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Superstar singer, David Adedeji Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has filed a preliminary objection to challenge the N2.3 billion breach of contract suit instituted against him and his music label, Davido Music Worldwide Limited, by Brownhill Investments Company Limited and its Chairman, Mr. Amaju Pinnick. Pinnick, a former President of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), had instituted the N2.3billion suit before the High Court of Delta State, Effurun, against Davido for an alleged breach of agreement/contract. Specifically, the claimants are asking the court to award the amount as general damages against Davido, following his refusal to honour the agreement and contract reached with him to perform at the 19th edition of the “Warri Again” event on October 6, 2023 for which he failed to appear after collecting the sum of US$94,500 (an equivalent of N70million).  They stated that they also incurred additional expenses of $18,000 to secure the private jet chartered to convey th...

Over 1, 000 Nigerians under the auspices of Coalition for Truth and Justice in Africa have held a peaceful rally to the Supreme Court, Abuja, to protest the Appeal Court judgements sacking some People Democratic Party, PDP, lawmakers in Plateau state, from the National Assembly. Dr. Daniel Okwa, National President of the body said political developments in the state is indeed worrisome and calls for concerns from all well-meaning Nigerians. According to him, democracy is indeed under threat, if such anomalies are allowed to stand. In a protest letter to the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, the organisation accused some All Progressivea Congress, APC, of claiming some seats in the National Assembly through the courts amd it turned out to be so with the Court of Appeal decision sacking some lawmakers from Plateau state. Parts of the letter to the CNN read, "The Coalition for Truth and Justice believes that the judgment of the Appeal Court in Abuja is a case of i...

The Bayelsa PDP Youth Vanguard, representing the vibrant youth wing of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), has expressed deep concern over the integrity of the governorship election results in eleven polling units of Ward 3, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area. The youth vanguard is calling on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to cancel the election results in these affected units due to reported incidents of result hijacking by thugs. There have been disturbing reports of thugs hijacking the election results in eleven polling units in Ikebiri within Ward 3, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area. Such actions compromise the credibility of the electoral process and undermine the will of the people.   Speaking on behalf of the group, Samuel Igali said the presence of thugs in the polling units contributed to voter suppression, creating an environment of fear and intimidation that inhibits the free exercise of the citizens' democratic rights.   “To ensure the tr...

Community leaders in Apoi Community, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, have expressed deep concern and alarm over the reported invasion of Apoi Community by soldiers in a military gunboat with registration number NA6DA3. The incursion is alleged to be an attempt to confiscate election results from yesterday's governorship election, specifically those belonging to Apoi Ward 15 in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area. Eyewitnesses and community members report that the soldiers arrived in the community, creating a tense atmosphere and causing anxiety among residents. The soldiers are said to have demanded access to election materials and results, raising suspicions about the intention behind this intrusion.   The reported hijack of the election results suggests a potential interference with the electoral process, undermining the credibility of the recently conducted governorship election.   The invasion by the armed soldiers has caused distress among the reside...

The Centre for Credible Elections, a Civil society group, has strongly condemned the alleged manipulation of governorship election results in Nembe and Brass local government areas of Bayelsa State. In a statement issued in Yenagoa on Sunday, and signed by Dr Gilead Opara, the group said “In light of these serious allegations, we call for the immediate arrest and investigation of the APC Governorship candidate, Mr. Timipre Sylva, and any other individuals found to be involved in these manipulative activities. The group further said “the Centre for Credible Elections has received reports and evidence suggesting widespread irregularities, including voter suppression, ballot box tampering, and the submission of falsified results from various polling units in Nembe and Brass. Such actions not only undermine the democratic process but also erode the trust that citizens place in the electoral system.” “We urge law enforcement agencies to promptly arrest and thoroughly investigate Mr. Timipre...

