Diri Speaks on Difficult Choice Of New Deputy As Akpe Shares Story Of Struggles, Faith
Douye Diri, the Bayelsa State Governor, has revealed that picking a new deputy governor after the demise of his previous deputy governor was one of the hardest decisions to make during his time as a governor. Speaking during the thanksgiving event held to honour Deputy Governor Peter Akpe at the regional headquarters of the Redeemed […]
Diri Signs Two Bills Into Law
The Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has signed two critical pieces of legislation into law. He also ordered the immediate dissolution of the board and management of the state-owned football club, Bayelsa United. The dual executive actions were finalized during the 188th State Executive Council meeting, held inside the Executive Council Chambers at the […]
Diri Rejects Lavish Birthday Celebrations, Calls for Prayers For Bayelsa
Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri is marking his birthday today with a call for solemn reflection and prayer rather than public festivities. In a statement posted on his X page to commemorate the day, the governor emphasised his long-standing principle of avoiding “loud celebrations.” He revealed that his preference for a private birthday predates […]
Oil Pollution Cuts Life Expectancy In Bayelsa, Experts Warn
Fresh concerns over the severe health implications of the decades-long pollution of Bayelsa communities with crude oil have been expressed by experts and nongovernmental organizations, noting that residents of these areas are now exposed to more cases of cancer, deaths among infants, and shorter life spans. The fresh worries about Bayelsa’s health situation came out […]
Diri Pushes Balanced Approach to Tackle Insecurity
Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has said Nigeria’s worsening security challenges cannot be addressed through force alone, urging a broader strategy that combines enforcement with social and economic interventions. He made the remarks while receiving participants of the Executive Intelligence Management Course 19 from the National Institute for Security Studies at Government House, Yenagoa, according […]
Bayelsa Govt Meets Transaction Advisors to Fast-Track Agge Seaport Project
Hope has risen for the Agge Deep Seaport Project of the Bayelsa State government, following an inception meeting held on Thursday, April 23, 2026. In a renewed push to actualise the strategic maritime asset, the Bayelsa government met with the Transaction Advisors and key members of the project team. The meeting, held at the Conference […]
FG, National Assembly Face Lawsuit Over Bayelsa LGA Creation
The call for the creation of additional 24 local government areas in Bayelsa State, which currently has only eight LGAs, have intensified. This is as a sociocultural pressure group in the Niger Delta region dragged the Federal Government and the National Assembly before a Federal High Court sitting in Yenagoa, the state capital. Speaking under […]
Osinbajo Inaugurates Road, Hospital in Bayelsa, Hails Diri’s Delivery
Nigeria’s former vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday commissioned the Agbura–Oxbow Lake Road and the Oporoma Referral Hospital in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area in Bayelsa State. The Port City News (TCPN) learnt that Osinbajo, while serving as vice president in 2022, inaugurated the construction of the 630-metre Angiama–Oporoma Bridge across the River Nun. The […]
Don’t Be Overambitious, Bayelsa Deputy Gov Tells Politicians
Nigerian politicians have been cautioned against excessive ambition and desperation by the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Dr Peter Akpe. Akpe, in a statement on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Mr Doubara Atasi, also warned politicians against unnecessary competition in their quest for political positions. The deputy governor stated […]
Warman Ogoriba Emerges Bayelsa APC Chairman
A former member of the House of Representatives, Warman Ogoriba, emerged as Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State following the party’s state congress held on Tuesday. The congress, described as unprecedented in the party’s history in the state, took place at the Gabriel Okara Cultural Centre in Yenagoa. In his acceptance […]
Diri Appoints 18 Permanent Secretaries
Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has approved the appointment of eighteen individuals as permanent secretaries in the state civil service. The development was disclosed in a statement posted on the state government’s official Facebook page on Monday. The statement was signed by Buruboyefe John, Chairman of the Bayelsa State Civil Service Commission. The newly appointed […]
No Project Lacks Funding, Bayelsa Govt Insists
The Bayelsa State Government, under Governor Douye Diri, has denied claims that ongoing projects across the state were suffering from funding shortfalls. In a statement made available on the state government facebook page, the Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Ebiowou Koku-Obiyai, disclosed during a transparency briefing on Friday. He stated that no project in […]