Why ex-Bayelsa governor, Sylva is facing political prosecution – APC chieftain, Birakumo
An APC chieftain, Birakumo Ebitimi, has claimed that former Bayelsa State governor, Timipre Sylva, is being targeted for what he described as political prosecution. According to Birakumo, the actions taken against Sylva are not rooted in genuine legal concerns but are instead driven by political motives aimed at weakening his influence within Bayelsa’s political landscape. […]
EFCC declares Timipre Sylva wanted
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Timipre Sylva, former Minister of Petroleum Resources and ex-Governor of Bayelsa State, wanted by authorities. Sylva is wanted in connection with alleged conspiracy and dishonest conversion of $14,859,257, funds injected by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) into Atlantic International Refinery and Petrochemical Limited […]
‘Sylva not involved in any coup plot’ – Aide refutes allegations
A senior aide to former Bayelsa State Governor and ex–Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, has refuted claims suggesting Sylva was linked to a coup plot. Julius Bokoru, Sylva’s media assistant, dismissed the reports on Wednesday, describing them as false, politically motivated, and aimed at damaging Sylva’s reputation. According to Bokoru, Sylva […]