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 …