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The All Progressives Congress, APC in Rivers State has declared its readiness to work with Governor Nyesom Wike-led administration to move the state forward. But the APC added a caveat that it will work with Wike if only the Governor will show some level of commitment on his extension of olive branch to members of other political parties. The APC maintained that the protection of lives and properties and development of Rivers people and its residents were top priorities of the party. Senator representing Rivers East Senatorial District, Senator Andrew Uchendu who read out the position of the APC at the party secretariat on Aba road said the APC is worried about the increase of insecurity in Rivers state, declaring that the party will do everything to support the current government in the restoration of peace and security. The Rivers East senator said it is the expectation of APC that the broadcast by Governor Wike will end all forms of hate speech and restore peace and securi

The Governor òf Bayelsa State, the Honorable Henry Seriake Dickson, has declined assent to the bill seeking pension for former lawmakers from Bayelsa State as proposed and passed by the Assembly The State Commissioner for Information, Mr. Daniel Iworiso-Markson, quoted the Governor as having said that he conveyed the decision to decline assent to the Bill in a letter to the Speaker òf the Bayelsa State House òf Assembly on Monday. The Governor held consultations with the Assembly members in his country home of Toru-Orua, where he explained his reason for declining assent. Iworiso-Markson quoted the governor as having said that the bill was inconsistent with Section 124 of the Constitution òf the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended. Governor Dickson said that he was of the view that the State Assembly lacked the powers to expand the categories of public servants who should be entitled to pension. He stressed that he had to withhold assent to the bill because the State w

The members of the House of Assembly today met with Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson, Governor of Bayelsa State at his country home in Toru Orua. After condoling with him over the demise of his sister, issues bordering on the life pension for members of the house was raised to which an official statement will be published to that effect after the proposal for the bill has been officially submitted. The proposed bill which has raised serious concerns across board was actually an already existing law, passed in 2003 by the Late Chief DSP Alamieyeseigha's administration. Contrary to the news being peddled, the bill is not an executive order issued Gov. Dickson but the amendment of an already existing law. Also the ammendment was not sponsored by the governor of bayelsa state and as such can only react if and only if there's a formal presentation of such proposal by the members of the house. Report reaching us is that the proposal has been submitted and a response will b

*Players, officials hail Gov. Dickson Bayelsa State-sponsored Restoration Starlets, on Saturday evening, came from behind to defeat Ivory Coast's Deportivo Academy 2-1 in the third place game of the Africa Youth Cup tournament. The match played at the beautiful Estadio National in Praia, the capital city of Cape Verde, saw the Bayelsa lads put up a sterling performance to the admiration of the crowd. Special Adviser to the Bayelsa Governor on Public Affairs, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, reported from Praia that the Ivorian young stars went ahead in the 20th minute of the game before Okere Wilson equalised from the spot in the closing moments of the first half. The Starlets maintained their domination after the break  with Wilson again putting his team ahead midway into the second half. His twin strikes eventually proved to be the decider of the keenly contested encounter. The Diepreye Teibowei-tutored boys were however full of praises for Governor Henry Seriake Dicks

Bayelsa State sports commissioner, Perekiye Buruboyefe, has given a pat on the back to the Restoration Starlets for moving ahead in the Africa Youth Cup tournament holding in Praia, Cape Verde. The Restoration Starlets despite losing their last group game 1-2 to Daraja Academy of Côte d’Ivoire landed in the semi-final courtesy of the four points they have so far garnered. Speaking after the game against Daraja, Buruboyefe, who is leader of the Bayelsa delegation, said there was nothing to take away from the boys as they did very well even in defeat. “The boys played well in defeat. That we lost is one of those things in football. We scored first, only to concede two goals against the run of play. The good thing is that we are in the semi-final and justifying Governor Seriake Dickson’s decision to sponsor the boys to the tournament. This is a wonderful tournament. The standard of play here is very high and we are impressed. “Beyond what is happening on the field of play, we are h

Following the recent declaration by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of November 2, 2019 as date for the Bayelsa Governorship Election, the race for the next landlord of the ‘Creek Haven” Bayelsa State Government House, Yenagoa, is on the upward swing and fast gathering momentum. Bayelsa State as a microcosm of Nigeria is very significant as it is majorly made up of the Ijaw ethnic nationality, with the main language spoken being Ijaw aside dialects such as Izon, Kolukuma, Mein, Bomu, Nembe, Epie-Atisa, and Ogbia. Like all the other 35 states, it is divided into three senatorial zones, the Bayelsa Central, Bayelsa East and Bayelsa West. Under this democratic dispensation, the first governor, Late Chief DSP Alameiyeseigha, hailed from Southern Ijaw LGA of the Central Senatorial District; his deputy, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan who took over from him, is from Ogbia LGA of the East Senatorial Zone. He was succeeded by Chief Timipre Sylva, who is from Brass LGA in the

Bayelsa's Restoration Starlets ended their second game in the ongoing Africa Youth Cup in Praia, Cape Verde, on a scoreless note against Deportivo Academy of Cote d'Ivoire. The tough and exciting game played at the Estadio De Sao Domingos was a showcase of beautiful African youth football as both teams gave a good account of themselves. Despite the draw, the Restoration Starlets still top the group with four points after two games. The gallant Bayelsa youths will play their last qualifying game on Tuesday against another Ivorian side, Daraja, at the Estadio Do Pensamento.

