Douye Diri
2 days ago
The fifth anniversary thanksgiving service of the Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State, yesterday, offered a platform for the governor to render his stewardship.
3 days ago
The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, and Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State have officially commissioned a state-of-the-art distribution centre for Zipline, the world’s largest instant logistics and drone delivery service in Yenagoa, the state capital.
11 Feb
The Governor of Cross River State, Bassey Otu, inaugurated High Profile Road 24, Okaka, in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, yesterday, as Governor Douye Diri began his fifth anniversary celebrations as governor, flagging off medical outreaches as part of the anniversary activities.
30 Jan
Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has urged the leadership of the Pan Niger Delta Development Forum (PANDEF) to focus on issues that border on the region’s development in its advocacy as a voice of the region.
30 Jan
Stakeholders in the South-South have charged governors in the region to be more intentional, and match words with actions to improve the lot of people in the region, saying they are tired of bogus communiqués and promises.
29 Jan
Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has emerged as Chairman of the South-South Governors Forum.
18 Jan
Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has commended the outgoing General Officer Commanding (GOC) 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Maj. Gen. Jamal Abdusalam, for maintaining neutrality during the November 11, 2023, governorship election in the state.
17 Jan
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has revoked 578 plots of land allocated to prominent individuals, including the Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma; Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, and Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele.
16 Jan
• Urge Nigerians not to forget sacrifices • Widows of heroes appeal to C’River govt to fulfill promises As Nigeria celebrates the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day (AFRD), some South-South and South-East governors have expressed gratitude for the sacrifices of the fallen heroes. The Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has called for concerted…
13 Jan
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has implored the citizens and residents to recommit themselves to the cause of peace, unity and security of the country.
6 Jan
The Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has expressed optimism that 2025 will be a special year for the people of God and Nigeria.
25 Dec
Governor of Bayelsa State, 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.
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