Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said he made no mistake in nominating Dr. Peter Akpe as his deputy, describing him as a “square peg in a square hole.” Diri stated this on Sunday at a grand reception organised in honour of Akpe by his Ebedebiri community in Sagbama Local Government Area of…
Ebedebiri Community in Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State came alive in a grand display of love, unity and political solidarity as members of the Diri/Akpe Believers joined host communities to welcome the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency, Pastor Peter Peretubo Akpe, Ph.D., at a grand reception held in his honour. From…
“I believe that the people of Bayelsa State deserve a leader who prioritises effectiveness, the welfare of our people, and the development of our State.”
The School of Postgraduate Studies Auditorium, Federal University Otuoke (FUO), was filled to capacity on Friday, July 17, 2026, as students, staff, management, alumni, distinguished academics, medical professionals, and well-wishers gathered to celebrate the sterling leadership, academic excellence, and enduring legacy of the immediate past 3rd Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Teddy Charles Adias, at…
“Our father’s 92 years on earth were a blessing to us. We thank God for giving him a long and impactful life and for allowing him to witness several generations of his family.”
*Second Aircraft to Arrive Soon Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has presented a 2026-model fire-fighting truck to the Bayelsa International Airport. Governor Diri presented the truck to the Managing Director of Bayelsa International Airport, Air Vice Marshal Nelson Calmday (retd), on Thursday at the Government House, Yenagoa. He said the modern firefighting equipment…
“More importantly, we must bring back the values of the Ijaws: respect for your leaders, respect for your parents, and respect for your elders. We must bring back those cherished values that made us stand out as Ijaw youths. Those values that made us to be fearful of God.”
“It is ironical that at the end of every month, all our states go to Abuja to share oil money. I do not think that is what democracy is all about. For instance, Southern Ijaw, an oil-rich local government area in my state that brings so much money to Nigeria, had no road access for more than 60 years until I invited former President Obasanjo, who graciously came to inaugurate a project there.
