Remembering a Virtuous Mother: Reflections on Madam Rose Diri’s 13th Memorial Anniversary
By Douye Diri Today, we again gathered in Ayamasa community in Ekeremor Local Government Area of the State for the 13th year remembrance of our late mother, Madam Rose Diri. Every 15th of May brings us fond memories of our dear mother, a virtuous woman who made a great impact on the children and the…
All Progressives Congress Postpones House of Representatives Primaries to May 16
The All Progressives Congress has postponed its House of Representatives Primary Election for the 2027 General Elections to Saturday, May 16, 2026 . The party disclosed this in a press statement issued in Abuja on Thursday by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka. According to the statement, the primary election for the House of Representatives,…
Diri Pays Tribute To Mother At Memorial Service
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Friday, paid glowing tributes to the memory of his late mother, Mrs. Rose Diri, describing her as a woman of virtue. Governor Diri stated this during her 13th memorial service at Ayamasa in Ekeremor Local Government Area of the state. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary,…
A disappointment, yet an eye-opener to the Ijaw man, the current issues ravaging the INC
By Comrade Dakoru Biwaribo Ernest I remember the sacrifices of our forefathers and the struggles for self-emancipation and freedom from the chains of Nigeria. This is not what Major Isaac Adaka Boro and his brothers in arms, who paid the supreme price, fought for. A fractionalized Ijaw nation is not one we should encourage or…
We Went Through Rigorous Process To Operate Bayelsa Aircraft, Says Airline MD
*To Commence Flights May 25 Managing Director of newly certified Pioneer Airline, Capt. Henry Ungbuku, has said the process of acquiring an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) was very stringent. Capt. Ungbuku spoke on Thursday at the Government House, Yenagoa, after presenting the certificate to Governor Douye Diri. A…
Rodney Ambaiowei Makes History With Southern Ijaw Constituency Office
Hon. Engr. Rodney Ebikebina Ambaiowei has become the first member representing Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives to establish a befitting and fully staffed Constituency Office in Oporoma, the headquarters of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area. Since assuming office, the lawmaker has utilised the constituency office as a platform for governance, empowerment,…
Southern Ijaw Assembly Aspirant Urges Gov. Diri to Adopt Consensus for APC Primaries
A House of Assembly aspirant for Southern Ijaw Constituency 1, Hon. Churchill Oyeinkediton Amiekumo, has appealed to the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State, Governor Douye Diri, to adopt a consensus arrangement ahead of the party’s forthcoming primary election for the Bayelsa State House of Assembly. In an open adjuration addressed…
Bayelsa Receives NECO Award for Outstanding Academic Performance
Bayelsa State has been honoured with an Award of Excellence by the National Examinations Council (NECO) for its exceptional performance in national examinations. Presenting the award to Douye Diri during the weekly State Executive Council meeting at Government House, Yenagoa, on Wednesday, the Commissioner for Education, Dr. Gentle Emelah, said the examinations body recognised Bayelsa…
Southern Ijaw Constituency 3 Backs Rodney Ambaiowei’s Second-Term Bid
The member representing Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency of Bayelsa State in the House of Representatives, Rodney Ambaiowei, has led a high-powered delegation to Bomo-Ibe in Southern Ijaw Constituency 3 for a consultative meeting, where he expressed deep appreciation to the people for their unwavering support during the 2023 general elections. During the visit, Hon. Ambaiowei…
Rodney Ambaiowei’s Schoolmate Praises Erebi Over Media Campaign Role
“Your coordination is eminent in the publicity and media aspect of the exercise, allowing stakeholders know the good things and dividends of democracy of Hon. Rodney, which scores him the chances to go back to the House.”
