President Tinubu Announces Former President Buhari’s Passing
President Tinubu has also ordered Vice President Kashim Shettima to proceed to the United Kingdom to accompany President Muhammadu Buhari’s body back to Nigeria.
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Diri Presents N998bn 2026 Budget Proposal To State Assembly
As in previous years, the Works and Infrastructure Ministry got the lion’s share of N298.6bn, which underscored the administration’s commitment to completing and expanding of the road network in the state as well as other projects like the nine-storey civil servants secretariat.
Bayelsa State Civil Service Commission Chairman Addresses Recruitment Concerns and Assures Future Opportunities
Governor Diri granted approval on March 3, 2025, for the recruitment of approximately 1,000 new officers into the state civil service. According to him, a total of 36,750 candidates participated in the CBT, and applicants who scored 60 and above would be shortlisted for the next stage, which includes a physical examination.
October 1: Governor Diri Urges Citizens to Pursue Prosperity for the State
As Nigerians celebrate the twin occasion of Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Day and the 27th anniversary of the creation of Bayelsa State, Sen. Douye Diri, has called on Bayelsans to push for the state’s prosperity. While speaking in his Nigeria at 63/Bayelsa at 27 Broadcast on Sunday, October 1, 2023, mGovernor Diri expressed optimism that Bayelsa would…
Bayelsa State Government Condemns Partial Law Enforcement in Opu-Nembe
…Urges Security Agents To Be Wary Of APC’s Plot The Bayelsa State Government has criticized the partial implementation of the rules of engagement and discriminatory enforcement of the law by security personnel deployed to restore peace and security in Opu-Nembe. The government specifically urged the Nigeria Police to be circumspect and neutral in carrying out…
Resilience and Progress: Governor Diri Advocates for Development in Bayelsa State
“I believe that Nigerian political parties lack true ideology, which is why we often witness constant shifts and movements. What truly matters is our ability to bring development to our communities and make the changes that previous generations could not.”
I share household expenses 50/50 with my husband — Actress
Gabrielle Union, an American actress, has disclosed that she shares the expenses of running her household with her husband, Dwyane Wade, who is an athlete. Union revealed this in a recent interview with Bloomberg, which went viral on Tuesday. The ‘bring it on’ actress spoke about her mindset regarding saving money and being financially conservative….
Diri Urges Bayelsans To Participate In 6th SDD Marathon
“Today, we resume from our weekly Prosperity Walk break. The crowd might not be as we expected, but I believe that as we continue, more people will join from next week.”
Reflections on Chief Femi Fani-Kayode’s Remarks on Iran and Israel
The former minister went on to express his disdain for Israel, labeling it a “child-killing, mass murdering, ethnic cleansing” state. Such claims, though contentious, resonate with a segment of the global population that feels empathy for the Palestinian plight and views Israel’s actions through a critical lens. Fani-Kayode’s call for justice and peace, while perhaps well-intentioned, raises critical questions about the nature of peace in a context so charged with historical grievances and violence.
Atiku Criticizes INEC For Filing Case To Defend Tinubu’s Qualifications
On Friday, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, a former Vice-President and candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in the last presidential election, criticized the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for filing processes to defend the qualifications of the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. Atiku argued that it was inappropriate for the electoral body to support the president-elect,…
