After an assessment of present developments in the country, the 14th Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi II, has said Nigerians take too much rubbish from politicians who take them for granted. He urged Nigerians not to allow themselves to be intimidated by the president, governors in any way.Sanusi, whose observation was contained in a…
A day ahead of a meeting of West African military chiefs to hammer out what a military intervention in Niger might look like, the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) appeared at odds over whether military action should be on the table. 8:45pm: Coup crisis is deepening Niger food insecurity,…
…Urges Security Agents To Be Wary Of APC’s Plot The Bayelsa State Government has criticized the partial implementation of the rules of engagement and discriminatory enforcement of the law by security personnel deployed to restore peace and security in Opu-Nembe. The government specifically urged the Nigeria Police to be circumspect and neutral in carrying out…
According to a Ghanaian army spokesperson, the military chiefs of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will convene in Accra, Ghana on Thursday and Friday amidst concerns over a possible military intervention in Niger. In response to Niger’s coup, some ECOWAS member states had considered military action before ultimately emphasizing the need for…
“And with the years, and his supposed political sophistication, Timipre Sylva has, evidently, only perfected the use of federal connections to abjectly subjugate and dehumanize his very kith and kin, hoping to flog them into line. This he has done, since 2015, as heralds to his political interests in any contest.”
~Declared total support for Sen. Douye Diri Bomo Central West Rural Development Authority chairman Hon. Kesiye Gbiagbia Godwill Welcomes APC Decampees To PDP says the state remains a Peoples Democratic Party state, calling on Bayelsans to ensure that the party continues to soar higher. Noting the development stride and peace restored by His Excellency, Sen….
The Bayelsa State House of Assembly, on Monday, passed a resolution under matters of urgent importance condemning last Saturday’s invasion of Opu-Nembe community in Nembe Local Government Area of the state by policemen. The legislators said the invasion led to destruction of property and alleged loss of lives. Speaking on the floor of the assembly…
In a Facebook post, one Chuks Akunna has accused the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, of bias in the upcoming Bayelsa election. Akunna questioned why Egbetokun has flooded certain areas with police while allowing the chief thug of Timipre Sylva, Kojo Sam, to roam free. Akunna believes that Sylva’s actions are threatening the peace…
Former Governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva, has announced his bid to run for Governor in the upcoming November 11, 2023 elections. In an interview with journalists, Sylva outlined a six-point agenda he intends to pursue if elected. First on the list is human capital development, including education. Sylva emphasized the need to develop the…
The Amassoma Elite Support Group in Ogbopina-Ama has congratulated Hon. Rose Aperetari Ogugu on her recent appointment as Honourable member of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly Service Commission. In a statement released on Wednesday, the group expressed their delight at her appointment, which they say demonstrates her unwavering commitment and dedicated service to the…
