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By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The Ofoni Federated Communities in Sagbama Council Area have expressed gratitude to Governor Douye Diri, and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for choosing their son, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, as deputy governor of Bayelsa State. The Ofoni people, who did not conceal their joy over the choice …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa As Nigeria prepared for the forthcoming Commonwealth games in Birmingham, the Nigerian team has been unveiled and urged to “go and conquer.” President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation, Dr Daniel Igali, gave the charge while unveiling the team Nigeria Wrestling. He said that during the previous …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, has again assured the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) of his commitment towards an improved welfare and educational standards across the state. Governor Diri made the commitment in Yenagoa, the state capital on Tuesday during a protest organized by …

By Amos Odhe, YenagoaThe special adviser to Gov. Douye Diri on Non Indigenes Affairs, Onuma Johnson, has described the contributions of the Bayelsa State helmsman to Osun State governor-elect’s victory as a feat that is worthy of commendation, emphasizing that the contribution is an eloquent testimony of the sterling political …

By Amos Odhe, YenagoaOver 350 secondary school teachers that were unlawfully sacked in Bayelsa State by the Seriake Dickson-led administration in 2012 have cried out to the state governor, Senator Douye Diri, to obey the National Industrial Court rulings which had ordered immediate reinstatement of the affected teachers and payment …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, who doubled as the chairman of the National Campaign Council of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the just concluded Osun State Governorship election arrived Yenagoa, the state capital to a rousing welcome from thousands of residents and party …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Frontline House of Assembly aspirant for Ogbia Constituency one in Bayelsa State in the recently concluded primaries for the 2023 elections, on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Eng. Azibalamawal Jonathan, has denied allegations that he has since conceded defeat. The Assembly hopeful made …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The 2022 Annual General Meeting and Congress of the Nigeria Women Football League has taken place in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital with a resolve by stakeholders to work towards improving women’s football in the country. Declaring the event open, Governor Douye Diri, expressed delight with …

… Royal Fathers, Stakeholders Laud Gov Diri By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa There was celebration in Nembe and Brass local government areas of Bayelsa State on Thursday as the long-awaited road project linking both riverine councils was flagged off by the Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola. The project, …

… FTAN Advocates Tourism Ministry, Inaugurates Chapter in Yenagoa By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Following the official inauguration of the Bayelsa State chapter of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) over the weekend in Yenagoa, the state government has stressed the urgent need for synergy between the public and …