64 h. ago Tinubu Mega Rally Not To Cause Chaos In Bayelsa, Says PDP Zonal Scribe

The South-South zonal secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), George Turnah, has assured that a proposed mega rally in support of President Bola Tinubu and Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, slated for Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital, was not to cause chaos in the State. He also defended his association with Wike, […]

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3 d. ago Rivers crisis: Group set to hold rally in Bayelsa, drums support for Tinubu

Tribune Online Rivers crisis: Group set to hold rally in Bayelsa, drums support for Tinubu According to the organisers, the mega rally, aside from drumming up support for President Tinubu, is also geared toward expressing appreciation Rivers crisis: Group set to hold rally in Bayelsa, drums support for Tinubu Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Rivers: PDP govs seek reversal of emergency rule at Supreme Court

Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) – Bauchi, Adamawa, Bayelsa, Enugu, Osun, Plateau and Zamfara states – have filed a lawsuit at the Supreme Court to  challenge President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. In the suit, they argue that the Tinubu lacks the constitutional power to suspend a […] The post Rivers: PDP govs seek reversal of emergency rule at Supreme Court appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Rivers crisis: PDP govs challenge Tinubu’s emergency rule at Supreme Court

Tribune Online Rivers crisis: PDP govs challenge Tinubu’s emergency rule at Supreme Court The PDP governors, comprising those of Bauchi, Adamawa, Bayelsa, Enugu, Osun, Plateau, and Zamfara states, argued that the President lacks the constitutional power to suspend a democratically elected governor and deputy governor, contending that the appointment of a sole administrator is unconstitutional. Rivers crisis: PDP govs challenge Tinubu’s emergency rule at Supreme Court Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Akpabio Silenced Critics of Tinubu’s Emergency Rule — Dickson

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senator representing Bayelsa West, Seriake Dickson, has given insight into part of the behind-the-scene incidents during the session where the senate debated the emergency rule President Bola Tinubu declared in Rivers State. In a statement, Dickson, who walked out of the red chamber before the Senate approved the president’s proclamation, […]

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1 week ago Drama As Bayelsa, Rivers Reps Clash Over State Of Emergency, Fubara’s Suspension

There was a mild drama on the floor of the House of Representatives on Wednesday when two female members of the House exchanged words over President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. The lawmakers – Hon. Marie Ebikake (PDP, Bayelsa) and Hon. Blessing Amadi (PDP, Rivers), engaged in a shouting […]

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1 week ago JUST IN: Reps in shouting match ahead of Rivers emergency rule debate

Members of the House of Representatives engaged in a heated exchange as the green chamber prepared to debate the emergency rule in Rivers State. PUNCH Online reports that two female members shouted at each other over the political crisis in the South-South State. The two female lawmakers, Marie Ebikake (PDP, Bayelsa) and Blessing Amadi (PDP, Read More

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1 week ago Reps in shouting match ahead of Rivers emergency rule debate

Members of the House of Representatives engaged in a heated exchange as the green chamber prepared to debate the emergency rule in Rivers State. PUNCH Online reports that two female members shouted at each other over the political crisis in the South-South State. The two female lawmakers, Marie Ebikake (PDP, Bayelsa) and Blessing Amadi (PDP, Read More

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2 w. ago Diri’s former aide dumps PDP, party leadership under pressure to resign over defections

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa A former Technical Adviser to Bayelsa State Governor on Information and Strategy, Jeremiah Perekeme Owoupele, has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In his resignation letter to the Chairman of Ward 5, Ebedebiri, Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Owoupele said his decision to leave the PDP was due to […] The post Diri’s former aide dumps PDP, party leadership under pressure to resign over defections appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NDDC: Turnah Lauds Ogbuku’s Leadership, Applauds Tinubu’s Endorsement

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State, Barr. George Turnah, has applauded the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) following its recognition as the “Interventionist Agency of the Year 2024” by International Newspapers Limited in a prestigious event held in Lagos State. He also said that the award is a testament to […]

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3 w. ago Crisis rocks Bayelsa PDP as zonal secretary, state leadership trade blame

Tribune Online Crisis rocks Bayelsa PDP as zonal secretary, state leadership trade blame The Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) Bayelsa state chapter is embroiled in crisis as the zonal Secretary, South-South zone, George Turnah and the party's leadership, Mr Solomon Agwana trade blame over... Crisis rocks Bayelsa PDP as zonal secretary, state leadership trade blame Tribune Online

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3 w. ago PDP zonal secretary, Bayelsa Assembly chief whip bicker over apology to Gov Diri

Tribune Online PDP zonal secretary, Bayelsa Assembly chief whip bicker over apology to Gov Diri The Zonal Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) South South, George Turnah, has taken on the Chief Whip of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Hon. Gabriel Ogbara, over apologies tendered on his behalf to Governor Douye Diri. PDP zonal secretary, Bayelsa Assembly chief whip bicker over apology to Gov Diri Tribune Online

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