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AKWA IBOM GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION PERTITION TRIBUNAL OPENS IN UYO. ........ PDP ACCUSES NSIMA   EKERE OF INPORTING 50 BUSES LOADED WITH THUGS TO DISRUPT ELECTION Donald Sylva Bar. Emmanuel Moses Enoidem The National Legal Adviser of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Bar. Emmanuel Enoidem says elections were cancelled in some polling units and wards in Etim Ekpo local government because materials were hijacked by armed thugs. He also said that the thugs who were brought from Edo state in 50 buses were arrested by the police and they confessed that they were paid by APC and Mr Nsima Ekere to come and cause instability in PDP strongholds in the state. Mr. Emmanuel Enoidem, the National Legal Adviser of the Peoples Democratic Party and the state Collation Agent of the party in the state for the Presidential and National Assembly elections as well as the Governorship and State House Assembly Elections, held on March 9, 2019 stated this while testifying as the f

PDP GOVS FORUM EULOGIZES GOV. DARIUS ISHAKU ON THE OCCASION OF HIS 65 TH BIRTHDAY By Donald Sylva Gov. Darius Ishaku Chairman of PDP Governors Forum, and Governor of Bayelsa State, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson on behalf of his colleague-members of the forum, has congratulated his Taraba State counterpart, Arc. Darius Ishaku as he turns 65 years on Tuesday, July 30. Governor Dickson in a statement issued from the Abuja Secretariat of the forum on Tuesday, acknowledged Ishaku as a great leader as well as a peace-loving Governor whose devotion to the cause of Taraba State and the nation is legendary. “Taraba State is so blessed to have someone who is full of knowledge like you. You are a beacon and pillar of strength to all Tarabans especially the young men out there; and your life experience has positively aided in leading and directing your people. “You have been steadfast in defending the gains of a successful struggle to attain the best economy in Taraba S

PDP Governors Forum saddened by Death of Adamawa State Governor’s Father, Alhaji Umaru Badami .....Condoles with Gov. Ahmedu Umaru Fintiri By Donald Sylva Adamawa State Governor,Hon. Umaru Fintiri        Chairman of the PDP Governors Forum and Governor of Bayelsa State, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson, on behalf of his colleague-members of the forum, has condoled with the Governor of Adamawa State, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, over the passing of his father, Alhaji Umaru Badami. In a press statement issued from its Abuja Secretariat on Monday, the Forum said it was deeply saddened by the news and commiserates with the government and people of Adamawa State in general on the passage of the deceased which it described as “humble, hardworking, generous, disciplined  and a  God-fearing statesman” who dedicated his life to the service of God, stability and growth of the nation and the good of humanity at large, aside being a strong voice for his community. The

CD lauds Court Decision on Bayelsa Local Government Elections ......Calls on BYSIEC to Immediately Implement court order  By Donald Sylva The Campaign for Democracy (CD) has applauded the decision of a Bayelsa State High court sitting in Yenegoa, ordering the Bayelsa State Independent Electoral Commission to immediately conduct the local government elections in the state. The CD said the courageous intervention of the judiciary has now cleared every obstacle formerly impeding the conduct of the elections, as it urged the Bayelsa State government and all other stakeholders to give the needed support to the state's Independent Electoral Commission towards a successful conduct of the elections.  Speaking through its Deputy President, Comrade Bayo Obatughase in a statement issued in Lagos on Monday, CD said the court decision is expected to enhance the process of taking the dividends of democracy closer to the people at the grassroots in Bayelsa State, as th

GROUP URGES BAYELSA GOV, TRADITIONAL INSTITUTIONS TO SANCTION AJ TURNER ...URGES NIGERIANS TO IGNORE HIS CALUMNIOUS CAMPAIGN AGAINST GOV DICKSON  By Donald Sylva A prominent Socio Cultural Organisation in Bayelsa State, the Ogbia Renaissance, has called on the State Government and the traditional institution to sanction a Second Class Chief, AJ Turner, for partisanship.  Chairman of the group, Mr Obhioru Mitanoni, said that Turner acted contrary to Section 6, Cap C4 of the Bayelsa State Chieftaincy law when he accompanied a politician to pick a gubernatorial form at the national headquarters of the party in Abuja. Mitanoni said that Turner’s recent activities were unbecoming of the expected conduct of a traditional ruler and should be sanctioned by the state government and the relevant traditional institutions with supervisory responsibilities over the conduct and operations of traditional rulers in the state. The group expressed the alarm that Chief Turne

UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT ALUMNI COMMEND BUHARI FOR APPOINTING 2 CREDIBLE ALUMNI  BY Donald Sylva The University of Port Harcourt Alumni Association has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for the nomination of 2 illustrious, people-focused and credible alumni of the unique University as members of the Federal Executive Council. In a statement issued to journalists in Abuja, the Association noted with deep pleasure the opportunity of producing 2 ministers who graduated from the school adding that they are competent leaders in their own rights. The statement signed by the National President, High Chief Chris Adokeme described the choice of Chiefs Timipre Sylva and Rotimi Ameachi by President Buhari as a laudable move, and pledged to support their own throughout their tenure. While congratulating the ministers designate for their nominations, Adokeme, a lawyer, and member of the Governing Council of the University of Port Harcourt, added that he was convi

500 METRIC TON FLOUR MILL BERTHS IN AKWA IBOM By Donald Sylva A flour mill with a capacity to process 500 metric tons of wheat daily is set to commence test production in Mkpok-Okat, Akwa Ibom State.  The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Udoh who disclosed this on Wednesday to newsmen in his office said that the company, Kings Flour Mill is one of the results of the public private partnership model adopted by Governor Udom Emmanuel to attract investors to the state.  Udoh noted that the factory, which is one of the best of its kind in the country, will create direct jobs for the teeming youthful population while also offering an expansive value chain for a lot more people.  Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel in May 2017 flagged-off   the construction of a flour mill in Mkpok-Okat with the assurances that when the mill begins production, it will have the capacity to employ more than one thousand five hundred youths in the

PDP GOVERNOR’S FORUM DESCRIBE GOV. UMAHI AS A GENERATIONAL CHANGER ON THE OCCASION  OF HIS 56 TH BIRTHDAY By Donald Sylva Gov. Dave Umahi The PDP Governors Forum has congratulated the Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. Dave Umahi, who clocks 56, yesterday, Thursday, July 25, 2019.                                                                                                                     In a press statement issued at the Forum's Secretariat in Abuja yesterday, the Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Bayelsa State, Hon. Seriake Dickson, on behalf of his colleague-members said:"Today introduces an open door for us to thank God Almighty for the years He has given you and to ask that He gives you a lot more birthday events. "It is another opportunity that additionally allows us to disclose to you that the regard and friendship we have for you as our colleague are profound and tolerating. "Your life has been one of duty to the s

Obey Court Orders, Eschew Impunity and Stay Away From Bauchi State – PDP Govs Forum Tells NASS By Our Reporter Following the Bauchi High Court, Monday order restricting the National Assembly from interfering in the leadership crisis in the Bauchi State House of Assembly, the PDP Governors Forum has advised the hierarchy and the entire membership of the National Assembly to abide by the court order and stay away from interfering in the affairs of the House . In a press statement from its Secretariat in Abuja, Chairman of the Forum, Hon. Seriake Dickson (Executive Governor of Bayelsa State) on behalf of his colleague-members called on NASS to comply with the court order: “We also call on the National Assembly to walk back the culture of impunity and lawlessness that is hardening its bite on the polity, and show more respect for the rights of the people.” “Acting otherwise or delaying in respecting the order would represent a direct and serious affront to the rule

GOV DICKSON CONGRATULATES SYLVA ON HIS NOMINATION ...URGES BAYELSAN SENATORS NOT TO OPPOSE HIS CONFIRMATION Donald Sylva The Governor of Bayelsa State, the Honorable Henry Seriake Dickson, has directed Bayelsa Senators to support the confirmation of former Governor, Chief Timipre Sylva as a minister of the Federal republic. The Governor also congratulated Sylva, his major political opponent in Bayelsa in the past ten years on his selection as a ministerial nominee in a statement by his Special Adviser, Media Relations, Mr. Fidelis Soriwei, on  Wednesday, He said that he had to call on the senators to support Sylvia’s nomination as minister in the interest of Bayelsa as the Governor of all citizens of the state irrespective of political differences. The Governor recalled that he congratulated former Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Heineken Lokpibiri, and canvassed similar support for him, when his name was forwarded to the senate in President Buhari’s first

BAYELSA GOVT EMPLOYS ADDITIONAL 904 WORKERS, ATTRIBUTES IT TO SUCCESS OF PUBLIC SECTOR REFORMS By Our Reporter Governor of Bayelsa State, Rt. Hon. Henry Seiake Dickson The Bayelsa State Government has formalized the employment of 904 casual staff in the various Ministries, Departments and Agencies in the state. This was in addition to the 1,000 workers, first class graduates from various disciplines, PhD and Master's degrees holders from Ijaw speaking communities across the Country earlier injected into the State civil service and state owned higher institutions of learning. Making this known during the ongoing screening exercise and placement of the new staff, the Chairman of the State Civil Service, Dr. Peter Singabele hinged the success on the ongoing Public service reforms in the state. He said the reforms successfully uncovered discrepancies like fake credentials, age falsification, fraud, grade level and step theft, among others, creating space f