By Samuel Oyadongha & Emem Idio, Yenagoa Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state in a move that signals a major shift in the state’s political landscape. This followed…
Following social media reports on Tuesday alleging that armed personnel of the Nigerian Army stormed the Abuja residence of former Bayelsa State Governor and ex-Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, over an alleged link to a coup plot…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan and Niger Delta leader, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo (Tompolo), on Friday held a private meeting at Jonathan’s residence in Otuoke, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, to discuss issues related to peace and security…
The High Court of Bayelsa State in Nigeria has ruled in favor of Passman Akpos, the CEO of Tarakirivoice Newspaper Enterprise, in a lawsuit against the United Bank for Africa (UBA), led by Tony Elumelu. The court awarded Akpos N30…
…Say His Legacy Embodies Federalism, Justice, and Resource Control Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, former governor of Delta State, Chief James Ibori, and other prominent personalities in the Niger Delta have said the life of the late Chief…
YENAGOA—Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, and the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, have identified ethnicity and disregard for the rule of law as key impediments to the practice of true federalism in Nigeria. They spoke on Tuesday…
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has extolled the virtues of the outgoing state Head of Service, Mrs Biobelemoye Charles-Onyema, saying she served meritoriously. Speaking during the weekly state executive council meeting in Government House, Yenagoa, Governor Diri said…
Political anxiety is mounting in Bayelsa State amid strong indications that Governor Douye Diri is in advanced discussions to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Diri’s potential switch is expected to…
