The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari, to forgive him for the disruption of his planned visit to Bayelsa State for the inauguration of the All Progressives Congress’ governorship candidate, David Lyon, as governor of the state on Friday. Apart from gracing the event, the president was also
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole has said the Supreme Court’s judgment annulling the party’s victory in Bayelsa State lacks the fruit of justice. Oshiomhole said this at a media briefing in Abuja, on Thursday, signaling the party’s intention to challenge the judgment in court. He explained that by the judgment, no one
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The Supreme Court Sacked Bayelsa State governor-elect David Lyon was at a rehearsal for his swearing-in when the Apex Court fired him. Lyon dressed in a multi-coloured shirt and flanked by military personnel, was seen in pictures undertaking his pre-swearing-in exercise on the parade ground. He was seen in all-smiles waving at imaginary supporters.
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The Supreme Court has affirmed the victory of David Lyon as governor of Bayelsa State. The court on Tuesday dismissed the appeal filed by Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, saying it lacked merit. In a unanimous judgment delivered by Justice Inyang Okoro, the apex court held that the lower court was right in its decision to dismiss
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