Politics

Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has called for calm following the death of Patrick Peresuode, assuring the Amassoma community and youths across the state that the government is taking steps to address the matter. The governor made the appeal while speaking at the 181st State Executive Council meeting held at Government House in Yenagoa. He said the state government was fully aware of the incident and would ensure that […]

Governor Douye Diri says his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP to the All Progressives Congress, APC was based on personal conviction and the interest of the state. Governor Diri, who resigned from the PDP on October 15, 2025 and formally joined the APC on November 3, 2025, spoke on Monday night at the January Praise Night held at Government House, Yenagoa. The Governor said decisions in politics should […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Bayelsa State, has announced the commencement of a rotational deployment of its Voter Enrolment Devices, IVEDs, to registration areas and wards across the state. The exercise, which begins on Monday, February 2, 2026, will run for 50 days and is aimed at taking voter registration closer to residents, especially those in remote communities. In a statement signed by Mr. Eme Agbor Akpa, the Administrative […]

The Bayelsa State Government has confirmed the death of Deputy Governor Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 60. The announcement was made in a statement signed by Hon. (Mrs.) Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai, the Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy. She said Senator Ewhrudjakpo collapsed while heading to a scheduled meeting in his office and was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, where doctors later […]

Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State says the recent arrival of 60-megawatt gas turbines marks a major milestone in the state’s drive toward reliable electricity supply, assuring citizens that the development will cut household costs, attract investment, create jobs, and stimulate economic growth. The governor made the remark in a statewide broadcast on Wednesday to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary and Bayelsa’s 29th statehood anniversary. Diri described the twin celebrations […]

State Broadcast by Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State on the occasion of Nigeria's 65th Independence Anniversary and Bayelsa's 29th statehood anniversary on October 1, 2025 Dear citizens and fellow Bayelsans, On this special day for our country and our state, it is my privilege to address you as we mark two significant milestones: the 65th Independence Day of our beloved Nigeria and the 29th anniversary of the creation of […]

Fellow Nigerians, Today marks the 65th anniversary of our great nation's Independence. As we reflect on the significance of this day and our journey of nationhood since October 1, 1960, when our founding fathers accepted the instruments of self-government from colonial rule, let us remember their sacrifice, devotion, and grand dream of a strong, prosperous, and united Nigeria that will lead Africa and be the beacon of light to the […]

President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the country’s economy is on the path of recovery, declaring that “the worst is over” as the effects of his administration’s economic reforms begin to yield results. In his 65th Independence Day broadcast on Wednesday, the President said tough but necessary decisions taken since May 2023, including the removal of fuel subsidy and unification of foreign exchange rates—had restored fiscal stability and positioned […]

The Presidency has said former President Goodluck Jonathan is free to join the 2027 presidential race but insisted that Nigerians will not forget his performance in office.   In a statement issued on Monday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, the Presidency said it welcomes Jonathan’s possible candidacy but stressed that his years in power left the economy in decline.   The statement […]