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“APC cannot conquer us… we’ll meet them on the battlefield” – Dokubo Asari
To Dokubo-Asari, election is synonymous with war. The former militant leader, has declared that the Ijaw nation would meet the All Progressives Congress on the field of battle- (governorship election…
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Patience Jonathan spotted at Gov. Dickson’s campaign rally (PHOTOS)
Former First lady Patience Jonathan, who has been under the radar since leaving office, made a rare appearance on Tuesday. Mama Peace was spotted at the re-election campaign rally of…
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Why I’m supporting Dickson for re-election – Goodluck Jonathan
Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, has revealed why he decided to endorse the second term bid of Bayelsa Governor, Seriake Dickson. Jonathan said that Dickson has excelled in the proper management of state resources…
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PDP governors visit Jonathan in Otuoke (PHOTOS)
Three governors of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), on Tuesday, paid a visit to former President Goodluck Jonathan, in his country home at Otuoke, Bayelsa. The PDP governors who went on…
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Bayelsa PDP: One guber candidate is in denial, another is a preacher
The tussle for the ticket of governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party in Bayelsa State, is very interesting. In one corner, we have Governor Seriake Dickson, sitting pretty, especially after being…
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“Bayelsa is not a cursed state” | 4 quotes that captures GEJ’s endorsement of Governor Dickson
Goodluck Jonathan, the former President of Nigeria, has endorsed Bayelsa State governor, Seriake Dickson for a second term. Jonathan gave his blessings to Dickson, while receiving him at his country…
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APC calls for inquest into defector’s death
The leadership of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Bayelsa state doesn't believe the former state chairman of the Peoples democratic Party (PDP) Sam Inokoba died a natural death. APC…
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“Patience Jonathan is not my enemy” | What Bayelsa Gov said about GEJ, PMB and Mama Peace
Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, suffered a blow last week, when thousands of Peoples Democratic Party members in the state, defected to the All Progressives Congress. The mass defection greatly…
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“Senators want to be born again” | 7 important things you didn’t read yesterday (but should have)
1. CBN upsets Nigerians Not everyone is happy with the new policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria The cutting down of ATM withdrawals from N100,00 to N60,000 has upset…
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Goodluck Jonathan’s kinsmen decamp from PDP to APC because of ‘one person’
Several kinsmen of former President Goodluck Jonathan, have dumped the Peoples Democratic Party for the All Progressives Congress. The defectors, led by Senator Clever Ikisikpo, said they left PDP because of the…
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Pirates killed 4 soldiers, one policeman in last night’s attack on JTF base
Gunmen suspected to be pirates killed four soldiers and a policeman in an attack on Nembe waterways around 11:30pm on Friday, August 7. Spokesman of the Bayelsa Police command, Asinim…
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“We can’t be changing governors anyhow” | Alamieyeseigha tells Bayelsans
Former Governor of Bayelsa State, Chief Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, has urged Bayelsans to stop electing new governors, in every election. Alamieyeseigha said that the era of changing governors at will in the…
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Tompolo’s meeting with MEND members stopped as soldiers seal off meeting venue
The proposed MEND meeting which was called by the leader of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger-Delta (MEND) High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, aka Tompolo ans was scheduled to hold on…
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What militant leaders will discuss during Saturday’s emergency meeting in Bayelsa
Former militant leaders have been summoned for an emergency meeting on Saturday, July 25. Leader of the defunct Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger-Delta, Government Ekpemupolo, aka Tompolo, on Thursday,…
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Tompolo summons MEND leaders for a regroup in Bayelsa
Leader of the defunct Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger-Delta (MEND) and High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, aka Tompolo has summoned commanders and leaders of the various wings of the militant…
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PDP pushing youth in Bayelsa and Kogi elections as it attempts to rebrand
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which was in power for 16years and now an opposition, is considering fielding young candidates for the forthcoming Bayelsa and Kogi elections in its desire…
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Niger Delta leaders congratulate Sylva at 51
Niger Delta leaders have congratulated former governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva on his 51st birthday. In a press statement on Monday by the Director of Communication of the Niger Delta People’s…
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Wife of former Bayelsa acting governor, Martha Binabo, freed
The wife of former acting governor of Bayelsa state, Martha Binabo, has been released by her captors. She was kidnapped at her warehouse in Bayelsa by 5 gunmen on June…
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Jonathan dedicates the remaining part of his life to doing this
by Iyobosa Omoregie Former President Goodluck Jonathan, says he will dedicate the remaining part of his life to peace building across Nigeria. Jonathan, who was speaking at the civic reception…
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PDP chieftain doesn’t want Jonathan prosecuted
by Ranti Joseph Apparently, someone doesn’t want Jonathan prosecuted in an attempt to faorestall violence. A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa state and former commissioner for…
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Benakak: Jonathan Did Nothing for His People
by Iyobosa Omoregie Former Niger Delta militant leader, Ebikabowei Victor Benakak is utterly displeased with President Goodluck Jonathan. The man popularly known as General Boyloaf says Jonathan failed to do…
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Niger Delta youth believe they will benefit from Buhari
by Iyobosa Omoregie Niger Delta Youth Vanguard for APC believes that people from the region will immensely benefit from the administration of President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. According to the group,…
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Mahmud Jega: Transition in Nigeria is the political equivalent of Lassa fever
by Mahmud Jega The Federal Government and all 36 state governments in Nigeria are right now suffering from high body temperature caused by a political fever called transition. Fela…
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Patience Jonathan missing, Card Reader works as GEJ got accredited (See Photos)
by Damilola Jagun Unlike the Presidential and National Assembly elections of March 28, this time around, Card Readers worked while President Jonathan got his accreditation done. Earlier on Saturday, the…
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Opinion: The probability of Mr. Fani Kayode’s 23 states claim is very low
by Abdulmumin Ajia, Ola Adeola Both of the two major gladiators in this contest would most probably meet the constitutional threshold but the candidate with the majority vote between the…
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#NigeriaDecides: We’ll all be happy with the results at the end of the day – Jonathan assures
by Anike Jacobs Hello Nigerians, the first citizen has assured that you will be happy with the poll results when announced on Monday. The president stated this shortly after casting…
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Pres. Jonathan gets accredited after Card Reader issues
by Isi Esene After a gruelling wait, President Goodluck Jonathan was accredited at his hometown in Otueke, Bayelsa State. The President who was at his polling centre with a retinue…
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We hear Diezani’s cousin has been kidnapped in Bayelsa
by Iyobosa Omoregie Unknown gunmen have kidnapped the Bozie Agama, a cousin of Diezani Alison-Madueke, Minister of Petroleum Resources. Bozie was reportedly abducted at about 12.30 am on Thursday, March…
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Ex-militants can’t understand why Gov. Dickson wants part of their security contracts
by Ranti Joseph Bayelsa state was soaked in tension after the police and protesting ex-militants and their leaders clashed in Yenagoa, Bayelsa sate. The aggrieved ex-militants on Friday reportedly took…
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Shell partners GE to sign on healthcare projects in Oloibiri, Bayelsa
by Akan Ido Thanks to Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) which has just signed an MOU with General Electric (GE) for a comprehensive healthcare project to be situated in Ogbia…
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