2027: Bayelsa APC Closes Ranks After Primaries
Determined to secure victory in the forthcoming 2027 general elections, the All Progressives Congress APC, in Bayelsa State, has commenced reconciliation of aspirants who participated in the recently concluded party primaries across the state. The reconciliation move, according to the party’s chairman in the state, Rt. Hon. Warman Weri Ogoriba, aimed at building a strong […]
APC Seeks Stronger Grassroots Structure In Southern Ijaw
Determined to secure electoral victories in the forthcoming 2027 general elections, the All Progressives Congress APC, in the Southern Ijaw Constituency I, Bayelsa State, have been working hard towards building the strength of their grassroots organisation. Recently, the party has been organising sensitisation programmes, engaging with stakeholders, women and youths groups, as well as the […]
Diri Expands Workforce Benefits, Strengthens Public Service
As part of efforts to boost workers’ welfare, the Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, has unveiled multi-billion naira welfare packages for civil servants in the state. The state government announced the approval of new allowances, promotion arrears and other welfare packages for workers in the state’s mainstream civil service, local government and education sectors. […]
2027 Polls: Bayelsa APC Chair Eyes Victory
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Bayelsa State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress APC, Hon. Warman Weri Ogoriba, has unveiled the party’s strategic roadmap aimed at strengthening its grassroots structure and positioning its candidates for victory at the polls. As part of efforts to intensify the party’s preparations for the election, Ogoriba said […]
‘No Road, No Campaign,’ Bayelsa Women Issue Warning to Political Parties
The women of Angalabiri Federated Community of Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have announced that no political party would campaign in their community until the development problems are resolved. According to the women, after staging a peaceful demonstration on Friday, years of political commitments failed to improve their living condition, thus making them […]
Bayelsa Reaffirms Commitment to Quality Education with INA Scholarship Admissions
Successful candidates have emerged from the eight local government areas of Bayelsa State, for the 2026/2027 admission into the Ijaw National Academy. The students’ emergence was revealed by the state ministry of education following the conclusion of the oral interview conducted for shortlisted pupils drawn from the eight LGA, on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Interview […]
PIND, ColdHubs Launch Solar Cold Storage in Bayelsa
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) through its partnership with ColdHubs Limited, has installed a solar-powered cold storage and ice machine in Swali Market, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, aimed at reducing post-harvest losses in the community. This initiative, which has been funded through the Coastal Communities Off-Grid Energy Challenge Fund provided by […]
Bayelsa APC Opens New Secretariat, Inaugurates Advisory Committees
The Bayelsa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday unveiled its newly completed state secretariat in Amarata and inaugurated advisory committees at both the state and local government levels during a stakeholders’ meeting in Yenagoa. The gathering attracted party leaders, elected officials and stakeholders from across the state. Discussions centred on assessing […]
Bayelsa APC Chairman Backs Tinubu For Second Term
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State, Warman Ogoriba, has declared that President Bola Tinubu is fully committed to national development and earned the right to run for a second term in office despite pushback from critics. Speaking on Tuesday in Yenagoa, Ogoriba voiced strong confidence regarding the President’s re-election prospects, […]
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 […]