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<title>2027: Bayelsa West YPP Candidate Tombra Mohammed Promises Jobs, Better Representation</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Bayelsa West YPP senatorial candidate Tombra Jennifer Mohammed says job creation, women&#039;s inclusion and effective representation will be her top priorities if elected in the 2027 general election. ]]></description>
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<title>Decades of Oil Pollution in Bayelsa Triple Cancer Risk, Reduce Life Expectancy</title>
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<title>Eradiri Sets Agenda for New INC Leadership, Says Congress Must Rebuild Unity, Regain Respect</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 16:11:39 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Ignore Propaganda About NDC, Its Leaders, Dickson Tells Nigerians</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Senator Seriake Dickson has urged Nigerians to ignore propaganda against the Nigeria Democratic Congress, insisting the party’s registration process dates back to 2017. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 18:50:57 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Police Arrest 26 Suspects, Recover N145 Million Stolen Bus In Bayelsa</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Bayelsa Police arrest 26 suspects for multiple crimes and recover a stolen Toyota Hiace bus valued at N145 million. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 09:42:41 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>3 Children Die as Boat Capsizes in Bayelsa</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Three children have died after a passenger boat capsized in Southern Ijaw, Bayelsa State, with authorities yet to confirm full details of the incident. ]]></description>
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<title>Govt Cracks Down on Sanitation Violators in Yenagoa, Arrests 30</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Bayelsa sanitation authorities arrest 30 violators and impound vehicles during the April sanitation exercise in Yenagoa. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:12:23 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Prosperity Cup 2026: Losing Fantuo Coach Vows to Bounce Back in Round of 32</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Fantuo FC coach Omoh Alex Wadubanyo vows to rebuild and return stronger in the Prosperity Cup Round of 32 after a heavy defeat to Okoroma FC. ]]></description>
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<title>PWA Demands Inclusive Pipeline Surveillance, Calls For Contract Audit</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ PWA calls for a forensic audit of Nigeria’s ₦48 billion pipeline surveillance contract, citing exclusion of host communities and violation of the Petroleum Industry Act ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:28:01 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>2027 Nigerians Angry And Hungry For Change Dickson Declares</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Henry Seriake Dickson says Nigerians are angry and hungry for change ahead of 2027, as NDC unveils digital membership portal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:56:10 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Philip Eke</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Henry Seriake Dickson, 2027 elections Nigeria, Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC portal, Nigerians angry hungry change, PDP crisis, Bayelsa West senator, Nigerian politics news</media:keywords>
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<title>Ex IYC President Defends Tompolo Contract Calls On Tinubu To Ignore Cancellation Demands</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Former IYC President Udengs Eradiri defends the Tantita Security Services contract and urges President Bola Tinubu to ignore calls for its cancellation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:44:38 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Philip Eke</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tompolo contract, Tantita Security Services, Udengs Eradiri, Ijaw Youths Council, Niger Delta security, Bola Tinubu, oil surveillance contract, Nigeria oil region news</media:keywords>
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<title>APC Moves to Counter NDC Influence in Bayelsa as Dickson’s Defection Sparks Political Tension</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ APC moves to strengthen unity in Bayelsa State to counter the influence of the Nigeria Democratic Congress following the defection of former governor Seriake Dickson. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:41:38 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Seriake Dickson Rules Out 2027 Presidential Bid, Focuses on Building NDC</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Seriake Dickson rules out a 2027 presidential bid, saying his focus is on building the Nigeria Democratic Congress into a strong national political platform. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:06:03 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Philip Eke</dc:creator>
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<title>Bayelsa Targets Increased Rice Production by 2026</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:35:55 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Late Bayelsa Deputy Governor to Be Buried January 30</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:15:39 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Philip Eke</dc:creator>
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<title>2027: Diri, Lokpobiri Lead APC E&#45;Registration Drive in Bayelsa, Vow to Deliver State for Tinubu</title>
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