Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Governor Douye Diri

January 4, 2024

Wike Vs Fubara: Ijaw group lauds Diri, Dickson for solidarity, peaceful mediation

“The unity demonstrated by Dickson and Diri in supporting Fubara is a testament to their commitment to regional stability and progress,” said the group.

Diri and Dickson
November 30, 2023

Unknown Identity: Court asked to remove Gov Diri, deputy; case adjourned until February 19

The lawsuit wants the Bayelsa governor and his lieutenant removed from office over multiple identities.

Governor Douye Diri and Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo
November 13, 2023

Politicians’ inciting comments scaring electorates from voting in Bayelsa: Commissioner

“I call on political actors not to beat the drums of war preparatory to elections. Let us be civil in what we say.”

Douye Diri,Timipre Sylva and Eradiyi Udengmobofa
November 11, 2023

Bayelsa: Gov Diri votes, commends INEC for seamless process

Mr Diri is seeking reelection on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party. He faces stiff opposition from a former governor and ex-petroleum minister, Timipre Sylva of APC.

DIRI VOTING
November 11, 2023

Bayelsa Election: 1,017,613 voters to elect new governor today

The statistics from INEC also revealed that 42 per cent of the voters are youth between 18 and 34, while those aged 35 to 49 represent 40 per cent.

Douye Diri,Timipre Sylva and Eradiyi Udengmobofa
November 10, 2023

Labour Party divided; Eradiri sidelining Bayelsa executives, Apapa faction siding Sylva, others supporting Diri: Chairman

“As we predicted, these exco members went to the Governor and collected N100 million to endorse him and disown our candidate, Udengs Eradiri, in a press conference.”

Udengs Eradiri,Governor Douye Diri,Timipre Sylva and Lamidi Apapa
November 9, 2023

Tinubu committed to overall development of Niger Delta, other regions: Shettima

“My principal, our President, is a man filled with vision, willpower and total commitment to the Nigerian project.’’

President Bola Tinubu
November 7, 2023

Show of force to scare ballot box snatchers, support Nigeria’s democracy: Army

The Nigeria Army says it has begun mobilising troops to provide security during the November 11 governorship and state house of assembly elections in Bayelsa.

Governor Douye Diri and Timipre Sylva
November 3, 2023

Bayelsa Poll: Court hears fresh suit to stop Diri’s governorship bid

Messrs Diri and Ewhrudjakpo, PDP and INEC are the first to fourth defendants, respectively, in the matter.

Bayelsa State governor, Douye Diri
October 18, 2023

Army begins ‘Exercise Still Waters III’ operation in Bayelsa

Mr Diri pledged the support of the Bayelsa government to security agencies to keep Bayelsa peaceful.

Nigerian Soldiers