The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has quizzed a former Bayelsa State governor and senator representing Bayesla West, Seriake Dickson, over his family assets in the United Kingdom (UK) and alleged diversion of funds totalling about N17.5 billion. But,…
EFCC grills Ex-Bayelsa governor Seriake Dickson
Former governor of Bayelsa State and Senator representing Bayesla West in the National Assembly, Seriake Dickson, today August 10, 2021 presented himself to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), following invitation by the agency over allegations bordering on abuse…
Gunmen attack ex-gov Dickson’s residence, kill policeman
Gunmen have shot dead a police officer in a midnight attack at the Toru-Orua residence of former Governor of Bayelsa State, Seriake Dickson, in Sagbama Local Government Area of the state. The bandits were said to have invaded Dickson’s compound…
*Fellow inmates taught me how to steal cars – Suspect Confesses (Independent) *Siblings use EFCC name to extort money from fraudsters (Punch)
Fellow inmates taught me how to steal cars – Suspect Confesses (Independent) A car theft suspect, Ojo Azeez, currently detained by the police, over allegation of removing vehicles from park with the use of master keys, has sworn that if…
APC, toothless bulldog, can’t win in Bayelsa –Dickson (Punch)
The Governor of Bayelsa State, Mr Seriake Dickson, has said the All Progressives Congress is “a toothless bulldog” that lacks the capacity to win any free and fair election in the state. According to a statement by his Chief Press…
Dickson declines assent to life pension for Bayelsa lawmakers (Guardian)
Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson has declined signing the bill seeking life pension for former lawmakers as proposed and passed by the state House of Assembly last week. The bill has caused ripples and attracted condemnation from Bayelsa people, as…
Next Bayelsa gov will emerge through prayers, consultations –Dickson (Punch)
Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, has said that the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, who will eventually succeed him, would emerge through intense prayers and consultations. Dickson spoke at the monthly Praise Night and the eighth edition of…
Niger Delta governors among the best in the country, deserve re-election, says Obi
Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Peter Obi, on Tuesday endorsed governors of the Niger Delta states seeking re-election on Saturday, declaring that they are among the best-performing in the country and thus deserve a renewal of…
Dickson deplores military’s role in presidential poll (Guardian)
Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State has again accused military operatives of using brute force in the February 23 general elections in the state. The governor, while presenting flags to the party’s House of Assembly candidates in Yenagoa, described the…
*Why I won’t congratulate President – Atiku (Punch) * Abdulrazaq to repeal law granting pensions to ex-governors, deputies (Nation)
Why I won’t congratulate President – Atiku (Punch) The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the February 23 presidential election, Atiku Abubakar, on Wednesday, said he would not congratulate the President Muhammadu Buhari because the election was not…