Tag: Bayelsa State
Timipre Sylva Quits Ruling APC as Legal and Political Pressure Intensifies
ABUJA, Nigeria — Former Bayelsa State Gov. Timipre Sylva has resigned from Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress, saying the party has abandoned the principles...
EFCC Summons Timipre Sylva Over Alleged $14.86 Million Fraud
ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has renewed its call for former Bayelsa State Gov. Timipre Sylva to appear before investigators...
NDDC Moves to Cut Maternal Deaths Through Training for Traditional Birth...
The Niger Delta Development Commission has reaffirmed its support for Nigeria’s efforts to reduce maternal and newborn deaths by training traditional birth attendants in...
Ogboinbiri Crisis Deepens as Bayelsa Government Dissolves Traditional Leadership
Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has taken sweeping action in Ogboinbiri, dissolving the traditional leadership after fresh violence left one person dead and homes...
EFCC Declares Former Minister Timipre Sylva Wanted Over Alleged 14.8Million Dollars...
ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria’s top anti-corruption agency has declared Timipre Sylva, a former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources and one-time governor of Bayelsa...
