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Diri Most Worker-Friendly Governor, Says PenCom
How We Cleared Pension, Gratuity Backlog — Bayelsa Gov The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has described the Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, as the most worker-friendly governor in the country, saying his administration has demonstrated an unusual commitment to the welfare and retirement security of workers in the state. The commission gave the…
Gov. Diri Urges Issue-Based, Respectful Campaigns, Backs Tinubu’s Re-election
*Flags off PBAT Door to Door Movement’s South-South campaign; congratulates Adeleke on Osun victory Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has advised politicians to respect their opponents and ensure that campaigns for the 2027 general election were issue-based. Speaking on Wednesday during the 195th State Executive Council meeting in Government House and during the…
Improved Life Expectancy and Role of Medical Lab Scientists Stressed At 2nd Public Lecture for FUO Ex-VC
The School of Postgraduate Studies Auditorium, Federal University Otuoke (FUO), was filled to capacity on Friday, July 17, 2026, as students, staff, management, alumni, distinguished academics, medical professionals, and well-wishers gathered to celebrate the sterling leadership, academic excellence, and enduring legacy of the immediate past 3rd Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Teddy Charles Adias, at…
Pomp, Eulogies as Pa Agbodoubiri Amgbaduba Is Laid to Rest at 92
“Our father’s 92 years on earth were a blessing to us. We thank God for giving him a long and impactful life and for allowing him to witness several generations of his family.”
Gov Diri Presents State-of-the-Art Fire Truck to Bayelsa Airport
*Second Aircraft to Arrive Soon Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has presented a 2026-model fire-fighting truck to the Bayelsa International Airport. Governor Diri presented the truck to the Managing Director of Bayelsa International Airport, Air Vice Marshal Nelson Calmday (retd), on Thursday at the Government House, Yenagoa. He said the modern firefighting equipment…
How IYC Can Reinvent Itself — Gov Diri
“More importantly, we must bring back the values of the Ijaws: respect for your leaders, respect for your parents, and respect for your elders. We must bring back those cherished values that made us stand out as Ijaw youths. Those values that made us to be fearful of God.”
Bayelsa Printing Press Staff Begin Training on New Heidelberg Machine
The Bayelsa State Ministry of Information, Orientation and Strategy has commenced a five-day pre-installation training programme for staff of the Bayelsa State Government Printing Press on the operation and maintenance of a newly procured Heidelberg printing machine. The training, being held at the Golden Tulip Hotel, Yenagoa, is designed to equip operators, technicians and support…
