Governor Douye Diri

February 12, (THEWILL) – Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has refuted social media rumours that he is responsible for the pregnancy of reality TV star, Nengi Rebecca Hampson. Rumours went viral on social media on Monday that the 27-year-old former...

February 11, (THEWILL) – The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali-Pate, has lauded Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, for prioritizing healthcare, particularly in tackling non-communicable diseases in the state. Ali-Pate gave the commendation on Tuesday while...

February 04, (THEWILL) – Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has expressed displeasure at the state of facilities in some public schools in the state. Speaking in Kaiama, at the end of an unscheduled visit to Saint Jude’s Girls...

January 30, (THEWILL) – Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has urged the leadership of the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) to focus on issues that border on the region’s development in its advocacy as a voice of the region. Senator...

January 28, (THEWILL) – Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has been unanimously elected Chairman of the South-South Governors Forum. Diri's election was confirmed on Tuesday during the forum's meeting at Government House in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Governor Bassey Otu...

January 10, (THEWILL) – The New Nigerian People's Party (NNPP) Candidates Forum recently convened a closed-door meeting in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, to discuss vital issues affecting the forum. With a sense of optimism and hope, the body extended its...

January 09, (THEWILL) – Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, on Wednesday, led members of the state executive council and chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party to condole with the family of the late Commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs....

January 06, (THEWILL) – TThe Peoples Democratic Party has expressed confidence in its ability to reclaim power from the ruling All Progressives Congress in  the 2027 general elections, citing widespread economic hardship under the APC-led administration. During a visit to...

January 04, (THEWILL) – Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, is deeply saddened over the fatal accident that claimed the life of the Amananaowei (paramount ruler) of Ofoni Federated Community in Sagbama Local Government Area of the state,...

December 28, (THEWILL) - Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to road infrastructure development, emphasising its importance in connecting the state’s riverine local government headquarters and addressing long-standing challenges of accessibility. Diri disclosed this on...