...AS "AGUERO' SCORES GOAL OF THE TOURNAMENT SO FAR.. Bayelsa’s Restoration Starlets opened their  campaign in the Africa Youth Cup in Cape Verde on Sunday evening with an emphatic 4-1 trouncing of the Cape Verde youth team, Misto Barlavento, in their first game. The Teibowei Diepreye tutored side silenced the home fans just five minutes into the game when gangling Alison William scored the first goal from the spot after being brought down in the 18 yard box by the Cape Verdian number 5.  Barely two minutes later William struck again with a glancing header from a corner kick floated in by Tarabina Beweriebo, the team's captian,  to put the BAYELSA lads two goals ahead . Hard fighting Barlavento urged on by the voiciferous home crowd managed to pull one back after a crosd into the Stralet's 18 yard was not swiftly dealt with. This goal emblodened the home side who pilled more pressure  but the Restoration boys held on firmly till the close of the first h

Bayelsa State Governor, the Honourable Seriake Dickson, on Wednesday said the ongoing reforms in the state public sector was yielding positive results, as his administration has recovered about N2.2 billion annually through the exercise. Governor Dickson stated this during a meeting of Labour leaders, members of the Post Primary Schools Board and the Association of All Nigerian Conference of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS), in Yenagoa. A statement by his Special Adviser on Media Relations, Mr. Fidelis Soriwei, stated that, the amount was saved from the ongoing verification exercise in the mainstream civil service and that of the post primary schools in the state. The Governor said that, the government had so far recovered N53million per month from the mainstream civil service and N134 million from discrepancies of salaries (grade levels and steps) of secondary school teachers and principals. The Governor, who commended the labour unions for supporting the refo

Organisers of the Governor Seriake Dickson Football Tournament, otherwise known as the 'Restoration Cup', have expressed their gratitude to the Bayelsa State Governor, Henry Seriake Dickson, for his unprecedented support in Sports development in the state. This is coming as eighteen players selected at the last edition, named "The Restoration Starlets", on Wednesday, left the state for Senegal en route Cape Verde, for an invitational tournament, set to kick off this weekend. Speaking in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa state capital, Director General of the Restoration Cup, Ono Akpe, described the backing by the Governor, as laudable, as his efforts has led to several outstanding achievements recorded in the sporting sector, since he took over as the number one citizen in the state, in 2012. Ono listed the excellent performances of the St. Jude's Girls Secondary School, in Basketball, victory of Bayelsa Queens in the last edition of the female league and placing 5th

... LABOUR LEADERS, WORKERS COMMEND THE GOVERNOR FOR THE DECISION ... WE HAVE NEVER HAD IT SO GOOD --- JOINT LABOUR UNION Bayelsa State Governor, the Honourable Henry Seriake Dickson on Monday gave workers in the state a special gift ahead of this year's May Day celebration, as he lifted the embargo on implementation of promotion in the state. The governor as a show of committment directed the immediate implementation and payment of promotion benefits to all workers in the state as well as the arrears of promotion that has been accumulated. At a meeting with labour leaders in the state inside the Government House, Yenagoa, Governor Dickson also approved the spread of the payment to the end of the tenure of his adminsitration. The State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Daniel Iworiso-Markson who disclosed this said the governor equally informed the leadership of the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) of the decision of his government to conduct a special int

The Bayelsa State Executive Council has applauded the management of the state owned Niger Delta University for midwifing the successful accreditation of more courses by the National University Commission (NUC). The council at its 106th meeting said the development has again proved that the investment the government is making in the education sector is truly paying off. The State Commissioner for Education, Hon. Jonathan Obuebite stated this while briefing journalists at the end of the meeting on Thursday. He said it was cheering for Governor Seriake Dickson and other members of the council when the managment of the school presented the report of the just concluded 2018 accreditation excercise of the institution. Hon. Obuebite disclosed that the 29 programmes presented before the NUC  got full accreditation and by that has increased the enrollment of more students into the university. According to him, Governor Dickson praised the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the G

As Governor Seriake Dickson  approves team's trip. Bayelsa State's Restoration Starlets will take part in the maiden edition of the Africa Youth Cup (AYC) slated for April 19-27 in Praia, Cape Verde. Special Adviser to the Governor on Public Affairs and Media Director of the Governor Seriake Dickson Football Tournament otherwise known as the Restoration Cup, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, who disclosed this to journalists, said the decision was communicated to the organisers, Serahana Sports, through its co-Tournament Director, Mr. Godson Ekadi, at a meeting in Yenagoa on Tuesday. This followed the approval granted by Governor Henry Seriake Dickson. Alabrah said youths selected from the 2018 Restoration Cup in the state will participate in the competition for Under-16 males, with a provision for four to six overage players not above 17 years. He said the players have been directed to immediately report for closed camping and training at the Samson Siasia Sports Complex i

