Diri/Akpe Believers Mobilise Support for APC Candidates Ahead of 2027 Elections
The Diri/Akpe Believers indeed believe in all the candidates that His Excellency and the party have given to us. It is our duty to also support all our candidates, which are the candidates of the All Progressives Congress, from the Senate, the House of Representatives, Southern Ijaw Constituencies 1, 2, 3 and 4, down to the upcoming local government chairmanship election.”
Eid-el-Maulud: Gov Diri Urges Muslims to Reflect on Prophet Muhammad’s Teachings
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has urged Muslim faithful to use the celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad to reflect on and practise his teachings on unity, compassion and peace. The Bayelsa governor gave the admonition in his Eid-el-Maulud greetings to adherents of Islam in the state and across the country. In…
NUJ Bayelsa Commends Diri Over Headcount of Persons with Mental Illness
“The headcount is a proactive step in the right direction and a demonstration that the government is listening to the voice of the people.”
Opugula Deity Settles Down in Ikibiri After Decades Away
“We pray for financial prosperity and long life. We pray for the protection of Ikibiri Community and the land of Ogbo. All we seek is goodness, children, money and long life. If we’re travelling and there is danger ahead, show us a sign of heaviness in our body so we’ll not go out until such danger has gone from our way. And may we travel and return safely back home.”
Bayelsa Govt Approves CATA, Urges ASUU to Call Off Strike
“His Excellency, the Governor does not want any kind of fracas or friction with labour. So, he has graciously approved, even though we saw some strong elements of intimidation from the ASUU end.”
Gov Diri Hosts INC Unity Reception
The gathering of Ijaw leaders and INC stakeholders is expected to further the reconciliation process, reposition the foremost socio-cultural organisation of the Ijaw people and foster greater unity within the Ijaw nation.
Diri Most Worker-Friendly Governor, Says PenCom
How We Cleared Pension, Gratuity Backlog — Bayelsa Gov The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has described the Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, as the most worker-friendly governor in the country, saying his administration has demonstrated an unusual commitment to the welfare and retirement security of workers in the state. The commission gave the…
Gov. Diri Urges Issue-Based, Respectful Campaigns, Backs Tinubu’s Re-election
*Flags off PBAT Door to Door Movement’s South-South campaign; congratulates Adeleke on Osun victory Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has advised politicians to respect their opponents and ensure that campaigns for the 2027 general election were issue-based. Speaking on Wednesday during the 195th State Executive Council meeting in Government House and during the…
Adeleke’s Osun Victory: Lessons for Bayelsa’s Political Future
“The lesson from Osun is simple. Parties may nominate candidates, but the people decide who leads them.
