Author: Emmanuel Obe

Oil communities in Bayelsa under the auspices of Host Communities Producing Oil and Gas (HOSTCOM) have alleged that they have been neglected in 13 percent derivation revenue accruing to the state. In an open letter they issued on the matter to Governor Douye Diri, HOSTCOM alleged that the amount of money released to the state government for use to develop the oil communities has not been felt in the communities. The letter, which was signed by Pastor Samson Dabbey, the Bayelsa State chapter of HOSTCOM, demanded that Governor Douye Diri should give an account of the funds received so far…

With All Eyes on the Judiciary,” the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal on Wednesday delivered judgment in the several petitions filed by aggrieved parties against the outcome of the February 25, 2023 presidential election in which President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was declared winner. In a 12-hour marathon judgment, which started from 9.30 am and lasted far into the night, the tribunal led by Hon. Justice Haruna Tsammani, affirmed the election of Senator Bola Tinubu and Senator Kashim Shettima as President and Vice-President in the February 25, 2023 election. “I affirm the return of Bola Ahmed Tinubu…