Pomp, Eulogies as Pa Agbodoubiri Amgbaduba Is Laid to Rest at 92
“Our father’s 92 years on earth were a blessing to us. We thank God for giving him a long and impactful life and for allowing him to witness several generations of his family.”
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Gov Diri Presents State-of-the-Art Fire Truck to Bayelsa Airport
*Second Aircraft to Arrive Soon Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has presented a 2026-model fire-fighting truck to the Bayelsa International Airport. Governor Diri presented the truck to the Managing Director of Bayelsa International Airport, Air Vice Marshal Nelson Calmday (retd), on Thursday at the Government House, Yenagoa. He said the modern firefighting equipment…
How IYC Can Reinvent Itself — Gov Diri
“More importantly, we must bring back the values of the Ijaws: respect for your leaders, respect for your parents, and respect for your elders. We must bring back those cherished values that made us stand out as Ijaw youths. Those values that made us to be fearful of God.”
Injustice, Lack of Equity, Fairness Responsible for Nigeria’s Faltering Democracy — Diri
“It is ironical that at the end of every month, all our states go to Abuja to share oil money. I do not think that is what democracy is all about. For instance, Southern Ijaw, an oil-rich local government area in my state that brings so much money to Nigeria, had no road access for more than 60 years until I invited former President Obasanjo, who graciously came to inaugurate a project there.
Bayelsa Printing Press Staff Begin Training on New Heidelberg Machine
The Bayelsa State Ministry of Information, Orientation and Strategy has commenced a five-day pre-installation training programme for staff of the Bayelsa State Government Printing Press on the operation and maintenance of a newly procured Heidelberg printing machine. The training, being held at the Golden Tulip Hotel, Yenagoa, is designed to equip operators, technicians and support…
“I Serve a God of Wealth” — Businessman Explains Significance of Pere Oru I of Ikibiri Title
“I was a very hardworking person, but working and not seeing results triggered me to ask what was the problem.”
Ogbo Erein Festival Ends in Grand Style, Three Receive Chieftaincy Titles
The four-day 2026 annual Ogbo Tein Tua Oge, also known as the Ogbo Erein Festival, has ended in grand style in Ikibiri Community, Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, with colourful cultural displays, traditional wrestling and dances. The festival, which culminated on Saturday, August 8, 2026, featured a variety of traditional activities and cultural…
Gov Diri’s Daughter, Spouse Joined in Holy Matrimony Patience Jonathan, Otti, Fubara, Ododo, Other Dignitaries Grace Ceremony
YENAGOA, BAYELSA – Dr. Stephanie Ebidenere Diri, daughter of the Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, and her husband, Ballad Tamaradoubra Agbeyei, were on Sunday joined in holy matrimony at the Yenagoa branch of the Royal House of Grace International Church in Yenagoa. The glamorous ceremony attracted prominent political leaders, government officials, traditional rulers,…
PANDEF Commends Tinubu Over 15-Year Gas Supply Framework for UTM Offshore FLNG Project
YENAGOA, Bayelsa State — The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for granting a 15-year gas supply framework to UTM Offshore Limited for the development of Nigeria’s first floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) project. PANDEF, in a letter of appreciation dated August 6, 2026, and signed by its National Chairman,…
