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By our Reporter Former governor of Delta State, Chief James Ibori, has given thumbs up to the Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, for his impressive performance in office in the last four years. Chief Ibori, who gave the commendation on Saturday during his visit to Government House, Yenagoa, said …

By Saviour Igbanibo Since 2012 when the Supreme Court sacked Chief Timipre Sylva from office as Governor of Bayelsa State for serving more than constitutionally required 4 years period, he has remained politically unelectable. He had attempted to cheat the constitution when he refused to submit himself to a fresh …

By our Reporter Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has given approval for educational, residential and other projects for the Nigeria Air Force (NAF) in the state. The projects include completion of a boarding school at Zarama community, a primary school at the Air Force Base and a training …

By our Reporter Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has congratulated elder statesman and Ijaw national leader, Pa Edwin Clark, who turned 97 on Saturday. Governor Diri in a congratulatory message said for decades, the former Federal Commissioner for Information and Senator had remained a consistently frank voice on …

By our Reporter Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, on Thursday applauded men and officers of the Nigeria Police Force for exhibiting professionalism and effective synergy with other security agencies in the discharge of their duties in the state. Senator Diri represented by his deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo gave the …

… As Crusaders FC Begins Title Defence in Style By our Reporter Season Six of the Bayelsa State Governor’s Football Tournament, christened the Prosperity Cup, has kicked off in Yenagoa with over two hundred teams jostling for glory in 22 centers across the state’s eight local government areas. Bayelsa State …

… As Ijaws In America Honour Bayelsa Gov, OthersBy our Reporter The governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has again called for a review of the country’s revenue derivation formula in line with the practice of fiscal federalism. He queried the existing practice where resource-endowed states in Nigeria, particularly …

By our Reporter The governor of Bayelsa State, Sen. Douye Diri, has described the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme as a transformative experience for future leaders of the nation. Gov. Diri, who made this known during the 2024 Batch A, Stream II closing ceremony held at the NYSC Permanent …

By Odie Ramon, Yenagoa Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has congratulated Bayelsa-born new head coach of the Nigerian national football team, Finidi George. The governor also commended the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for appointing the new Super Eagles tactician based on merit. Diri stated this on Thursday during …

… Greater/TAF City moves to Ensure Completion of 400 Houses in 3 Months By our Reporter The management of the Greater Port Harcourt City has organised a retreat, with the theme, ‘Transiting to New Smart Cities; The Beginning.’ The event, which held from April 26 to April 27, 2024 in …