• Peaceful Process, Impressive Turnout as Bayelsans Elect Governor

    Peaceful Process, Impressive Turnout as Bayelsans Elect Governor0

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    • November 11, 2023

    Bayelsa, known as the glory of all lands, manifested some of the finest attributes of democracy on Saturday when its citizens trooped to the polls to elect who governs the state for the next four years. Contrary to some events to suggest likely violence, forty-eight hours to the election, the electoral process was largely peaceful

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  • Industrial Court Restrains NLC, TUC from Going on Strike Next Tuesday

    Industrial Court Restrains NLC, TUC from Going on Strike Next Tuesday0

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    • November 10, 2023

    The Federal Government on Friday evening secured a restraining order against the organised labour from proceeding on industrial action on Tuesday, November 14,2023. The National Industrial Court sitting in Abuja restrained the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC) as well as their affiliates from embarking on any form of strike or industrial action.

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  • INEC, Security Agencies, ICPC Confirm Readiness for Off-Cycle Governorship Polls

    INEC, Security Agencies, ICPC Confirm Readiness for Off-Cycle Governorship Polls0

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    • November 10, 2023

    All is now set for Saturday’s off – cycle governorship elections in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi states as the Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC), security agencies and the antigraft agencies have all confirmed their readiness and have perfected their plans towards having a free, fair and conducive exercise. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)

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  • Amidst Apprehensions of Violence Breakout, Bayelsa Race Is Too Close to Call

    Amidst Apprehensions of Violence Breakout, Bayelsa Race Is Too Close to Call0

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    • November 10, 2023

    It’s mostly quiet in Bayelsa state twenty-four hours to the governorship election, there’s a presence of security personnel around the state but nothing unusual from what is expected on a daily routine. But beneath that seemingly peaceful mien lies genuine fears by the residents of the state. Fear of a breakout of violence by the

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  • IPC Urges Journalists to be Safety Conscious as Elections Hold in Three States on Saturday

    IPC Urges Journalists to be Safety Conscious as Elections Hold in Three States on Saturday0

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    • November 9, 2023

    Ahead of the November 11 off-cycle election in Imo, Kogi and Bayelsa, the International Press Centre, Lagos, has urged journalists and media practitioners to prioritise their safety as they are discharging their duties throughout the electioneering period. In a statement issued by Melody Akinjinyan, IPC Press freedom officer on Thursday, the organisation noted that journalists

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  • ElectHer Decries Low Female Participation in Off-Cycle Elections

    ElectHer Decries Low Female Participation in Off-Cycle Elections0

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    • November 9, 2023

    Ahead of the November 11 off-cycle election holding in Imo, Bayelsa and Kogi States, ElectHer, a civil society Organisation that promotes women’s participation and inclusivity in leadership positions has condemned the low participation of women in the polls. In a report recently published by the CSO, ElectHer observed that only 3 women out of the

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