Douye Diri, Governor of Bayelsa State, has described the death of his aunt, Madam Ogulagha-Ere Egberiwarebo Finikeme, as the loss of another mother. Speaking at Ayamasa community in Ekeremor Local Government Area of the state on Saturday during her funeral, Governor Diri said following the death of his biological mother, Madam Finikeme became mother to […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday said, there are moments in the life of a nation where politics transcends partisanship when the call to service outweighs the colours of our sentiments and when leaders answers to something greater than their affiliation. He described the event as one of those redemptive moments in the political history […]
By Aherhoke Okioma Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has commended the Alhaji Aliko Dangote Foundation for complementing the state’s efforts at improving the welfare of the people, particularly the needy in society. Governor Diri gave the commendation on Tuesday at the flag- off of this year’s National Food lntervention programme by the Dangote Foundation, […]
By Aherhoke Okioma Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has commended security agencies in the state for the rescue of Justice Ebieyerin Omukoro from his abductors. Justice Omukoro, a Judge of the state High Court, regained his freedom on Thursday evening after 12 days in the kidnappers den. A statement by the governor’s Chief […]
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 was represented by his deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, made the call […]
*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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 community […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
…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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]