Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said his major preoccupation is to bequeath the legacy of a better Bayelsa and society than he met it. Diri spoke on Wednesday during a memorial service in honour of his father, Pa Abraham Joseph Michael Diri, at the St. Peter's Anglican Church, Sampou, in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local…

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has rejected social media rumours alleging that he is responsible for the pregnancy of reality TV star, Nengi Hampson. The rumours, which recently gained widespread attention, claimed that Nengi had given birth to the governor’s child, with some even suggesting he has four wives. The Guardian reports that, on Monday,…

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has advocated for economic cooperation between states in Africa. Diri said such cooperation would promote African unity, boost the economies of the sub-nationals, and reduce economic dependence on the Western world. The Bayelsa governor stated this at the weekend during a meeting with the Governor of the Province…

  Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has given kudos to the Nigerian Army and outgoing General Officer Commanding (GOC) 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Major. Gen. Jamal Abdusalam, for maintaining neutrality during the November 11, 2023 governorship election. Diri also commended the professionalism of Abdusalam, the military, and the other security agencies during the…

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has expressed concern over a new trend in oil bunkering, saying children and women were being used as human shields at illegal refining camps. The Bayelsa governor stated this during a meeting with first-class traditional rulers in the state and local government chairmen in Government House, Yenagoa. He…

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has urged the management of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to ensure proper consultation with state governments in the Niger Delta region before executing projects. Diri said this on Monday when the NDDC Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, and his management team paid…

Vice President Kashim Shettima; Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State; Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Abubakar Bagudu;

Diri presents N689.44bn 2025 budget estimate to Bayelsa Assembly billion to the State House of Assembly for consideration and passage. While presenting the appropriation bill christened, "Budget of ASSURED Prosperity," Diri stressed that implementing the 2025 budget would require some level of efficiency and synergy in government activities across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). He…

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has approved N80,000 as the new minimum wage for workers in the state’s civil service with effect from November 1, 2024. Diri also approved an increase in the monthly pension of retired workers as well as N7billion to reduce outstanding gratuity liabilities. His spokesperson, Daniel Alabrah, who disclosed…

The House of Representatives Committee on Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) and other services has said that funds released for projects in tertiary institutions in Bayelsa State are being judiciously utilised. The committee’s chairman, Princess Miriam Odinaka Onuoha, made this known during a courtesy visit to Governor Douye Diri at the Government House, Yenagoa, on…

Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa has appointed former Chief of Naval Staff, Retired Vice Admiral Victor Ombu, as Chairman of the steering committee tasked with resolving the long-standing crisis in Bassambiri community, Nembe Local Government Area. The 11-member panel, comprising five representatives from each faction, aims to find lasting solutions to restore peace in the…

Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa says International Oil Companies (lOCs), particularly Shell Petroleum Development Company, have been responsible for the environmental degradation in the state.