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Welcoming Dr. Collins Opiyo Back as Chief Technical Adviser for Nigeria’s Population and Housing Census
“I am back home. I never left. I was brought back to finish the assignment I was earlier sent to do,”

Honoring a Legacy: The Funeral of Deputy Inspector General Moses Jitoboh
“I created the office of CSO in the Villa because of Moses. He died at a very young age but we thank God for giving him to us.”

Fintiri Hails Diri On Road, Housing Projects In Bayelsa
“We thank you for the support. From day one when we came in, Bayelsa and indeed Yenagoa, the state capital, has been peaceful. And because of your support, we have been performing.”

PANDEF Calls for Reconsideration of Supreme Court Ruling on Rivers Allocations
“Depriving the state of its rightful allocations imposes undue hardship on a people who have consistently contributed to national sustenance”

I’m Excited About Bayelsa Nine-Storey New Secretariat – HoSF Walson-Jack
“What propelled me to build a new secretariat was the civil servants’ request for office accommodation, which became a recurring decimal every Workers’ Day in the state.”

Eulogies As Bayelsa Cabinet Bids Late Commissioner Farewell
“In the face of such a loss, what can we say that would adequately capture the essence of her spirit and character? Let us thus draw strength from our shared faith and simply say in the words of the hymn writer: “Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well with my soul.”

Why I Retained My Predecessor’s Policies – Diri
“I consider this empowerment scheme as one aspect of this administration that we will continue to do so that our people will not be government-dependent. We will have a state that the private sector can develop and you are those thar will develop the private sector.”

Nigeria Advances Towards New National Census as President Tinubu Establishes Committee
“We should work on our financial muscle well in place to lift our burden before we go and meet development partners for the census. We should work out the figures before discussi”ng the role of development partners.

Diri: In Five Years, My Administration Paid N20bn Gratuity Arrears
“At this fifth anniversary of our administration, we have paid over N20 billion as gratuity and pension to retired citizens and we will continue to ensure that they receive them. Before we leave office, we would have cleared the backlog.”

Bayelsa High Court Issues Interim Injunction Against George Alabh Turnah
The Bayelsa State High Court in Suit No: BYHC/YHC/CV/73/2025 Hon. Solomon Agwanana & 2 Ors v Barr. George Alabh Turnah & Anor has granted an interim injunction restraining George Alabh Turnah from participating, attending any meeting or carrying out any function as a member or officer of the Peoples Democratic Party pending the hearing and…