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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”
Gov Diri Pays Tribute As Bayelsa Head of Service Retires
“In anything you do, if human beings do not watch you, somebody else is watching, and that is God. If you do it well, He will always promote you by using men and women.”
Governor Diri Highlights Success of Educational Investments in Bayelsa State
“The accreditation reports attest to the fact that we are working together so that our investments would not fail us. We have always said the priority of our administration was education and we will continue to invest in it as it is the pivot of societal development. No society can de0velop beyond its level of education.”
Delta State Police Warn of New Robbery Tactic Involving Hypnotic White Handkerchiefs
“These suspects will see somebody they perceive to be vulnerable and ask that person for direction. Once that person gives them direction, that’s it. They use white handkerchief. Once they use it to touch the suspect, the suspect will lose consciousness,”
President Traoré Slams Target Malaria as “Trojan Horse”
“The activities of the Target Malaria Foundation, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, appear to be a Trojan Horse. While presented as aid, they seem to conceal harmful motives for the people of Burkina Faso”
Bayelsa State Poised to Shine at NIDEFEST 2025 as Commissioner Hosts State Coordinator
“This festival is a vital platform to reaffirm our identity and build bridges of unity through culture. Bayelsa is ready to contribute meaningfully to the success of NIDEFEST 2025”
Bayelsa Breathes Easier: A Giant Leap for Healthcare as PSA Oxygen Plant is Commissioned
“This plant is our comeback,” said Brisibe, echoing Governor Diri’s famous words: “Every setback is a setup for a comeback.”
A Celebration of Legacy and Leadership: Chief Samuel Ogbuku Turns 50
On a momentous occasion marked by reverence and admiration, the public book presentation and 50th birthday celebration of Chief Samuel Ogbuku, Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), took center stage in Abuja on August 19, 2025. The event attracted a diverse assembly of dignitaries, traditional rulers, youth leaders, and well-wishers, reflecting the…
