…to death by hanging over their involvement in the 2022 murder of a relative of Governor Douye Diri, Odeinyefa Ogbolodingha, the Paramount Ruler of Kalaba community, Kolibo Francis Amabelimo, and the CDC chairman of Kalaba community, Samuel Oburo, in Kalaba community, Yenagoa Local Government Area of the state. The two…

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has unveiled Artificial Intelligence-powered robotic tutors and other digital learning innovations at the Bayelsa Medical University, Yenagoa, as part of efforts to modernise medical education and strengthen research and technological development. The innovations were unveile…

…several buildings belonging to traditional chiefs were reportedly set ablaze.Governor Douye Diri announced the restriction on Friday, October 9, through a statement issued by his press secretary, Daniel Alabrah, citing a breakdown of law and order. The statement said the governor acted after receiving briefings from se…

…for the 2022 m8rders of Odeinyefa Ogbolosingha (an in-law to Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri), Paramount Ruler Kolibo Francis Amabelimo, and Samuel Oburo in Kalaba community, Yenagoa Local Government Area. According to prison sources, Nwanlia was reported to have developed strange ailments, including high blood press…

…Area. The victims were identified as Odeinyefa Ogbolosingha, an in-law to Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa, Paramount Ruler Kolibo Francis Amabelimo and Samuel Oburo. The suspects were arrested in 2022 by operatives of Police Operation Puff Adder, now known as the Violent Crime Response Unit. The operation was led by CSP…

Governor Douye Diri conferred an honour on the late military ruler Sani Abacha at a dinner marking Bayelsa's 30th anniversaryAbacha created Bayelsa on October 1, 1996, alongside five other states, uniting Ijaw communities previously split across different states63 individuals and institutions received honours at the ce…

The Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has pledged government support for the newly developed Ijaw Language App, known as Dayama Demo, as part of efforts to preserve and revive the Ijaw language. Diri made the commitment on Monday while speaking at the Ijaw Language Awareness Summit held at the DSP Alamieyesei…

…of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Zulum, and the Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, also commended Walson-Jack for her 34 years of service. Zulum described the occasion as an opportunity to celebrate service, experience and institutional memory.He said Walson-Jack’s service across Rivers, Bayelsa and the Feder…

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has called for greater unity within the body of Christ to enable it to fulfil its divine purpose in the state and the country at large. Diri made the call on Tuesday at the inauguration of the new State Executive Council of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Bayelsa Chapte…

…a resolution recently passed by the state House of Assembly and communicated to Governor Douye Diri for consideration and approval. He explained that the financial implication of implementing the allowances would cost the government an additional N500m monthly across the three universities. According to him, the state…

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has advised politicians to respect their opponents and ensure that campaigns for the 2027 general election are issue-based. Speaking on Wednesday during the flag-off of the second tenure bid of President Bola Tinubu at the Oxbow Lake in Yenagoa by a political group, PBAT D…

…cultural festivals. Elemokumo disclosed that invitations had been extended to Governor Douye Diri, the deputy governor, senior government officials, politicians and captains of industry to attend the week-long celebration.

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has announced an increase in the prize money for the Diri National Scrabble Classic. Speaking during the closing ceremony of the sixth edition on Sunday night in Yenagoa, the state capital, an impressed Diri announced that the winner of the Masters category in the next edi…

…respect that motivates extraordinary service.” Also speaking, Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Kingsley Emu, called for greater devolution of security powers to state governments. He questioned the current constitutional arrangement that leaves governors with lim…

The Bayelsa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has criticised Governor Douye Diri’s proposed N100bn, 25,000-capacity stadium project, urging his administration to prioritise job creation, food security and poverty reduction. In a statement issued on Thursday by its Publicity Secretary, Ikaebimo Mark, the opp…

…was performed by the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Dr Peter Akpe, who said Governor Douye Diri had directed the newly inaugurated Interim Management Board, led by Dr Peter Singabele, to ensure the club secured immediate promotion to the top flight. Akpe said the government remained committed to restoring Bayelsa Un…

... Akpe Recounts Journey From Humble Beginnings By Samuel Oyadongha Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has revealed that he faced what he described as "spiritual pressure" before selecting Dr. Peter Akpe as his new deputy governor following the death of Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo on December 11, 2025. Akpe was lat…

…in court facilities and road infrastructure by the administration of Governor Douye Diri. “I can proudly say that the Bayelsa State judiciary is one of the best in Nigeria in terms of infrastructure. If you visit the local government areas, you will find some of the best courtroom facilities in the country,” he said. A…