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By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, in Bayelsa State, has reportedly resolved to send a congratulatory message to the state governor, Senator Douye Diri, on his “successful two years in office.” It was also learnt, the letter could likely include an endorsement of …

… Says Buhari Won’t Sign Amended Electoral Act By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, has described as outstanding the performance of his Bayelsa State counterpart, Senator Douye Diri, in just two years in office. Wike said Diri’s achievements on his second anniversary surpassed that of some governors, …

… Commends Bayelsa Gov on Summit By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa Former President of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, has identified functional education as vital to the development of the manpower resources of any society. Dr. Jonathan made this known on Monday at the maiden five-day Bayelsa State Education Summit, with the …

… Jubilation As Cars Enter Southern Ijaw Community for First Time By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa No fewer than 20 road, educational, health, media and agricultural projects will be inaugurated during the second anniversary in office of the Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, on February 14. The projects include those …

By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has said Bayelsa State will continue to make good progress as God has something special for the state. He made the declaration on Tuesday when he was received at the Government House, Yenagoa, …

By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa The Bayelsa West Patriotic Front (BWPF), a political body made up of politicians from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekeremor and Sagbama local government areas of Bayelsa West senatorial district, has urged Governor Douye Diri “not to be deceived by the accolades and encomiums showered …

… Governors Must Work Together ~ Wike By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, and his Rivers State counterpart, Chief Nyesom Wike, have described as “bright” the chances of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) producing the next Nigerian president in 2023. The two governors spoke on Monday …

By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, on Thursday, signed into law the state’s 2022 Appropriation Bill, which was passed by the House of Assembly. Governor Diri assented to the bill in his office at the Government House, Yenagoa in the presence of his deputy, Senator Lawrence …

By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, on Monday, expressed surprise over the silence by the House of Representatives over the recent oil spill experienced in Nembe Local Government Area of the state.  The massive spill, which occurred on November 5 at the OML 26 Wellhead 1 …

By Amos Okioma, Yenagoa Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, has reiterated his call on the people of the state to be wary of politicians “who use falsehood and propaganda to press for their selfish political gains at the expense of the common good of society.” Governor Diri spoke on …