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By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Bayelsa State governor and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Saturday’s governorship election in the state, Senator Douye Diri, and candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Timipre Sylva, have continued to trade accusations over alleged plans to perpetrate violence and stockpiling of …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said that for the stability of Bayelsa State, Governor Douye Diri should be encouraged to complete a second term in office. Speaking at his Yenagoa residence on Tuesday when members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Bayelsa National Governorship Campaign Council, …

By Ehichioya Ezomon Bayelsa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has 10 days to campaign to regain lost grounds in attempts to reclaim the governorship it won in 2020, but lost via a Supreme Court ruling that terminated Governor-elect David Lyon, 24 hours to his inauguration on February 14, …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Bayelsa State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said intelligence reports at its disposal show that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), “in the state in cahoots with the incumbent government of Senator Douye Diri has perfected plans to cause a breach of the peace …

… Campaigns in Kolokuma/Opokuma; Assures on Road Linking Igbedi to Kaiama By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has said as a sitting governor, there was nothing unusual in his visit to President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa on Thursday. Speaking at Igbedi community in …

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 …