Douye Diri

March 16, (THEWILL) - Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, has admonished politicians against do-or-die politics ahead of the governorship and House of Assembly elections on Saturday. The former Nigerian President gave the admonition on Wednesday, at Sampou community in Kolokuma/Opokuma...

March 08, (THEWILL) - Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has called on the electorate in the state, to again, vote massively for candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Saturday’s House of Assembly election. Governor Diri stated...

February 25, (THEWILL) - Bayelsa State Governor, Sen. Douye Diri, has decried the late arrival of election materials at polling units and called for the extension of voting time. Governor Diri cast his vote at 10:28 am at Unit...

February 15, (THEWILL) - The Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF) has commiserated with the Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, over the passing of his father, Pa Abraham Diri. Chairman of the NGF and Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal,...

February 11, (THEWILL) - With the recent commissioning of the Bayelsa State transport terminal, Governor Douye Diri has ordered all road transporters to immediately relocate to the Igbogene car park. Speaking during the official commissioning of the transport...

January 15, (THEWILL) - Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has restated the commitment of his administration towards developing and harnessing the economic potential of the aquatic environment of the state. Governor Diri said this necessitated the ongoing construction of...

The Bayelsa State Government has said that it will localise the employment of primary healthcare workers as part of measures to address challenges bedevilling the health sector. Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo gave the assurance last Thursday, at a one-day workshop...

July 12, (THEWILL) – Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, on Tuesday, had strong words for abductors of a former Commissioner for Special Duties (Federal Projects) in the state, Mr Mike Ogiasa. Governor Diri warned that the perpetrators would face...

June 06, (THEWILL) - Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has extended condolences to families of victims of Sunday’s attack at the St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, in Ondo State. Governor Diri also condoled with his Ondo State counterpart, Rotimi...

January 10, (THEWILL) - Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, and his Rivers State counterpart, Chief Nyesom Wike, have said the chances of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) producing the President of Nigeria in 2023 was very bright. Both governors...