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If you have 2019 ambition, resign before August 15, Dickson tells appointees

Ihesiulo Grace 5 August 2018 0

As part of preparation for the 2019 general elections, Bayelsa State governor, Hon Seriake Dickson has asked his appointees, who want to contest for any political office to resign their appointments on or before the 15th of this month. Governor Dickson, who stated this, during an interactive

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2019: PDP will field only popular candidates, Dickson assures party faithful

Ihesiulo Grace 3 August 2018 0

The Bayelsa State governor, Hon Seriake Dickson has said that only popular candidates will fly the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) flag in the 2019 general elections. He therefore underscored the need for members of the PDP to work together, in building a cohesive and united PDP, rather than engaging in anti-party activities that, could undermine […]

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Osun PDP Guber Primary: Gov. Dickson submits report to National Chairman

Ihesiulo Grace 24 July 2018 0

Governor of Bayelsa, Henry Seriake Dickson and chairman of the Osun State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Gubernatorial Primary Election has submitted the report of the exercise to the party’s National Chairman, Prince Uche Secondus. The election, which held on Saturday, July 21 in Oshogbo, the Osun State capital, returned Senator Ademola Adeleke as the Gubernatorial

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Bayelsa APC petitions Buhari to restrain Dickson

Ihesiulo Grace 18 July 2018 0

The leadership of the All Progressive Congress (APC), in Bayelsa state, yesterday, called on President Muhammadu Buhari, to wade into the harassment and intimidation meted on its members by the current governor of the state, Governor Seriake Dickson. They also maintained that the governor is putting undue pressure on the management of the Nigerian Agip […]

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Ciroma: Nigeria needs more leaders with courage, integrity – Gov Dickson

Ihesiulo Grace 9 July 2018 0

Gov. Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa says Nigeria needs more leaders with courage and integrity as the late politician, Malam Adamu Ciroma. Dickson said this on Sunday at the Abuja residence of late deceased during a condolence to the family. Ciroma, a former Minister of Finance, died on Thursday in Abuja at 84, and has since […]

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No going back on reforms, says Dickson

Ihesiulo Grace 1 June 2018 0

Bayelsa State Governor, Honourable Seriake Dickson on Thursday, reiterated that his administration would not allow the civil service to crumble under his leadership, maintaining that, the current restructuring in the state civil service has come to stay for good. Governor Dickson, who stated this in an interactive session with political appointees at the DSP Alamieyeseigha

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NLC backs Dickson over Bayelsa civil service reforms

Ihesiulo Grace 2 May 2018 0

…as low turnout mar celebration Bayelsa workers Tuesday, gathered in Yenagoa, the State capital to mark the May Day Celebration with a declaration of support for the ongoing Civil Service reforms embarked upon by the administration of Governor Seriake Dickson. Though the 2018 Workers’ Day celebration in Bayelsa State recorded a low turnout, as the […]

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Police launch manhunt for killers of Gov Dickson’s aide

Ihesiulo Grace 2 May 2018 0

Police in Bayelsa State have launched a manhunt after an aide to Governor Seriake Dickson was shot dead in a suspected assassination operation overnight. Ebikimi Okoringa was inaugurated as an adviser to the governor last month, but he has not yet been assigned an office. He was killed at about 1:00 a.m. Tuesday in his […]

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Nigeria bleeds, more divided than ever – Gov. Dickson

Ihesiulo Grace 23 April 2018 0

The Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, has aid that Nigeria is seriously bleeding and more divided since the emergence as a nation. He said the continuous killing by suspected herdsmen across the country is symptomatic of a failed state, calling for prayers so that the country could surmount all the challenges facing it. The Governor […]

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Dickson, Jonathan, Clark, Nwodo, Falae, Others task FG on restructuring Nigeria before 2019 elections

Ihesiulo Grace 26 March 2018 0

…Say 2019 Election Will be A referendum On Federalism   Bayelsa State Governor, the Honourable Seriake Dickson, has joined coalition of leaders from four geo-political regions to reiterate his call on the Federal Government to restructure the country before the 2019 general election.   Governor Dickson, who spoke on Saturday in Yenagoa, during the

