Former governor and senator representing Bayelsa West, Seriake Dickson, says he is confident that incumbent Governor Douye Diri will win the 11th November governorship election smoothly. He said the coast was clear for Diri and his deputy, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, declaring that they were sailing to victory on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Dickson, who had not participated …

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri has urged the federal government to consider renaming the East-West Road in the South-South region to reflect its real location and status. Governor Diri also called on the federal government to ensure more inclusiveness in the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs in order to give Niger Delta people a sense of belonging. Diri made the …

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri has charged the leadership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) to maintain the high professional standard and integrity the accounting body has been known for in Nigeria over the years. Diri gave the charge yesterday when he received a high-powered delegation from ICAN led by its 59th President, Dr Innocent Okwuosa, …

Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has unveiled a new transport scheme as part of measures to alleviate the suffering of commuters in the state occasioned by the federal government’s removal of fuel subsidy. Inaugurating 100 taxis and six luxury buses at the DSP Alamieyeseigha Banquet Hall premises in Yenagoa on Thursday, Diri said the initiative was his administration’s palliative …

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, on Thursday, swore in Justice Matilda Ayemieye as the fourth substantive Chief Judge of the state. Prior to her swearing-in on Thursday, Justice Ayemieye had served as Chief Judge in an acting capacity for about six months, following the retirement of his predecessor, Justice Kate Abiri last 16th January. A statement issued by the …

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri has rewarded seven children with scholarships for their selfless service to the Joint Task Force (JTF) in the Niger Delta during the flooding in the state last year. The children, all residents of Igbogene community, host to the JTF base, are: Adamson Augustin; Desmond Steven; Favour James; Godwin Gideon; Glory Felix; Anita Felix, and …