Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri has advocated for true federalism, justice, and the rule of law as essential elements to strengthen Nigeria's struggling democracy.

Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has constituted a five-member interim board to oversee Bayelsa United FC, with the goal of returning the club to the NPFL.

Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri has received the Ijaw National Congress reconciliation report, aimed at fostering peace and repositioning the Ijaw nation.

Governor Douye Diri attributed the peaceful and rancour-free Bayelsa APC primaries to the party's faithful adhering to rules and orderly conduct.

Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has dismissed the paramount ruler, chiefs, and youth groups of Ogboinbiri community. This action follows a violent crisis in the area.

President Bola Tinubu praised Governor Douye Diri for transformative infrastructure projects in Bayelsa State, including power, roads, and bridges, and pledged continued federal support.

Governors Seyi Makinde and Douye Diri urge the Muslim Ummah to promote peace, unity, and forgiveness, and to continue to uphold Ramadan lessons post-celebr Read More:…

Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri vows to clamp down on Bayelsa drug peddlers, ordering more demolitions of hideouts to curb criminal activities and drug use. Read More: https://punchng.com/bayelsa-gov-warns-drug-peddlers-plans-more-demolitions/

Dr. Peter Akpe has been sworn in as the sixth Bayelsa Deputy Governor. Governor Douye Diri charged him to discharge his duties with the fear of God. Read More: https://punchng.com/diri-unveils-akpe-as-bayelsas-sixth-deputy-gov/

Former First Lady Dame Patience Jonathan, Bayelsa State Governor Senator Douye Diri, and NDDC Managing Director Dr. Samuel Ogbuku have praised Azikel Group for its industrialization efforts in Bayelsa.

Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has called for stricter mining regulations, warning that unregulated black sand extraction could lead to environmental damage. The state currently has 40 active mineral titles, including licenses for ilmenite and titanium mining.

Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State revealed he experienced 'spiritual pressure' before choosing Dr. Peter Akpe as his new deputy governor, following the death of Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo in December 2025.

The Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, honored his late mother, Mrs. Rose Diri, at her 13th memorial service, describing her as a woman of virtue.

Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri confirmed that the 60MW gas turbine plant, the state's Independent Power Project (IPP), is on schedule and undergoing final installations, dismissing claims of it being a failed project.

Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri is reviewing a panel's recommendation to establish a Ministry of Higher Education to oversee the state's expanding tertiary institutions.

The Bayelsa governor, Douye Diri, has urged Ijaw agitators to continue their campaign for state creation and reiterated his call for true fiscal federalism in Nigeria, describing the current structure as 'unitary federalism'.

Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri explains his selection of Dr Peter Akpe as the new deputy governor, citing reasons such as continuity, competence, character, and commitment.

Bayelsa lawmakers have confirmed Governor Douye Diri’s Chief of Staff, Peter Akpe, as the state’s new deputy governor, months after the death of the previous deputy governor.

Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri paid a condolence visit to the family of the late former Science and Technology Minister, Prof. Turner Isoun, in Abuja.

Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has approved the removal of His Highness Chief Wilcox Job Seiyefa from the Ebeniken chieftaincy stool and established a caretaker committee for Ogboinbiri.

Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri expressed satisfaction with the ongoing Nembe-Brass road project, which is expected to be completed by December. The project is seen as a significant development for riverine communities in the region.

Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has approved 108 housing units and the payment of promotion arrears for civil servants during the May Day celebration in Yenagoa.

President Bola Tinubu has showered praise on Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, describing him as a “very progressive governor” who has demonstrated the “power of very purposeful leadership.” The…

Yenagoa will host the rescheduled 2025 Governor Douye Diri National Wrestling Classics from March 25.

Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri urges the Ijaw nation to sustain its agitation for the creation of more Ijaw states, emphasizing the ongoing struggle for equit Read More:…

Governor Douye Diri, in his charge to his new deputy, said his choice was guided by the need for continuity, competence, commitment, character and fear of God. The post Bayelsa swears in new deputy governor appeared first on Vanguard News.