‘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 States as enemies of the region, stressing that they should be arrested and treated like common criminals. The IYC also appealed to the Federal Government... Read More

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January 31, 2016

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 explosions, which affected pipelines located in Orukari, Golubokiri and Kpongbokiri communities of Brass, was said to have been triggered by dynamite attacks allegedly launched by... Read More

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Agip, Bayelsa, Brass community, Militants, Niger Delta, pipelines

January 28, 2016

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 Court sitting in Lagos. The court had issued a bench warrant for his arrest on January 14, but thus far, security agencies have failed to... Read More

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Bayelsa, court, Niger Delta, pipeline, Tompolo

January 27, 2016

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 Chief Government Ekpemupolo a.k.a Tompolo, over the recent bomb attacks on oil and gas pipelines in the Gbaramatu, Delta State. The leader of the group,... Read More

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Africanus Ukparasia, Bayelsa, bombing, Niger Delta, pipeline, Tompolo

January 26, 2016

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 replies Falana. Leadership 500 workers sanctioned for supporting APC during Bayelsa rerun. Punch Nnamdi Kanu’s bail ruling fixed for Friday. Leadership Petitions to stop Yahaya... Read More

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APC, Bayelsa, dubai, jonathan, sani, Tompolo, Tracklsit

January 19, 2016

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 Court of Appeal sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. After failing to heed the court’s ruling for 40 days, Benson on Tuesday, vacated his seat... Read More

Bayelsa, Kombowei Benson, step down

January 19, 2016

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, the re-elected governor said Sylva was too desperate to be governor to the extent that he didn’t care ‘if Bayelsa goes to blazes’. “I expected... Read More

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January 18, 2016

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 against All Progressives Congress’ Timipre Sylva. After the election, Senator Ben Murray Bruce, representing Bayelsa east senatorial district, alongside other voices, condemned the silence of... Read More

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Bayelsa, Buhari, dickson, election, INEC, lai mohammed

January 14, 2016

‘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. Edwin Clark described both men as non-democrats and power-grabbers, who lack basic knowledge about democracy. Speaking with journalists at his residence in Asokoro, Abuja, the... Read More

Bayelsa, Edwin Clark, seriake dickson, Timipre Sylva, violence

January 12, 2016

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 as a fugitive running from justice’. Vanguard Ekwunife, PDP at loggerhead over her defection to APC. Leadership Emeka Mba arrested by EFCC. This Day APC... Read More

AGF, Bayelsa, EFCC, Faleke, jonathan, metuh, nnpc, tracklist

January 10, 2016

#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 election in Brass, Ekeremor, Kolokuma/Opokuma, Nembe, Ogbia, Sagbama, Southern Ijaw, Yenagoa- which led to the declaration of the governorship election as inconclusive. The Resident Electoral Commissioner... Read More

Bayelsa, seriake dickson, Southern Ijaw, TimipreSylva

January 10, 2016

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 (INEC) had scheduled the supplementary poll for January 9, after the December 5, 2015 gubernatorial election in the state failed to produce a winner between... Read More

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Bayelsa, southern ijaw lga, supplementary election

January 8, 2016

‘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 that the All Progressives Congress already has results of the yet-to-be conducted election. The Acting National Chairman of PDP, Prince Uche Secondus, revealed this alleged... Read More

APC, Bayelsa, PDP, Politics

January 7, 2016

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; and Timiere Matthew, 25- were arrested in an hotel in the Swali area of Yenagoa as they were formulating the strategy to use in attacking the... Read More

Attack, Bayelsa, house, jonathan, opposition, supplementary poll, suspects

January 5, 2016

‘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 Local Government Area. A rerun election will be conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission in Southern Ijaw LGA and 101 other units across six... Read More

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APC, Bayelsa, Governor Dickson, Timipre Sylva

January 3, 2016

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 in support of the re-election of Dickson, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Vanguard however, reports that they have dumped Dickson and have started by... Read More

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December 23, 2015

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, are slugging it out for the governorship of Bayelsa state. According to the Sylva-Igiri Campaign Organisation of the APC, where the claim emanated, Governor Dickson was... Read More

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APC, Bayelsa, beat up, Governor Dickson, southern ijaw lga

December 21, 2015

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 state even as tension lingers from the last gubernatorial polls declared inconclusive by INEC. See his tweets: Bayelsa state's Gov.Seriake Dickson's sister was kidnapped yesterday in... Read More

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December 20, 2015

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 Director of Media for the Sylva/Igiri, Chief Nathan Egba. Sylva accused the PDP of propaganda and underhand tactics but said his party will remain undaunted and... Read More

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APC, Bayelsa, dickson, election, PDP

December 20, 2015

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 Yenagoa, Vanguard reports. About four gunmen were said to have trailed Keme to her shop at about 2.50pm in a Lexus Jeep on Saturday, where she was grabbed, snatched... Read More

