*Says Coup In Africa Worrisome Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, on Thursday, invited the international community to observe the November 11 governorship election in the state in order to protect the integrity of the process. Senator Diri made the call while delivering a welcome address at the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation Democracy Dialogue Series: “Breaking…
Bayelsa State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has endorsed the second term bid of Governor Douye Diri in the November 11 governorship election in the state. CAN made its stand known at a one-day interactive session with the governor at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Swali, Yenagoa, on Monday. According to a…
The Executive Governor of Bayelsa State, Sen. Douye Diri, has advised citizens of the state to refrain from seeing themselves as commodities that can be purchased, particularly with the upcoming elections. Gov. Diri made the statement when he received members of the Forum of Special Assistants to the Governor at the Samson Siasia Stadium in…
“As leaders, we should continue to work together to better the lot of our people. It is important for leaders from far away to come and see what you are doing. Our strength is in our diversity.”
In a highly anticipated visit, the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, is set to inaugurate the 10.2km Glory Drive dual carriageway project located in Bayelsa State. The project, which is expected to significantly ease traffic flow and improve transportation infrastructure, marks a tremendous milestone for the region. The visit of the…
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has charged his appointees and members of the Peoples Democracy Party (PDP) to stand firm in defence of democracy during the November 11 governorship election in the state. The Bayelsa governor also called on local and international lovers of democracy to show keen interest in the forthcoming elections…
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has said that the major challenge of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state ahead of the November 11 governorship election is that it picked an unsellable candidate that has been rejected by his party members and the people. Governor Diri made the statement during a meeting with…
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has charged the newly crowned Pere (king) of Tarakiri Clan to sustain the peace in the kingdom during his reign. Governor Diri gave the charge on Saturday during the coronation and presentation of staff of office to Dr. Seiyifa Koroye as the new Tarakiriowei VIII (Pere of Tarakiri Clan)…
Special Assistant to the Governor on Special Duties Mr. Robinson Ere Erebi has said that the completion of Gwegwe street in Ovom area of the State capital, is a significant achievement for Governor Diri and his administration, as it demonstrates their commitment to improving the infrastructure and overall development of Yenagoa. Mr. Erebi who was…
“I will not spill one life to retain my office because every life is important to me. Anyone who wants to be governor should not sacrifice any of you to become governor”
