I didn’t lobby to be Bayelsa Deputy gov – Pastor Peter Akpe
Bayelsa State’s new Deputy Governor, Pastor Peter Akpe, has said he did not lobby for the position following the death of his predecessor. He made the statement during a reception held at the Government House in Yenagoa. Akpe stressed that his appointment was not driven by personal ambition but by divine purpose. He said throughout […]
We’ve prayerfully made a good choice – Diri speaks on new deputy gov’s emergence
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has said the wide acceptance of Dr. Peter Pereotubo Akpe as Deputy Governor shows that he prayerfully made the right decision. He made this known shortly after Akpe’s swearing-in ceremony. Diri explained that he carefully searched for a replacement following the death of former Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, […]
EFCC declares Timipre Sylva wanted
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Timipre Sylva, former Minister of Petroleum Resources and ex-Governor of Bayelsa State, wanted by authorities. Sylva is wanted in connection with alleged conspiracy and dishonest conversion of $14,859,257, funds injected by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) into Atlantic International Refinery and Petrochemical Limited […]
Defection: Gov Diri should be removed from office – Ex-PDP National Legal Adviser
Former National Legal Adviser of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Jacob Mark, has called for the removal of Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State from office following his resignation from the opposition party. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Tuesday, Mark argued that Governor Diri’s exit from the PDP was unconstitutional and should […]
Jonathan’s ex-aide, Dudafa dumps PDP, joins APC
Dr. Waripamo-Owei Dudafa, a former Senior Special Assistant on Domestic Matters and Social Events to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, has officially left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement was made on Saturday, October 18, 2025, in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Dudafa, who previously served as a commissioner and was […]
Bayelsa Governor, Douye Diri dumps PDP for APC
Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). The political shift was confirmed by Arise TV on Tuesday, marking yet another major defection from the opposition to the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Reports indicate that Diri did not […]
We’ll keep prioritising security in Bayelsa – Gov Diri
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has said that his government will keep focusing on the safety and security of the people. He shared this message on his official X page on Friday while reacting to the release of Justice Ebiyerin Omukoro, a judge of the Bayelsa State High Court, who was kidnapped. The judge […]
Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, bans planned hosting of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike anywhere in Bayelsa (video)
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has placed a ban on hosting the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, anywhere in the state. Speaking at a security press conference on Friday, March 28, the governor stated that a man named George Turner had announced plans to organize an event for Wike in […]
‘Shamefully baseless’ – Wike’s aide rubbishes Gov Diri’s security alert as cover-up for failure
Lere Olayinka, the spokesperson for the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has criticized Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State for raising what he called a “shamefully baseless” security alert. Olayinka, who serves as Wike’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, accused Governor Diri of using the security claim […]
Edwin Clark: Ijaw nation has lost its father figure – Diri
The Ijaw nation has lost a great leader following the passing of Chief Edwin Clark. Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, described him as a father figure and an important voice for the Ijaw people. In a statement from his Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Alabrah, Governor Diri said he received the sad news with deep sorrow. […]