Governor Diri Conveys Grief Over Tragic Boat Mishap
“I again implore boat operators in the state to ensure they observe proper safety procedures at all times in order to make our waterways safer.”
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Top Players Set For Gov Diri Scrabble Classic
Top players in the Nigerian and African scrabble circuit are set for Season Four of the Governor Douye Diri National Scrabble Championship in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The three-day event will hold at the Harold Dappa-Biriye Conference Centre in Onopa, Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital from August 23-25, 2024. Chairman of the Bayelsa State Scrabble Association,…
Russian Embassy Denies Involvement in #EndBadGovernance Protests in Nigeria
The Russian Ambassador in Nigeria on Monday said Russia is not involved and does not coordinate the activities of those waving its flags during the #EndBadGovernance protests in Nigeria. The #EndBadGovernance protests which began on 1 August, continued for the fifth day on Monday, with some demonstrators waving the Russian flag and chanting slogans demanding…
Congratulations to Dr. Izibeya Wilcox as Chairman of the NMA
Warm congratulations are in order for my high school classmate, Dr. Izibeya Wilcox, on his recent election as the Chairman of the Nigeria Medical Association, Bayelsa State branch. This tremendous achievement is a testament to his hard work, dedication, and exceptional expertise in the field of medicine. I take this opportunity to extend my best…
How We Managed Protest In Bayelsa – Gov Diri
“There is peace in the political terrain of Bayelsa because leaders of the two major political parties can eat together today. We also have some of them as members of my executive council.”
The Amassoma Amananaowei Stool Saga: Call for Suspension and Await further Instructions
As many interests became embroiled in conflict, the process gave rise to factional issues. Believe me, and I still stand by my words. My purpose for this process was not for politics or selfish gains but for the common good of our community. I want to express my sincere gratitude to everyone, including both for and against the process. In processes like this, I expect for and against, but our unity is sacrosanct because of our peculiar community-Amassoma.
LGA Boss Cancels Amassoma TownHall Meeting
Mr Chairman said the injunction is as a result of government’s bid to forestall further escalation of the lingering factional disputes which had been embroiled in disagreement and prevailed between interest parties, thus bringing to a deadlock of all procedures to install the traditional ruler in the community aforetime.
Lawmaker Congratulates Richard Eriyai III on Becoming Amananaowei of Amassoma
Following the reported endorsement of His Royal Highness Chief Richard Frank Eriyai III as the new Amananaowei of Amassoma community by His Royal Majesty King Oweipa Jones Ere III, Ebenanaowei of Ogboin clan, Hon. Felix E. Bonny Ayah, the member representing Southern Ijaw Constituency 1 in the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, congratulated Chief Eriyai…
Power Outage in Bayelsa State: Gov Diri Expresses Concern
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said the frequency of power outage in the state was of serious concern to his administration. Senator Diri, in a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah on Friday, lamented that the state had again been thrown into darkness following the collapse of two…
Protest: Bayelsa Youths Praise Diri’s Achievements during Solidarity Rally
“This government has shown clearly, as against the comments of naysayers, that we are here for development. That was why the Sagbama-Ekeremor road initiated by the previous administration was completed. The second phase from Ekeremor to Agge is set to take off. That is going to be one of the legacy projects of this prosperity government”.
