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August 26, 2016
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Opinion: How the negotiation with Niger Delta Avengers should go

by Nwokocha Noble After the election of President M. Buhari in 2015, the crisis rocking the nation has persisted even as they were amongst many others the campaign promises of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC). These problems include but not limited to the Boko-Haram insurgency, Niger Delta Militancy, Dollar-Naira Dominance, Fuel Scarcity, Economic Recession... Read More
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July 28, 2016
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories to monitor 1. Sheriff-led faction attempts to stop PDP convention The Ali Modu Sheriff-faction of the Peoples Democratic Party will appear before a Federal High Court on Thursday to plead for an order to stop the PDP from holding its national convention. 2. Governor Dickson berates Army’s threat to militants... Read More
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June 23, 2016
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Ex-militant leaders warn ‘Avengers, Warriors’ to stop pipeline bombing

Ex-militant leaders in Bayelsa state have promised to curb the spate of bombing of oil installations by criminal elements. They also warned members of the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) to steer clear of the state, while vowing to resist any future oil pipeline attacks. The ex-militants, while declaring that they would stamp out criminality from Bayelsa State,... Read More
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June 23, 2016
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Opinion: How Governor Dickson wrecked his state with wire-tapping

by Peresuo D. Fubara For a state governor ever vociferous and self-assured – sometimes thoughtlessly so – in the murky terrain of Nigerian politics, Henry Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State could not have had anything short of the awesome high-tech capabilities described in a detailed 9 June, 2016 report by Premium Times. Entitled “How Governors Dickson, Okowa... Read More
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June 18, 2016
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Governor Dickson pays 1 out of 5-month salary arrears

Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa state has bowed to the pressure from the teachers in his state and approved the disbursement of January salaries to post-primary teachers. Dickson also promised the teachers that 50 per cent of their May salaries would be paid to them in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Iworiso-Markson... Read More
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May 22, 2016
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Bayelsa PDP to APC: ‘Ask God for forgiveness’

Bayelsa State’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Saturday, blamed Timipre Sylva, a former Governor of the state and the governorship candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC), for the increase of crime in the state. This was contained in a statement signed by the state chairman of the PDP, Moses Cleopas. The statement also rubbished... Read More
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March 23, 2016
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Timi Frank feels ‘insulted’ by Oyegun | Kashamu has no chill | Trump ‘has something’ on Ted Cruz’s wife | More stories

PDP member arraigned for calling Kashamu drug baron. Vanguard Anti-Saraki Senators turns around to support Saraki. Premium Times Oyegun, Frank trades words over the role of APC publicity secretary. Leadership Fayemi ignores summons by Ekiti assembly over missing N852m UBEC fund. Punch Okorocha appoints new SSG. Vanguard Death Of Reps Member delays passage of 2016... Read More
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January 18, 2016
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Why Buhari won’t congratulate Dickson on election victory – Lai Mohammed

Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has stated that President Muhammadu Buhari will not congratulate Seriake Dickson who won his re-election bid in the governorship election of Bayelsa state against All Progressives Congress’ Timipre Sylva. After the election, Senator Ben Murray Bruce, representing Bayelsa east senatorial district, alongside other voices, condemned the silence of... Read More
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January 11, 2016
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How did APC expect to win Bayelsa election with Sylva as candidate? – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party has hailed the people of Bayelsa State for their support in ensuring that their will prevailed during Saturday’s supplementary poll. PDP candidate and incumbent governor of the state, Seriake Dickson, was declared winner of the election on Sunday after he defeated his closest challenger, Timipre Sylva of the All Progressives Congress. The opposition... Read More
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December 23, 2015
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‘You have failed us’ | Bayelsa pensioners picket outside Dickson’s government house

Aggrieved pensioners in Bayelsa state took to the streets on Wednesday, to protest Governor Seriake Dickson’s failure to pay them their allowances in four months. They blocked major roads in Yenagoa, carried placards and marched from St. Peters Primary School Ovom to the Government House gate in Onopa. Some of the placards they carried bore inscriptions... Read More
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December 20, 2015
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I’ll defeat Dickson as I’ve done before – Sylva

