Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has described Friday’s judgement of the Supreme Court, which affirmed his victory in the November 11, 2023 governorship election, as the triumph of truth over falsehood and evil. Speaking in Abuja after the apex court gave its verdict, Governor Diri said the victory was not for him or…
A House of Assembly aspirant for Southern Ijaw Constituency 1, Hon. Churchill Oyeinkediton Amiekumo, has appealed to the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State, Governor Douye Diri, to adopt a consensus arrangement ahead of the party’s forthcoming primary election for the Bayelsa State House of Assembly. In an open adjuration addressed…
~Dedicates Certificate to God Almighty and Constituents. Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency Representative-Elect Engr. Rodney Ambaiowei Engr. Rodney Ambaiowei (MNSE), the Member-elect to represent Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, presented his certificate of return to the people of Amassoma in a joyous atmosphere filled with party leaders, dignitaries, and supporters of the great…
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…
*Says Slain Bayelsa Youth Will Get Justice Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has implored people of the state, particularly youths, to follow due process in resolving issues rather than embarking on frivolous protests. Senator Diri gave the advice on Thursday during the 33rd state security council meeting in Government House, Yenagoa, while reacting…
The upcoming biometric Population and Housing Census presents a unique opportunity to create a digital National Population Register. This register would strengthen the e-CRVS system and integrate biometric data from various agencies to streamline the identification of deceased registrants, ensuring accurate sharing of official death records with INEC, thus allowing for the removal of deceased voters from the register.
“Now I have a problem with obtaining citizenship. For now I am in Voronezh and continue to study at VGAS. At home they could arrest me, they could give me 20 years in prison”,
President Bola Tinubu expressed optimism that Nigeria will experience peace and prosperity during an interview with reporters after observing the Eid-el-Kabir prayers at Dodan Barracks. He stressed the importance of unity and cooperation among Nigerians and called for an end to ethnic and religious rivalries. President Tinubu assured the public that Allah would not burden…
“The military, they say, get a budget of N3.18 billion every year. They are paid to protect us. Bandits have taken over Nigeria. Bandits are raping our women. Bandits are raping our children. Bandits are killing our mothers. Bandits are killing our parents. Nobody is safe in Nigeria anymore. What is the military doing?”
“We had our own agenda,” he admits, highlighting the complex motives behind Buhari’s recruitment. This was not merely about military might or political ambition; it was an urgent call to restore order and safety in the face of escalating violence. Convincing Buhari to enter the political fray was no easy task, as he initially responded to the overture with hostility towards politics. Nonetheless, after considerable persuasion and strategic discourse, they secured his involvement.
