Tag: Bayelsa
TICKER: How oil spills have damaged the Niger Delta
They were still recovering from the damaging effects of one, when another struck. It has been a string of woes ...
Onoshe Nwabuikwu reviews ‘Palace’, ‘The Valley Between’, ‘Gulder Ultimate Search’, and more
by Onoshe Nwabuikwu The above headline may give the wrong impression because if taken literally one might imagine it to ...
“Count me out of the 2015 presidential elections” – Gov. Amaechi
by Isi Esene Anyone who is interested in contesting the 2015 presidential elections does not have to fear locking horns ...
This is our stand: Rivers government attacks Bayelsa on oil wells, accuses Jonathan of favouritism
by Isi Esene The dispute between the Rivers State and Bayelsa over land delineation and allocation of benefits accruing to ...
We will arrest rumour mongers – Bayelsa alleges plot to embarrass President Jonathan and state governor
by Isi Esene The Bayelsa State government yesterday cried out accusing some elements of plotting to embarrass the government of ...
Man arrested for raping 8-year-old girl in Otueke
by Reuben Daba A middle aged man, identified as Ben Ariwelo was arrested by the police for allegedly defiling an ...
Flooding: Bayelsa government shuts down all schools in the state indefinitely
by Stanley Azuakola Holiday has come early for students in Bayelsa State, as the state government announced on Tuesday, the ...
TICKER: Bayelsa Speaker, others collected conference money and… *crickets*
The fraud rocking the Bayelsa State Houe of Assembly is yet to be resolved as the police have confirmed that ...
Concerns rise over Seriake Dickson’s health as he prolongs UK trip
by Isi Esene The health condition of Nigeria’s public officers have continued to be an issue of interest with speculation ...
Pregnant woman shot dead in police chase of armed robbers
by Isi Esene There was tragedy in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State yesterday as a pregnant woman was said to have been ...
Crisis: Rampaging flood hits Bayelsa and Edo; Oshiomhole visits in a canoe
by Stanley Azuakola Nigeria does not keep accurate records. If we did, perhaps it might have recorded whether the nation ...
N16m fraud: Former police IGP, Sunday Ehindero, remanded in prison custody
by Isi Esene Former inspector general of Police, Sunday Ehindero, who is being prosecuted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and ...
N200m worth of items missing at ex-militants’ camp in Obubra
by Akan Ido There are reports that over N200m worth of items have been carted away during the relocation of ...
Patience, please: First lady to return before end of September
by Stanley Azuakola In the absence of official statements from her office giving details, Nigerians have been left with picking ...
Guilty, but not as charged? Bayelsa speaker refunds N19.5m out of alleged N78m fraud money
by Stanley Azuakola Members of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly do not have it in them to stay away ...
It’s official: Gov. Dickson signs Bayelsa anthem, coat of arms into law
by Stanley Azuakola Critics are still criticising; but the Bayelsa State government, under the leadership of Governor Seriake Dickson, is ...
Bayelsa Assembly accused of fleecing the state of N78m
by Isi Esene A civil society group, Transparency and Good Governance Coalition, has accused the speaker, Mr. Kombowei Benson, and twenty-three ...
Put first ladies in the constitution – Dame Patience Jonathan
by Isi Esene Nigeria’s first lady, Dame Patience Jonathan has made a case for the recognition of the role of ...
No big deal – Soyinka sees no problem with Patience Jonathan’s appointment as she is sworn-in
by Isi Esene Nigeria’s first lady, Dame Patience Jonathan will tomorrow be sworn in as a permanent secretary in the ...
“In the best interest of our state” – Bayelsa defends appointment of Patience Jonathan as Permanent Secretary
by Adeniyi Abdul The Bayelsa State Government has defended it’s decision to appoint First Lady Patience Jonathan as permanent secretary. ...
Flip-flop: Bayelsa House sacks speaker, elects new one, sacks new speaker and reinstates old one in one week
by Stanley AzuakolaFollowing the intervention of President Goodluck Jonathan, the 16 aggrieved members of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly ...
President Jonathan intervenes in Bayelsa Assembly crisis
by Stanley Azuakola On Friday June 7, President Goodluck Jonathan visited his home state of Bayelsa to make an intervention into the ...
Former Gov Sylva surrenders to the EFCC, charged to court (with photos)
The anti-corruption agencies seem to be revving up the fight against corruption, especially the part that involves charging people to ...
Rumble in the Creeks: Speaker of Bayelsa House of Assembly impeached
by Stanley Azuakola Just three months after he was elected as Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Friday Kombowei Benson, ...
“Everyone involved shall face the judgement of God” – Timipre Sylva responds to Supreme Court dismissal
by Lekan Olanrewaju Former Bayelsa state governor yesterday received a response to his suit filed against the Peoples Democratc Party, ...
Peace walk or psychological warfare? Dickson, Sylva trade words over proposed Bayelsa rally
by Lekan Olanrewaju The Bayelsa state government and a group known as the Bayelsa Democratic Front have had a bit ...
The September Standard
- Unlock a Healthier You: Essential Resources for Holistic Well-being
- How Your Diet Could Be Making Your Snoring Worse
- Celebrating Nigerian Trailblazers: Inspiring Women in Fashion
- Silk: Unraveling Threads of Elegance and Innovation
- Grammy Awards 2024 Red Carpet Fashion: Hits and Misses that Stole the Spotlight
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