 The Chairman of the Bayelsa State Petroleum Task Force, Mr. Emmanuel Okosukeme has reportedly rejected and kicked against what has been described as subtle moves by some oil marketers to increase fuel price in the State. Mr. Emmanuel Okosukeme who assured Bayelsans of the government’s move to take swift actions to stop oil markers from increasing pump prices in the State , also warns marketers against plans to hoard the product to worsen the fuel scarcity crisis in the State. The Chairman of the State Petroleum Task Force in Bayelsa State, while calling on the oil marketers to settle their price differences with the Federal Government before carrying out such actions that are inimical to State growth , has said the edged issues are accumulation of  misunderstanding ongoing between Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria, Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association, and the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria and the Nigeria National Petroleum Co

The Governor of Bayelsa State, the Honourable Henry Seriake Dickson, has offered automatic employment to 307 products of the Bayelsa State Scholarship Scheme who have concluded their doctorate degree and master degree programmes in various disciplines in universities across the world. A statement by the Special Adviser, Media Relations, Mr Fidelis Soriwei, on Sunday, quoted the Governor as having made declared automatic employment for 107 PhD holders and 200 MSC degree holders during a meeting with beneficiaries of the scheme in Yenagoa at the weekend. The Governor also announced automatic employment to all medical doctors, pharmacists and public health specialists and other beneficiaries of the State Scholarship Scheme who studied professional courses considered critical to the ongoing efforts to develop the state. The Governor told the ecstatic audience that the 107 PhD holders would be deployed to the three state-owned universities - the Niger Delta Universit

The Bayelsa State government has sealed the premises of Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC) Oil and Gas facility, in Egbebiri, a Biseni Community in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The Chairman of Bayelsa State Physical Planning and Development Board, Hon. Ebi Waribigha, said the sealing of the facility followed an eviction order issued by the State Physical Planning and Development Tribunal in Yenagoa. The eviction order had granted the government of Bayelsa State leave to effect the eviction of Agip and all occupants of the premises to enable the Physical Planning and Development Board to conduct environmental, health, technical integrity and safety checks at the facility. The facility was reportedly built without a building permit as required by the Bayelsa State Physical Planning and Development Law (2015). The court had also directed the Commissioner of Police, the Commander of the Joint Task Force (JTF) and all security agencies to facilitate the enforc

Bayelsa State Governor, the Honorable Henry Seriake Dickson on Thursday urged the International Oil Companies and regulatory bodies in the oil industry to embrace the campaigns against environmental degradation in the Niger Delta The Governor said that the oil firms should accord priority to the imperative of meeting international best practice in carrying out their operations in the Niger Delta. The Governor who spoke at the ongoing two-day Nigeria Oil and Gas Opportunity Fair in Yenagoa, lamented the level of environmental degradation and the attendant challenges facing oil producing areas in the country. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Media Relation, Mr Fidelis Soriwei, quoted the  Governor Dickson as having stressed the need for all stakeholders to take the issue of the  environment and economic inclusion seriously to ensure sustainable peace and stability. He stressed that demand for environmental justice and preservation should be the country concern of not o

Bayelsa State Governor, Honourable Henry Seriake Dickson, has described as heartwarming and well-deserved the re-election of his Rivers State counterpart, Barr. Nyesom Wike. Governor Dickson, who expressed his delight on Wike's re-election in a congratulatory message signed by his Special Adviser on Public Affairs, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, said it is gratifying that the will of the Rivers people eventually prevailed over federal might. He noted that the Rivers governorship election again proved that might cannot always be right and that democracy can only thrive when the expressed wishes of the people was allowed to prevail. The Bayelsa governor commended the people of the state for not only re-electing Wike but also for standing firm to protect their votes. He also condemned the needless violence that attended the election and the roles played by agents of the federal government, which he noted yielded themselves to the whims of desperate politicians bent on fomenting cris

...Newly Approved 100% Increase in Corps members Allowance To Be Paid This Month Bayelsa State Governor, the Honourable Seriake Dickson on Tuesday called on the Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Major General Suleiman Kazaure to complement the efforts of the state government in fishing out those who manhandled corps members during the 2019 elections. The Governor who spoke when the Director General paid him a courtesy call on him in Yenagoa, said the call has become imperative in view of the reckless manner leaders of the All Progressives Congress have been compromising the security architecture of the state. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media Relations, Mr Fidelis Soriwei, Governor Dickson described corps members as critical national assets that need the support and protection of every right thinking individual to enable them carry out their assignments effectively. He decried the abduction and molestation of the NYSC members in