

Bayelsa To Set Up LG Teams Against Oil Theft
“The issue of oil theft and oil bunkering are of serious concern in our local government areas and since the federal government has involved states and local governments in combating the menace, all hands must be on deck to stamp it out.”

Gov. Diri Congratulates New Super Eagles Head Coach, Finidi
*Says NFF Went For Merit Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has congratulated Bayelsa-born newly appointed Head Coach of the Nigerian national football team, Finidi George. Governor Diri also commended the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for appointing the new Super Eagles tactician based on merit. He stated this on Thursday during the draws for…

Bayelsa Hands Over Stranded Fishermen To Sao Tome And Principe
Bayelsa State Government has formally handed over three fishermen who lost their way on the Gulf of Guinea to the Sao Tome and Principe Head of Mission in Nigeria. Speaking in Government House, Yenagoa, during the formal handover on Thursday night, Governor Diri lauded the local fishermen in Okpoama community in Brass Local Government of…

President Buhari Apologizes to Nigerians for Any Offences
Buhari at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa during the final Salah homage marking Eid El-Fitr on Friday, April 21, 2023. Photo: State House President Muhammadu Buhari, with only 38 days left in office, has appealed to Nigerians for forgiveness for any hurt he may have caused during his tenure. The President also thanked…

Bayelsa Signs Solar Panel Production Deal
Bayelsa was chosen for the project having been identified as a strategic industrial hub with favourable infrastructure, logistics, and workforce to host such a facility.”

Vehicle Manufacturers, Innoson, To Build CNG Plant In Bayelsa
“I assure you that we are putting in place the right environment to enable investments thrive in terms of peace and security, infrastructure and our independent power supply, which will ensure uninterrupted electricity.”


PANDEF Chairman Igali Pledges Support to Ijaw Students’ Union
On behalf of PANDEF, I will support you as much as possible for you to succeed in your NUIS Elective Conventions, scholarship advocacy, and school outreach programmes.”

Igali to Chair Amassoma Community’s Maiden End-of-Year Party and Honours in Port Harcourt
The organizers noted that the event would not only celebrate unity but also recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the development of the community and society at large. Ambassador Igali will also be conferred with the prestigious “Most Prominent Outstanding Award” in recognition of his empowerment initiatives and leadership contributions.

Igali, Dignitaries Honour Alamieyeseigha at 10th Memorial Lecture
Speakers at the event emphasised Alamieyeseigha’s pivotal role in the struggle for resource control and true federalism, noting that his contributions remain relevant to contemporary debates on Nigeria’s political structure.

Gov. Diri Bags Education Award
“Education remains the bedrock of societal development. As a priority, our administration places a high premium on initiatives that advance our state’s progress educationally.”

What Alamieyeseigha Meant To Niger Delta – Diri, Ibori, Others
“If we want this country to move forward, the sub-national governments should not be controlled from the centre. If we want this country to develop, you cannot use the resources from one region to create more local government areas in another region in order to feed that region and then starve the area where these resources are coming from. That is not federalism.”

Bayelsa, State Of Africa in Diaspora Seal Education, Health, Agric Deal
“We need to work together as Africans and tell the story of how Africans are developing Africa. We are looking forward to a robust relationship with you.”

Diri Hails Turnout at Prosperity Road Walk
“Let it not be that this turnout happens only when the governor is around. Even when I’m away, I expect to see this level of participation because it’s for your own good and for the wellbeing of our people and government”