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timipre Sylva says he would defeat Seriake Dickson in any electoral contest. This was disclosed on Saturday, in a statement released by the Director of Media for the Sylva/Igiri, Chief Nathan Egba. Sylva accused the PDP of propaganda and underhand tactics but said his party will remain undaunted and... Read More
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December 5, 2015
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#BayelsaDecides: Dickson, wife and mother suffer card reader malfunction

Bayelsa state governor and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Seriake Dickson fell victim to card reader malfunction as his thumbprint could not be read at the ongoing governorship election. Dickson, his wife and mother were not recognised by card reader and were manually accredited at 10:45am in his community Toru-Orua in Ward 2, Unit 4, due to failure... Read More
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December 5, 2015
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#BayelsaDecides: INEC officials held hostage in Dickson’s local government

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that some of its officials deployed to distribute electoral materials at Sagbama local government area of Bayelsa State are being held hostage. Incumbent Governor, Seriake Dickson and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) hails from Sagbama local government. INEC’s Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Oluwole Osaze-Uzzi, confirmed that... Read More
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December 5, 2015
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Lai Mohammed defends Buhari’s travels | Kogi, Bayelsa polls holds today | Alaibe is owned by APC | More stories

Diverted $2 billion arms deal was approved by the CBN. YNaija Alaibe pledges allegiance to APC. Leadership INEC okays Kogi supplementary elections. Nation Lai Mohammed says Buhari’s travels are necessary. This Day Kogi, Bayelsa polls holds today. Leadership MTN reduced fine was an error – NCC. This Day Court sentences ex-Adamawa commissioner to 10 years... Read More
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November 30, 2015
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Who attacked Jonathan? Bayelsa Police reacts

The Bayelsa State Police Command on Monday, November 30, disclosed that former President Goodluck Jonathan was not attacked in the state. The state’s Police Public Relations Officer(PPRO), Butswat Asinim, who spoke to The Nation, blamed the rumor of the attack on mischievous rumour peddlers. Asinim revealed that a band of vexed youths wrongly thought the Jonathan’s... Read More
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November 29, 2015
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Don’t compare me to Sylva… he wants to be governor for his ego – Dickson

As the Bayelsa gubernatorial election draws closer, the two main contenders continue to go back and forth with their verbal affront. Incumbent governor, Seriake Dickson says that he’s the best man for the job, stating that his performance as a governor is enough to get him a second term. “We have changed the face of politics in... Read More
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November 25, 2015
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: PDP, APC in 2 squabbles | Obama is nonchalant about ISIS | Buhari to decide MTN fate | More stories

IPMAN set to sanction marketers over fuel scarcity. Leadership PDP says Fashola will fail as minister. Punch Dickson’s campaign claims APC thugs attacked supporters. Vanguard MASSOB takes jibe at politicians. YNaija PDP against replacement of Audu. Punch Nasir el-Rufai says governors don’t have a life. YNaija APC senators stall move to summon Buhari over fuel scarcity. Vanguard... Read More
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September 22, 2015
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Has Jonathan switched his support from Dickson to Alaibe?

Nothing is beyond Nigerian politicians, so we’ll hardly be surprised if this turns out to be true. Former President, Goodluck Jonathan and wife, Patience, only recently endorsed the re-election of Bayelsa state governor, Seriake Dickson, the candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). But Daily Sun reports that Jonathan may have withdrawn his support from Dickson,... Read More
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September 14, 2015
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Governor Dickson gets a chance to fight for another 4 years in office

Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. His emergence followed the disqualification of his two other contenders for the governorship ticket. Those disqualified were the Senator representing Bayelsa Central Senatorial District, Emmanuel Paulker and a former Local Government Chairman of Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government... Read More
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September 12, 2015
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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Northern group criticizes Akwa Ibom raid| Group wants Dickson to declare asset| APC accuses Wike of bribery| More stories

Soyinka threatens to include Prince Oyinlola in the republic of liars. YNaija DIA arrests eight over Sallah day plan to bomb Abuja. Leadership The North has become a laughing stock – Gov Shettima. YNaija Akwa Ibom Govt house raid by DSS unacceptable – Northern Group. Leadership Tunde Bakare speaks on Jonathan, Orubebe and Christian leaders.... Read More
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August 29, 2015
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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Edo APC assassinated, Nigeria Boko Haram sentenced to death, Buhari to pay ex-militants tuition, More stories

