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Jonathan Praises National Assembly’s Legislative Strength in Landmark Bills

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has lauded a period in Nigeria’s legislative history when the National Assembly demonstrated robust independence and authority, particularly...

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Oando Pipelines Hit by Sabotage in Nigeria’s Bayelsa State, Disrupting Oil and Gas Operations

Oando Plc, a leading Nigerian oil producer, has confirmed that three separate sabotage attacks have targeted its critical pipelines in the oil-rich Bayelsa...

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Democracy Allows Minority Voices, But Majority Prevails — Sen. Henry Seriake Dickson

In the wake of recent legislative proceedings, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, a prominent figure in Nigerian politics and former governor of Bayelsa State,...

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Parents Defend “Marriage” of 4-Year-Old Daughter To 56-Year-Old Man In Bayelsa

The “marriage” between a four-year-old ‘bride’ and a 54-year-old man in a Bayelsa community is a traditional rite to save the child’s life,...

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Goodluck Defends Support for Bayelsa Governor Diri’s Re-election Bid

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has defended his endorsement of Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri’s re-election in the November 11, 2023, off-cycle governorship election,...

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Bayelsa: INEC Deletes Sylva’s Name From Gov Candidates List

The Independent National Electoral Commission has released the amended lists of candidates for Bayelsa and Imo States governorship elections. According to the amended...

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Africanus Noel, Assumes Office As Child Commissioner for Education In Bayelsa State

The overall winner of the Bayelsa state Essay Writing Competition, Africanus Noel, has been made a Child Commissioner for Education in the Ministry...

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Guy Murray-Bruce Appointed Special Assistant To Bayelsa State Governor

The Governor of Bayelsa state, Seriake Dickson, has appointed the Vice President of Silverbird Group, Guy Murray Bruce, as his Special Adviser on Entertainment...

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UPDATE: INEC Cancels Election In Southern Ijaw LGA, Bayelsa State.

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has declared the Bayelsa State governorship election as inconclusive while cancelling the election held in Southern Ijaw...