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Diri Declares Bayelsa’s Annual Thanksgiving a Way of Life, Commences 14th Edition with Solemn Assembly
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has reaffirmed the significance of the State’s Annual Thanksgiving Day as more than just a tradition but a way of life deeply rooted in faith and unity. Speaking at the commencement of the 14th edition with a three-day Solemn Assembly in Yenagoa, the Governor urged citizens to embrace gratitude, peace, and productivity as guiding principles for Bayelsa’s continued progress.
Bayelsa, CCECC Sign Strategic MoU in Beijing to Boost Infrastructure, Agriculture, and Housing Development
“This is one area of cooperation we seriously desire. We want to see private sector-driven housing projects in Bayelsa, particularly in a place we call the New Yenagoa City. Same for power and water supply.”
Police Arrest Omoyele Sowore Outside Federal High Court in Abuja
Sowore, publisher of SaharaReporters and convener of the #RevolutionNow movement, has been a long-time critic of government policies. He has faced multiple arrests and legal battles since 2019 over his activism, anti-corruption campaigns, and calls for good governance in Nigeria.
Bayelsa Mourns Former Ebonyi, Delta Military Administrator, Feghabo
Feghabo, who was a head chief in Nembe Kingdom and bore the title “Amain,” was the pioneer Military Administrator of Ebonyi State when it was created in 1996 alongside Bayelsa State. He was re-assigned to Delta State in 1998 till the country’s return to democratic rule in May 1999.
Gov Diri Tasks UN On Protection Of River Deltas
“If deltas connect rivers to the oceans, then this conference must connect knowledge to action. That is why Bayelsa State, with the support of the Federal Government of Nigeria, has been leading the call for a United Nations Convention on the Conservation of River Deltas (UNCCRD)”
World Food Day: Bayelsa Procures Modern Rice Processing Machines
“We are happy to hear that prices of essential commodities are dropping. We encourage more people to go into cassava production so that the price of garri will be stable.”
Gov Diri, Speaker, Other Lawmakers Quit PDP
“After extensive consultation, today the 15th day of October 2025, I wish to formally notify you that in keeping with the extant protocols, I Governor Douye Diri, do hereby resign my membership of the Peoples Democratic Party.“After extensive consultation, today the 15th day of October 2025, I wish to formally notify you that in keeping with the extant protocols, I Governor Douye Diri, do hereby resign my membership of the Peoples Democratic Party.”
Bayelsa Signs Solar Panel Production Deal
Bayelsa was chosen for the project having been identified as a strategic industrial hub with favourable infrastructure, logistics, and workforce to host such a facility.”
Vehicle Manufacturers, Innoson, To Build CNG Plant In Bayelsa
“I assure you that we are putting in place the right environment to enable investments thrive in terms of peace and security, infrastructure and our independent power supply, which will ensure uninterrupted electricity.”
