Bayelsa State Civil Service by the state governor, Seriake Dickson. Many observers however... Read More

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July 12, 2012

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SaharaReporters: Patience Jonathan has been paid by Bayelsa since 1999

by Isi Esene Background investigations by SaharaReporters have revealed that the First Lady, Mrs. Patience Jonathan, has been paid a salary since 1999 by the Bayelsa State Government Civil Service. Sources however say, Patience Jonathan who was appointed a permanent secretary yesterday alongside 17 others by the civil service, has never showed-up for work making... Read More

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July 12, 2012

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Routine stuff: Patience Jonathan is now a Permanent Secretary in Bayelsa

by Isi Esene Many observers expressed disbelief yesterday when the First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, was named among the new set of permanent secretaries appointed in Bayelsa State. Several commentators criticised the appointment pointing out that the position was the exclusive preserve of senior civil servants. The first Lady had previously worked in the Rivers... Read More

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June 30, 2012

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Former Bayelsa State governor, Alamieyeseigha has assets seized in US

by Seyi Lawal In April 2011, the US Deparment of Justice filed paper work to seize US-based assets of former Bayelesa State Governor Diepreye Alamieyeseigha—a home in the state of Maryland, and an account in a brokerage firm in Massachusetts. In all, the Justice Department would be aiming for just over $1 million worth of assets of the ex-governor’s. All of which they... Read More

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Former Governor Timipre Sylva’s home burgled in Bayelsa, CCTV system vandalised

“I did not expect it” – Bayelsa Speaker breaks silence on impeachment

Telecommuting: First Lady says she will function as permanent secretary from Abuja and she will earn no salary

SaharaReporters: Patience Jonathan has been paid by Bayelsa since 1999

Routine stuff: Patience Jonathan is now a Permanent Secretary in Bayelsa

Former Bayelsa State governor, Alamieyeseigha has assets seized in US

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