Category: News
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”
Bayelsa State Governor Celebrate HRM King Bubaraye Dakolo at 60 – A Royal Milestone, Intellectual Triumph, and Call for Justice in the Niger Delta
“We honour your contributions to the promotion of peace and the preservation of our rich culture. I wish to note your dedication to the development and progress of Bayelsa State”
Diri To FG: Petroleum Industry Act Needs Urgent Review
“The Petroleum Industry Act, as it was designed, is a time bomb because the federal government cut off states and local government councils to deal directly with communities. It is my submission that the percentage due oil companies conspiratorially reduced from 10 per cent to 3 per cent be reviewed.”
Diri Inspects Strategic Ekeremor-Ndoro-Agge Road Project
“While this road will serve the people of Toru-Ndoro, Peretorugbene and neighbouring riverine communities, it is in fact strategic to the Agge Deep seaport being developed by the Bayelsa State Government”
