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Diri sworn-in as Bayelsa Governor
PDP’s Duoye Diri has been sworn in as the newly elected Governor of Bayelsa State. This happened earlier today as he showed off his wife and children during the swearing in ceremony at the Government House, Yenagoa.
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Thugs attack Residence of Bayelsa Governor-Elect, Duoye Diri
Some political thugs this afternoon attacked the home of Bayelsa state governor-elect, Duoye Diri. The thugs said to be about 50 in number, stormed the residence located on Imgbi Road, Amarata, Yenagoa, the state capital and started destroying all property in sight. The thugs vandalised some vehicles in his compound and damaged parts of the building.
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Oluwo of Iwo accused of beating up Agbowu of Ogbagbaa during a Peace Meeting
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi has been accused of beating up the Agbowu of Ogbagbaa, Oba Dhirulahi Akinropo during a peace meeting to resolve a land tussle among monarchs within Iwo axis. Olu of Ile-ogbo, Oba Agbaje Habeeb Adetoyese who confirmed the incident while speaking to newsmen at Osun State General Hospital in Asubiaro, Osogbo where the assaulted monarch is receiving treatment described Oluwo’s alleged attack as a “bestial conduct”. He also alleged…
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“I don’t see him starting many Games” – Scholes speaks on Ighalo’s Manchester United move
Former Manchester United midfielder, Paul Scholes, has questioned whether Odion Ighalo is good enough to play for the club. United have signed Ighalo on a six-month loan from Shanghai Shenhua. The Nigerian striker is expected to be in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s squad, for Monday’s trip to Chelsea in the Premier League. But Scholes, speaking to the UK Mirror, said: “I don’t think he’s signing for the long term. I think his scoring record in China…
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This is a good Time to prove you are for Everybody – Sani urges Buhari not to cancel his Trip to Bayelsa
Shehu Sani, a former lawmaker representing Kaduna Central district at the National Assembly has advised President Muhammadu Buhari not to cancel his earlier scheduled trip to Bayelsa for the swearing-in ceremony. The President had concluded plans to storm Bayelsa on Friday for the swearing-in of governor-elect, David Lyon of the All Progressives Congress, APC, but a supreme court ruling yesterday nullified his election. In his reaction, Sani tweeted, “The President should not postpone his trip…
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Timi Dakolo celebrates Wife for Valentine
Nigerian singer Timi Dakolo has taken to social media to share a glimpse of how he celebrated his woman, Busola Dakolo on Valentine’s day. According to Mr Dakolo, he decided to celebrate a day before as he will be very busy on Valentine’s day. ”Let me do my Valentine today, Tomorrow I will be really busy. Thank you @veronicasgifts for coming through. @busoladakolo turn off the light, let Us reason together.#valentinetweet.” he shared with a…
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“Please, come back,” Diri calls out PDP Members who defected to APC
Douye Diri, the flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in November’s governorship election in Bayelsa state, has asked members of the party who left the party to the All Progressives Congress (APC), to return. Diri who is now expected to be sworn in as the Governor of Bayelsa State said this in reaction to the Supreme Court’s ruling, which sacked David Lyon as the governor-elect. “The members of PDP, who out of one thing…
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We are Broke – Reps
The House of Representatives has again said it is broke. Its spokesman, Benjamin Kalu, said this in Abuja yesterday while addressing reporters on the readiness of the house to lunch its “Green Chamber Magazine” for publication of facts and realities of the activities in the house. He said the speaker of the house struggled to raise money to finance the magazine which will be launched on February 19. “We have no cars, Nigerians don’t know…
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Muslim Association not in support of Amotekun recruitment requirement
Muslim Association of Nigeria (MAN) has described the inclusion of a birth certificate from a Church in the requirement for enlisting into the Amotekun security outfit as unnecessary. In a press release signed by the President and Public Relation Officer, Alhaji J. O Ojikutu and Alhaja Nurat Adebayo respectively at the end of its quarterly National Executive Council meeting held recently, noted religion should be left out in as much as they believe in the…
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“We cannot demonize Buhari because of Boko Haram” – Shetimma
Former Governor of Borno State and senator of Borno central, Senator Kassim Shettima has expressed that Nigerians should not demonize President Muhammadu Buhari because of the boko haram insurgence as he is trying his best. He said this while addressing journalists in Abuja after Thursday’s plenary. He was quoted as saying that the president has no magic wand to end insurgence. “People thought he (Buhari) has a magic wand. He does not have wand. But…
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FG Announces N36m Cash Reward For Any Nigerian Scientist Who Finds A Cure For Coronavirus
The Federal government has pledged N36 million cash gift to any Nigerian scientist who can find a cure for Coronavirus. Minister of Techology, Ogbonnaya Onu, announced this when he spoke at the send forth party organised in honour of the former director of Chemical Technology in the ministry, who recently retired. The Minister said Nigerian scientists need to go into research to find a cure for coronavirus so the world can know that Nigeria has the…
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66% Of Nigerians Do Not Use Condoms While Having Sex With Strangers – NOI Survey
A recent survey by NOIpolls has revealed that 66 percent of Nigerians do not use condoms while having sex with persons who are not their partners. The result of the survey, which was carried out in partnership with the National Agency for the Control of AIDS and AIDS Healthcare Foundation, revealed that only 34 percent of Nigerians actually use protection during sexual intercourse. Executive Director of NOIpolls, Chike Nwangwu, said despite the low usage, 92 percent…
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