Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Douye Diri

March 6, 2025

Bayelsa govt sets up panel for protracted chieftaincy dispute in community

Mr Ewhrudjakpo called on the feuding parties and the people of Polaku to maintain the peace and status quo, pending the outcome of the committee’s investigation.

Bayelsa State governor, Douye Diri
February 18, 2025

My administration paid N20 billion gratuity arrears in five years: Gov. Diri

“At this fifth anniversary of our administration, we have paid over N20 billion as gratuity and pension to retired citizens,” said Mr Diri.

Governor Douye Diri
February 7, 2025

Bayelsa begins EIA for proposed 60MW power plant

The power plant project, led by the Bayelsa government, is located in Elebele, a suburb on the outskirts of the state capital.

Power plant used to illustrate the story
January 19, 2025

Jonathan seeks support for agro-investors to boost food security

Mr Jonathan stressed the importance of collective investment in building Nigeria

Former President Goodluck Jonathan at the inauguration of Soybean Plant and Refinery
December 19, 2024

Gov. Diri urges striking Bayelsa varsity lecturers to end industrial action

Mr Diri said that his administration holds lecturers in high esteem.

Bayelsa State governor, Douye Diri
November 2, 2024

Funding critical for successful amnesty programme in Niger-Delta, says Bayelsa governor

Mr Diri said, “There is no place that will survive without funds.’’

Douye Diri and Dennis Otuaro
October 1, 2024

Gov. Diri plans 1,000 housing units across Bayelsa LGs

Mr Diri stated, “We are filled with renewed optimism and a steadfast commitment to building a new Bayelsa.’’

Bayelsa State governor, Douye Diri
September 4, 2024

Bayelsa Assembly okays Diri’s request to appoint 12 additional special advisers

Mr Fafi, who is the House’s protem leader, moved a motion for an approval of the governor’s request.

Gov Douye Diri
August 23, 2024

Commotion as Supreme Court delivers judgment in Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi guber poll disputes

The court fixed Friday, August 23, for the final judgement of the November 11, 2023, governorship poll conducted in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi.

Supreme Court
July 30, 2024

Bayelsa orders LG chairmen to constitute teams against oil theft

The governor said the issue of oil theft and oil bunkering were of serious concern in our local government areas.

Bayelsa State governor, Douye Diri