U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee met with President Tinubu and Foreign Minister Tuggar in Abuja on August 26 to advance the U.S. partnership with Africa’s largest democracy and economy. They also discussed U.S. support for Nigerian and ECOWAS efforts to restore constitutional order in Niger and reviewed options to resolve…
Residents lament the minimal security presence across the affected communities, warning that the sustained attacks are crippling daily life and pushing schools, markets, and farmlands toward paralysis.
By- Alambo Datonye Fred A grassroots political movement, the NEW Associates, has postponed the inauguration of its Bayelsa State chapter and a Mega Rally earlier scheduled for Yenagoa on Saturday, April 12 to April 26, 2025. Conveners say the group is committed to rallying support for President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Administration and the Minister…
He argued that the DSS has no legal mandate to act as a proxy for President Tinubu, insisting that only an individual personally defamed can seek redress through civil litigation. Sowore cited several court rulings, including the landmark Arthur Nwankwo v. State (1985), which struck down sedition laws in Nigeria, affirming citizens’ right to free expression.
“The planning and conduct of a gigantic programme such as the census will no doubt come with its challenges in terms of security and logistics arrangement
“At this fifth anniversary of our administration, we have paid over N20 billion as gratuity and pension to retired citizens and we will continue to ensure that they receive them. Before we leave office, we would have cleared the backlog.”
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…
“I feel so highly honoured by you and I like you to keep it up. Let us have this camaraderie and look out for one another. That way I am sure that each and every one of us will feel that sense of belonging and oneness.”
In response to an Illinois court order, the Chicago State University (CSU) has released the academic records of President Bola Tinubu following request by former vice president Atiku Abubakar. Atiku, who is the Peoples Democratic Party candidate in the February 25, 2023 presidential election had requested the academic records in a bid to disprove claims…
*Governor Slams APC Candidate On Angiama-Oporoma Bridge Comment The Bayelsa Elders Council (BEC) has given thumbs up to Governor Douye Diri for the developmental strides of his administration. The elders expressed satisfaction particularly with infrastructure projects embarked upon by the Prosperity Administration in the state. They gave the commendation during their meeting on Thursday in…
