*Gov Diri Directs Autopsy On Deputy’s Death Former President of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, has said the death of the deputy governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, was a sad moment for all Bayelsans. Dr. Jonathan stated this on Saturday during a condolence visit to Governor Douye Diri and the Ewhrudjakpo family in Government…
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, and the family of his late deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, on Monday, received more sympathisers at the Government House, Yenagoa. A statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, informed that among the condolence visitors were the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) led by the Bayelsa…
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has announced with deep shock and profound sadness the death of the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, PhD, who passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025. In a statement jointly issued by its Board of Trustees and National Executive Committee, PANDEF described the late…
Governor Douye Diri, on behalf of the Government and people of Bayelsa State, expresses heartfelt condolences to his wife, Her Excellency, Barr. (Mrs.) Beatrice Ewhrudjakpo, their children, the Ewhrudjakpo family, Ofoni Federated Community, His Excellency, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson and all citizens of the State.
Senator Ewhrudjakpo served Bayelsa State and Nigeria with simplicity, candour, and patriotism, setting a shining example for others to follow. He will be remembered for his dedication, integrity, and service to humanity, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire generations to come.
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has described his late deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, as a friend with whom he had an outstanding relationship and was never seen or treated as a subordinate. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, quoted Senator Diri as stating this on Friday night when he led…
According to a report by Daily Post on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, controversial Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has claimed that the Nigerian military is incapable of defeating bandits through combat. He urged the Federal Government to open negotiations with the armed groups in order to de-escalate the insecurity troubling the North-West region. Speaking in…
