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Governor Dickson assents to amended security law   Bayelsa State Governor, Honourable Seriake Dickson, has signed into law the Community Safety Corps Amendment Bill 2018 recently passed by the state House of Assembly.  A statement by his Special Adviser on Public Affairs, Mr Daniel Alabrah, quoted the governor as expressing optimism that the amended law would enable security agencies and vigilance groups carry out their operations more effectively in the state.  Speaking with newsmen shortly after the signing, Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Friday Konbowei Benson, described the amended law as an embodiment of all security-related laws passed by the state legislature.  Hon. Benson said the bill was given expeditious passage in line with the prevailing collaboration between the legislature and the executive in order to improve the security situation in the state.  His words: "The amendment became necessary because we have to bring...

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BUHARI, JONATHAN, ATIKU, OSINBAJO OTHERS PAY RESPECT AS DICKSON BURIES MOTHER ...NIGERIA BIGGER THAN POLITICS - DICKSON The President, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, Former President, Dr. Ebele Jonathan, the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, Former Vice President, and Peoples Democratic Party Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar, his running mate, Mr. Peter Obi and other have paid their last tributes as the late Mrs. GoldCoast Dickson, mother of Bayelsa was buried in Delta State on Saturday. President Buhari Who was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Boss Mustapha, sent a condolence letter he personally signed which was read to audience SGF. The President described the late Ma GoldCoast as a loving mother who made serious sacrifices to train and our Jer seven children on the path of success. He said that her intelligence, kindness, Love, humility and jovial nature would be missed b all those who came across her. Buhari said that Ma Dickson was ...

2019: DICKSON WARNS AGAINST VIOLENCE, KILLING OF CORPS MEMBERS ...INCREASES CORP MEMBERS ALLOWANCES BY 100 PERCENT Bayelsa State Governor, Hon Seriake Dickson on Wednesday tasked security agencies and the political class to prioritize the security of members of the National Youth Service Corps before, during and after the 2019 elections. The Governor also announced a 100% increase in the monthly allowance the state government pays to corps members. He stressed that, those who jeopardize their safety and well-being should be dealt with in line with the laws of the country. A statement by his Special Adviser on Media Relations, Mr. Fidelis Soriwei, said the Governor spoke during the closing ceremony of the 2018 Batch C, Stream 2 Orientation Course at Kaiama, Headquarters of the Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area. Governor Dickson described the youth corps members as very important citizens carrying out critical national assignments in every part of the country, emphasized the n...

BAYELSA RECEIVES 2015 REPORT ON ELECTORAL VILOENCE, VOWS TO PUNISH OFFENDERS  The Bayelsa State Executive Council on Wednesday vowed to ensure that sponsors and perpetrators of electoral violence in the state are made to face the full weight of the law.  At its 100 meeting presided over by Governor Henry Seriake Dickson, the council said it took the decision following the submission of the report by the Judicial Commission of Inquiry on the 2015 general elections.  The council said the mayhem that was brought on the state by desperate politicans cannot be overlooked and therefore called for the white paper on the report in order to take steps to punish all those found culpable.  Briefing journalists after the centenary meeting, the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Kemela Okara said the council took time to deliberate on the issue because of its importance. He said it was also imperative in view of the coming elections, as the government is committed to pro...

Gov Dickson Leads Fight Against Fake Drugs...Directs all Public Health Facilities To Patronise State-Owned Drug Store Alone   Bayelsa State Governor, Hon Seriake Dickson on Monday demonstrated his commitment towards the fight against fake drugs by inspecting pharmaceutical products at the state-owned Drug Distribution centre.   A statement by his Special Adviser on Media Relations, Mr Fidelis Soriwei, says the Governor carried out the inspection in company of a crack team of pharmacists, medical doctors and other health professionals shortly after declaring open a two-day Drug Trade Fair in Yenagoa.   According to the statement, Governor Dickson also directed the Commissioner for Health and Acting Head of Service to ensure that all public health institutions in the state compulsorily procure their drugs and other pharmaceutical products from the Centre.   Speaking at the event, the Governor said the target of his administration is to make Bayelsa a foremost m...

NIRSAL … A CESSPIT OF WASTE, CORRUPTION AND NEPOTISM By Comrade Bello Yusuf The Nigeria Incentive Based Risk Sharing System for Agric Lending (NIRSAL) was set up to provide guarantees and support for agriculture in Nigeria and has received tremendous support from the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Federal Government in their quest to diversify the economy. However, investigations have revealed that the board and management are working against the interest of President Muhammadu Buhari, the Government and majority of Nigerians. From their mode of employment which has cronyism and nepotism written all over it and the recruitment of unqualified personnel, NIRSAL has become a laughing stock among development partners and stakeholders in the agriculture value chain. The waste in Government resources is clearly exemplified in the recent training tour of over 100 staff to South Africa which was nothing but a jamboree and against President Muhammadu Buhari’s ban...