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Commotion as Supreme Court delivers judgment in Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi governorship election
There was commotion at the Supreme Court on Friday as the apex court delivers judgment in the governorship election disputes in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the court had fixed today, Aug. 23 for the final judgment of the Nov. 11, 2023 governorship poll conducted in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi by the Independent…
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Defence
Bayelsa: Navy warns against dumping of refuse in canals
The Nigerian Navy Ship SOROH (NNS) has urged residents of Akenpai and Agudama Communities in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa to stop dumping refuse in canals and drainage systems in the state. Capt. Mohammed Kolo, the Executive Officer NNS SOROH/Coordinator Nigerian Navy Ship SOROH Disaster Relief Programme, handed down the warning on Thursday in Yenegoa during the clearing of …
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education
Bayelsa traditional ruler, NGOs partner to address health issues
His Royal Highness Prof. Augustine Ikein, the Paramount Ruler of Igbogene in Bayelsa, on Sunday pledged to collaborate with Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs) to address health and social issues in the Igbogene community. Ikein made the commitment during a community engagement and advocacy visit by the NGOs, the Women Organised for Mentorship and Advocacy Network (WOMAN) and the Eunice Nnachi Women…
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Diri approves schools, other projects for NAF in Bayelsa
Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa has given approval for educational, residential and other projects for the Nigeria Air Force (NAF) in Bayelsa. The governor gave the approval on Wednesday during a courtesy visit of Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, in Yenagoa. The projects include completion of a boarding school at Zarama Community, in Yenagoa Local Government Area…
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Defence
Oil Theft: Navy impound three barges, arrest seven suspects, in Bayelsa
The Nigerian Navy has impounded three barges laden with suspected stolen crude oil and refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) ,arresting seven, at Tunu Community Creek, in Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa. The Commander, Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) SOROH, Commodore Nanmar Lakan told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday that his command received an intelligence report on the…
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NEWS
Former President Goodluck Jonathan Mourns Elder Sister at Funeral
Otuoke, February 17, 2024 – Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan expressed deep sorrow at the funeral of his elder sister, Madam Obebhatein Jonathan, held in Otuoke, Bayelsa State, on Friday. Jonathan revealed that he received the news of his sister’s passing while he was in London, adding that her death deeply affected their elderly mother, Mama Eunice Afeni-Jonathan. Madam Obebhatein,…
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Bayelsa Governor Urges Peaceful Measures for Development in Rivers State
Sampou, Bayelsa State – Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has urged his Rivers State counterpart, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, to take decisive measures aimed at restoring peace in Rivers State for the purpose of fostering rapid development. Governor Diri offered this counsel during a meeting on Thursday, held at his country home in Sampou, Kolokuma-Opokuma Local Government Area, where Governor…
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Crime
Inspector General of Police Acknowledges Police and Security Agencies for Ensuring Seamless Elections in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi States
Abuja, Nigeria – The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has praised the collaborative efforts of police officers and operatives from various security agencies for their vital role in ensuring the security of elections conducted in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi States. The IGP commended the dedication and diligence exhibited by security personnel during the electoral process, highlighting…
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Small Chance for INEC to Save Itself in A Big Way
Elections in Nigeria this year might be nearly over but the war by other means could well receive fresh fire from three state elections this weekend. The year began with general elections in February and March, and is closing with off-cycle elections in Imo, Bayelsa and Kogi on November 11. Conducting elections for three governors after the major round of…
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Defence
Gen. Christopher Musa Meets Troops and Stakeholders, Pledges Protection of Democracy
Yenagoa, Bayelsa – The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has reaffirmed the military’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding the nation’s democracy and ensuring peaceful and credible governorship elections in the states of Kogi, Bayelsa, and Imo. In an interactive session held in Yenagoa on Tuesday, the CDS assured a diverse group of security agencies and stakeholders that these…
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Africa
NPF Conducts 2-Day Training for Election Security Officers Ahead of Gubernatorial Elections
Nigeria – In preparation for the upcoming gubernatorial elections scheduled for November 11, 2023, in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi States, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has given the green light to an intensive two-day training program for police personnel designated for deployment during the electoral processes. This initiative aims to enhance their capabilities in ensuring peace, order,…
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Election
AA holds governorship primaries April 17
The Action Alliance (AA) Party will hold primaries for its governorship candidates in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi states on April 17. This is contained in a statement by Mr James Vernimbe, the party National Secretary and made available to newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday. He stated that the party had notified the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) about preparations for…
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Election
Diri deserves credit for peaceful elections in Bayelsa –Aide
 Dr Kola Oredipe, the New Media Director to the Bayelsa Governor, has attributed the peaceful atmosphere experienced in the state during the recently held elections to the disposition and personality of Gov. Douye Diri. Oredipe spoke in Yenagoa at a media parley held at the Secretariat of Federated Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Bayelsa Council. Oredipe…
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Election
PDP wins all senatorial seats in Bayelsa
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared PDP candidates – Mr Benson Agadaga, Sen. Seriake Dickson and Mr Benson Kombowei, the winners of Saturday’s senatorial election in Bayelsa. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Dickson is a serving lawmaker, Agadaga is a former Chief of Staff to Bayelsa Gov. Douye Diri, while Kombowei is a former Secretary…
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Election
INEC concludes presidential poll collation in Bayelsa, transmits result to Abuja
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday concluded collation of the presidential poll from the eight Local Government Areas in Bayelsa. INEC’s Presidential Poll Collation Officer in Bayelsa, Prof. Lilian Salami, concluded the collation which lasted for many hours between Sunday and Monday at about 1 a.m. at INEC’s Election Results Collation Centre in Yenagoa. The News Agency of…
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Diri set to inaugurate projects to mark 3rd year in office
 Gov. Douye Diri of Bayalsa is set to inaugurate two major projects to mark his third year in office as governor. The projects slated for inauguration are the Bayelsa Health Insurance Scheme (BHIS) Complex and the State Transport Terminal at Igbogene in Yenagoa Local Government Area (LGA). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Diri’s administration will be three…
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Bayelsa Govt. designates new gateway road as planning area to prevent chaos
 The Bayelsa Government has designated both sides of the gateway road as a planning area to prevent disorderly development of structures. The Deputy Gov. of Bayelsa, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, disclosed this at a stakeholders meeting in Yenagoa on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Office of the Surveyor General and…
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