Oshodi Market Demolition: Traders backtrack, accept govt’s plan
Traders from the demolished Owonifari electronic Market, Oshodi were weekend divided on whether to re-accept the Lagos State Government’s planned relocation to Oshodi Resettlement Market (former Isopakodowo market) or not. While some maintained their previous stance, others have backtracked.
#BayelsaDecides: Fayose hails Dickson victory, says Bayelsans’ve resisted imposition
Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekit State has hailed the re-election of the Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, describing it as a demonstration of the resolve of Bayelsa people to choose their own governor and resist imposition of a governor on them by the powers that be in Abuja.
We’ve crushed terrorism but’ll remain vigilant — COAS
CHIEF of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai has commended his men for crushing terrorism in the North East.
Lt-Gen Buratai who spoke weekend while laying the foundation stone for the new Brigade headquaters complex at the 2 Brigade, Port Harcourt, Rivers State said, the army will remain vigilant to contend any new strategy that may be adopted by the terrorists.
Buhari to lead ex-leaders to mark Sardauna’s 50 yrs’ demise
President Muhammadu Buhari will lead former Nigerian and other political leaders to commemorate the 50 years of the assassination of Sir Ahmadu Bello, the Sardauna Sokoto and late Premier of the North.
#BayelsaDecides: Improving material condition of Bayelsans remains more urgent- Dickson
Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson, has thanked the electorate for their gallantry in ensuring his re-election for another four years, insisting that the challenge of improving the material condition of Bayelsans remains more urgent.
Buhari urges unity among Nigerians, hails armed forces
Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday called on Nigerians to build on things that unite rather than divide the country in spite of diverse cultures and religions. He gave the advice at the Inter-Denominational Church Service to mark the 2016 Armed Forces and Remembrance Day at the National Christian Centre, Abuja. Represented by Vice […]
#BayelsaDecides: Ben Bruce identifies victims of election violence
Senator Ben Bruce representing Bayelsa East constituency, in Bayelsa State, on Sunday, identified some of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) supporters and party agents, who were victims of the violence that trailed Saturday’s election in the state.
#BayelsaDecides: PDP jubilates, says it’s a painful victory
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has hailed the people of Bayelsa State for their support for its candidate, Governor Seriake Dickson, which led to his victory at the just-concluded governorship election in the state.
#BayelsaDecides: Ben Bruce congratulates Dickson
Senator Ben Bruce representing Bayelsa East constituency, in Bayelsa State, has congratulated Governor Seriake Dickson over his re-election as the state governor.
When IMF visits, tears follow
INTERNATIONAL Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director, Madam Christine Lagarde was on a four-day visit to Nigeria from January 4. She claimed it was a friendly visit: “I’m not in Nigeria to negotiate for IMF loans but to promote fiscal discipline and favourable monetary policies”
Dickson’s re-election is a victory for democracy – Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that the re-election of the Bayelsa State Governor, Rt. Hon. Seriake Dickson is a victory for democracy in the face of unrelenting external forces. In a congratulatory message to the Bayelsa State Governor, following his re-election at the conclusion of the supplementary governorship election, Governor Wike said that the will of the people of Bayelsa State has prevailed as they have resolved to remain with the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
