Politics news and analysis from Nigeria and around the world—covering elections, governance, parties, and public policy updates from EMTV News.
Politics news and analysis from Nigeria and around the world—covering elections, governance, parties, and public policy updates from EMTV News.
Bello Bodejo is being investigated for offences threatening national security under the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition Act, 2022). The federal government, on Friday, arraigned the detained president of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo, at the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court, on a three-count charge bordering on terrorism. Mr Bodejo, arrested on January…
Finally, in 2023, he became a card-carrying member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and actively supported Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s candidacy.
A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Bayelsa State, Mr. Maxwell Gabriel Morris, has urged the Federal Government of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu to establish additional Military Barracks in each of the six geo-political zones to enhance security in Nigeria. Mr. Morris made this plea during a press conference at the NUJ Press Centre…
“Sylva’s lawyer, Falola, had argued that his clients filed the fresh application against the tribunal on the ground that the two petitioners were convinced beyond reasonable doubt that they could not get justice from members of the panel”.
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, arrived at the State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal in Abuja to observe the proceedings. He entered the courtroom at around 10:15 am accompanied by a team of security personnel and supporters. Upon his arrival, Governor Diri was introduced by his lead counsel, Chris Uche SAN. Currently, he is present…
“We do not have party differences in Bayelsa but what we have is the development of our state and Nigeria at large. Let us jettison petty jealousies and join hands to develop our state so that it will grow from strength to strength”.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate, Chief Timipre Sylva, have made a plea to disband the Bayelsa State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, claiming bias in the ongoing case to challenge the results of the gubernatorial election that took place on November 11, 2023. In a letter addressed to the President of the Court…
“We will consult widely and take every segment of society and all the interests into consideration. The November 11 election was not only for my Peoples Democratic Party. It was also about the All Progressives Congress and even Labour Party members. So, do not be surprised when you see some names from such parties because everyone participated in the election.”
The National Electoral Commission, INEC, had declared Sen, Douye Diri, who was the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), winner of the election.
In a groundbreaking move, Hon. Engr. Rodney Ebikebina Ambaiowei, member of the National Assembly representing Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency in Bayelsa State, is set to present three fundamental Bills for the establishment of federal colleges in the region. On the 27th of February, 2024, Hon. Ambaiowei will present Bills for the establishment of Federal College…
