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World Food Day: Diri Charges Bayelsa Youths To Embrace Farming, Bags AFAN Award

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa   Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has urged youths in the state to embrace agriculture as a viable career and wealth-creation opportunity, declaring that farming is a blessing, not a punishment. Gov Diri, represented by his deputy, Dr Peter Akpe, at the 2026 World Food Day celebration in Yenagoa, also received an Award of Excellence from the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) in recognition of his administration’s agricultural initiatives and support for farmers. The event, held at the Chief DSP Alamieyeseigha Memorial Banquet Hall,…

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Media Guru, Ikuli Endorses APC Bayelsa East Senatorial Candidate Sunny-Goli

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa   The Technical Adviser to Governor Douye Diri on Media and Public Affairs, Hon. Wisdom Ikuli, has endorsed the candidature of Hon. Isreal Sunny Goli, the APC Senatorial Candidate representing Bayelsa East in the forthcoming elections. Ikuli made the endorsement when the APC Senatorial Candidate paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. He described former House of Representatives member, Hon. Israel Sunny-Goli, as a tested leader with proven integrity to deliver effective representation, expressing confidence that he will emerge as a…

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Bayelsa Police Arrest 23 Suspected Cultists, Recover Firearms

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested 23 suspected cultists and recovered firearms, ammunition and suspected illicit substances during intelligence-led operations across Yenagoa and its environs. The Commissioner of Police, CP Ajao Adewale, disclosed this on Saturday at the command headquarters in Yenagoa, while briefing journalists. Adewale said the operations were carried out between September 23 and October 8, 2026, in communities including Igbogene, Ovom, Akenfa, Swali, Onopa, Agudama-Epie and Amarata. He said the arrests followed reports of violent clashes and reprisal attacks among rival cult…

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Bayelsa Deputy Gov Charges Engineers On State’s Development

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  By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Dr. Peter Akpe, has described engineers as master planners critical to the development of the New Yenagoa City project.   Dr. Akpe stated when members of the Yenagoa branch of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, NSE paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House, Yenagoa.   A statement by the Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Deputy Governor, Mr. Doubara Atasi stated that engineers occupy a strategic position in the development of any city, stressing that Bayelsa, as a…

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Bayelsa Govt: Siasia Stadium Work Ongoing, We’re Not Waiting For FG

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa   The Bayelsa State Government has dismissed reports that construction work on the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa has stalled because the state is awaiting funding from the Federal Government.   The state government described the report as false and misleading, insisting that work on the stadium, which it said was being developed to FIFA standards, was ongoing.   The Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Mrs Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai, stated this on Friday while briefing journalists during the June and July 2026 Transparency Briefing in Yenagoa.…

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Diri: My Choice Of Akpe As Deputy Was No Mistake

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Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has said his decision to appoint Dr. Peter Akpe as his deputy was not a mistake, describing him as a competent, loyal and humble politician whose appointment had been vindicated by his performance in office. Diri spoke at a grand reception organised by the people of Ebedebiri community in Sagbama Local Government Area to honour Akpe. The governor, who was represented at the event by top government officials and political stakeholders, said the large turnout for the reception demonstrated the acceptance and goodwill enjoyed…

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How IYC Can Re-invent Itself – Gov Diri

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa       Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has urged the new leadership of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) to reinvigorate the body to propagate the ideals for which it was formed.   Governor Diri stated this when the 10th IYC president, Dr. Doubra Okotete, his executive and other stakeholders paid a courtesy visit to Government House, Yenagoa.   A statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Alabrah said the governor charged the leadership to work together to bring the council back on…

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Diri Raises Scrabble Classic Prize To N40m, Orders Introduction Of Game In Bayelsa Schools

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa   Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has increased the prize money for the annual Diri National Scrabble Classic from N20 million to N40 million, while directing the introduction of scrabble into secondary schools across the state to promote intellectual development among students. The governor announced the new incentives at the closing ceremony of the sixth edition of the tournament in Yenagoa, declaring that the winner of the Masters category in the next edition would receive N5 million, a significant increase from the current prize. Diri…

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Bayelsa Vows Massive Healthcare Investment Amid NMA Call For Better Medical Services

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to sustained investment in healthcare infrastructure, medical personnel, technology and emergency response systems to improve access to quality healthcare services across the state. Governor Douye Diri spoke at the 30th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA,in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State A statement by the Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Deputy Governor, Mr. Doubara Atasi said the Governor was represented by his Deputy, Dr. Peter Akpe, who described healthcare as a major…

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N20m Up For Grabs As Over 300 Players Converge For 6th Diri National Scrabble Classic

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa   Top scrabble players across Nigeria and the West Africa sub-region are warming up for the sixth edition of the Governor Douye Diri National Scrabble Classic. The World English Scrabble Players Association (WESPA) and Pan African Scrabble Association (PANASA)-sanctioned tournament, which is the biggest in the Nigeria Scrabble Federation (NSF) calendar, is scheduled for August 1 and 2, 2026 in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital. The first day of the event will hold at the Matho Crystal Hotel, Imiringi Road, Yenagoa while the final games and…

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