The Bayelsa Civil Society Forum, a collective voice representing various Civil Society Organizations  in Bayelsa State, have urgently appealed to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to intervene in the aftermath of the governorship election held yesterday. Disturbing reports have emerged of alleged irregularities and the submission of fake results from certain polling units in Nembe, Brass, and Southern Ijaw local government areas. The Bayelsa Civil Society Forum in a statement issued in Yenagoa and signed by Comrade Mike Koripamo condemns in the strongest terms any attempt to compromise the integrity of the electoral process. It said the sanctity of the democratic institutions must be upheld, and the will of the people should not be subverted by fraudulent activities. The group implored INEC to launch an immediate and comprehensive investigation into the reported irregularities in the affected polling units, as it stands to discredit the outcome of...

The Bayelsa Stakeholders Forum expresses deep concern over the alleged manipulation of results in certain polling units in Nembe and Brass Local Governments during the governorship election held yesterday. Our forum, consisting of diverse stakeholders committed to upholding the principles of democracy, is disturbed by reports of irregularities that have compromised the integrity of the electoral process in these areas. Numerous reports from our observers and concerned citizens on the ground have highlighted instances of voter suppression, ballot box tampering, and other forms of electoral malpractice. These incidents, if left unaddressed, pose a serious threat to the credibility and fairness of the entire electoral exercise. What was witnessed some of these polling units, undermines every credibility, that may come out of the election. We wish to alert the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, that what is being brandished in some of the polling units are stolen votes. For in...

The Peoples Democratic Party Vanguard has raised alarm over suspected plot to manipulate the outcome of the Bayelsa State Governorship Election by the APC and some officials of INEC in the Brass Local Government Area of the state.  A statement by the Publicity Secretary, of the group, Prince Mike Ebele alleged that there is a fresh plots by the APC and certain officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to compromise the outcome of the Guber election in Brass Local GovernmentArea,  where the PDP,  is in an early lead. He said the group has been made aware of fresh plots by the defeated All Progressives Congress (APC) and certain compromised officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Brass, to manipulate the outcome of the Governorship election in the State. "It has come to our knowledge that the APC and its candidate, having realized that they cannot defeat Governor Duoye Diri, given his popularity and determination of the p...

As the Bayelsa State Governorship Election unfolds, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken an early lead in several poling units, across local governments in Nembe and Brass. Preliminary results indicate a strong show of support for the PDP in these crucial areas, reflecting the confidence and trust that the people of Bayelsa are placing in the party. The preliminary results suggest a widespread acceptance of the party's vision for the future of Bayelsa State. Citizens say PDP. success in these early reports is a testament to the tireless efforts of its candidates, campaign teams, and the unwavering support of the people. While the election is still ongoing, these early results serve as an encouraging sign for the PDP, has remain committed to maintaining the momentum, fostering transparency, and ensuring that the will of the people is respected throughout the entire electoral process. :”As the counting continues and the final results emerge, we urge all stakeholders, includin...

Nembe Constituency 3 is currently engulfed in tension following reports of the diversion of election materials to the residence of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Mr. Timipre Sylva. Residents of Nembe have raised alarm over the incident, sparking fears of potential interference in the electoral process. Concerns escalated as it was discovered that election materials intended for Nembe Constituency 3 had been rerouted to the residence of Mr. Timipre Sylva, the APC governorship candidate. The diversion of the materials, which include ballot papers and result sheets, has ignited a wave of apprehension among the local population, questioning the fairness and impartiality of the electoral process. Alarmed residents of Nembe Constituency 3 swiftly raised the alarm, drawing attention to the perceived irregularities. Some residents, who are out to participate in the election expressed deep concern over the diversion and called for urgent intervention by relevant aut...

In a dramatic turn of events during the ongoing governorship election in Bayelsa State, security agents have arrested two party supervisors affiliated with the All Progressives Congress (APC). The suspects were apprehended while allegedly attempting to induce voters with a staggering ₦95 million in cash. The arrest took place at two polling zones in Ogbia Local government area of the State, where vigilant security agents, acting on a tip-off, intercepted the APC party supervisors in possession of large sums of cash. Preliminary reports suggest that the suspects were discreetly distributing money to potential voters, raising serious concerns about the integrity of the electoral process. The exact breakdown of the ₦95 million cash seized is yet to be disclosed, but sources indicate that the money was intended for voter inducement. The arrested party supervisors are said to be affiliated with the APC, adding a layer of controversy to the unfolding situation. Security agents covering the e...

