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As opposition party, we have a responsibility to salvage democracy -PDP

Ihesiulo Grace 21 November 2019 0

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it has nothing against former President Goodluck Jonathan over the just concluded Bayelsa governorship election. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan disclosed this in an interview with newsmen on Wednesday after a meeting of the party’s

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We totally reject INEC’s results on Bayelsa, Kogi polls – PDP senators

Ihesiulo Grace 21 November 2019 0

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus in the Senate, on Wednesday, rejected the Bayelsa and Kogi Governorship election results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

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Fake ‘policemen’ disrupted Kogi, Bayelsa poll – IG

Ihesiulo Grace 20 November 2019 0

The Federal Government says the nation has continued to enjoy relative peace and stability in the ember months.

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Kogi, Bayelsa testimony to Buhari, APC’s acceptance – Sanwo-Olu

Ihesiulo Grace 19 November 2019 0

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated the Governors-elect of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa and Kogi states for their resounding victory in the elections that held at the weekend. While congratulating Mr. David Lyon for his historic victory of defeating his Peoples Democratic Party counterpart after the party had

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APC thanks Bayelsa, Kogi electorate over victory

Ihesiulo Grace 18 November 2019 0

Abuja – The All Progressives Congress (APC) has thanked the people of Kogi and Bayelsa over its resounding victory in governorship election in the states. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, APC congratulated all Nigerians, its teeming supporters and members for the hard-earned election victory. According to Issa-Onilu,

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Senate President congratulates Kogi, Bayelsa Governors-elect

Ihesiulo Grace 18 November 2019 0

Abuja – The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has congratulated the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidates on their victory in the governorship elections in Kogi and Bayelsa. Lawan in a congratulatory message signed by Ola Awoniyi, his Special Adviser (media) in Abuja on Monday, particularly rejoiced with Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi […]

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How David Lyon won Bayelsa poll

Ihesiulo Grace 18 November 2019 0

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Mr David Lyon of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of the governorship election in Bayelsa. INEC’s Returning Officer, Prof. Faraday Orumwense, Vice Chancellor, University of Benin, who anounced the result, said  APC polled 352,552 votes to win in the election. He said APC’s closest rival, Duoye

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Bayelsa Poll: Residents jubilate as APC leads

Ihesiulo Grace 17 November 2019 0

Yenagoa – The Residents of Bayelsa have thrown into jubilation as Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced results of the Saturday governorship poll from the six Local government areas out of eight in the state. Two local government areas yet to be announced are: Southern-Ijaw and Ekeremor. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the […]

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Bayelsa/Kogi : INEC condemns violence, assures voters of fair, credible conclusion

Ihesiulo Grace 17 November 2019 0

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed concern about some reported cases of violence in the Saturday governorship elections in Bayelsa and Kogi governorship elections.

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Bayelsa poll: Commends INEC, military on conduct

Ihesiulo Grace 17 November 2019 0

Yenagoa – The Transition Monitoring Group (TMG) on Saturday hailed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the conduct of the Governorship election in Bayelsa. Mr Niengi James, South-South Coordinator of the Non-governmental Organisation, made the commendation in an interview in Yenagoa after monitoring the election. James, who also commended the

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Bayelsa/Kogi elections: SERAP asks ICC to probe APC, PDP officials

Ihesiulo Grace 17 November 2019 0

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the International Criminal Court (ICC) “to investigate whether the persistent crimes of corruption, violence, and killings during elections in Nigeria, most recently in Bayelsa and Kogi states, and the repeated failure of the Nigerian authorities to address the crimes amount to violence against Nigerians

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INEC begs party agents to maintain order

Ihesiulo Grace 17 November 2019 0

Yenagoa – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun the collation of the Saturday Bayelsa governorship election. The commission confirmed the collation began at 3 p.m. The venue of the exercise, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu Media Centre, INEC Office, Bayelsa is filled with party agents, observers, journalists and security agents on guard. The Returning

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Bayelsa: Voters, party agents commend peaceful process

Ihesiulo Grace 16 November 2019 0

Yenegoa – Some voters and party agents in Yenegoa Local Government Area have commended the peaceful voting process in the ongoing governorship election in Bayelsa. They also commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the orderly process of the election. Mrs Yohana Juliana, a retired civil servant, who voted at Polling Unit 16, Epie […]

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Extend voting period for Bayelsa, Kogi poll, YIAGA AFRICA urges INEC

Ihesiulo Grace 16 November 2019 0

Abuja – YIAGA AFRICA, a Civil Society Organisation (NGO) on Saturday called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to extend voting period in the ongoing Bayelsa and Kogi election. A statement jointly signed by Dr Hussaini Abdu, Chair YIAGA AFRICA Working Group and Mr Samson Itodo ,Executive Director, YIAGA AFRICA said the call was […]

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Bayelsa electoral process today is very peaceful – NSCDC

Ihesiulo Grace 16 November 2019 0

Yenegoa – The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has commended the electorate in Bayelsa on the peaceful conduct of Saturday’s governorship election. NSCDC Assistant Commandant General (ACG) Mr Ideba Pedro, who lead a monitoring team for the election, gave the commendation in an interview with newsmen on Saturday at Fankuku Primary Health Centre […]

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Breaking: Boat conveying journalists capsises in Bayelsa

Ihesiulo Grace 16 November 2019 0

Yenagoa – A boat conveying journalists across flooded parts of Sampou community on Nun River in Kolokuma Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa capsized and threw the four occupants into the water. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the boat was carrying four journalists covering the governorship elections, including its correspondent. The journalists were

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Bayelsa decides 2019: it is not too late to chart a new course

Ihesiulo Grace 16 November 2019 0

As the people of Bayelsa go to the polls today, SING Nigeria as a nonpartisan observer of the process hereby wish to present her pre-election observation position. SINGs Spokeperson Mohammed Basah said: ‘Our findings from the observation of the pre-election environment point to a very volatile political environment, characterised by fierce rhetoric, threats of

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ICPC to check vote buying, selling in Bayelsa, Kogi polls

Ihesiulo Grace 15 November 2019 0

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it is set to monitor Saturday’s governorship elections in Bayelsa and Kogi for vote buying and selling. Spokesperson of the ICPC, Mrs Rasheedat Okoduwa, said this in a statement in Abuja on Friday. The monitoring exercise, according to her, is in response to an invitation […]

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INEC to distribute of sensitive materials on Friday for Bayelsa poll

Ihesiulo Grace 14 November 2019 0

Yenagoa – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it would commence distribution of sensitive materials for Nov. 16 Bayelsa governorship poll on Friday. Mr Wilfred Ifogah, INEC Head of Department, Voter Education and Publicity, made this known on Thursday in Yenagoa in a message to journalists. According to him, sensitive materials will start

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Bayelsa: IPAC urges INEC to ensure free, fair, credible election

Ihesiulo Grace 14 November 2019 0

The InterPary Advisory Council (IPAC) on Thursday charged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure a credible, free and inclusive poll in Baylesa on Nov. 16. Mr Peter Amah, IPAC’s National President, who gave the charge at a news conference in Yenagoa, said credible and peaceful conduct were necessary ingredients for democratic growth of […]