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‘We have moved beyond’ pipeline attacks – Ijaw Youth Council
Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide have warned against further attacks of oil installations and pipelines in the Niger Delta region. The youths described those behind the attacks on pipelines in Delta and Bayelsa…
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Militants attack Agip pipelines in Bayelsa, massive crude oil spillage recorded
Niger Delta militants have continued to unleash terror in the region as all the oil pipelines belonging to the Nigerian Agip Oil company in Bayelsa state, were recently attacked. The…
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I will appear in court… but only at the appropriate time – Tompolo
Former General Officer Commanding (GOC) Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger-Delta (MEND) Government Ekpumupolo, better known as Tompolo, has made up his mind to appear before the Federal High…
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Tompolo behind bombing of oil, gas pipelines – MEND
The frontline members of the defunct Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has criticised the decision by some former militant leaders from the region to exonerate High…
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Kachikwu to be quizzed | ‘PDP defectors are betrayers’ | Akpobolokemi arraigned, again | More stories
Okada, Keke still banned in Abuja – Perm secretary. Leadership We have no regrets probing Jonathan’s govt — Oyegun. Vanguard I have nothing to do with $2.1 billion #DasukiGate- Okonjo-Iweala…
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After 40 days, Bayelsa Speaker heeds Appeal Court ruling
Kombowei Benson, Speaker of the Bayelsa state House of Assembly has finally stepped down from his position. The April 2015 election of the Speaker was on December 9, nullified by the…
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Why Buhari must congratulate me – Dickson
Bayelsa state governor, says his opponent in the recently concluded governorship election, Timipre Sylva of the All Progressives Congress, lacks the support of God. Speaking with journalists in Abuja on Monday,…
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Why Buhari won’t congratulate Dickson on election victory – Lai Mohammed
Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has stated that President Muhammadu Buhari will not congratulate Seriake Dickson who won his re-election bid in the governorship election of Bayelsa state…
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‘Power is all they know’ | Edwin Clark returns… to attack Timipre Sylva and Seriake Dickson
Outspoken Ijaw leader, Edwin Clark, has chastised Bayelsa state governor, Seriake Dickson and former Governor Timipre Sylva over their conduct and that of their supporters during the just-concluded governorship election.…
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: ‘Nwobodo, the fugitive’ | ‘Fayose, the unfit governor’ | PDP disowns #DasukiGate members | More stories
PDP exonerates itself from #DasukiGate. Leadership Magu says this is why Jonathan hasn't been arrested by EFCC. This Day APC says Fayose is unfit to be governor. YNaija 'Nwobodo joined APC…
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#BayelsaDecides: All eyes on Southern Ijaw as Dickson leads
The final result from Southern Ijaw Local Government Area is being awaited in the Bayelsa State gubernatorial supplementary election. The Independent National Electoral Commission cancelled the December 5, 2015 governorship…
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4 police, 2 soldiers, 6 militants killed in Bayelsa supplementary election [DETAILS]
There were several cases of violence, ballot snatching, and voting disruption during the Bayelsa supplementary elections of Saturday, most especially in the Southern Ijaw LGA. The Independent National Electoral Commission…
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‘APC has already written result of tomorrow’s election in Bayelsa’ – PDP Chairman
As the day for supplementary election in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State approaches, the national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party has alleged that intelligence reports show…
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5 arrested while planning attack on Jonathan’s house in Bayelsa
Bayelsa state police has apprehended five people for plotting to attack the house of former President Goodluck Jonathan in Yenagoa. The suspects- Asupha Emeka, 34; Ebipre Ebebi, 25; Samuel Joe, 27; Okilo Matthew, 25;…
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‘APC leaders are desperate to expand their empire across the Atlantic’ – Dickson
Bayelsa state governor, Seriake Dickson, has yet again, stressed that he'd defeat the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Timipre Sylva, in the supplementary governorship election in the Southern Ijaw…
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Patience Jonathan, GEJ’s associates dump Dickson for Sylva
Former First Lady, Patience Jonathan and political associates of former President, Goodluck Jonathan, have reportedly turned their backs on Bayelsa state governor, Seriake Dickson. The Jonathans, had prior to now, been…
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We have evidence that Bayelsa governor beat up Southern Ijaw chairman – APC
Bayelsa State Governor Seriake Dickson, has been accused of beating up the Chairman of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, Chief Ogbe. Dickson and Timipre Sylva of the All Progressives congress,…
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Fani-Kayode to Sylva: ‘Murder, kidnapping will not make you governor’
Femi Fani-Kayode is no stranger to making controversial statements and accusations. The former Aviation Minister has opened another can of worms by addressing the increased spate of political kidnappings in Bayelsa…
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I’ll defeat Dickson as I’ve done before – Sylva
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timipre Sylva says he would defeat Seriake Dickson in any electoral contest. This was disclosed on Saturday, in a statement released by the…
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How gunmen abducted Governor Dickson’s sister
Nancy Keme Dickson, the sister of Bayelsa state governor, Seriake Dickson, has been abducted. Nancy Dickson and her sales girl were kidnapped by armed men at the Okaka suburb of…
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: 8 biggest moments of Republican debate | Another N40 billion theft | Trump’s disturbing Las Vegas rally | More stories
Another N40 billion theft by ex-NIMASA DG, Akpobolokemi discovered by EFCC. Premium Times Benue PDP Representative sacked by Appeal Court. Leadership Fayose comes for OBJ, takes a swipe at PMB. YNaija Odili denies collecting…
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Bayelsa election: Timi Frank hints that Timipre Sylva is unhappy with APC
The All Progressive Congress (APC) is optimistic about its victory in Bayelsa gubernatorial election. The ruling party believes it can still win the governorship election in Bayelsa state if all…
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Opinion: The striking similarities between Bayelsa and Abia governorship elections
A wise man does not cut his nose, just to spite his face. The unfolding electoral drama in the Bayelsa state governorship election, especially the cancellation of the election in…
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Is Buhari really angry with Timipre Sylva over botched Bayelsa election?
Former governor of Bayelsa state and the governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress in last weekend's inconclusive governorship election, Timipre Sylva, may have been left in the cold, to…
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Who now speaks for APC? | Senator Na’Allah remains unrepentant | Asari Dokubo threatens Buhari | More stories
Senator Na’Allah says nothing can stop social media bill. YNaija Lawmakers say all stolen funds must be recovered. Vanguard Asari Dokubo threatens Buhari, APC over Bayelsa election. YNaija Ado Bayero’s son…
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‘If Buhari, APC mess with Bayelsa election, Boko Haram will be child’s play’ – Asari Dokubo
Former Leader of Niger Delta militant group MEND, Asari Dokubo has warned the Muhammadu Buhari led federal government against interfering with the Bayelsa governorship elections. Asari Dokubo accused the government of…
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: GEJ abused public funds | Trump’s strategy is chaos | Noise-making worship houses closed | More stories
Buhari accuses GEJ of abusing public funds. This Day Suswam says he will not appear before any probe panel, only EFCC. Leadership Buhari promises that IDPs will return to their…
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Bayelsa APC members protest cancellation of election result (PHOTOS)
Members of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Yenagoa are protesting against the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to cancel the results of Southern Ijaw LGA in the state…
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‘Bayelsa election was set up for the PDP to win’ – Sylva
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Bayelsa governorship election, Timipre Sylva, has rejected the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to cancel the…
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‘Bayelsans must sleep with open eyes, for APC thieves come to steal and kill’ – Fayose
Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose says the 'failed attempt' by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to manipulate the Bayelsa State governorship election was a clear invitation to anarchy. The governor…
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