

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…

Discontent Brews in APC Over Tinubu’s Allegiance to Governors in Osun and Anambra
Moreover, insiders within the APC have raised alarm about Tinubu’s relationship with Adeleke, arguing that it seems unfair to prioritize the governor at the expense of dedicated party members. The unease centers around past instances where Tinubu’s political maneuvers appeared to undermine party candidates.

THE RE-ECHOING VOICES OF THE “LAST” TITANS” – CHIEF EDWIN CLARK AND PA AYO ADEBANJO
By Godknows Boladei Igali Prologue Beyond the mere platitudes associated with longevity of earthly sojourn, late Chief E.K. Clark (97 years) and late Pa Ayo Adebanjo (96 years) exemplified extraordinary service to Nigeria and the generation they lived in. Their lives, separated at death by just three days, were marked by courage, resilience and a…

Douye Diri Advocates for Coastal Resilience At UN Ocean Conference
“In my presentation during the panel session themed: “Multi-Level Governance of Coastal Cities and Regions,” I emphasised the primacy of collaborative governance among global, national and sub-national stakeholders in order to save communities threatened by ocean rise and coastal erosion in our region and in Bayelsa.”

Nigeria Has Murdered Another Professor: The Shameful Death of Prof. Roko
We must stop calling this “natural death.” This was murder by government negligence. In a country that throws billions at political cronies, gives lawmakers millions in wardrobe allowances, funds endless pilgrimages and jamborees, a professor had to be paraded online like a beggar, with students scrambling to raise funds just so their teacher might live. And even that wasn’t enough. The system choked him to death slowly just like it’s doing to thousands of others right now.


Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency Felicitates With Sen. Douye Diri On His Birthday
We celebrate Governor Diri’s remarkable leadership, which has transformed Bayelsa State’s landscape. His dedication to progress, growth, and citizens’ welfare is truly commendable. We appreciate his visionary approach, resilience, and commitment to excellence.

Birthday Message to His Excellency Sen. Douye Diri, On His 66th Birthday Anniversary
Your visionary leadership, unwavering commitment to peace, and passion for the progress of Bayelsa State continue to inspire hope and transformation across every sector of our dear state. As a beacon of wisdom, humility, and service, your legacy of inclusive governance remains deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.

Thank You God For Another 365 Days!
Please, join us in prayers, as always, for God to guide our Government of Assured Prosperity on the right path to achieving the collective aspirations of the people for the development of our dear Bayelsa State.

Birthday Tribute to His Excellency Senator Douye Diri
It is my fervent prayer that Almighty God blesses your new age with protection and peace, enabling you to fulfill the Assured Prosperity agenda that you have wholeheartedly championed for our beloved state in the years to come.
