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NOGOF 2025: Gov Diri urges National Assembly to review Petroleum Industry Act

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By Aherhoke Okioma Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri has again called on the National Assembly to review the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), to enable state governments in oil producing areas play statutory roles in overseeing development projects in host communities. Senator Diri who

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My mum left too early – Gov Diri

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*Says perception about Ijaw female burial rites changed By Aherhoke Okioma Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has eulogised his late mother as a virtuous woman who taught her children love and unity. He however lamented that she did not live long enough to reap the fruits of her exemplary life and to see […]

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Cultism: Diri directs VC to expel culprits at state University

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 17 May 2025 0

By Aherhoke Okioma Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Friday, gave a stern warning to students engaging in cult activities at the state-owned Niger Delta University (NDU), Wilberforce Island, Amassoma, in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area to withdraw from the institution or be ready for expulsion. Governor Diri also directed the Vice Chancellor […]

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Bayelsa Security: Gov Diri lauds agencies, Study Team over synergy

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 10 May 2025 0

By Aherhoke Okioma Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has again given security agencies a pat on the back for the effort and sacrifices they are making to maintain peace and security in the state. He gave the commendation while speaking at a dinner organized by the state government to honour staff and students from […]

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NSF2025: Gov Diri Receives National Sports Festival Torch of Unity

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 6 May 2025 0

By Aherhoke Okioma Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri has received the Torch of Unity from the National Sports Commission ahead of the 22nd National Sports Festival, slated for Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital from the 16th through the 30th May, 2025. Governor Diri, who was represented by his deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, highlighted the […]

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Gov. Diri expresses satisfaction with ongoing projects, pace of work

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By Aherhoke Okioma Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said ongoing infrastructure projects of his administration were progressing satisfactorily. Governor Diri stated this when he inspected a number of the projects, which included the 25,000-capacity stadium at Igbogene, the Yenagoa-Oporoma-Ukubie road and bridge at Angiama as well as the spur to Otuan

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PANDEF lauds emergence of Diri, Otu as leaders of South South Governors Forum

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 4 February 2025 0

By Tunde Opalana The Pan- Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has congratulated both governors Douye Diri of Bayelsa State and Bassey Otu of Cross River on their emergence as Chairman and Vice Chairman of the South South Governors Forum. The election of the duo, according to PANDEF, is a clear demonstration of trust of leadership quality […]

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NGF congratulates Diri for emerging chairman, S/ South Govs Forum

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BY AHERHOKE OKIOMA The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has congratulated the Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on his emergence as chairman of the South-South Governors’ Forum. Governor Diri was elected last Tuesday at a meeting of the region’s governors held at the Government House, Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital. His Cross River counterpart, […]

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Felix rallies South – South communities support for Gov Diri

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 20 January 2025 0

BY AHERHOKE OKIOMA South – South Indigenes residing and doing business in Bayelsa State have been urged to support and cooperate with the prosperity government led by Governor Douye Diri that created the enabling environment for the non – indigenous communities in every nook and cranny of the state and for considering them of their […]

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Gov Diri to NDDC: Consult states on projects to avoid duplication

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BY AHERHOKE OKIOMA Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has urged management of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to ensure proper consultation with state governments in the Niger Delta region before executing projects. Senator Diri gave the admonition on Monday when the NDDC Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, and […]

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Reprieve as S’Court upholds victories of Govs. Diri, Ododo, Uzodimma

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 24 August 2024 0

BY ANDREW OROLUA The Supreme Court of Nigeria on Friday upheld the election victories of three state governors : Douye Diri of Bayelsa State, Ahmed Ododo of Kogi State and Hope Uzodimma of Imo State as duly elected in their respective states on the governorship election held on November 11, 2023. In separate judgements, the […]

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FG lauds Gov Diri’s commitment to sports

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…as curtain falls on Bayelsa Governor’s football tournament By Aherhoke Okioma The Federal Government has commended the contributions of Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, to the development of sports in Nigeria. The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, gave the commendation on Saturday during the finals of the 6th edition of the Bayelsa […]

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Gov Diri applauds Tinubu for appointing Didi Walson-Jack, Head of Service

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By Aherhoke, Okioma Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has expressed delight over the appointment of seasoned administrator, Dame Didi Esther Walson-Jack, as Head of the Civil Service of the Federation by President Bola Tinubu. Governor Diri said the news of her appointment on Wednesday was heartwarming, well received and it brought joy to […]

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Bayelsa Poll: How Tribunal exposed Sylva, Police Commissioner’s fraud – Diri

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 29 May 2024 0

By Aherhoke Okioma Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said the state’s governorship election petition tribunal, which sat in Abuja, exposed the electoral fraud perpetrated by the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the November 11, 2023 poll in the state, Chief Timipre Sylva, the party’s chairman and a serving Commissioner […]

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Gov Diri urges Bayelsa leaders to invest at home

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 April 2024 0

By Aherhoke Okioma Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has implored leaders of the state whose businesses are outside Bayelsa to also invest at home in order to grow the state’s economy. Governor Diri gave the charge on Saturday during the traditional marriage ceremony of Initeme Princess-Adukeh, daughter of the Managing Director of Mega […]

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Palliatives not solution to current hardship, says Diri

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 April 2024 0

Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State, on Sunday, said that offering palliatives was not a lasting solution to the economic hardship in the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Diri made the remark when he spoke during the Easter Sunday service at St. Peter’s Anglican Church in his community, Sampou, Kolokuma/Opokuma Local […]

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Bayelsa journalists calls on Gov Douye Diri to appoint Easter day as Commissioner

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 29 March 2024 0

By Ahehoke Okioma As Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri prepares to appoint new set of Commissioners to constitute the state Executive Council, some media practitioners have called on the governor to consider Dr. Ayebaitari Easter day as Information Commissioner . In a well attended media briefing at Journalists hangout, Punch road- Amarata area in […]

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Slain Soldiers: Diri condemns Sylva’s statement

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 March 2024 0

By Aherhoke Okioma Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has taken a swipe at the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the November 11, 2023 election in the state, Chief Timipre Sylva, over his statement on the recent killing of soldiers in Okuama community in Delta State. Governor Diri, in a […]

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Gov Diri leads Bayelsa political class to eulogize PANDEF chieftain

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…Urges politicians to imbibe Okorotie’s philosophy By Aherhoke Okioma Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State yesterday led a pack of political leaders to pay glowing tributes to the memory of the departed Deputy National Chairman of Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Chief Thompson Okorotie, describing the Ekeremor-born politician as a solution provider. Speaking at a

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Gov Diri takes second oath of office, promises diversification of Bayelsa economy

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 15 February 2024 0

By Aherhoke Okioma Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said his administration remains committed to the progress and economic advancement of the state as it embarks on its second term. To this end, Governor Diri said a five-year economic plan has been developed, which outlined the strategies and initiatives to diversify and strengthen […]