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… As Alaibe Kicks, Appeals For Calm By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa  The Bayelsa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated Senator Douye Diri, the newly elected candidate of the party for the November 16, 2019 election in the state. State Secretary of the party, Chief Godspower Keku, said …

By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa Governor Henry Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State has advocated tolerance and maturity among the political class in the gubernatorial election scheduled for November 16, 2019 in the state. He also called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the relevant agencies to ensure the conduct …

Bolt the leading on-demand transportation platform in Africa, last Friday, launched its operations in Port Harcourt promising to focus on making urban travel easier, quicker and more reliable. The new Port Harcourt operation brings to the total of Bolt’s cities in Nigeria to 8, with the service already well-established in …

By Amos Okioma, Yenagoa As predicted by some observers, the governorship primary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State for the November 16 governorship election has begun amidst high tension, shooting and many uncertainties. There are 21 aspirants vying to become the flag bearer of the party, with …

By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa One of the top contenders for the Bayelsa State governorship election, Chief Timi Alaibe has adduced reasons why he stands out among the pack, urging delegates to cast their votes wisely. In an interaction with the Federated Correspondents chapel, the former managing director of the Niger …

By Amos Okioma, Yenagoa Ahead of the People’s Democratic Party’s primary election for the November 16  Bayelsa State governorship election, one of the top aspirants, Arc Reuben Okoya, while speaking journalists, said he is not a desperate politician. He said he is rather desperate for the development of Bayelsa State …

Bayelsa State governor, Hon Henry Seriake Dickson, has tasked the new chairman of the state Independent Electoral Commission (BYSIEC), Hon. Ball Oyarede, to carry out his responsibilities with firmness and integrity. The governor charged the new BYSIEC boss to ensure that the success and high standard of the commission was …

By Joel Anekwe The political crisis that denied the Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) participation in the 2019 general elections is far from over, as the two major gladiators in the now seeming intractable conflict are again tuning up their war drums, even though the elections …

By Joel Anekwe Civil society and community based organisations in Rivers State have rated the governor, Nyesom Wike low on inclusive governance, adding that in the past four years of his administration, the governor has operated with little or no input from civil society or community representatives. This position runs …

By Joel Anekwe Following the increasing loss of lives and property to cultism and gangsterism in Ogoniland, the Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike has declared that the state government would deploy more security personnel to the troubled Ogoni communities with a view to restoring peace.  Speaking on Saturday when he …