As Bayelsa State gears up for today's governorship election, troubling reports have emerged from Basambiri communities in Nembe Local Government, where members of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) and election observers allege being denied access to the communities and polling locations. Additionally, concerns have been raised over the non-deployment of Biometric Verification and Authentication System (BVAS) machines in numerous polling units across Nembe and Brass Local Governments. Members of the PDP, as well as election observers, have reported being prevented from entering Basambiri communities in Nembe Local Government, casting a shadow of doubt on the fairness and transparency of the election process in the area. The alleged restriction of access raises concerns about the ability of voters to freely exercise their democratic rights in Basambiri. The Bayelsa Peoples Assembly(BPA) has issued a statement expressing deep concern over what they describe as an "unprecede...

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State has alerted the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to the deliberate attempt to prevent its members and supporters from voting in Bassambiri community in Nembe Local Government Area of the state. The party in a statement issued on Friday night by its Publicity Secretary, Ebiye Ogoli, said thugs of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in cahoots with the police Strategic Weapons and Tactical (SWAT) team deployed in the community by the Inspector General of Police, have prevented its members and supporters earlier chased out of the community from returning home. The PDP said with the APC, having gone into a panic mode, on Friday prevented its returning members from entering their community with the aid of the police who fired gunshots. “The PDP hereby puts INEC on notice that if its members are disenfranchised in Bassambiri or any other community on account of being prevented from entering their hometown, election results e...

The Bayelsa East Women Solidarity Forum of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) have raised a red flag over what they claim to be a clandestine plan by some chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the senatorial district. The PDP Women Group alleges that there is an orchestrated scheme to divert election materials, particularly result sheets, ahead of the much-anticipated governorship election scheduled for Saturday in Bayelsa State.   According to the spokesperson for the Bayelsa East PDP Women Group, Mrs. Patience Egene, the party has received credible information about a plot by some influential members of the APC to compromise the integrity of the electoral process. The alleged plan involves diverting election materials meant for specific polling units, thereby undermining the transparency and fairness of the upcoming election. Mrs. Egene emphasized that the PDP Women Group views these allegations with utmost seriousness, as any attempt to manipulate the electoral p...

A civic group dedicated to environmental advocacy, Society for Environmental Awareness (SEA), has lamented over the insufficient training for responsive and responsible first responders, both in government and private institutions across the country.  This was contained in a statement signed by Olalekan Johnson, National Coordinator asserting that fire safety is a crucial aspect of public safety, and proactive measures must be taken to prevent such tragedies. Açcording to the statement, he expresses condolences to Canadian government and calls for enhanced fire safety measures in Nigeria He however, call on the Federal Government, specifically the Ministry of Interior, to collaborate with relevant stakeholders in implementing a national fire safety training program for fire marshals.  Johnson added that the program should encompass theoretical and practical training, emphasizing fire prevention, emergency response, and evacuation procedures. The statement reads in part; "The S...

There is a fresh allegation from stakeholders, who have questioned the integrity of the founder of SAGA Foundation, Mr. Shola Agboola that he is planning to launch a multibillion-naira Medical Equipment and Hospital Supplies to a general hospital in Osun State under Governor Ademola Jackson Adeleke. Further investigations revealed that the stakeholders are on the verge of uncovering the truth behind the second delivery of multi-billion-naira medical equipment and hospital supplies to a general hospital in Ede, the hometown of the incumbent governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, not long after he donated $7.3 million worth of same medical equipment and hospital supplies to Osun State General Hospital, Ila-Orangun. The talk of the town, which is now a major concern to the stakeholders, is “Who is really Mr. Shola Agboola” that has been using bis connection in Canada to enrich his pocket and to favour Osun State, where he came from before relocating to Canada. Background check on Shola ...

