Politics news and analysis from Nigeria and around the world—covering elections, governance, parties, and public policy updates from EMTV News.
Politics news and analysis from Nigeria and around the world—covering elections, governance, parties, and public policy updates from EMTV News.
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said construction of the Nembe-Brass road by his administration was beyond any political consideration but about the economic benefits to the state and the country. Governor Diri also said the decision to embark on the project, which is a federal road in the Bayelsa East Senatorial District,…
As Nigerians celebrate the twin occasion of Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Day and the 27th anniversary of the creation of Bayelsa State, Sen. Douye Diri, has called on Bayelsans to push for the state’s prosperity. While speaking in his Nigeria at 63/Bayelsa at 27 Broadcast on Sunday, October 1, 2023, mGovernor Diri expressed optimism that Bayelsa would…
Fellow Bayelsans and dear residents of our dear state, Today, like other occasions since my inauguration, on this auspicious twin occasion of Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Day and the 27th anniversary of the creation of our dear state of Bayelsa, it gives me considerable joy to address you as governor. As the nation grapples with the…
The event of this year’s Independence Day is coming at a time when the country is at a crossroads in many aspects of our national lives. Sixty-three years ago, when this great country acquired independence, it was upon the promise of abundant prosperity and the principle of social justice. As a nation, we have continued…
It is a sad reality that when people set bad examples when they are given responsibility, they resort to giving good advice. It is simply laughable that Sylva would accuse somebody else of lack of vision. This is a man that had the opportunity of being governor of our state for five years and later…
Chief Press Secretary to the Bayelsa State Governor, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, has described the Labour Party (LP) candidate in the November 11 governorship election in the state, Udengs Eradiri, as an unrepentant liar. The Bayelsa governor’s spokesman stated this in reaction to Eradiri’s claim that Governor Diri spent N30billion on a 10.2km road that he…
*Says Coup In Africa Worrisome Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, on Thursday, invited the international community to observe the November 11 governorship election in the state in order to protect the integrity of the process. Senator Diri made the call while delivering a welcome address at the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation Democracy Dialogue Series: “Breaking…
Traditional rulers representing the four constituencies of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have passed a vote of confidence in Governor Douye Diri as their preferred candidate in the November 11 governorship election in the state. The monarchs said their decision was premised on the governor’s manifest love for Southern Ijaw by bringing…
NLC and TUC Announce Nationwide Shutdown Starting October 3 to Protest Nigeria’s Current State The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have declared a nationwide strike beginning on October 3rd as a demonstration against the state of the nation. The unions expressed disappointment over the government’s absence of strategies to reduce…
Bayelsa State’s Special Assistants will take part in a Solidarity Walk tomorrow September 28, 2023 to support the re-election of Governor Douye Diri. The “Operation No Compromise” Solidarity Walk has been organised by the Forum of Special Assistants to the Governor, to invigorate support for his second term bid. A statement by the Coordinator of…
