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Gov Diri Congratulates Re-elected NGE President, Anaba
“Fake news and deliberate falsehood have become a challenge for the media and our society. The NGE should make concerted effort to tackle the scourge as it endangers good governance, peace, unity and development.”
Diri Campaigns Against Drug Abuse, Trafficking
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Thursday, led a campaign against drug abuse and illicit trafficking as part of activities commemorating the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. Governor Diri advised people of the state, particularly the youths, to shun hard drugs and trafficking of illicit substances, saying they were harmful…
Chief C. S. Ambaiowei Memorial Prize Debuts at the University of Africa, Toru-Orua
The annual Chief C. S. Ambaiowei Memorial Prize, endowed by the Ambaiowei Family, is designated for the Best Graduating Student in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Management Sciences at the University of Africa, Toru-Orua (UAT).
Diri Approves Automatic Employment For UAT First Class Graduates
As Visitor to the UAT, Diri announced the appointment and investiture of Dr. Nwachukwu Nnam Obi III, Ogba of Ogbaland in Rivers State, as the institution’s Chancellor.
Sen. Douye Diri’s Thank You Tour in Southern Ijaw: Celebrating Support and Unveiling Development Projects
“We took the Yen2agoa-Oporoma-Ukubie road from Igeibiri to Angiama after constructing the Aguobiri Bridge. We are currently constructing the bridge from Angiama to Oporoma, which will link Oporoma by road this December. There is also a road to Otuan, we are constructing the Angiama-Eniwari road, and we have approved the construction of a free technical college at Oporoma, along with various other projects in Southern Ijaw LGA.”
Okilo, Jonathan Exemplary Advocates Of Non-Violent Politics, Says Gov Diri
“Today is for appreciation. The government still thinks about your welfare and I assure you I will inaugurate the Akaba-Okodi road before leaving office.”
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Arraigned Over Allegations Against Senate President
EMTV News has gathered that security was heightened around the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Maitama on Thursday as Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan appeared for arraignment on a three-count charge of alleged imputation intended to cause harm to the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio.
Diri Approves N740m Interest-Free Loans For Two Young Entrepreneurs
“Let us have a paradigm shift from depending solely on revenues generated from crude oil. This is the time for us to move towards where the world is going.”
Excitement As Gov Diri Undertakes Boat Ride From Ongoing Nembe-Brass Road
the second phase of the road worth N120 billion was awarded by the President Bola Tinubu administration after several formal letters by his administration to the federal government were ignored by the immediate past administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.
Bayelsa State Civil Service Commission Chairman Addresses Recruitment Concerns and Assures Future Opportunities
Governor Diri granted approval on March 3, 2025, for the recruitment of approximately 1,000 new officers into the state civil service. According to him, a total of 36,750 candidates participated in the CBT, and applicants who scored 60 and above would be shortlisted for the next stage, which includes a physical examination.
