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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.”
Diri Directs Police to Fast-Track Investigation, Prosecution of Peresuodei’s Killers
“Patrick Peresuodei’s death is another issue we have on our hands and I have been briefed by my Commissioner for Youth. I have also directed my Commissioner for Justice to take over the matter. It is a case of murder and we want a diligent investigation to unravel those that carried out the act. The process must be expedited so that all those culpable will face the law.
ON THE DEATH OF MR. PATRICK PERESUODEI OF AMASSOMA AND THE ONGOING PURSUIT OF JUSTICE
Based on the information available to me, including official communications from the Bayelsa State Police Command and the testimonies that have been made public by members of the Peresuodei family, I understand that progress is being made in the pursuit of justice.
I Defected Out of Conviction, Not Pressure — Diri Tells Politicians
“If you are convinced and still following that person, please go ahead. But there is no static nature in politics. In political science, we have alignments and re-alignments. The reason we are in politics is for the development and progress of our state.
Tinubu, Jonathan, Diri, Makinde, Obi Lead Dignitaries at Burial of Late Sen. Ewhrudjakpo
“Everyone speaks good of Lawrence. He was a good man who related well with people. It is very difficult to find a politician who rose to the position of deputy governor to be well spoken of in this manner.”
Gov Diri, Lawmakers, Sportsmen, Others Honour Late Bayelsa Dep Gov
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Gov Diri, Lawmakers, Sportsmen, Others Honour Late Bayelsa Dep Gov
Activities to honour the legacies of the departed Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, kicked off on Tuesday with a variety of sporting events at the Samson Siasia Sports Complex in Yenagoa.
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The events included a novelty football match, athletics, tug-of-war contest by civil servants, traditional wrestling and para-wrestling bouts.
In the novelty football game, Bayelsa Queens played out a goalless draw against a selected side of the Bayelsa State All-Stars team.
South-South Governors Celebrate Fubara At 51
“On behalf of the South-South Governors Forum, I extend our warm birthday wishes to His Excellency, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, on his 51st birthday.
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South-South Governors Celebrate Fubara At 51
The South-South Governors Forum (SSGF) extends hearty felicitations to their Brother-Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency Sir Siminalayi Fubara, on his 51st birthday.
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Chairman of the regional governors body and Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, in a statement on Wednesday, described Governor Fubara as a humble servant of humanity and the people of Rivers State.
The statement noted Fubara’s exemplary leadership qualities that have endeared him to the Rivers people as well as his tireless effort and commitment to the peace and greater good of the state.
“On behalf of the South-South Governors Forum, I extend our warm birthday wishes to His Excellency, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, on his 51st birthday.”
My Heart Aches, Says Gov Diri In Emotional Tribute To Late Deputy
“Words cannot adequately capture the deep sense of loss that l feel today. l miss his advice. My heart aches. Lawrence, where are you?”
Erroneous Inclusion of Ijaw Territory in the Biafra Map
Reaffirming the long-standing position of the Ijaw people, the INC stressed that no part of Ijaw land or waterways has ever been, nor will ever be, part of the Biafra Republic. According to the Congress, such misrepresentation not only distorts historical and cultural realities but also risks creating unnecessary tension among ethnic nationalities in the Niger Delta and beyond.
