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: “It (the appeal) is a distraction not only to me but also to the government and people of the state. You also know the character of the person involved. So this is not unexpected. However, it is victory for Bayelsa State and I do not think I want to waste my time calling on anybody to work with us. They already said they are going to the Supreme Court. So, we will meet them there.”
“If we don’t take immediate action, we will lose the power and our citizens under the situation of increased fuel price, increased electricity price, increased everything and we are yet to get the right measures to provide questions for our constituents”.
“We are encouraged because the people appreciate the work we are doing. We do not praise ourselves, but our work is speaking for us.”
The Court of Appeal has overturned the decision to dismiss Martin Amaewhule and 24 other members from their positions in the Rivers State House of Assembly. The ruling reinstates their status as assembly members, reversing the previous judgement that had removed them from office. By its action, the Court of Appeal has vacated the order…
“The aim of those behind this act is to cause disaffection but the plot is dead on arrival as I’m not interested in such a Greek gift”.
“It is indeed an honor and a humble one at that, that I have been nominated to lead the Southern Governors’ Forum, alongside Professor Charles Soludo, the Governor of Anambra State, as the Vice Chairman of this forum,” Abiodun said
A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa, Hon. Maxwell Gabriel Morris, has extended his condolences to Vice President Kashim Shettima, GCON, on the passing of his mother-in-law Maryam Albishir at the age of 69. In a heartfelt condolence message, Hon. Maxwell Morris expressed deep sorrow and offered support to the Vice President and…
Justice Christopher Oba of the Federal High Court in Apo, Abuja, today, Monday 24th June, 2024, struck out the case brought by former Bayelsa Central Senator, Moses Cleopas, against the incumbent Senator representing the Senatorial District, Rt. Hon. Konbowei Benson, for abuse of court processes. It should be recalled that Senator Moses Cleopas, after losing…
Our country faced economic difficulties in the past, an experience that has been captured in folk songs. Just like we overcame then, we shall overcome our present difficulties very soon.”
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to “ensure that his government’s proposed bill on new minimum wage for Nigerian workers is entirely consistent and compatible with Nigeria’s international obligations to promote and advance the right of workers to an adequate living wage”. The president in his Democracy Day Speech…
