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12 Mar
The Bayelsa State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, yesterday, dismissed a fresh motion filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its governorship candidate, Timipre Sylva, seeking the disqualification of members..
2 Mar
Pending the verdict of the Bayelsa State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Abuja, Governor Douye Diri, and his Deputy, Lawrence Ehwrujakp, were sworn in for a second term on Wednesday, February 14, this year, amid pomp even as Bayelsans look forward to better governance.
23 Feb
The Police Command in Bayelsa on Friday, arraigned two suspects in a Kaima High Court sitting in Yenagoa over alleged conspiracy and attempt to kidnap Mr Ebi Ayama.
15 Feb
Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has called on citizens of Bayelsa State to unite towards moving the state forward.
13 Feb
Ahead of his second term inauguration on Wednesday, February 14, the Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has disclosed that some people are making efforts to stop his second term in office at the Bayelsa Election Petitions Tribunal, saying that nobody will stop him from doing a second term.
29 Jan
In line with its decision to recognise excellence through a highly competitive and prestigious annual award, Daily Telegraph Publishing Company Limited, publishers of the New Telegraph newspapers, has unveiled recipients of its 2023 Awards.
29 Jan
Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has expressed concerns over politicians arming civilians to manipulate the electoral process. Diri stated this, yesterday, during a special retirement thanksgiving service in honour of Air Vice Marshal Nelson Calmday..
25 Jan
Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has directed members of the State Executive Council to begin to prepare their handover notes as his first term in office winds down.
21 Jan
Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has commended the General Overseer of the Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries, Worldwide, Pastor Lazarus Muoka for the positive impact he has made in his life and that of other Bayelsans.
20 Jan
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has charged the new management of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) to improve on its performance, saying his administration will continue to support the organisation’s effort to develop local content.
7 Jan
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has said Nigeria’s major problem is the character issue, reason religious organisations and families should bring up their children in the way of the Lord.
5 Jan
Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, yesterday, led some prominent leaders of the state to visit his Bayelsa State counterpart, Douye Diri, at his country home in Sampou, Kolokuma/ Opokuma Local Council, where they agreed to work together...

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