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Tag: Bayelsa state

Nigerian News

UNOC3: How to save ocean-ravaged communities – Diri  

June 9, 2025June 9, 2025 - by Joy Emmanuel

Bayelsa state governor, Senator Douye Diri, weekend, advocated a collaborative governance model to avert the threats from ocean rise to communities in the state, and other parts of the Niger …

UNOC3: How to save ocean-ravaged communities – Diri   Read More
Nigerian News

Akpabio appoints Bayelsa Senator, Konbowei, SSDC Chairman

May 29, 2025May 29, 2025 - by Bode Olagoke

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has appointed Senator representing Bayelsa Central, Dr Benson Friday Konbowei as Chairman of the Standing Committee on South-South Development Commission. The appointment of Konbowei, a member …

Akpabio appoints Bayelsa Senator, Konbowei, SSDC Chairman Read More
Metro

Gunmen invade radio station in Bayelsa

May 19, 2025May 19, 2025 - by Admin III

Gunmen suspected to be armed robbers have invaded a private radio station, Rhythm 94.7Fm in Yenagoa, carting away valuables, including mobile phones, recorders and operational gadgets belonging to staff on …

Gunmen invade radio station in Bayelsa Read More
Nigerian News

Edwin Clark lived for others, says Jonathan 

May 12, 2025May 12, 2025 - by Joy Emmanuel

…Diri, Dickson, PANDEF, INC, IYC pay tributes Prominent leaders from the Ijaw ethnic nationality, including former President Goodluck Jonathan, Bayelsa state governor, Senator Douye Diri, his predecessor, Senator Seriake Dickson, …

Edwin Clark lived for others, says Jonathan  Read More
Nigerian News

Ex-MILAD of Bayelsa state, Olubolade d!es

May 12, 2025May 12, 2025 - by Admin III

Former Military Administrator (MILAD) of Bayelsa State, Navy Captain Caleb Olubolade (retd) is dead. The Ipoti-Ekiti-born retired naval officer died on Sunday, May 11, in Apapa, Lagos. He had celebrated …

Ex-MILAD of Bayelsa state, Olubolade d!es Read More
Nigerian News

Oyetola leads distribution of life jackets in Bayelsa, reaffirms commitment to safer waterways

May 3, 2025May 3, 2025 - by Adeola Akinbobola

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, Friday, led the official distribution of 3,500 life jackets to water transport users in Yenagoa, Bayelsa state.  In his remarks, Oyetola …

Oyetola leads distribution of life jackets in Bayelsa, reaffirms commitment to safer waterways Read More
Nigerian News

2027: Diri threatens to sack appointees if… 

April 30, 2025April 30, 2025 - by Joy Emmanuel 

The governor of Bayelsa state, Senator Douye Diri, Wednesday, warned his appointees to desist from engaging in political activities ahead of the yet to be released 2027 election guidelines by …

2027: Diri threatens to sack appointees if…  Read More
Nigerian News

Bayelsa seeks probe of shooting at political rally 

April 28, 2025April 28, 2025 - by Joy Emmanuel

The Bayelsa state government has expressed dismay over the shooting incident during a political rally organised in the state on Saturday by the NEW Associates, a group allegedly loyal to …

Bayelsa seeks probe of shooting at political rally  Read More
Nigerian News

Pandemonium as gunmen disrupt pro-Wike rally in Bayelsa

April 26, 2025April 26, 2025 - by Admin III

Gunmen suspected to be sponsored political thugs, on Saturday, disrupted the rally and inauguration of the NEW Associates group at the Church of God Mission Camp, Igbogene, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State …

Pandemonium as gunmen disrupt pro-Wike rally in Bayelsa Read More
Metro

Group demands justice for Tantita staff over violent attack on Bayelsa community

April 26, 2025April 26, 2025 - by Joy Emmanuel

A Civil Society Group, Partnership Advocacy for Sustainable Society (PASS) has called on the Federal Government to urgently intervene and deliver justice following a violent attack on Mr. Abu Joseph, …

Group demands justice for Tantita staff over violent attack on Bayelsa community Read More
Nigerian News

Easter: Criticism from pulpit spurs me – Diri 

April 21, 2025April 21, 2025 - by Joy Emmanuel 

  The governor of Bayelsa state, Senator Douye Diri, has said rather than get angry, criticism from the pulpit challenges him to perform better. Governor Diri stated this Sunday night …

Easter: Criticism from pulpit spurs me – Diri  Read More
Sports

Igali hails Bayelsa athletes as Niger Delta Sports Festival ends

April 8, 2025April 8, 2025 - by Admin III

Bayelsa state Commissioner for Sports Development, Hon. Daniel Igali, has praised Team Bayelsa for their exceptional triumph at the inaugural Niger Delta Sports Festival, held in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom …

Igali hails Bayelsa athletes as Niger Delta Sports Festival ends Read More
Sports

