Tag: Sen. Douye Diri
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Diri Gave INC, IYC Fresh Direction, Says Lokpobiri
“Election has been a problem in Ijawland. Some people are threatening to kill in the November 11 governorship election but I know as youths you would not allow it. We should all join hands to make the election violence-free. I will not spill blood to remain in office.”
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Sen. Diri With A Milk Of Human Kindness, Says Bayelsa Blogger
…Commends Prosperity Agenda, Endorses Diri For Second Term Renowned Bayelsa blogger and Special Assistant to the Governor on Special Duties, Mr. Robinson Ere Erebi, has endorsed Sen. Douye Diri’s potential re-election as Governor for a second term. According to Mr. Erebi, the talk amongst Bayelsans is centered around Gov. Diri’s commendab le policy of continuity…
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Diri Urges BYSIEC to Ensure Fair and Credible Polls
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has charged newly sworn in commissioners of the Bayelsa State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC) to conduct free, fair and credible local government election that is acceptable to all political parties. Senator Diri gave the charge on Wednesday during the swearing-in of three BSIEC commissioners inside the Executive Council Chambers…
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Diri Honoured as Icon of Sustainable Development at SDGs Impact Award
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, was last weekend honoured as an Icon of Sustainable Development at the 2023 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Impact Award in Abuja. The organisers, Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals in conjunction with the UN SDGs office, said the award was in recognition…
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Bayelsa Governorship Election and the Non-existent Pound of Flesh
By Wisdom Oniekpar Ikuli As Bayelsans countdown to the 11th November, 2023 Governorship Election and preparations for formal commencement of campaigns intensifies, political players, pundits and watchers have beamed searchlight on the two leading Candidates, the incumbent Gov Douye Diri and Chief Timipre Sylva former Governor of Bayelsa State and immediate past Minister of State…
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Opu-Nembe Incident: BYSG sues for calm
The attention of the Bayelsa State Government has been called to the Saturday 12th August, 2023 unfortunate security situation in Opu-Nembe (Bassambiri), creating a serious sense of insecurity, panic and fear among the people of the community. There is the suspicion that the attack on the community is not unconnected with the upcoming November, 11…
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Atlantic Ocean Surge Endangers Bayelsa Communities, Says Diri
*Solicits FG’s Support *About 250 Buildings Submerged In Odioama In 10 Years *Governor Assures On 1.5km Shore Protection Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said coastal communities in the state are in danger of being submerged by the Atlantic Ocean. Governor Diri raised the alarm on Tuesday when he visited Odioama community in…
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Special Assistant to the Governor Calls for Unflinching Support for Douye Diri’s Developmental Projects in Bayelsa State
A Special Assistant to the Governor on Special Duties Mr. Robinson Ere Erebi has called on all Bayelsans and non-indigenes resident in the State to continue to give unflinching support to the Executive Governor of Bayelsa State His Excellency, Sen. Douye Diri. Mr. Erebi made the call in an open letter Comrade Alagoa Morris, renowned…
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Late Bayelsa Chief Judge Was My Prayer Partner
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has disclosed that the late immediate past Chief Judge of the state, Justice Kate Abiri, was his prayer partner who always joined him to pray for progress of the state. Governor Diri spoke on Sunday when he paid a condolence visit to the family at her residence in…