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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 …

By our Reporter The Central Organizing Committee (COC) of Nigeria’s biggest grassroots football spectacle, the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, tagged, the Prosperity Cup, has fixed Thursday 2nd, May, 2024 for the official draws and presentation of jerseys to participating teams. About Two hundred teams comprising of the Male, Female and …

By our Reporter The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Bayelsa Chapter, has congratulated the newly inaugurated Sports Commissioner, Dr. Daniel Igali, describing his re-appointment as well-deserved. A statement signed by Bayelsa SWAN’s Caretaker Committee chairman, Loveday Herbert and secretary, Promise Okotoko, noted that over the past few years, the …