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’s Hydro-Skimming Refinery: A Game-Changer for Nigeria’s Energy Sector
The economic and social impact of the refinery would be far-reaching, boosting Bayelsa’s internally generated revenue, creating jobs for the youth, stimulating local enterprise, and strengthening the economic foundation of the region.
New Assistant Inspector General of Police Assumes Duty at Zone 16 Police Command Headquarters, Yenagoa
The Zonal Police Headquarters calls upon the citizens of Bayelsa and Rivers States to extend their cooperation and support, enabling AIG Adenola to utilize his extensive knowledge and proven skills in policing, in line with the Inspector General of Police’s agenda.
How Olubolade Averted Bloodshed As Bayelsa Military Administrator – Gov Diri
“Once, I asked him why he did not react violently when youths stormed the Government House to release their leaders detained there. He told me that he reacted differently because even as the military administrator, he did not want innocent blood to be spilled.”
Governor Diri Honors Late Navy Capt. Olubolade: A Life of Dedication to Bayelsa State
“Indeed, the world is not our own. We are all passengers. Some say Olubolade is from Ekiti State but today I say he is from Bayelsa. He is from both Ekiti and Bayelsa.”
Ijaw Deprivation Motivated My Infrastructure Projects – Gov Diri
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said that projects undertaken by his administration were inspired by the level of under-development and decades of neglect suffered by people of his ljaw ethnic nationality. Senator Diri stated this on Friday during an inspection of ongoing projects in three local government areas of the state. A…
The Resilient Spirit of Ogbo Tein Tua Oge: Celebrating Freedom and Heritage
Let us revel in the spirit of enthusiasm, acknowledging the progress we have made since those dark days. Under President Bola Tinubu’s agenda for transparency, we have emerged victorious. I urge our youth to embrace peace and remain focused on building a brighter tomorrow. My heart is filled with hope as Douye Diri strives to create a flourishing future for us all.
Navy Captain Ominiyi Caleb Olubolade For Burial In Lagos
Navy Captain Olubolade is known to have laid the foundation for governance in Bayelsa, having put in place some of the most basic infrastructure to begin the process of development in the virgin state. Within a space of one year, he left a lasting legacy for successive governments in Bayelsa to build upon.
Bayelsa Governor Gets UNICEF, Soccer Ambassador Awards
“We will continue to invest in very critical areas of human capacity building, particularly in our youths via sports development, and also in the health of our people. There is no investment that is too much in these areas and several others.
Medical Doctor Crowned Gov Diri National Scrabble Champion
“The Governor Diri Scrabble Championship was the focus for scrabble players across the world as it was going on in the Bayelsa capital. We succeeded in introducing technology to positively showcase Bayelsa and the governor’s contribution to human capacity development”
PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI (1942-2025) AND A BALANCED VERDICT OF HISTORY
His likeness for me also stemmed from the fact that I had proved to him my mettle and integrity following an incident of honour that need not be elaborated here. He personally told me on one occasion – “you are a very honest man”.
