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During a recent radio show in Yenagoa, the candidate of the APC, former Governor Chief Timipre, failed to convince listeners of his platform and lacked tact. Chief Timipre Sylva and Governor Douye Diri However, one thing he did do was agree with the majority of Bayelsans that the current Governor, Sen. Douye Diri, has done…
Bayelsa State Governor, Sen. Douye Diri’s New Media team has launched a campaign tagged “Prosperity 2.0” for his November 11, 2023 re-election bid. The Governor, together with his Deputy Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo and entire cabinet members, is committed to a greater Bayelsa State. Diri stated that his second term is for continuity and consolidation. The…
The Executive Governor of Bayelsa State His Excellency Sen. Douye Diri says Bayelsa is strongly PDP and that he is firmly in charge. Sen. Diri disclosed this against the backdrop that some politicians are dropping his name for their selfish aims and warns them to desist from such acts, Watch the video: Kindly Share
Hon. (Engr.) Rodney Ambaiowei, the National Assembly representative of Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency, received members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) State Working Committee, who embarked on a solidarity visit to congratulate and celebrate with members of the State and National Assemblies elected on its platform. The PDP State Working Committee to Hon. Ambaiowei in…
On Tuesday, Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu presented his academic records obtained from Chicago State University in the United States of America to the Presidential Election Petition Court in Abuja, Nigeria. The move was in response to a suit lodged by Atiku Abubakar, who is challenging Tinubu’s victory in Nigeria’s recent presidential election. The electoral commission,…
…Eulogizes Okilo, says Late Sage influenced his Politics Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, on Tuesday, paid glowing tributes to the first civilian governor of Rivers State, the late Senator Melford Okilo, describing him as a nationalist who moulded him politically. Gov. Douye Diri Speaking during the 15th memorial celebration of Chief Okilo, who he…
As the Nigerian economy continues to struggle, President Bola Tinubu has called for citizens to make sacrifices in order to help the country recover. These sacrifices have included the removal of subsidies on petrol, a merging of foreign exchange rates, and an impending increase in electricity tariffs. Shettima, Buhari and Tinubu However, many citizens are…
President Bola Tinubu expressed optimism that Nigeria will experience peace and prosperity during an interview with reporters after observing the Eid-el-Kabir prayers at Dodan Barracks. He stressed the importance of unity and cooperation among Nigerians and called for an end to ethnic and religious rivalries. President Tinubu assured the public that Allah would not burden…
Hon. (Engr.) Rodney Ambaiowei, the Honourable member representing Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, extended his warm congratulations to Hon. Kuroakegha Dorgu on his recent appointment as the Executive Chairman of the Bayelsa State Physical Planning and Development Board by His Excellency, Governor Douye Diri. In a media statement, Hon. Ambaiowei expressed his…
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru Reuters asked rhetorically in a report on Thursday if President Bola Tinubu is “Baba Go-fast” in apparent reference to the quick reforms his two weeks old administration is undertaking in the economic sphere. The well respected news agency wrote: “Nigeria’s new President, in office for less than a month, is pushing to…