With one gold medal difference, Bayelsa win maidan Niger Delta Sports Festival

April 8, 2025April 8, 2025 - by Admin III

Team Bayelsa has emerged as champions of the maiden Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF), topping the final medal standings with a dominant performance at the Uyo Township Stadium in Akwa …

With one gold medal difference, Bayelsa win maidan Niger Delta Sports Festival Read More
Sports

Bayelsa dominates Wrestling as curtains fall on Niger Delta Sports Festival

April 7, 2025April 7, 2025 - by Admin III

After days of competition, Wrestling events at the First Niger Delta Sports Festival came to a fitting finale at the Ultra Fit Sports Center in Uyo, capital of Akwa Ibom …

Bayelsa dominates Wrestling as curtains fall on Niger Delta Sports Festival Read More
Nigerian News

Bayelsa to empower soilless farmers 

April 3, 2025April 3, 2025 - by Joy Emanuel

  The Bayelsa state government has said it would support trainees of its soilless farming scheme in order to boost food production and food security in the state. Governor Douye …

Bayelsa to empower soilless farmers  Read More
Nigerian News

My administration not against rallies -Diri 

April 3, 2025April 3, 2025 - by Joy Emmanuel 

  The governor of Bayelsa state, Senator Douye Diri,  Wednesday said his administration would always abide by the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in respecting the fundamental rights …

My administration not against rallies -Diri  Read More
Nigerian News

Bayelsa: Diri hands appointment to popular gospel artiste 

March 31, 2025March 31, 2025 - by Joy Emmanuel 

Bayelsa state governor, Senator Douye Diri, has named gospel musician, Asu Ekiye, Ijaw Language Ambassador.  Speaking Sunday in Yenagoa during Ekiye’s musical concert and album launch tagged:”Ebikamo Experience,” Governor Diri …

Bayelsa: Diri hands appointment to popular gospel artiste  Read More
Nigerian News

Rivers crisis: It’s time for dialogue – Diri   

March 26, 2025March 26, 2025 - by Joy Emmanuel 

  Governor of Bayelsa state, Senator Douye Diri, has again appealed to President Bola Tinubu to reconsider his declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers state and instead set up …

Rivers crisis: It’s time for dialogue – Diri    Read More
Nigerian News

Bayelsa: Diri signs 2025 budget into law

December 25, 2024December 25, 2024 - by Joy Emmanuel

Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa state has signed the 2025 appropriation bill passed by the House of Assembly into law. Governor Diri on October 31, 2024 presented to the assembly …

Bayelsa: Diri signs 2025 budget into law Read More
Nigerian News

Flood disaster: APC chieftain urges FG, donors’ attention in Niger Delta

November 5, 2024November 5, 2024 - by Bode Olagoke

A former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Yekini Nabena, has appealed to the Federal Government, donors agencies and the private individuals to give …

Flood disaster: APC chieftain urges FG, donors’ attention in Niger Delta Read More
Breaking News / Politics / Top Stories

Breaking: Duoye Diri remains Bayelsa governor, Supreme court rules

August 23, 2024August 23, 2024 - by Admin III

Senator Duoye Diri has been affirmed by the Supreme Court as the Governor of Bayelsa State. This was as the apex court dismissed the appeal of Timipre Sylva, candidate of …

Breaking: Duoye Diri remains Bayelsa governor, Supreme court rules Read More
Sports

NWFL Premiership Super Six: Final day drama looms as Edo, Bayelsa, Rivers vie for glory

May 26, 2024May 26, 2024 - by Admin III

The final matchday of the 2023/2024 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership Super Six promises high drama as the title race comes to a thrilling conclusion in Yenagoa on Sunday.  …

NWFL Premiership Super Six: Final day drama looms as Edo, Bayelsa, Rivers vie for glory Read More
Nigerian News

Bayelsa: Diri assents to medical residency training bill

April 10, 2024April 10, 2024 - by Joy Emmanuel

Governor of Bayelsa state, Senator Douye Diri, Monday, signed the Medical Residency Training Law 2024, making it the first state in Nigeria with such beneficial law for resident doctors. The …

Bayelsa: Diri assents to medical residency training bill Read More
Nigerian News

Police arrest suspect over murder of 14-year-old girl in Yenagoa

April 6, 2024April 6, 2024 - by Joy Emmanuel

According to a statement issued by the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mr. Musa Mohammed, and made available to newsmen,the Police image maker said acting on credible intelligence, Operatives …

Police arrest suspect over murder of 14-year-old girl in Yenagoa Read More
Breaking News / Nigerian News

Breaking: Diri takes fresh oath, begins second tenure as Bayelsa governor

February 14, 2024February 14, 2024 - by Admin III

The Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has been sworn in for his second term in office. He took his oaths of office and allegiance administered by the state Chief …

Breaking: Diri takes fresh oath, begins second tenure as Bayelsa governor Read More

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