Dr. Godknows Igali, PANDEF Chairman, Engages Bayelsa Traditional Rulers Council in Meaningful Dialogue
A highlight of the visit was the exchange of revolutionary literature, with Dr. Igali receiving autographed copies of “Pirates of the Gulf” and “The Kingfisher,” two critically acclaimed works by Bubaraye Dakolo.
Prosperity Alliance Criticizes Victor Isaiah and Preye Aganaba for Attacking Diri’s Vision for Bayelsa’s Development
Prosperity Alliance, a prominent socio-political organization, has criticized former Brass Local Government Chairman Victor Isaiah and APC Chieftain Preye Aganaba for their recent public remarks against Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri. Their criticism followed Governor Diri’s call for the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to intensify its developmental projects across the state, rather than focusing…
Trump Names Musk and Ramaswamy to Lead New ‘Department of Government Efficiency’
President-elect Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will head a new “Department of Government Efficiency” in his second term. “Together, these two wonderful Americans will pave the way for my Administration to dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies,” Trump said in a statement….
Growth at the heart of Foreign Secretary’s visit to Nigeria and South Africa
In Nigeria, the Foreign Secretary will sign a modern and progressive Strategic Partnership – the first of its kind between the UK and Nigeria. This new dialogue will cover the breadth of the UK-Nigeria areas of shared cooperation from growth and jobs to national security, tackling the climate and nature crisis to strengthening our people-to-people ties.
Bayelsa To Set Up Marine Safety Task Force, Create Fish Cities
“We are championing the creation of Fish Cities. Our waters are rich, and with strategic investment and sustainable practices, they will fuel an industry that benefits every Bayelsan from our rural communities to our urban centres”
A Heartfelt Reflection on a Memorable Birthday Celebration
Birthdays have a special way of reminding us how fortunate we are to share our lives with extraordinary individuals. As I reflect on this past year, I am filled with gratitude for the moments we’ve shared and the memories yet to be created. Your presence, whether physical or virtual, brought a warmth that enriched my day in ways I cannot fully express.
It’s Rare Privilege To Be Bayelsa Governor – Diri
“The only thing that will speak for me, my deputy and most of us in this administration, is the legacy that we leave in terms of both human and material infrastructure. Developing the state is now in our hands and we will keep doing our best in the remaining three years so that when we leave, the state will continue to feel our impact having travelled this eight-year journey in service to people of Bayelsa State and Nigeria.”
Lakurawa Terrorist Group Attack Communities In Sokoto and Kebbi
“Upon receiving the news, the people of the town mobilised hundreds to pursue the group into the bush to recover the animals, leading to an exchange of gunfire between the locals and the group, resulting in the deaths of fifteen townspeople and two members of the Lakurawa group.”
Address by His Excellency Senator Douye Diri, at the Opening Ceremony of the All-Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC) of the Nigeria Guild of Editors on Thursday, 7 November, 2024
“Economic Growth and Development Strategies in Resource-Rich Country,” your theme for this conference, is both relevant and timely.
We find ourselves at a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s journey toward sustainable development. Our nation brims with abundant resources, yet poverty and underdevelopment persist across countless communities; a striking paradox”.
