NPC Launches Nationwide Digital Birth, Death Registration in Bayelsa
“Whenever Mr. President gives us the go-ahead, we are ready to conduct the census. Our preparations are substantially in place.”
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Gov Diri Commissions Reps Member’s Bridge Project, Approves Access Road in Yenagoa
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Monday inaugurated a constituency bridge project constructed by the member representing Yenagoa/Kolokuma/Opokuma Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Oforji Oboku, in Opolo Community, Yenagoa Local Government Area. The governor also approved the construction of an access road linking the community to Gloryland Drive in Yenagoa….
Gov Diri Directs Introduction of Scrabble Tournament in Bayelsa Secondary Schools
Yenagoa – Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has directed the Ministries of Sports Development and Education to work out modalities for the introduction of a scrabble tournament in secondary schools across the state as part of efforts to promote intellectual development and strategic thinking among students. The governor announced the directive on Saturday…
INEC Releases Final Candidate List for 2027 Elections, Omits Jonathan, Nwoko, Goje, Others
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday released the final list of candidates for the 2027 general elections, bringing months of political uncertainty to an end. Several prominent politicians were absent from the list, including former President Goodluck Jonathan, whom the Tanimu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had claimed to have…
Gov. Diri Seeks Corporate Support for Cultural Festivals
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has urged corporate organisations operating in the state to promote and preserve the people’s cultural heritage by sponsoring festivals as part of their corporate social responsibility. Governor Diri made the call on Monday at the opening of the 69th edition of the Odi Ogori Ba Uge International Festival…
Gov Diri: Nigeria, Ijaw Nation Have Lost a Statesman in Prof. Turner Isoun
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Friday paid a condolence visit to the family of former Minister of Science and Technology, Prof. Turner Isoun, in Abuja. The Bayelsa-born renowned scholar was the pioneer Vice-Chancellor of the erstwhile Rivers State University of Science and Technology (now Rivers State University), Port Harcourt. He died on…
NAWOJ Seeks Stronger Partnership with Bayelsa Ministry to Advance Women and Child Welfare
The Bayelsa State Commissioner for Women, Children Affairs, Empowerment and Social Development, Hon. Joanah Gigi, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Assured Prosperity Administration of Governor Douye Diri to implementing policies and programmes that improve the lives of women, children and other vulnerable groups across the state. Hon. Gigi made this known when the leadership…
NCDMB Launches Digital Certification Platform to Standardise Oil and Gas Training Providers
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has launched the Nigerian Content Trainers’ Registration Certificate (NCTRC), a digital certification platform designed to enhance quality assurance and standardisation in human capacity development across Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. The platform, which became operational on July 27, 2026, is accessible through the Nigerian Oil and Gas…
Gov Diri Hails Tinubu’s LPG Initiative, Seeks Extension of Grace Period
“About 60 per cent of the gas to the NLNGC is derived from Bayelsa State. But guess what? No tax is paid to the government of Bayelsa. All the taxes are paid to other state governments. What is the benefit of the people from where this gas is collected?“
PANDEF National Chairman Pays Tribute to Late Pa Newton Igali on Posthumous 100th Birthday
“You lived a truly worthy life of service to man and God and left a worthy legacy for us. Your service to man and to God continues to inspire us and lead us to greater heights for many generations to come,”