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PDP must lobby the South West, Says Dickson as he submits reconciliation report

Ihesiulo Grace 16 March 2018 0

The Bayelsa State Governor and Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Reconciliation Committee, Hon. Seriake Dickson has mandated the National Chairman, Prince Uche Secondus and his National Working Committee to ensure that they develop strong alliance with the South West. The governor further challenged the NWC to reach out to all former members of […]

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Dickson yet to visit storm ravaged Biseni one week after disaster

Ihesiulo Grace 13 March 2018 0

One week after a devastating rainstorm hit communities in Biseni Clan in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa, the State Governor, Seriake Dickson is yet to visit the area to commiserate with the people with a view to providing succor for them. The member representing Yenagoa/ Kolokuma/ Opokuma Constituency at the House of Representatives, Hon […]

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APC will never win election again – Gov. Dickson

Ihesiulo Grace 15 February 2018 0

The Governor of Bayelsa State, Seriake Dickson, has declared that the All Progressives Congress, APC has been so weakened that it cannot win any elections again. The governor said Bayelsans should not allow themselves to be deceived by a party that has not been able to deliver anything to them. Dickson said this while addressing […]

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Dickson endorses APC Committee Report on Restructuring

Ihesiulo Grace 28 January 2018 0

..Urges FG to Constitute multiparty committee to drive implementation before general election. The Governor of Bayelsa State, Henry Seriake Dickson, has commended the ruling All Progressive Congress APC, on its far reaching recommendations on the issue of the proposed restructuring of the country. Gov. Dickson made the call on Friday in Abuja in a Press […]

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PDP to APC: Cooked up Indices will not save you

Ihesiulo Grace 26 January 2018 0

..Gov Dickson begs aggrieved members to remain in the party The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said the indices presented by the All Progressives Congress (APC) controlled Federal Government in the attempt to justify its claimed achievements were cooked up and will in no way push Nigerian to re-elect President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019. Also, […]

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2018: Dickson declares war against criminals

Ihesiulo Grace 2 January 2018 0

Governor, Henry Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa state, has said that the New Year will be tough for criminal elements in the state that refuse to have a change of heart. In the weeks preceding Christmas, criminals unleashed mayhem on the state and made life difficult for many residents. But speaking at the interdenominational crossover church […]

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Dickson urges political leaders to emulate Christ

Ihesiulo Grace 25 December 2017 0

Bayelsa Governor, Seriake Dickson in his message called on political leaders to emulate Jesus Christ who used His ministry for the good of all, by using their offices to advance the cause of the ordinary people. The Governor who made the call while felicitating with Christians as they celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus […]

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Speaker to Dickson: Listen to the cry of Bayelsans

Ihesiulo Grace 23 December 2017 0

Bayelsa State House of Assembly Speaker, Konbowei Friday Benson on Friday advised Governor Seriake Dickson to listen to the cry of the people of the state and pay more attention to their welfare in 2018. The Speaker who gave the advice after receiving the 2018 Appropriation Bill of N295.203billion presented by Dickson to the Assembly […]

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Jonathan’s kinsmen pass vote of confidence on Dickson

Ihesiulo Grace 22 December 2017 0

Political stakeholders and key leaders from Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have passed a vote of confidence of the governor, Hon Seriake Dickson, describing him as an uncommon leader who has done so much for them. Rising from a meeting in Yenagoa, the state capital, that lasted several hours, the political leaders affirmed […]

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Gov Dickson seeks exclusion of 13% derivation from $1bn security fund

Ihesiulo Grace 22 December 2017 0

Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson, has asked the Federal Government to exclude the 13 per cent derivation funds accruable to oil producing states from the $1 billion to be deducted from the Excess Crude Account for national security. The governor demanded that the 13 per cent Derivation component of the fund be deducted […]