Tag: Lyon
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Diri seeks Jonathan’s, Lyon’s support
Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has called on the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate David Lyon, the Minister of Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva and opposition parties in the state to support his administration. He said he needed their support and that of former President Goodluck Jonathan to succeed. He presented his Certificate of Return…
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Bayelsa politics: Jonathan reacts to Lyon’s sack, Diri’s swearing-in as governor
Nigeria’s former President, Goodluck Jonathan has dropped an important message for the new Governor of Baylesa State, Douye Diri. He wants the new governor to live up to the expectations of the people. In series of tweets on Friday, Jonathan called on all Bayelsans to be law-abiding, peaceful and embrace this transition in all sincerity,…
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Sporadic shooting as APC, PDP supporters clash; massive protest rocks Bayelsa
Sporadic shooting erupted at Tombia roundabout and Akemfa in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State last night, which snowballed into massive protest following the Supreme Court’s judgment which sacked David Lyon of the All Progressives Congress, APC and declared Duoye Diri of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, winner of the last governorship election. It was clear what immediately…
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Bayelsa: PDP commends Lyon‘s sack, urges Supreme Court to right wrongs on Imo
The Peoples Democratic Party on Thursday lauded the judgment of the Supreme Court, which nullified the election of the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Mr David Lyon, and his running mate, Biobarakuma Degi-Eremienyo and declared the PDP candidate, Senator Douye Diri, and his running mate, Senator Lawrence Ewrujakpor, as the winners of the November…
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Sack of APC’s Lyon: Supreme Court listened too voice of reason – Lagos PDP
The Lagos State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lauded the judgment of the Supreme Court, sacking the governor-elect of Bayelsa State, David Lyon. While reacting to the Supreme Court judgement on Thursday, the Lagos State chairman of PDP, Engr. Adedeji Doherty told newsmen that the apex court deserved commendation for listening to the voice of…
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BREAKING: Supreme Court sacks Bayelsa governor-elect, Lyon
The Supreme Court has sacked the governor-elect of Bayelsa State, David Lyon, and his Deputy, Biobarakuma Degi-Eremieoyo. A five-man panel of the apex court led by Justice Mary Peter-Odili ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission to withdraw the Certificate of Return issued to the All Progressives Congress’ candidates as the winners of the November 16,…
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Ligue 1: Lyon appoint Garcia as manager
Former Olympique de Marseille and AS Roma coach Rudi Garcia will take charge of Olympique Lyonnais, the Ligue 1 club said on Monday. “Olympique Lyonnais confirms the appointment of Rudi Garcia as coach starting today,” OL said in a statement, adding that he had signed a contract until 2021. Garcia, 55, replaces Brazilian Sylvinho who…
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Mourinho rejects Ligue 1 job, keen on Premier League return
Lyon have failed with a bid to appoint Jose Mourinho as their new manager, RMC reports. Mourinho remains desperate to secure an imminent return to the Premier League. The former Manchester United and Chelsea boss is waiting for the right opportunity to return to club management, after being sacked at Old Trafford last December. Lyon…
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JUST IN: [Bayelsa guber] Court orders substituted service on Lyon, running mate
A frontline aspirant in the concluded governorship primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bayelsa State, Preye Aganaba, has moved a suit he filed against the party and its candidate, Chief David Lyon, from the state to the Federal High Court, Abuja. A copy of the court proceeding showed that the case came up on…
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Ligue 1: Lyon’s winless streak stretches to seven with Nantes defeat
Olympique Lyonnais’s winless streak stretched to seven games in all competitions on Saturday as they slumped to a 1-0 home defeat to new Ligue 1 leaders Nantes. Nantes prevailed thanks to a 59th minute own goal by Fernando Marcal. The Canaries, with 16 points from eight games, now lead Paris St-Germain (PSG) by one point…