Dickson mocks APC, says he is the original agent of change. Leadership Ohanaeze youth, Abaribe criticizes Buhari over lopsided appointment. This Day Edo APC chieftain murdered by assassins. Leadership Buhari directs CBN pay tuition fees of ex-militants. This Day This is why Niger govt stopped sponsorship of pilgrimage. Leadership Nigeria Boko Haram, others sentenced to... Read More
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August 16, 2015
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Paradigm Initiative Nigeria wants Buhari to probe Dickson, Amaechi, and Akpabio

On the breach of privacy issue, an Internet freedom advocacy group has written President Muhammadu Buhari to protest the violation of human rights of private citizens, also the abuse of power by a group of incumbent and past governors. The group, Paradigm Initiative Nigeria (PIN), urged Buhari to investigate the politicians for hacking telephones, computers and... Read More
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July 28, 2015
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Sylva’s aides slam Alamieyeseigha for praising Dickson

Some aides of former Bayelsa State Governor Timipre Sylva have slammed the first civilian governor of the state, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, over his endorsement of Governor Seriake Dickson. They also criticized Alamieyeseigha over his poor rating of Sylva’s administration, declaring that such a poor rating was allegedly biased. Alamieyeseigha had rated Dickson’s administration higher above Sylva, in terms of... Read More
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May 5, 2015
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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: 3 parties step down from challenging Ikpeazu |Benue APC coming for Suswam | Dickson confident of PDP coming back reorganized in 2019| More stories

3 parties step down from challenging Ikpeazu. Vanguard House of Representatives are going after Agric Minister, Akinwunmi Adesina YNaija Senate presidency should be free and fair. Vanguard Uduaghan says Buhari had better not neglect South-south, South-east. ThisDay Buhari plans cabinet, wants names sent in. YNaija Another hearing on Fayose’s impeachment, May 21. ThisDay Benue APC... Read More
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May 2, 2015
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Today’s Daily Brief: VP Sambo urges Nigerians to support incoming administration, Dickson insists on disciplining Jonathan’s aides, INEC is still compiling list of offences for prosecution, and more

Vice-President Namadi Sambo on Saturday urged Nigerians to support and cooperate with the incoming administration for it to succeed. Sambo made this call at the Muslim Students Society of Nigeria (MSSN) Stakeholders Conference, held at the Main Conference Auditorium, National Mosque Complex, Abuja. “Government as you are aware is a continuum and with the coming... Read More
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April 20, 2015
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Today’s Daily Brief: PDP is paying a high prize for its impunity, says Senate Leader, APC dismisses speculations about appointments, zoning, Lawyers, activists condemn Bayelsa governor, Dickson’s Court raid, and more

Lawyers and civil rights activists have called for the impeachment and prosecution of the Bayelsa State governor, Seriake Dickson, over his role in a mob attack on a federal high court in the state two weeks ago. The groups described the governor’s act as “criminal” and an abuse of the rule of law. The calls... Read More
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March 14, 2015
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Ex-militants can’t understand why Gov. Dickson wants part of their security contracts

by Ranti Joseph Bayelsa state was soaked in tension after the police and protesting ex-militants and their leaders clashed in Yenagoa, Bayelsa sate. The aggrieved ex-militants on Friday reportedly took over the road to protest alleged meddling of their pipeline surveillance contracts by Governor Seriake Dickson. Guns boomed and teargas filled the air as the... Read More
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January 4, 2014
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#CityPeopleReports: Banker sends husband packing for impregnating 2 of their househelps in one year

by Oge Okonkwo We just had to share this story we found in CityPeople. It’s the small matter of illicit affairs and the marriage between an Abuja based banker and her husband. The banker, Onome (of course, surname unavailable by the magazine) was said to have kicked her husband , Dickson, out of the their... Read More
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July 21, 2013
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#InCaseYouMissedIt: Gov. Dickson appoints MBGN winner, Anna Banner culture and tourism adviser

Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State has appointed 18 year old Miss Anna Ebiere Banner winner of the 2013 Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria MBGN pageant as his Special Assistant on Culture and Tourism. The Nigeria Beauty Queen who is also Miss Bayelsa is billed to represent Nigeria at the Miss World pageant later this... Read More
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