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…
Spot On Duty: Boston Dynamics’ Robotic Dog Employed for Presidential Security
A robotic dog named “Spot” made by Boston Dynamics is the latest tool in the arsenal of the US Secret Service. The device has lately been spotted patrolling the perimeter of President-elect Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida. They do not have weapons – and each can be controlled remotely or automatically –…
Diri Swears In 15 New Permanent Secretaries
“Be innovative in your approach in finding solutions. True leadership lies not just in thhe decisions that will be made by the commissioner and all other decision-making bodies, but more importantly the implementation of those decisions, and you are at the helm of affairs.”
Bayelsa CPS Congratulates New NUJ Chairman
“I congratulate Mr. Tonye Yemoleigha and the new executive of the Bayelsa Council of the NUJ. May their reign usher in a new vista that will uplift the council, its members and journalists in general.”
Embracing New Beginnings in Service to Bayelsa State
Promoting individuals who are passionate about serving their communities is a testament to the prosperity government of Bayelsa State’s commitment to leadership and excellence. I am both humbled and honored to accept this new role, and I pledge to dedicate my efforts to the betterment of our beloved state and its citizens.
Dr. Godknows Igali, PANDEF Chairman, Engages Bayelsa Traditional Rulers Council in Meaningful Dialogue
A highlight of the visit was the exchange of revolutionary literature, with Dr. Igali receiving autographed copies of “Pirates of the Gulf” and “The Kingfisher,” two critically acclaimed works by Bubaraye Dakolo.
Prosperity Alliance Criticizes Victor Isaiah and Preye Aganaba for Attacking Diri’s Vision for Bayelsa’s Development
Prosperity Alliance, a prominent socio-political organization, has criticized former Brass Local Government Chairman Victor Isaiah and APC Chieftain Preye Aganaba for their recent public remarks against Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri. Their criticism followed Governor Diri’s call for the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to intensify its developmental projects across the state, rather than focusing…
Trump Names Musk and Ramaswamy to Lead New ‘Department of Government Efficiency’
President-elect Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will head a new “Department of Government Efficiency” in his second term. “Together, these two wonderful Americans will pave the way for my Administration to dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies,” Trump said in a statement….
Growth at the heart of Foreign Secretary’s visit to Nigeria and South Africa
In Nigeria, the Foreign Secretary will sign a modern and progressive Strategic Partnership – the first of its kind between the UK and Nigeria. This new dialogue will cover the breadth of the UK-Nigeria areas of shared cooperation from growth and jobs to national security, tackling the climate and nature crisis to strengthening our people-to-people ties.
Bayelsa To Set Up Marine Safety Task Force, Create Fish Cities
“We are championing the creation of Fish Cities. Our waters are rich, and with strategic investment and sustainable practices, they will fuel an industry that benefits every Bayelsan from our rural communities to our urban centres”
