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N3 Billion Cars: Govt never provided cars for political appointees ….. says vehicles for security, lawmakers are procured on hire-purchase/lease basis

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The Bayelsa State Government has debunked reports that, it has bought official cars for political appointees as alleged by some media reports, pointing out that, there is no truth whatsoever in the report and it should be disregarded. A Government House statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Daniel Iworiso-Markson explained…

Atiku Presidency got a boost as Former Gov. James Ibori of Delta has arrived in the country on Saturday.

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Dagogo Tony Mr. Ibori’s spokesperson, Tony Eluemuno, confirmed his arrival to Newsmen. He said the former governor was in Abuja. An official of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday that the British Airways conveying Mr. Ibori touched down in the airport early in the morning. The…

EU want pro-Biafra agitators respect International Laws

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The European Union has called on Pro Biafra agitators to explore International laws rather than arms struggle for their agitation. This is coming against the backdrop of the request by Biafra activists and the Organization of Emerging African States (OEAS) for the referendum to be conducted on the independence of a republic of Biafra. Pro-Biafra…

PDP NOT BROKE SAYS FACTIONAL CHAIRMAN

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The Ahmed Makarfi-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has denied that the party is financially broke and could not meet up with it financial obligations. The National Publicity of the party, Dayo Adeyeye, made the denial in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja. Mr. Adeyeye said the attention of PDP leadership was drawn to a…

James Ibori Vows to go back to Politics

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Agency reports A former Nigerian governor convicted of corruption, who was recently released from a U.K. prison, has hinted that he could return to politics in the West African country. James Ibori, the governor of Nigeria’s oil-rich Delta state from 1999 to 2007, was arrested in Dubai in 2010 after avoiding capture in Nigeria. He…

Bayelsa Assembly approves N3 billion for members’ cars

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Preye Barry in Yenegoa The Bayelsa House of Assembly has approved a N3 billion loan request from the state government to purchase cars for legislators and other political office holders. The Speaker of the House, Kombowei Benson, who confirmed this to journalists on Thursday in Yenagoa, said the decision was taken at a closed door…

Bayelsa, CIBN collaborate to explore areas of mutual benefit …Go and showcase potentials in electricity, oil and gas – Dickson

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Bayelsa State Governor Henry. Seriake Dickson, has expressed his administration’s commitment to partner with the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), to explore areas of mutual benefits. The governor, according to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Iworiso-Markson, said Dickson stated this when he received the President and Chairman of the Council…

University claim he discovered cure for AID/HIV

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Adaobi Nze in Umuahia The Vice Chancellor of the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike in Abia state, Professor Francis Otunta has announced the discovery of a drug which he claims is potent in the cure of HIV/AIDS. Otunta told newsmen at the university campus on Wednesday, February 1, that the finding followed years of…

Army 6th Division: Dickson receives GOC, commends FG …demands professionalism, integrity from security agencies

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Bayelsa State Governor, Henry Seriake Dickson has commended the Federal Government for the establishment of the 6th Division of the Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt, Rivers State covering four states in the Niger Delta to enhance security. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Iworiso-Markson on Tuesday, said the governor gave the commendation, when…

Osinbajo swears in 5 NPC Commissioners

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Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday in Abuja swore-in five new commissioners of the National Population Commission, NPC. The swearing in of the commissioners followed their successful screening by the Senate, on December 12, 2016, after their nomination by President Muhammadu Buhari. The appointment of the commissioners was also endorsed by the National Council of…

LANDLORD. ENGINEER ON THE RUN AS FOUR STORY BUILDING COLLAPSED IN ABUJA.

FCTA withdraws all park licenses, orders fresh screening as DC says it’s set to demolish Durumi shanties

FCT MINISTER PAYS CONDOLENCE VISIT TO FAMILY OF LATE FCTA HEAD OF SERVICE

I Swear, I Will End Banditry, Boko Haram In 2 Months If I Have Control Over Security Operatives – Zamfara Gov

PDP govs reply Wike camp, says party won’t bow to impunity.

Wike, PDP loyalists list demands for peace ahead of party’s November convention

N3 Billion Cars: Govt never provided cars for political appointees ….. says vehicles for security, lawmakers are procured on hire-purchase/lease basis

Atiku Presidency got a boost as Former Gov. James Ibori of Delta has arrived in the country on Saturday.

EU want pro-Biafra agitators respect International Laws

PDP NOT BROKE SAYS FACTIONAL CHAIRMAN

James Ibori Vows to go back to Politics

Bayelsa Assembly approves N3 billion for members’ cars

Bayelsa, CIBN collaborate to explore areas of mutual benefit …Go and showcase potentials in electricity, oil and gas – Dickson

University claim he discovered cure for AID/HIV

Army 6th Division: Dickson receives GOC, commends FG …demands professionalism, integrity from security agencies

Osinbajo swears in 5 NPC Commissioners