The Lawyers Network for Bola Ahmed Tinubu LAMBAT, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu/Shettima as the apex court in the country affirmed their worthwhile victory in the presidential election. This was contained in a statement released by the group today in Lagos, and signed on its behalf, by the trio of Dotun Ajulo, Esq. the National Convener, Damian-Ukpa Ukpa, Co-Convener, South-East and Ogunbona Akinpelu National Secretary. The group said "Against all primordial attacks driven by sentiments and emotions allured in political party affiliation, it is commendable that our judiciary stood tall and genuine in conserving democracy by clearly distilling the issues raised in the appeal and justifiably dispensed with the same simplistically for every objective mind." The statement further said, the constitution of the cabinet of the President Bola Tinubu administration is commendably one of the very best since 1999, as it genuinely reflects inclusiveness along political pa...

The Bayelsa APC Professionals and Stakeholders Group, has stated that party members, and the good people of Bayelsa have totally lost confidence in the governorship candidate of their party APC, Chief Timipre Sylva, and his capacity to win the forthcoming governorship election in the state. The prominent and influential body within the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Tuesday announcef a significant change in their political stance ahead of the upcoming governorship election scheduled for November 11th, 2023, in Bayelsa State.  This was made known in a statement signed by the group Secretary General, Dr. Emmanuel Akpodigha, noting that the decision has not been taken lightly, and it comes as a result of careful deliberation and a deep concern for the future of our beloved state.  The statement reads in part; "We wish to inform the general public, our party members, and the good people of Bayelsa that we have totally lost confidence in the governorship candidate of our party...

A non-partisan and concerned community organization, Bayelsa Mandate Group has raised the alarm over the presence of political thugs in communities in the State ahead of November 11 elections. This was contained in a statement signed by the group coordinator, Chief Mrs Esther Ikurite, raising serious concerns about the potential for violence, intimidation, and a lack of transparency in the electoral process. The Forum called on all stakeholders, particularly the Chief of Defence Staff, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), other security agencies, and relevant authorities to take immediate action to address the pressing security issue. The statement reads in part; "The Bayelsa Mandate Group, a non-partisan and concerned community organization, is deeply alarmed by recent reports indicating the camping of political thugs in some communities, across the state in preparation for the November 11, 2023, governorship election in Bayelsa State. "These reports have su...

The immediate past governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), in Rivers State, Senator Magnus Abe, has called on the political gladiators in the state to tread with caution in the interest of the people. Speaking on ARISE NEWS Channel, Abe said in any society there are kingmakers but there are no king removers, warning that those who want to remove the king may be charge for treason. He stated that the present crisis in Rivers State would not help the people of the state, urging Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike and Governor Siminalaye Fubara to “cool down and settle their differences.’’ According to the former senator, what should be paramount to the political gladiators is the welfare of the people of the state, and not fighting to maintain their political base.    He said: “My advice to all the parties is to tread with caution. I am very happy with the reconciliatory stand of the governor saying that it is a father and son quarrel, and...

Ahead of the November 11, 2023 Governorship election in Bayelsa State, the Bayelsa Progressives Forum, a pro-democracy organisation, has expressed its grave concern and deep disappointment over recent reports of intimidation and harassment of citizens in Nembe communities by some operatives of the Nigeria Police Force's Special Operation Unit, codenamed SWAT. These incidents are reported, to be taking place in the run-up to the forthcoming governorship election, slated for the 11th of November 2023, in the State. In a statement signed on Thursday in Yenagoa, on behalf of the group, the group’s Coordinator, Comrade Abiye Akpodigha said “It is with utmost alarm that we note the increasing incidents of alleged police misconduct and abuses targeting the residents of Nembe communities, over the past few weeks. Such actions not only violate the fundamental rights of our citizens but also pose a severe threat to the peaceful conduct of the upcoming gubernatorial election in Bayelsa State....