The Bayelsa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has appealed to the people of the state to accept the judgement of the Supreme Court that nullified its victory…
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“I’m a miracle governor; the Supreme Court affirmed God’s judgment” says Diri
The Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has said the Supreme Court’s ruling was only affirmation of God’s judgement on the state. The governor who nicknamed himself a ‘miracle governor’…
Breaking: Supreme Court Strikes out Lyon And APC’s Review Application
The Supreme Court has dismissed an application for review of the judgment which sacked the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa state, David Lyon and his…
PDP withdraws petition against INEC and APC at Bayelsa Guber tribunal
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has withdrawn its petition against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) before the Bayelsa Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting…
“I’m a Miracle Governor” — Bayelsa Governor, Douye Diri confesses
The Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, on Sunday has confessed that he is a miracle governor as he had lost hope when he lost the November governorship election to…
Breaking: Fresh petition filed to disqualify newly sworn-in Bayelsa Deputy Governor
A governorship candidate in Bayelsa, Vijar Eldred Opuama has filled a fresh petition seeking to disqualify the newly sworn-in Deputy Governor of Bayelsa state, Senator Lawrence O. Ewhrudjakpo. According to…
See the multiple identities that led to disqualification of Ex-Bayelsa Gov-Elect
It is no longer news that the multiple identities of Senator Biobarakuma Degi-eremienyo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) deputy governorship candidate in the November election in Bayelsa, led his party…
“Supreme Court has left me open to assault,” sacked Bayelsa deputy gov-elect speaks
Biobarakuma Degi-Eremienyo, sacked All Progressives Congress deputy governor-elect in Bayelsa state has insisted that he did not forge any of the certificates he presented to the Independent National Electoral Commission…
Breaking: APC officially moves to remove Douye Diri as Bayelsa Governor
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially headed to the Supreme Court with an application urging the court to reverse its decision disqualifying its candidate in the last governorship election…
Read David Lyon’s first press statement since his sack as Bayelsa Governor-Elect
Sacked Governor-Elect of Bayelsa State, Chief David Lyon, has spoken for the first time since the Supreme Court judgement that stopped his inauguration. In his statement, Lyon asked his supporters…
Here’s an Electoral law that may remove Douye Diri as Bayelsa governor
There have been 3 different electoral acts in Nigeria since 1999 when the new Democratic governance came into being. The provisions for disqualification of candidates for election in the 2002…
Breaking: Bayelsa Assembly Elects New Speaker following Douye Diri’s emergence
The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has elected Rt. Hon. Abraham Ngobere as Speaker. Ngobere was before now, the Deputy Speaker of the House. The immediate past Speaker, Monday Bubou-Obolo…
Soldiers allegedly burning houses in Bayelsa following killing of 4 soldiers, 2 others
Member of a community in Bayelsa have accused Nigerian soldiers of burning down house in their community after gunmen suspected to be sea pirates killed four soldiers and two civilians…
Bayelsa: Gov Douye Diri Falls Down During Thanksgiving Service (photos)
We can all agree that newly sworn-in governor of Bayelsa state, Sen. Duoye Diri is a man whom fortune has smiled on. After losing an election he fought so hard…
Fr. Mbaka Speaks On Prophecy over Bayelsa Governorship
Popular Enugu-based Catholic priest and spiritual director of Adoration Ministry, Rev Father Ejike Mbaka has reacted to a prophesy credited to him following the Supreme Court ruling on Bayelsa state…
Bayelsa: PDP, Dickson beg Alaibe to withdraw case against Diri
A former managing director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NNDC), Mr. Timi Alaibe, has turned into a beautiful bride overnight for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State…
‘Let’s look inwards’ – Festus Keyamo blames APC for Bayelsa loss
Festus Keyamo (SAN), minister of state for labour and employment, has asked the All Progressives Congress (APC) to look inwards over the loss of some states to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).…
Bayelsa: Thugs caught stealing Plasma TV sets from Ex-Gov Dickson’s house (Photos)
Following the series of violent protests that erupted in Bayelsa state due to the Supreme court ruling that sacked former Governor-elect, David Lyon, some hoodlums were arrested for taking advantage…
Fresh Battle for Governor Douye Diri as Timi Alaibe come for the PDP Ticket
There may be more political surprises in Bayelsa State as Governor Douye Diri’s opponent at the Primary election, Timi Alaibe has gone to court, asking to be declared winner of…
Breaking: Jonathan Congratulates Douye Diri, Read His Epic message
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated Douye Diri on his victory at the supreme and swearing-in as the 5th democratically elected governor of Bayelsa state. In a statement the former…