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Military Coup d’tat In Cote d’ Ivoire?
Over 33 deaths were reported between May 19 and 20 amid a media blackout and widespread unrest that could escalate into civil war. Despite the huge concern about the coup, all the major channels have not reported news about the coup at the time of filing this report on Wednesday night.

Science and Technical Education, Priority For Bayelsa – Douye Diri
“You either have the knowledge or the skills that will impact your life. As a former teacher, I know that if you are not educated, you will be something else. By this, I’m not referring to only classroom education as it has to be both formal and informal education.”

Celebrating Diversity: A Colorful Cultural Procession in Yenagoa for World Cultural Diversity Day
Culture transcends mere history; it embodies our strength, our pride, and our vision for the future. Let us continue to weave the colorful threads of our diverse cultures, celebrating differences while finding common ground.

Rodney Ambaiowei Commends Solar-Powered Water Project in Diebu Community
Hon. Ambaiowei’s continued efforts to advocate for meaningful development initiatives in his constituency resonate deeply with the residents of Southern Ijaw. By supporting projects like the solar-powered borehole, he demonstrates unwavering commitment to enhancing the quality of life for his constituents.

Diri Celebrates Bayelsa Queens’ Historic Victory in 2025 NWFL Championship
“On behalf of the government and people of Bayelsa State, I congratulate the worthy champions of the 2024/2025 female league in our country. As a government, we are very proud of this achievement.”

Senator Douye Diri Honored as Most Outstanding Friend of Ibadan at Cultural Festival
“We truly appreciate this recognition of our modest effort in the governance of our state coming from this ancient city of Ibadan.”

Gov. Diri Goes Hard On Cultism At State University, Directs VC To Expel Culprits
“There should be no room for cultism in this university. I have given the Vice Chancellor a charge as the Visitor to this institution, and as government, I have also charged all security agencies in the state. Anyone found engaging in cultism in this university, do not hesitate to apply the sanctions.”

Governor Douye Diri Remembers His Mother on Her 12th Memorial Thanksgiving
“My only regret, sadness and pain are that she did not live long enough to reap the fruits of her labour.”

Douye Diri Inaugurates Modern Table Tennis Facility in Yenagoa
“As you know, sports development is one of the key pillars of our Assured development programme. Sports is one area we can use to remove our youths from crime and criminality.”

Diri Warns Cultists, Directs Speedy Trial Of Culprits
“Any Bayelsa youth involved in cult-related killings, I call on you to be born again. As we continue to call on you to move away from cultism, I have directed all security agencies to go after anyone so identified. All hands must be on deck to ensure that the issue of cultism was stopped.”