31 h. ago Bayelsa monarchs, PINL rally support to protect oil pipelines from vandalism

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The monarchs from oil-producing communities in Bayelsa State and Pipeline Infrastructure Nigerian Limited (PINL) have reiterated the need to protect oil pipelines in their communities from vandalism. Speaking at a stakeholders’ forum in Yenagoa, pioneer chairman of the Bayelsa State Traditional Rulers Council and Ibenanaowei of Bomo Kingdom, King Warri Joshua […] The post Bayelsa monarchs, PINL rally support to protect oil pipelines from vandalism appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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39 h. ago Bayelsa gov urges citizens to maintain law, order amid rally dispute

The Governor of Bayelsa State,  Senator Douye Diri, has said his administration was not against rallies and would always abide by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in respecting the fundamental rights of individuals. Diri, who stated this on Wednesday at the 158th state executive council meeting in Yenagoa, said he would ensure Read More

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64 h. ago Ijaw elders, leaders, give hints how to protect pipelines, laud PINL efforts

As search for protection strategies for oil pipelines continues in the face of fresh threats, Ijaw elders and leaders have read more Ijaw elders, leaders, give hints how to protect pipelines, laud PINL efforts

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6 d. 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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7 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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7 d. ago Ijaw Youths Condemn Rivers Administrator’s ‘Dictatorial’ Actions

The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide has strongly criticised the Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, over his recent decision to suspend statutory commissions and boards in the state, calling for an immediate reversal of the move. In a statement yesterday, the IYC’s secretary-general, Maobuoye Nangi Obu, accused the administrator of undermining […]

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7 d. ago Rivers Elders, N’Delta groups slam Ibas for sacking Fubara’s appointees

The Ijaw National Congress and the Rivers State Elders and Leaders Council have slammed the sole administrator of the state, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.) following his suspension of appointees of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Also, the IIjaw Youths Council has said the action of the sole administrator including the demanding g for the records of Read More

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8 d. ago Rivers: Ijaw demands reversal of emergency rule, seeks dialogue

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Ijaw nation has unanimously called on President Bola Tinubu to rescind the decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State.  The event, held at Ijaw House in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital, and attended by eminent Ijaw leaders, featured various speakers condemning the hasty declaration of the state of […] The post Rivers: Ijaw demands reversal of emergency rule, seeks dialogue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Tinubu, NASS should return Fubara through dialogue – Gov Diri at Ijaw leaders rally in Bayelsa

…As INC leaders rejection suspension of Fubara Gov Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has suggested a dialogue system to be read more Tinubu, NASS should return Fubara through dialogue – Gov Diri at Ijaw leaders rally in Bayelsa

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8 d. ago Rivers: Ijaws demand reversal of emergency rule, seek dialogue

Diri urges NASS to set up reconciliation committee By Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Ijaw nation has unanimously called on President Bola Tinubu to rescind the decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State. The event, held at Ijaw House in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital, and attended by eminent Ijaw leaders, featured various speakers […] The post Rivers: Ijaws demand reversal of emergency rule, seek dialogue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Senate delegation pays condolence visit to Edwin Clark’s family

The Senate has constituted a delegation to visit the family of the late Ijaw leader and elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, to express their condolences. The late Pan Niger Delta Forum leader died on February 17 at the age of 97. During Tuesday’s plenary, the Deputy President of the Senate, Jibrin Barau, announced that the Read More

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9 d. ago INC summons top Ijaw leaders for emergency meeting in Yenagoa

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The apex body of the Ijaw nation, the Ijaw National Congress (INC), has summoned an emergency meeting of top Ijaw leaders in Yenagoa today. Though the notice of the meeting signed by the national secretary, Ebipanowei Wodu, did not state the agenda, sources within the INC said the issue of the […] The post INC summons top Ijaw leaders for emergency meeting in Yenagoa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Rivers emergency rule: Atiku accuses NASS leadership of corruption

Tribune Online Rivers emergency rule: Atiku accuses NASS leadership of corruption Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused the leadership of the National Assembly of corruption over the swift approval of the state of emergency declared in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. Rivers emergency rule: Atiku accuses NASS leadership of corruption Tribune Online

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1 week ago Emergency rule: Rivers electorate drag Tinubu, NASS, AGF to Court

Tribune Online Emergency rule: Rivers electorate drag Tinubu, NASS, AGF to Court The electorate in Rivers State has dragged President Bola Tinubu to court over the removal of the elected Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, the Deputy Governor, and the entire members of the State House of Assembly. Emergency rule: Rivers electorate drag Tinubu, NASS, AGF to Court Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Tinubu commends NASS for unanimous support on Rivers emergency declaration

• As sole administrator assumes duty, meets Perm Secs, others From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja and Tony John, Port Harcourt President Bola Tinubu has praised the National Assembly for its swift and patriotic approval of the State of Emergency in Rivers State. He said the move is crucial in restoring stability to the state, which has […] The post Tinubu commends NASS for unanimous support on Rivers emergency declaration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Emergency rule: Tinubu welcomes NASS approval, says Rivers crisis threatened economic gains

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday lauded the National Assembly for its decisive and patriotic ratification of the State of Emergency proclamation in Rivers State. He said the move is a critical step to restoring stability after a protracted political crisis that paralysed governance in the oil-rich state and endangered national economic security for over 15 Read More

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2 w. ago Tinubu lauds NASS for approving state of emergency in Rivers

Tribune Online Tinubu lauds NASS for approving state of emergency in Rivers President Bola Tinubu has commended the National Assembly for its approval of the State of Emergency in Rivers State, describing it as a patriotic decision that prioritises the welfare and security of the state’s residents. Tinubu lauds NASS for approving state of emergency in Rivers Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Rivers: NASS leadership duly consulted by Tinubu before declaring state of emergency — Reps

Tribune Online Rivers: NASS leadership duly consulted by Tinubu before declaring state of emergency — Reps The House of representatives' Spokesman, Rep. Akin Rotimi has affirmed that the leadership of National Assembly was duly consulted by President Bola Tinubu before the declaration of the state of emergency in Rivers State. Rivers: NASS leadership duly consulted by Tinubu before declaring state of emergency — Reps Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Alleged Sexual Harassment: “Opposition Using Natasha To Spoil Productive Relationship Between Tinubu, NASS” – APC Forum

North-Central All Progressives Congress,  Forum has alleged that ongoing sexual harassment allegations leveled against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, were plotted by opposition groups. The APC Forum also warned that any attempt to cause breakdown of law and order in the Federal Capital Territory, and destabilize President Bola Tinubu administration will be […] The post Alleged Sexual Harassment: “Opposition Using Natasha To Spoil Productive Relationship Between Tinubu, NASS” – APC Forum appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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