Douye Diri

June 29, (THEWILL) — The majority of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) lawmakers in the Bayelsa State House of Assembly have endorsed the decision of Governor Douye Diri to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Presently, there are 19 members...

January 14, (THEWILL) – Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has declared that the numerous infrastructure projects initiated by his administration are dispelling the long-held belief that the state’s challenging terrain hinders development. From major road networks to...

January 08, (THEWILL) – The Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said his administration’s urban renewal programme will transform Yenagoa, the state capital, into a modern city. Senator Diri stated this against the backdrop of the recent relocation...

August 30, (THEWILL) – Former Chief Whip in the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Hon. Jonathan R. Obuebite, has congratulated Senator Douye Diri, Governor of Bayelsa State and his deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, on their victory at the Supreme...

January 03, (THEWILL) - The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has said there is still hope that the revoked licence for OML 46 (also known as Atala Oilfield), belonging to Bayelsa State, will be...

November 08, (THEWILL) - Ahead of the November 11 governorship election in Bayelsa State, the incumbent Governor and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Douye Diri and the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Timipre...

November 02, (THEWILL) - Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has praised Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, for his sterling performance, saying that the state was making significant strides in all areas of development. He particularly commended the...

October 08, (THEWILL) -The Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has said that his vision is to ensure that the prosperity government brings Yenagoa metropolis to be at par with other state capitals in Nigeria, and even better where possible. Speaking...

October 3, (THEWILL) - Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has approved the re-engagement of sacked staff of three state-owned tertiary institutions in the State. The re-absorbed 704 staff, who were disengaged in 2018, were staff of the Niger Delta...

September 28, (THEWILL) – Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, on Thursday, invited the international community to observe the November 11 governorship election in the State in order to protect the integrity of the process. Senator Diri made the call...