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. ..Urges Nigerians to Emulate Shagari's Simple Life Style  The Governor of Bayelsa State, the Honourable Henry Seriake Dickson, has described the death of former President Shehu Shagari, as a major loss to the country. The Governor who expressed shock and his heartfelt condolences over the death of Nigeria’s first elected President described Shagari as a compassionate leader and decent politician who was considerate  of the peculiar challenges of the Niger Delta and the Ijaw Nation in particular. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media Relations, Mr Fidelis Soriwei, the governor said that Shagari passed on at a critical time his vast experience and wise counsel was needed in the country. Governor Dickson urged Nigerians to learn from and emulate the simple, decent and peaceful lifestyle the former President lived. He condoled with the Shagari family, Alhaji Muktar Shagari, former Deputy Governor of Sokoto State, Hon. Aminu Shagari, a former me...

Posted By Tony Okechukwu Bayelsa State Governor Seriake Dickson has implored youths to be wary of criminals and cultists masquerading as politicians ahead of 2019 elections. Dickson said the sole motivation of such unscrupulous characters was to destabilise and subvert his administration’s achievements. The governor, who spoke at a media chat in Yenagoa, advised politicians not to overheat the polity with their campaigns, insisting that people should be free to campaign for and vote candidates of their choice. He said Bayelsa was one of the safest and most stable in the country because his administration invested in security. Dickson urged parents and guardians to monitor their wards as the government had intensified the campaign against cultism and drug abuse. The governor commended the security services for their determination and commitment to the safety and well-being of the citizenry. He said: “Bayelsa remains one of the safest and most stable states in this regio...

…Gov directs payment of Dec. Salary before Christmas …Offers special Christmas bonus to workers …To pay outstanding one month salary arrears in January The Bayelsa State Government has declared receipt of N13.6BN as allocation from the Federation Account for the month of December, 2018. The Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Maxwell Ebibai, said in a statement on Saturday that the Governor, the Honourable Henry Seriake Dickson, had issued a directive for payment of December salary and allowances to workers before Christmas. According to the Commissioner, the Treasury Department has commenced the process of carrying out the Governor’s directive with a view to ensuring that the workers get their salaries and allowances before Christmas. He stated further that the Governor also approved the payment of a special Christmas bonus to all categories of public servants which would be paid according to cadre in appreciation for the support for its programmes. The commissioner add...

By Tony Okechukwu Over the years, Earl Osaro Onaiwu, has like old wine, mature into a rare and fine specie of those endowed with grace and are living gracefully. Onaiwu, though a man of many parts, lives the conviction of his belief, one reason he has weathered not a few storms to remain a near-permanent feature of Nigeria’s political and social space. A former governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, in Edo state was born on December 23, 1958 in Benin City. A scion of educator parents reputed for their disciplinary streak, he attended Ogbe Primary School and Baptist High School, Benin City, Auchi Polytechnic majoring in Mass Communications and have attended several executive courses. Onaiwu is not only a successful business man but has a rich political resume, which started in the Second Republic. In 1983, he was appointed Special Assistant on Special Duties to the late Dr. Samuel Ogbemudia, the famed former Governor of Old Bendel State...

Posted By Admin Taraba State Governor, Darius Ishaku has demonstrated his administration’s support to the tune a Hundred Million Naira for the establishment of a rehabilitation centre at the Taraba State Specialist Hospital, Jalingo. He made the pledge at the foundation laying ceremony of the centre which took place in Jalingo the State capital. Governor Ishaku revealed that the spate of drugs and other related banned substances abuse was having devastating effect on the youths and the vulnerable in the State and stressed that his administration would do the needful to curb the menace. “I have said it over time that my administration will not leave any stone unturned in ensuring citizens of Taraba enjoy sustainable health benefits. This Government is committed to meeting one of its cardinal objectives which is affordable health care services for all in the State”. He assured that the Government would make the earmarked sum a part of his administration’s 2019 budget. ...

