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PDP Primary Election: Governor Dickson Calls For Violent-Free Exercise …Thanks Nigerians For The Outpour Of Condolences                       As the People's Democratic Party (PDP) commences sale of nomination forms for the 2019 general elections, Bayelsa State Governor, the Honourable Henry Seriake Dickson has called on all aspirants seeking nominations into offices on the platform of the PDP to shun bitterness, violence and rancour and go about their consultations and campaigns with decorum!    A press statement signed by the Governor's Chief Press Secretary, Francis Ottah Agbo quoted the governor, as having made the remarks on Wednesday in Toru-Orua, when he received some eminent Bayelsans on a condolence visit over the passing of his mother, Mrs. GoldCoast Dickson.      Dickson said the PDP in Bayelsa State has never been associated with violence and called on politicians to always play by the rules of the party!   The Governor also appealed to aspirants to approac

Bayelsa reiterates commitment to  Safe Motherhood, as more endorsements trail initiative  Bayelsa State Government has reiterated its commitment to ensure that every pregnant  woman in the state has access to free and qualitative health care.  The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Daniel  Iworiso-Markson gave the indication while speaking at Angalabiri in Sagbama Local Government Area during the sensitisation of pregnant women on the Safe Motherhood  initiative of the restoration government. Iworiso-Markson, who spoke through the leader of the Sagbama Safe Motherhood Sensitisation Sub Committee, Mrs. Ebi Kakandar, explained that the objective of the programme by Governor Henry Seriake Dickson is to ensure that no woman dies during pregnancy or childbirth.  He added that most infant and maternal death could be prevented if women were given adequate medical attention during pregnancy and childbirth.  The commissioner encouraged Angalabiri women to register at the health

STERLING BANK, AIR FORCE PLEDGE SUPPORT FOR CANCER CENTRE Sterling Bank Nigeria plc on Wednesday joined a host of several other organisations and well-meaning individuals to pledge support for Seriake Dickson Foundation and Cancer Centre to be established in honour of the memory of Governor Seriake Dickson's mother, Mrs. Goldcoast Dickson.  Mrs. Goldcoast Dickson died of cancer on August 8 at the University of Texas M.D Anderson Cancer Centre, Houston, Texas, in the United States at the age of 72.  A press statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Francis Ottah Agbo noted that the immediate past Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Yemi Adeola made the pledge when he led the current Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Abubakar Suleiman and other top executives on a condolence visit to the governor at his Toru-Orua country home in Sagbama Local Government Area. Mr. Adeola, who described Governor Dickson as a friend of Sterling B

EARLY DIAGNOSIS CAN REDUCE DEATHS FROM CANCER, IWORISO-MARKSON ....Says Cancer Centre In Honour Of Late Mrs. Dickson To Be Launched Soon Daniel Iworiso-Markson The Bayelsa State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Daniel Iworiso-Markson said preparations are in top gear for the launching of the Henry Seriake Dickson Foundation, Cancer Centre and Henry Seriake Dickson Institute. Iworiso-Markson disclosed this in Toru-Orua, Sagbama local government area of Bayelsa State while fielding questions from journalists on the plans by Governor Henry Seriake Dickson to float the three institutions. The Governor had announced his intentions to establish the foundation, Cancer centre and institute during different condolence visit on the death of his mother and matriarch of the Dickson family, Mrs Goldcoast Dickson. The Information Commissioner said having lost his mother to cancer, the governor is passionate to lead the fight against the disease by creatin

Madam Dickson Left   an Indelible Mark in Bayelsa - Traditional Rulers Members of the Bayelsa State Council of Traditional Rulers on a condolence visit in a group photograph with Governor Seriake Dickson Traditional rulers within and outside Bayelsa State on Monday emphasised that the history of the state will not be complete without a mention of the late Mrs. Goldcoast Dickson, in view of her invaluable contributions to the development of the state. Spokesman of the Kerebiri Mein Kingdom in Delta State, Professor Benjamin Okaba, stated this when a delegation of traditional rulers led by the Pere of Kerebiri Mein Kingdom, His Royal Highness Godspower Oporomo, paid a condolence visit to Governor Seriake Dickson and his family in his country home, Toru Orua, Sagbama local government area of the state.   The Bayelsa governor's Special Adviser on Public Affairs, Daniel Alabrah, in a press release quoted Prof. Okaba as saying that, Mama Gogo, as she was fondly called,

Gov Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State DICKSON URGES NIGERIANS TO TEST FOR CANCER The Governor of Bayelsa State, the Hourable Henry Seriake Dickson, has called on Nigerians to carry out medical tests for early detection of cancer. Governor Dickson urged Bayelsans and indeed Nigerians to exploit the opportunity of the Bayelsa Diagnostic Centre established by his administration to test for cancer. The Governor made the comment while speaking at a special state thanksgiving service held for the repose of the soul of his late mother, Mrs. Goldcoast Dickson at the Palace of Melchizedek in Toru Orua on Sunday. He said that while it was important for men over the age of 40 to test for prostrate cancer, their female counterparts should go for breast cancer screening. The Governor said that he would devote attention to the campaign against the spread of cancer as a way of halting its spread in the society. He stressed that the death of his mother who did not smoke even a sti