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December 16, 2015

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 N100 million from Dasuki. Leadership PDP acting chairman, Uche Secondus sacked by court. YNaija INEC explains why Bayelsa, Kogi elections were inconclusive. Leadership Ngige says... Read More

APC, Bayelsa, Ex-Nimasa, FG, INEC, Kogi, PDP, Shiite sect, tracklist

December 14, 2015

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 stakeholders work together ahead of the rescheduled poll. According to the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, “the battle is... Read More

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APC, Bayelsa, Buhari, gubernatorial elections

December 14, 2015

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 Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa state by the State Returning Officer, Prof. Zane Akapaku, who is the Vice Chancellor (VC) of the University... Read More

Abia, Bayelsa, election, governorship

December 13, 2015

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 fight his battle alone. The Independent National Electoral Commission had declared the Bayelsa governorship election inconclusive on the basis of widespread irregularities in Southern Ijaw... Read More

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Timi Frank's past comments have derailed his chances of succeeding Lai Mohammed as APC spokesperson | YNaija.com

December 11, 2015

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 in court tussle with Emir of Kano. Leadership Oyegun, Frank clash over who will be APC spokesperson. Vanguard Dogara says if APC fails Nigerians, it will be... Read More

APC, Bayelsa, Buhari, Dogara, Oyegun, tracklist

December 11, 2015

‘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 trying to install APC governorship candidate Timpreye Sylva, on the people of the state. In a statement released on Thursday, December 10, the former militant leader... Read More

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Asari Dokubo, Bayelsa, election

December 10, 2015

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 states next year. This Day Lagos shuts 53 churches, mosques, hotels over noise pollution. Leadership Okonjo-Iweala denies being complicit in the diversion of recovered Abacha loot. This... Read More

Bayelsa, Buhari, dasuki, election, IDP, jonathan, Kogi, tracklist

December 9, 2015

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 governorship election. The ruling party members are demanding for the announcement of the result of Southern Ijaw council election. The protest-march by the APC members... Read More

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December 8, 2015

‘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 election in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area. INEC’s cancellation of the election in Southern Ijaw LGA had rendered the entire election inconclusive. But Sylva, a... Read More

APC, Bayelsa, INEC, PDP, seriake dickson, Timipre Sylva

December 8, 2015

‘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 described the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, as incompetent over his handling of the elections in Kogi and Bayelsa. The... Read More

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‘We have moved beyond’ pipeline attacks – Ijaw Youth Council

Militants attack Agip pipelines in Bayelsa, massive crude oil spillage recorded

I will appear in court… but only at the appropriate time – Tompolo

Tompolo behind bombing of oil, gas pipelines – MEND

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Kachikwu to be quizzed | ‘PDP defectors are betrayers’ | Akpobolokemi arraigned, again | More stories

After 40 days, Bayelsa Speaker heeds Appeal Court ruling

Why Buhari must congratulate me – Dickson

Why Buhari won’t congratulate Dickson on election victory – Lai Mohammed

‘Power is all they know’ | Edwin Clark returns… to attack Timipre Sylva and Seriake Dickson

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: ‘Nwobodo, the fugitive’ | ‘Fayose, the unfit governor’ | PDP disowns #DasukiGate members | More stories

#BayelsaDecides: All eyes on Southern Ijaw as Dickson leads

4 police, 2 soldiers, 6 militants killed in Bayelsa supplementary election [DETAILS]

‘APC has already written result of tomorrow’s election in Bayelsa’ – PDP Chairman

5 arrested while planning attack on Jonathan’s house in Bayelsa

‘APC leaders are desperate to expand their empire across the Atlantic’ – Dickson

Patience Jonathan, GEJ’s associates dump Dickson for Sylva

We have evidence that Bayelsa governor beat up Southern Ijaw chairman – APC

Fani-Kayode to Sylva: ‘Murder, kidnapping will not make you governor’

I’ll defeat Dickson as I’ve done before – Sylva

How gunmen abducted Governor Dickson’s sister

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: 8 biggest moments of Republican debate | Another N40 billion theft | Trump’s disturbing Las Vegas rally | More stories

Bayelsa election: Timi Frank hints that Timipre Sylva is unhappy with APC

Opinion: The striking similarities between Bayelsa and Abia governorship elections

Is Buhari really angry with Timipre Sylva over botched Bayelsa election?

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Who now speaks for APC? | Senator Na’Allah remains unrepentant | Asari Dokubo threatens Buhari | More stories

‘If Buhari, APC mess with Bayelsa election, Boko Haram will be child’s play’ – Asari Dokubo

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: GEJ abused public funds | Trump’s strategy is chaos | Noise-making worship houses closed | More stories

Bayelsa APC members protest cancellation of election result (PHOTOS)

‘Bayelsa election was set up for the PDP to win’ – Sylva

‘Bayelsans must sleep with open eyes, for APC thieves come to steal and kill’ – Fayose

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