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…
*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…
“The lesson from Osun is simple. Parties may nominate candidates, but the people decide who leads them.
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.”
