Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has described former President Goodluck Jonathan as a unique and quintessential democrat and statesman. Governor Diri, who eulogised Dr. Jonathan in a congratulatory message on his 66th birthday, said the former Nigerian leader carved a niche for himself through his glowing and exemplary democratic credentials. In the message issued…
The Vatican has said that Pope Francis will meet separately next week with relatives of hostages held by Hamas militants and with a group of Palestinians with family members in Gaza. According to a statement by Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni “with these meetings, which are of an exclusively humanitarian character, Pope Francis wants to show…
Congratulates Governor Douye Diri Former President of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has paid a congratulatory visit to Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri a congratulatory in Government House, Yenagoa. While congratulating the Governor on his well deserved reelection at the November 11, 2023 poll, the former President called on other contestants to accept the results…
One of the iconic female professionals promoting African arts, culture and entertainment is Botswana’s Zenzele Hirschfeld whose foray into the entertainment space in 1998 has made significant impact on the continent. Going Professional with the registration of Zen Promotions in 2001, Hirschfeld’s dexterous attitude to her works exude characteristics that comes naturally. She believes she…
Russian authorities have taken steps to declare the LGBTQ+ movement extremist by filing a lawsuit with the Supreme Court. The move is seen as a major blow to the already marginalized LGBTQ+ community in Russia, which has faced increasing conservatism in recent years. The ministry claims to have identified signs of extremism, including incitement of…
*I’ll Remain A Servant-Leader, Says Diri The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Friday, presented the Certificate Of Return to winner of the November 11 off-cycle governorship election in Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, and his running mate, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. Governor Diri and his deputy, Ewhrudjakpo, were the candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party…
France has taken the unprecedented step of issuing an international arrest warrant for Syrian President Bashar al Assad, accusing him of using banned chemical weapons against civilians. This marks the first time an international warrant has been issued for a sitting head of state. Along with Assad, warrants have also been issued for his brother…
*Commends INEC For Rejecting Voodoo Votes *Dickson Congratulates Diri Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has canvassed for legislation to check the menace of vote-buying as part of measures to safeguard the country’s electoral system. Diri stated this on Tuesday at his country home, Sampou, in Kolokuma/Opokuma local government area when his predecessor and Senator…
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has called on Timipre Sylva, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, to congratulate Douye Diri on his victory in the Bayelsa governorship election. On Monday, Diri, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was declared the winner with 175,196 votes, defeating Sylva who scored 110,108 votes. PANDEF praised…
*Says “I’ll Continue To Be Governor For All” Bayelsa State erupted in jubilation on Monday as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Governor Douye Diri of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) winner of the off-cycle governorship election in the state. Governor Diri polled 175,196 votes to defeat his closest rival, Chief Timipre Sylva of…
