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Gov. Diri Declares Bayelsa Most Peaceful State In Nigeria, Backs Multi-Door Courthouse For Justice Reform

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    By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa       Governor Douye Diri has described Bayelsa as the most peaceful state in Nigeria with the lowest crime rate, citing the state’s commitment to alternative dispute resolution as key to maintaining stability.   The governor made the statement while addressing the 2nd Stakeholders’ Sensitization Conference of the Bayelsa State Multi-Door Courthouse in Yenagoa.   The conference, themed “Policy Dialogue on Justice Reforms: Re-Imagining Justice in Bayelsa”, brought together legal practitioners, traditional rulers, and civil society groups.   Represented by his Deputy, Mr.…

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Gov Diri, Ingobere, Oforji, Others Preach Unity, Cultural Renaissance At Okolede Festival

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    By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa   Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has urged citizens to make deliberate efforts to revive positive aspects of Ijaw traditions and culture that are fast fading into extinction. Governor Diri made the call at the grand finale of the 2026 Ekpetiama Okolede New Yam Festival held in Gbarantoru, Yenagoa Local Government Area. He was represented by his Deputy, Dr. Peter Akpe A statement by Mr. Doubara Atasi Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Deputy Governor said the Governor expressed concern that the…

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Diri Administration Rules Out Abandonment Of Projects In Bayelsa

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  …Declares N56B as Q1 Surplus   By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa   The Prosperity Administration of Senator Douye Diri has reiterated its resolve to complete all projects within his tenure, assuring that no ongoing projects would be abandoned. Bayelsa State Commissioner for Information, Strategy and Orientation, Mrs Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai, made the disclosure during the income and expenditure for January to March 2026, reflecting prudent management of public resources under Governor Douye Diri. Koku-Obiyai said the administration has prioritised completing legacy projects across the three senatorial districts. She recalled that President Bola…

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Osibanjo Hails Diri for Delivering On Impactful Projects

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa   Former Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osibanjo SAN, has praised the Bayelsa State Go,vernor Senator Douye Diri for prioritizing projects that impact citizens directly, stressing that thle essence of politics is to improve lives. Speaking at the official inauguration of the Agbura–Ox-Bow Lake Road in Yenagoa,. Osinbajo commended the governor for delivering on key infrastructure, noting that loyalty to friends and fidelity to promises are marks of a leader who will be faithful to the people he serves. Osinbajo described the Agbura–Ox-Bow Lake Road…

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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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Slain Youth: Diri Directs Police To Speed Up Investigation, Prosecution

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By Julius Agadaga     Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has called on the police to speed up investigation into the recent death of a 24-year-old, Patrick Peresuodei. The late Peresuodei, an indigene of Amassoma community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of the state, reportedly engaged in an online dispute with one Mr. Bodmas Kemepadei, which led to his being assaulted and subsequent death, sparking wide condemnation. According to a statement by Daniel Alabrah, Chief Press Secretary to the Bayelsa Governor, Diri gave the directive while speaking…

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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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