Tag: Bayelsa State
Bayelsa Governor Diri Sacks Paramount Ruler, Eseimokumo, Chiefs; Sets Up Interim Governing Committee
Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria — April 30, 2026 Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has ordered the immediate removal of the paramount ruler of Ogboinbiri Community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, Okosughe Benson Eseimokumo, following a prolonged and violent conflict in the area. The governor also directed the dissolution of the Ogboinbiri council of chiefs,…
Bayelsa Urges Federal Backing in Battle Against Flood
YENAGOA — The Bayelsa State Government has reiterated its appeal to the Federal Government, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), and other development partners to intervene urgently in the fight against recurrent flooding and severe coastal erosion threatening several communities across the state. Deputy Governor Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo made this call during a high-level stakeholders…
Gov. Diri Approves Land for Federal Government Housing Scheme in Bayelsa State
In a significant move aimed at addressing the housing deficit in Bayelsa State, Governor Douye Diri has approved the allocation of land for the Federal Government Housing Scheme in the state. The decision underscores the governor’s commitment to prioritizing affordable housing for the people of Bayelsa during his second term in office. The announcement came…