Nigeria U19 Cricket Team (Junior Yellow Greens) beats Tanzania by 35 runs to qualify for 2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup in South Africa . Nigeria’s Segun Ogundipe scores 62 runs to win Player Of The Match award.   . Nigeria U-19 Cricket Team Promoted to World Division 1 The Under-19 Cricket Team of Nigeria, Junior Yellow Greens, has continued in their winning streak in the ongoing International Cricket Council Under- 19 World Cup Qualifier, Africa Division Two in Potchefstroom, South Africa, beating Tanzania by 35 runs in the keenly contested first semi-finals of the qualifier earning them a Division 1 position in world cricket which also means a slot in the 2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup – the first time Nigeria will ever participate in an event of this magnitude alongside, India, England, Pakistan, Australia, South Africa and other big names in world Cricket. Tanzania won the toss and elected to bat taking early wickets in the innings to put the Nigeria batting

Dickson Is Best Nigerian Governor, Says Secondus The National Chairman of the  Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus has over the weekend  described Governor Seriake Dickson as the best Governor in Nigeria. He also  hailed the tireless efforts of Governor Dickson  at ensuring that the PDP remains cohesive and stable not only in his state but also at the national level. A press statement signed by the Governor's Chief Press Secretary Francis Ottah Agbo noted that  Secondus gave the commendation when he led members of the PDP National Working Committee and the Board of Trustees to Toru-Orua in Bayelsa State to commiserate with Governor Dickson and his Family over the demise of his 72 year old mother, Mrs. Goldcoast Dickson popularly called Mama Gogo. Secondus said Governor Dickson has over the years helped to build a strong PDP into a global brand and has continued to  support the party.  As Chairman of the PDP National Reconciliation Committee, the PDP Chief sai

Bayelsa Governor To Establish A Cancer Foundation In Memory of His Late Mother Bayelsa State Governor, Honorable Seriake Dickson on Wednesday underscored the need for all to join in creating the necessary awareness about cancer that has ravaged many lives. Governor Dickson made the call when the State Executive Council members led by the Deputy Governor, Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John Jonah (Rtd), paid him a condolence visit at his country home, Toru Orua in Sagbama local government area, over the death of his 72 year old mother, Mrs. Goldcoast Dickson popularly called Mama Gogo.  He disclosed that, a cancer foundation will be instituted in memory of his late mother to principally screen people and create greater awareness on the dangers associated with the scourge, among others. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Francis Ottah Agbo, quoted Governor Dickson as saying that, friends and other well-meaning individuals would be invited to support a worthy cause.

My Mum Was My Guardian Angel, Says Gov. Dickson ..... Thanks Buhari, VP, Former Nigerian leaders, Governors, PDP, The Clergy, Others for Their Prayers And Support   Bayelsa State Governor, the Honourable Henry Seriake Dickson, has paid glowing tributes to his late mother, Mrs. Goldcoast Dickson, whom he described as an integral part of his journey in life.   Governor Dickson, in his brief remarks on Monday night during a solemn service organised by the state government at the Governor's Lodge in Yenagoa to commiserate with him, said his mum popularly known as Mama Gogo was more than just a mother.   “My mother has been an integral part of my journey. She was not just my mother. She was my elder sister, she was my rock, my counselor, my guardian angel and because of her subtle style, people might not know the level of her influence.”   He explained that, his mother complained of pain in the leg in January, which was later discovered at the Bayelsa Diagnostic Centre to be c

CHURCH SERVICE HELD IN MEMORY OF THE LATE MOTHER OF THE GOVERNOR OF BAYELSA GOV, MRS. GOLDCOAST DICKSON, ATGOVETNOR’S LODGE, YENAGOA, ON MONDAY By Michael Egiethua reporting from Abuja. A solemn church service was held in memory of the late mother of the Governor of Bayelsa State, Mrs. Goldcoast Dickson, at the Governor’s Lodge, Yenagoa, on Monday . The Service was organized by the State Government to commiserate with the Governor on the death of his mother. In his brief remarks, the governor described the late Mrs. Goldcoast Dickson as a mother who was more than just a mother. “My mother has been an integral part of my journey, she was not just my mother, she was my elder sister, she was my rock, my counselor, and because of her subtle style, people might not know the level of her influence.” He said Governor Dickson said that his mother complained of some pain in the leg in January which was later discovered by medical experts at the Bayelsa Diagnostic Centre, Yenagoa, to be cancer

Sallah : Gov Dickson admonishes Moslems To live in peace and Pray for Peace and Unity of Nigeria As Moslem faithful celebrate Eid-el-Kabir tomorrow, Governor Henry Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State has urged them to love one another and pray for the peace and unity of Nigeria.   The Governor in a press statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Francis Ottah Agbo also admonished them to take advantage of the celebration to propagate brotherly love among Nigerians of all religions. The Governor, who regretted that the country is more than ever before too divided along religious, ethnic and partisan lines,  called on Nigerians to jettison the hate speeches that tend to threaten the age-long love, unity and peaceful co-existence of the people of the country. While commending Moslems in Bayelsa State for supporting his government, Governor Dickson assured that, the Government will continue to promote peaceful coexistence among adherents of different religions in the state.  He stat

"CALL OSHIOMHOLE, OMO-AGEGE TO ORDER" - SARAKI'S SL ON STATE MATTERS, ONAIWU URGES EDO AND DELTA TRADITIONAL RULERS, RELIGIOUS LEADERS                                                                          By Pat PA Okon   Earl Osaro Onaiwu The Special Liaison on State Matters to the Senate President, Earl Osaro Onaiwu, has condemned in very strong terms the situation where National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole and certain stakeholders especially of Edo/Delta descent want to become the umpires, anchor points and deciders of how members of the National Assembly should go about their daily activities. Onaiwu, a former DG of the Nigeria Governor’s Forum, and one-time Edo State Gubernatorial candidate, stated this while responding to questions from journalists in Abuja on Sunday. He condemned in very strong terms the recent siege laid on the National Assembly by security operatives of the Department of State Securit