Posted by Admin Governor Samuel Ortom has charged Benue people to embark on massive cultivation of Cassava so as to benefit from its multipurpose usage. He spoke during a courtesy call on him by the Federation of Benue State Akpu Dealers, Transporters, Potters, Multipurpose Cooperatives Union Limited. The Governor identified the multipurpose use of Cassava for food and nonfood products, saying the demand for it continues to increase on a daily basis. He charged the dealers to form viable cooperatives that could enable them access loans for the establishment of factories for the processing of cassava which he noted could easily be exported. Governor Ortom commended the zeal and determination of the Akpu dealers stressing that his administration would give them the necessary support to achieve maximum result. President of the union, Comrade Soso Ihyev, noted with delight, the resumption of full supply of Cassava in the state due to the ban on Open Grazing, pointing out th...

Posted by Tony Okechukwu Traditional Rulers in Enugu State on Thursday commended Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for his exemplary leadership and the manner he has been piloting the affairs of the state for the benefit of the people. The Royal Fathers, who had earlier unanimously endorsed Gov. Ugwuanyi for a second term in office, said they are delighted that the governor has entrenched peace and good governance in the state and has continued to accord them their due respect as custodians of tradition. Speaking during an interactive meeting with Gov. Ugwuanyi held in Enugu, on how to improve their status and move the state forward as revered stakeholders in the development of the state, the Monarchs applauded the governor for his commitment to participatory democracy. They disclosed that “no past government has carried us along like your administration”. The Traditional Rulers while hailing the governor on his remarkable feats in infrastructure, education, rural development, peac...

Posted By Admin Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State, one of the staunchest advocates of restructuring Nigeria, will be the keynote speaker at the public presentation of the book, We Are All Biafrans, written by journalist and rights activist, Chido Onumah, on Friday, December 21, at Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja. Mr Dickson will be joined by notable public intellectuals, Hussaini Abdu, Country Director, PLAN International;. Sam Amadi of the Faculty of Law, Baze University, Idayat Hassan, Executive Director, Centre for Democracy and Development, and Isaac Osuoka, Executive Director, Social Action, to discuss “Federalism, Restructuring, and Nation-building.” The discussion will be moderated by Patrick O. Okigbo III, Founder/Principal Partner, Nextier. We Are All Biafrans is a collection of essays focusing on issues of good governance, democracy, federalism and nation-building. Published by Premium Times Books, the book draws on the debate two years ago by public intellectuals on...

Posted By Admin The Enugu state government has disclosed that it will soon post specialists and consultants to its district hospital to further improve health-care delivery in the state. This statement was made by the state’s commissioner for health, Dr. Ekochin Fintan after the inspection of some district hospitals in Enugu North-Senatorial Zone. The hospitals inspected by the commissioner are; the Enugu Ezike district hospital, Nsukka district hospital and the on-going United Bank of Africa (UBA) sponsored college hospital in Nsukka, GRA and was certified fit to continue with its medical provision. Dr. Ekochin while inspecting this college hospital built through the corporate social responsibility of the UBA, assured that the Governor Lawrence Ugwuanyi, led administration is moved to ensure that health care in the state are up to standard practices and urged medical practioners in Nsukka district hospital and Igbo-Eze north district to d...

  …Asks residents to return   Posted By Admin  Bayelsa State government has said it will investigate the recent violent skirmish between neighbouring communities of Amatolo and Okumbiri in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of the state.   It also asked residents who fled the communities to return as it has taken security measures to ensure their protection and safety.   Governor Henry Seriake Dickson gave the assurance on Monday evening in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Public Affairs, Mr. Daniel Alabrah.   Governor Dickson expressed concern that the communities, which had a long tradition of keeping the peace, allowed the crisis to degenerate.   His words: "I strongly condemn reports of violence between Amatolo and Okumbiri communities in the state. I am even more concerned knowing that these communities have been known to have a long tradition of keeping the peace.   "I have consequently directe...