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Diri Urges EU to Rethink Development Strategy in Niger Delta
“It is amazing the amount of money the EU has committed to development of the Niger Delta region, particularly in Bayelsa State. But compared with the impact of such projects on communities, I believe the EU needs to look inwards.”
NDDC Boss Ogbuku Refutes Claims of Lavish 50th Birthday, Highlights Intellectual and Spiritual Focus
“All of this has put to bed the mischievously conjured tales of a non-existent after-party where obscene wealth or any form of showy adulation for lucre were displayed”
Yenagoa Court Remands APC Social Media Head Over Defamation Allegations
Egberi was arraigned on Wednesday over allegations that he published defamatory posts accusing the State Commissioner of Police and Governor of Bayelsa of involvement in the July abduction of Justice Ebiyerin Omukoro, a judge of the State High Court.
DSS Petitions X to Deactivate Omoyele Sowore’s Account Over ‘Inciting’ Post on Tinubu
The tweet in question violates X’s transparency policy. The Government has found it extremely dangerous, false, and an invasion of privacy that manipulates and negatively impacts the person of the President and the image of the country. Under Nigerian law, these words constitute offences punishable under Section 51 of the Criminal Code Act Cap. 77, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, which prohibits publication of false information; as well as Sections 19, 22, and 24 of the Cybercrimes Act 2025, which criminalize spreading fake news, publishing deliberately misleading or deceptive content, and posting offensive material with the intent to embarrass, humiliate, or provoke ethnic, religious, or tribal hatred. Such actions amount to domestic terrorism.
UNILAG Honours Douye Diri With Leadership Book, Proposes Professorial Chair in His Name
“We identified Your Excellency to be a leading star in Nigeria, based on leadership and governance. We decided to put together all your achievements.
Diri Swears-In Dr. Wisdom Sawyer as Bayelsa’s 12th Head of Service
“You are hereby directed to post out every civil servant in our Pensions Board, including those coming from the Ministry of Finance, from the Accountant General’s Office and all the heads of departments. New postings should be done and ensure that men and women of integrity are posted there. A report should be sent back to me.”
Bayelsa Partners with Jampur Group for $3 Million Renewable Energy Initiative and Smart Meter Production
“Investments in Bayelsa serve regional interest as they will impact other states and the Gulf of Guniea. We assure you of our cooperation and the desire to sustain this deal. We are sure that your investment will not be in vain.”
Senator Douye Diri Appoints Dr. Wisdom Ebiye Sawyer as New Head of Civil Service in Bayelsa State
The appointment of Sawyer, a Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, followed the retirement of Barr. (Mrs.) Biobelemoye Charles-Onyema on August 31, 2025.
Bayelsa Government Bans Community Development Levy to Attract Investors
“This is part of the government’s commitment to fast-track development, reduce the burden on investors, and promote economic growth”
