Senator Douye Diri

Bayelsa Utilising Derivation Funds Prudently, Amnesty Programme Still Relevant To Niger Delta — Gov Diri

November 22, (THEWILL) - Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, on Tuesday, disclosed that the 13% oil derivation funds accruing to the state are being prudently spent, predominantly on infrastructure development. He stated this when he received Maj. Gen. Barry...

It’s Mere Distraction – Gov Diri Dismisses South African Lawmaker’s Viral Video Claims

November 12, (THEWILL) - Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has dismissed as "mere distraction", the controversial claim of his involvement in the alleged leakage of a video, in which a South African female legislator, Zanele Sifuba, was naked. According...

Gov Diri Presents 2023 Budget Proposal Of N385.2bn

November 07, (THEWILL) - Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, on Monday, presented a N385,211,578,924 appropriation bill for the 2023 fiscal year to the House of Assembly for consideration. Presenting the proposal tagged: "Budget of Sustainable Growth and Reconstruction" at the...

Flood Relief: FG Unfair To Bayelsa – Gov Diri

October 31, (THEWILL) - Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has again tasked the federal government on its support to the state, to cushion the effect of the devastating floods. Governor Diri said considering Bayelsa’s contribution to the nation’s economy,...

Bayelsa Flood Situation Extremely Pathetic, Says Gov Emmanuel

October 26, (THEWILL) - Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, has sympathised with his Bayelsa counterpart, Senator Douye Diri, over the flood situation in his state, describing it as very pathetic. Mr. Emmanuel, who led a delegation of members...

Gov Diri approves additional 450m for relief materials

October 25, (THEWILL) - The Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has approved an additional sum of Four Hundred and fifty Million (450,000,000.00) naira to the State Flood Mitigation and Management Taskforce, as part of efforts to provide...

Flood: Gov Diri Lauds Azikel Group’s Donation, Extends Workers’ Break

October 25, (THEWILL) – Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has urged corporate bodies and well-meaning individuals to take a cue from the management of Azikel Group of Companies that pledged a donation of N350 million worth of food...

Flooding: Gov Diri Meets Fuel Marketers, Traders Leadership

October 19, (THEWILL) - Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has taken steps to arrest the sudden rise in the price of food items and petroleum products in the state. Governor Diri, after separate meetings with the state chapter of...

Diri Empowers Another 850 Skills Trainees

October 13, (THEWILL) – Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has presented entrepreneurship tools to another set of 850 skills acquisition trainees. The Bayelsa governor presented the starter packs to the second batch of the Douye Diri Skills Acquisition and Empowerment...

Bayelsa Flooding: Gov Diri Sympathises With Flood-Impacted Communities, Victims

October 12, (THEWILL) – Following the ravaging flood that has affected major parts of the state, the Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has said his government feels the pain and suffering of communities and individuals affected by the rampaging flood in...
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FAA Grounds US Flights Nationwide, Nearly 7,000 Delayed Or Cancelled

The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered a nationwide ground stop on Friday, November 13, after a communications failure affected all 22 regional air traffic control centres, disrupting air travel and leaving thousands of flights delayed or cancelled.
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