The families of Bowman-Ere of Ogbopina-Ama and Peremoboere Bowman-Ere (née Gbefa) of Ebiladei-Ama, both of Amassoma Town in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, have announced the passing of their beloved matriarch, Hon. Vivien Eniekenumu Ere, who died on February 14, 2026, after a prolonged illness. She was 63 years old. Described as…
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said the late Senator Barinada Barry Mpigi was a man whose life left a lasting impact on people and communities. Speaking during the outing and thanksgiving service held in honour of the late federal legislator at the Beth-El Anglican Church, Koroma Deanery in Tai local government area…
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has sparked widespread debate after making a provocative statement suggesting that Iran would not stand a chance in a military confrontation with Uganda. In a message shared through his usual social media commentary, Muhoozi claimed that when it comes to war, Iranian forces would be no match for…
The OEB Activated Group has held a strategic meeting with its Local Government Coordinators to evaluate its performance during the historic visit of to Bayelsa State, while reaffirming its commitment to the group’s political objectives. The meeting, which brought together key coordinators across the state, focused on reviewing the group’s mobilisation efforts during the President’s…
Residents and political stakeholders in Bayelsa State have expressed excitement and appreciation as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu visited the state to commission a series of completed infrastructural projects executed by Governor Douye Diri. Speaking during the President’s visit, Robinson Ere Erebi, Technical Assistant to the Governor on Special Duties and a member of the City…
Today, 10th April, 2026, will remain in the history book of Bayelsa State for a long time as we received our dear President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for a one-day state visit. It was a great honour to have Mr. President inaugurate four Legacy Projects of the Government of Assured Prosperity- the 2.9km New…
“These projects constitute a coherent and strategic suite of investments anchored in the Assured Prosperity agenda of our government.”
“Bayelsa State stands ready to work with your administration. We are rich in human capital and potential, and we share your vision for economic diversification, youth empowerment, and infrastructural renewal.”
Under Governor Diri’s stewardship, Bayelsa has been reshaped not by slogans or spectacle, but by deliberate, compassionate governance that blends visionary planning with an almost paternal care for the people who call the “Glory of all Lands” their home.
On Wednesday, April 8, 2026, the Executive Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, joined fellow governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the commissioning of two landmark projects delivered by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The projects were inaugurated by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, who represented President Bola Ahmed…
