Tag: Bayelsa

By Babatunji Wusu A paradox is emerging in Nigeria’s economic recovery: while the cost of living is rising more slowly, the number of people falling into poverty is increasing. According…

|By Adejumo Adekunle- • Says Diri should focus on governance, not imaginary threats • Questions governor’s fear of Wike’s influence • Recalls Diri once begged Wike for support Lere Olayinka,…

|By Adejumo Adekunle – Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State announced plans to launch an independent power project soon, aiming to end months of darkness caused by vandalized power towers…

| By Adejumo Adekunle – Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has approved an N80,000 minimum wage for state civil servants, set to take effect on November 1, 2024. He also…

The governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has directed a probe into the palliative care distribution process in order to prosecute those responsible for the diversion of food supplies. At…

  Timipre Sylva, the APC candidate for governor of Bayelsa State, has managed to avoid losing a second legal battle. Friday’s ruling by the Court of Appeal in Abuja gave…

Babatunji Wusu – In the governorship elections scheduled for November 11 in the states of Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared that it does…

Babatunji Wusu – Timipre Sylva, the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) candidate for governor of Bayelsa State, has charged Governor Douye Diri with inciting violence and amassing weapons ahead of the…

Babatunji Wusu – Timipre Sylva, the All Progressives Congress candidate, has been added to the list of candidates who will be competing at the vote this Saturday by the Independent…

Babatunji Wusu – The Appeal Court in Abuja has reinstated Timipre Sylva as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the governorship election in Bayelsa State on November 11. On…