South South
Patient commits suicide at UBTH
The victim allegedly stabbed himself to death with a broken window blade beside his bed while awaiting a doctor.
Siasia’s mother: Police deploy marine components to Bayelsa waterways
The 79-year old mother of the former Super Eagles’ Coach was kidnapped on Monday.
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Ex-Permanent Secretary joins Bayelsa governorship race
The Bayelsa governorship election will hold in November same day with that of Kogi.
NYSC withholds allowances of corps member shot during service
Mr Dada was not paid his April and May allowances while he was in the hospital recovering from the attack.
Ogoni Clean-up: 95 per cent Ogonis involved in exercise – Nigerian government
The clean-up is taking place in 21 remediation sites in Ogoniland
Suicide suspected as Uniben student dies after fall from faculty building
The final year student of the Department of Actuarial Science was believed to be battling with academic issues.
APC calls for resignation of election tribunal chairman
The APC chairman in Akwa Ibom, Ini Okopido, addressed a press conference on Saturday in Uyo.
New Rivers police boss vows to end kidnapping on East-West road
The Rivers end of the East-West road has been a hotbed for kidnappers, targeting passengers of commercial transporters.
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Governor Obaseki dares ‘Abuja politicians’ amid feud with Oshiomhole
The governor recently fell apart with his former benefactor, Adams Oshiomhole.
Bayelsa poll: Deputy gov, SSG join race
The governorship election will hold on November 16.
Four months after, family of slain corps member accuses NYSC, police of silence on investigation
The family says the authorities of the school where the incident occurred are yet to explain how their son was killed.
Nigerian lawmaker appoints 50 aides
The position of the aides ranges from special assistant on special duties, community relations, community development, and logistics duties, to special assistant on women matters, protocol, and local legislative matters.
Edo speaker reacts to lawmakers’ decision to investigate assembly crisis
The lawmakers on Tuesday set up a 13-member ad-hoc committee to investigate the crisis.
Reps wade into Edo assembly crisis
The lawmaker gave the committee one week to investigate the crisis
Resign if you can’t defend the truth, cleric tells journalists
The cleric said the struggle for the soul of the Nigerian nation has entered “a critical stage”
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Gov Obaseki denies rift with Oshiomhole
Mr Obaseki admits “there are political issues” in the state, but these were being resolved.
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Elumelu’s choice as Minority Leader can’t stand – Bayelsa Rep
The Speaker on Wednesday named Mr Elumelu as Minority Leader against PDP’s nomination of Kingsley Chinda.
Father allegedly drugs, rapes 15-year-old daughter
The victim was forced to have an abortion when she became pregnant for the father.
Akwa Ibom suspends more officials over illegal job recruitment
The Akwa Ibom officials are to remain on suspension “till further notice.”
Ex-Minister Heineken Lokpobiri joins Bayelsa governorship race
Mr Lokpobiri was a two-term senator, before his appointment as a minister.
APC lawmaker accuses party’s governor of ‘gangsterism’
Mr Osifo, who is to represent Uhunmwode State Constituency, said Mr Obaseki has also brought “arrogance” into his administration in the state.
Akwa Ibom Assembly confirms 19 Commissioners
Mr Emmanuel on June 25 forwarded the list of the nominees through a letter.
Oshiomhole-Obaseki rift deepens, as governor sacks eight commissioners
The sacked commissioners are loyalists of Mr Oshiomhole, PREMIUM TIMES learnt.
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Fire guts Bayelsa radio station
The fire was ignited by a spark from the station’s control room in the early morning.