NUJ Bayelsa Commends Diri Over Headcount of Persons with Mental Illness
“The headcount is a proactive step in the right direction and a demonstration that the government is listening to the voice of the people.”
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Opugula Deity Settles Down in Ikibiri After Decades Away
“We pray for financial prosperity and long life. We pray for the protection of Ikibiri Community and the land of Ogbo. All we seek is goodness, children, money and long life. If we’re travelling and there is danger ahead, show us a sign of heaviness in our body so we’ll not go out until such danger has gone from our way. And may we travel and return safely back home.”
Bayelsa Govt Approves CATA, Urges ASUU to Call Off Strike
“His Excellency, the Governor does not want any kind of fracas or friction with labour. So, he has graciously approved, even though we saw some strong elements of intimidation from the ASUU end.”
Gov Diri Hosts INC Unity Reception
The gathering of Ijaw leaders and INC stakeholders is expected to further the reconciliation process, reposition the foremost socio-cultural organisation of the Ijaw people and foster greater unity within the Ijaw nation.
Diri Most Worker-Friendly Governor, Says PenCom
How We Cleared Pension, Gratuity Backlog — Bayelsa Gov The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has described the Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, as the most worker-friendly governor in the country, saying his administration has demonstrated an unusual commitment to the welfare and retirement security of workers in the state. The commission gave the…
Gov. Diri Urges Issue-Based, Respectful Campaigns, Backs Tinubu’s Re-election
*Flags off PBAT Door to Door Movement’s South-South campaign; congratulates Adeleke on Osun victory Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has advised politicians to respect their opponents and ensure that campaigns for the 2027 general election were issue-based. Speaking on Wednesday during the 195th State Executive Council meeting in Government House and during the…
Adeleke’s Osun Victory: Lessons for Bayelsa’s Political Future
“The lesson from Osun is simple. Parties may nominate candidates, but the people decide who leads them.
Akpe Is the Right Choice for Deputy Governor — Diri
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said he made no mistake in nominating Dr. Peter Akpe as his deputy, describing him as a “square peg in a square hole.” Diri stated this on Sunday at a grand reception organised in honour of Akpe by his Ebedebiri community in Sagbama Local Government Area of…
Diri/Akpe Believers Light Up Ebedebiri in Grand Reception for Deputy Governor Akpe
Ebedebiri Community in Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State came alive in a grand display of love, unity and political solidarity as members of the Diri/Akpe Believers joined host communities to welcome the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency, Pastor Peter Peretubo Akpe, Ph.D., at a grand reception held in his honour. From…
