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Gov Diri Offers 2023 Time Magazine Awardee, Ogoina, N40m Research Grant
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has awarded a N40million research grant to Prof. Dimie Ogoina, a recipient of the Time Magazine “2023 100 Most Influential Persons in the World.” Senator Diri made the pronouncement on Monday when Prof. Ogoina, accompanied by members of the central planning committee for celebrating the recipient, paid him…
Service Chiefs Affirm Commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s Security
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, and the Chief of Army Staff, Major Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, have both affirmed their commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s security. Speaking before the House of Representatives ad hoc committee on screening of service chiefs, General Musa stated that his leadership concept would prioritize troops’ welfare and deepen jointness…
Diri Urges for Peaceful Coexistence in Opu-Nembe Kingdom
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, recently met with HRM King Biobelemoye Josiah, the Amanyanabo of Opu-Nembe Kingdom, and his Council of Chiefs at the Government House, Yenagoa. During the meeting, Governor Diri expressed his condolences to the people of Opu-Nembe over the recent loss of lives and reiterated his stance on ending the conflict…
Federal Government Considers 200k Minimum Wage Hike
The federal government is reportedly exploring the possibility of increasing the current minimum wage to a higher level, with some sources suggesting a figure as high as N200,000 per month, based on the demands of the organised labour in Nigeria. However, the state governors have called for a measured approach, while the Technical Working Group…
2023 World Population Day Honors Gender Equality
Each year, the international community recognizes World Population Day, drawing attention to population-related concerns around the world. This event highlights the pressing need to address the challenges created by growing global populations. This year’s World Population Day focuses on the positive effects of Sustainable Development Goal 5, with the theme “Unleashing the power of gender…
Gov Diri Warns Troublemakers In Opu-Nembe
…Lists Benefits Of Nembe-Brass Road Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has warned those fomenting trouble and beating the drums of war in Opu-Nembe community in Nembe Local Government Area of the state to desist forthwith or face the wrath of the law. Speaking in Government House, Yenagoa, on Friday when members of the Nembe…
Gov Diri Swears In Ayemieye As Bayelsa’s 4th Chief Judge
*Tasks Judiciary On Independence Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has sworn in Justice Matilda Abrakasa Ayemieye as the fourth substantive Chief Judge of the state after serving in acting capacity for about six months. Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri (left) and the new Chief Judge of the state, Justice Matilda Ayemieye, during her…
Jihadists And Local Bandits Force Nigerian Farmers To Pay Taxes
Sani Yakubu, a member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, has alerted his colleagues to foreign Jihadists from Niger, Mali, Libya and local bandits imposing a tax on farmers in Tangaza Local Government in Sokoto State. Yakubu, who represents Tangaza/Gudu Federal Constituency, noted that the farmers in the area were predominantly farmers and cattle rearers, and…
Stop Enticing Youths With Drugs, Diri Tells Politicians
*NDLEA Decorates Bayelsa Gov As Frontline Ambassador Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has implored politicians in the state not to destroy the future of youths in the state by introducing them to drug use during election seasons. Governor Diri also stated that there was a relationship between hard drugs and crime. The governor spoke…
Diri Restates Call On Oil Firms, Corporate Bodies To Invest In Sports As New Winner Emerges At Bayelsa Governor’s Scrabble Championship
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has restated the call for oil companies operating in the state and corporate bodies to invest in sports development. L-R: President, Nigeria Scrabble Federation, Chief Olobatoke Aka, Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, Masters category winner, Enoch Nwali, and Chairman, Bayelsa State Scrabble Association, Daniel Alabrah He made…
