Abducted INEC official in Bayelsa regains freedom
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Bayelsa says its Supervisory Presiding Officer (SPO), abducted on Friday, has regained his freedom. The SPO was abducted by gunmen on his way…
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Army mobilises for peaceful elections in Bayelsa
The Nigeria Army has begun mobilising its troops to provide adequate security during the November 11 governorship and state house of assembly elections in Bayelsa State. Maj.-Gen. Jamal Abdussalam, General…
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Bayelsa poll: Court hears fresh suit to stop Gov Diri’s bid
Less than nine days to the Bayelsa State governorship election, a fresh suit seeking the disqualification of Governor Douye Diri and his deputy, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has commenced at a Federal…
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Appeal Court reverses Sylva’s disqualification as APC candidate in Bayelsa poll
The Appeal Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, vacated the judgment of a Federal High Court, Abuja which nullified Mr Timipre Sylva’s candidacy for All Progressives Congress (APC) in the November 11…
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Court disqualifies Timipre from Nov Bayelsa guber polls
Federal High Court, Abuja, has disqualified Chief Timipre Sylva of the APC from contesting the November 11 guber election in Bayelsa state. The suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/821/2023 was filed on June…
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British High Commission pledges support for peaceful Bayelsa guber poll
The British High Commission in Nigeria has pledged to support a free, fair and credible Bayelsa State Governorship Election, scheduled for November 11. The Political Secretary of the commission, Hamish…
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Bayelsa guber poll: Traditional rulers sue for peace ahead of Nov 11
Ahead of the November 11 governorship election in Bayelsa State, traditional rulers in three council areas of the state have appealed to security agencies to prepare for possible violence in…
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Guber poll: Ex-MILAD Olubolade advises Bayelsans on choice of candidate
‘sustain current atmosphere of peace’ A former Military Administrator of Bayelsa State, Navy Captain Caleb Omoniyi Olubolade (rtd), has urged Bayelsans to be wise in their choice of who becomes…
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Aggrieved APC aspirant moves against Sylva’s gov bid
An All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirant for the Nov. 11 Bayelsa State governorship election, Mrs Ogbomade Johnson, has challenged the emergence of Mr Timipre Sylva as candidate of the party…
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Bayelsa Gov laments, seeks support over out-of-school children
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has expressed regret at the estimated 250,000 out-of-school children in the state, saying the figure was worrisome and alarming. He urged parents, traditional rulers…
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