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How Gov. Diri Is Telling Bayelsà Story Through Transformative Development

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By Osaro Okhomina     In the last few months, the prosperity government of Gov. Douye Diri has opened new chapters in the history of the state with the commissioning of legacy projects across the three Senatorial districts of the state. The first chapter of these transformative stories was launched by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during his recent visit to the state. The immediate past Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, undertook the second series. The history cut across different sectors as health, power generation and inauguration of multiple…

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Gov Diri Inaugurates City Boy Movement Executive, Unveils Secretariat In Bayelsa

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  By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa   The Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Doyle Diri has inaugurated the state, senatorial and the local government coordinators of the City Boy Movement as well as unveiled its Secretariat. Speaking during the event, Governor Diri expressed appreciation for the group’s mobilization efforts in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress, APC. Represented by the Special Adviser on Political Affairs, Chief Collins Cocodia, Governor Diri congratulated the movement for what he described as the “massive job” it is doing for the state.…

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Tinubu Inaugurates Legacy Projects In Bayelsa As Diri Hails Infrastructure Milestone

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  By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa       President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday commissioned four major legacy projects executed by the administration of Governor Douye Diri, an event the governor described as historic and a turning point in the state’s development trajectory.   Welcoming the President to Bayelsa, the “Glory of All Lands,” Governor Diri thanked him for honoring the state despite his demanding national schedule. He said the large turnout of residents reflected public gratitude and confidence in the President’s leadership.   Governor Diri credited Federal Government policy…

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Gov Diri Expresses Confidence, As State Chief Judge Swears-in New Deputy

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa       The Chief Judge of Bayelsa State, Hon. Justice Matilda Ayemieye, on Wednesday, swore in Dr. Peter Akpe as the new deputy governor of the state following the demise late deputy governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo.   A statement by Daniel Alabrah, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Diri noted that Dr. Akpe, until his nomination by Governor Douye Diri and subsequent clearance by the state House of Assembly, was the Chief of Staff, Government House.   He becomes Bayelsa’s sixth deputy governor under the democratic dispensation…

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Prosperity Cup: Over 200 Teams Set To Participate As Competition Kickstart On Feb 26 In Bayelsa

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  By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa         The Bayelsa State Government has announced the commencement of the 2026 edition of the Prosperity Cup, in partnership with FC Barcelona of Spain.   The announcement was made by Governor Douye Diri during the weekly Prosperity Walk held at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa.   Governor Diri was officially handed branded jerseys for clubs representing Nembe Bassambiri and Nembe Ogbolomabiri, symbolising the start of the tournament and acknowledging his role in fostering peace between the previously warring sections of the…

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Four NSCDC Personnel Arrested in Connection With The Death Of Peresuode Patrick

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    By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa   The Bayelsa State Police Command said four personnel attached to Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, that allegedly accompanied the prime suspect, Bodmas Kemepadei to Ammasoma to arrest Peresoudei Patrick and later assaulted him have been arrested. According to the by Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Musa Mohammed ‎Peresoudei Patrick was arrested and taken to Bodmas Kemepadei residence in Yenagoa and was reportedly assaulted before his death. The statement stated that State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID is also interrogating the Investigating Team attached…

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Sen Dafinone Mourns Bayelsa Deputy Governor’s Death

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Senator Ede Dafinone has described the death of Senator Lawrence Eghrwudjakpo as shocking a s devastating that has left the entire nation and Urhobo nation in particular in a deep mourning state.   He described the late Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State as a principles politician that is committed to public servant. He said, ‘I received the news of the passing of Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, with deep shock and profound sadness.   “His sudden collapse on Thursday and subsequent death at the Federal Medical…

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Breaking: Bayelsa Deputy Governor Dies In Office

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Bayelsa State deputy governor, Senator Lawrence Eghrwudjakpor has been confirmed dead while in office.   Though the cause of his death could not be ascertained,it was learned that the deputy governor slumps and died in his office. Senator Lawrence Eghrwudjakpor hails from Ofoni community of Ekeremor local government area of Bayelsa State and he refused to defect to the All Progressives Congress, APC, when his immediate boss, Governor Douye Diri joined the APC few weeks ago.   Unconfirmed reports disclosed that the late deputy governor was intending to succeed Governor…

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Why Gov Diri, 17 Lawmakers Dump PDP

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By Idibhar Julius, Yenagoa     Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri and 17 lawmakers resigned their membership from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, with obvious reasons.   Governor Diri while announcing his resignation during an expanded State Executive Council meeting in Government House, Yenagoa, said the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Abraham Ingobere, his deputy, Michael Ogbere, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) minority Leader, Edward Brigidi and seven other lawmakers align with his decision.   Chief Press Secretary to Gov Diri, Mr. Daniel Alabrah in a…

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Bayelsa Deputy Governor Joins Ofoni Community To Praise God

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Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Sen. Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo has expressed gratitude to God for His countless blessings and the people of Ofoni community in Sagbama local government area. The Deputy Governor, in a statement said, “We cannot deny the good works of the Lord in our land, and it is with unwavering faith that we continue to give thanks. He said, “Today, we came together as a community to express our gratitude to the Almighty for the countless blessings He has bestowed upon us. We cannot deny the good works of…

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