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In the last 5 minutes

Navy records major gains against oil theft, kidnapping in Bayelsa — NNS SOROH News Agency Of Nigeria11:15

Earlier today

Mob arrests step-father for allegedly defiling 12-year-old daughter in Bayelsa Vanguard, Nigeria02:35

Yesterday

NDU Dept Inducts Pioneer Set into Building Institute ThisDay Live09:30 21-Jan-26

In the last 7 days

2027: Seek God’s direction, Diri tells Bayelsa politicians Champion Newspapers Limited13:49 19-Jan-26

Ijaw group urges Diri to consider Eseduwo as Bayelsa deputy gov Nigerian Guardian20:55 16-Jan-26

Remembrance Day: Bayelsa governor urges support for armed forces Peoples Gazette08:41 16-Jan-26

Give herdsmen land, face sanction, Gov Diri warns traditional rulers The Daily Trust06:33 16-Jan-26

Gov Diri seeks support of corporate organisations for armed forces The Authority15:28 15-Jan-26

Late Bayelsa Deputy Gov for Burial Jan 30 ThisDay Live08:08 15-Jan-26

In the last month

Bayelsa fixes January 30 for burial of late deputy governor, Ewhrudjakpo The Authority15:36 14-Jan-26

Ewhrudjakpo: Deputy Govs, Coscharis CEO, Iyc Condole with Bayelsa Gov, Family ThisDay Live08:53 14-Jan-26

Gov Diri to agric commissioner: Increase rice production Champion Newspapers Limited04:41 14-Jan-26

Gov Diri approves N200m monthly grant for Bayelsa farmers The Authority18:19 13-Jan-26

Ewhrudjakpo: More condolences pour in from colleagues, Coscharis, others to Bayelsa Govt , family Champion Newspapers Limited17:11 13-Jan-26

This is most trying moment of my life — Widow of late Bayelsa dep gov Vanguard, Nigeria03:52 13-Jan-26

Police dismantle illegal checkpoints on East–West Road, warn against extortion Nigerian Guardian03:13 13-Jan-26

Gov Diri advocates better welfare for military The Authority09:26 12-Jan-26

Bayelsa Gov Attends Mgbidi 2026 Crusade, Assures Citizens of Steady Power Supply ThisDay Live08:54 12-Jan-26

Infrastructure deficit: Diri in race against time to complete mega projects The Nation, Nigeria06:00 11-Jan-26

Has Seriake Dickson finally pulled out of PDP and joined ADC? Ex-Bayelsa gov breaks silence Legit NG15:40 10-Jan-26

I'm still in PDP, Dickson refutes defection rumour The Punch07:00 10-Jan-26

I am still part of PDP, closely watching what’s happening — Senator Dickson Daily Post19:48 9-Jan-26

Senator Dickson Denies Leaving PDP For ADC Naija News19:14 9-Jan-26

COAS Mourns Bayelsa Deputy Governor, Hails Diri’s Strong Support for Nigerian Army‎ News Diary Online19:56 8-Jan-26

COAS commiserates with Bayelsa, lauds Gov. Diri’s support to troops News Agency Of Nigeria17:37 8-Jan-26

Bayelsa: Police commissioner seeks united security front, hosts Jtf Peoples Gazette10:52 8-Jan-26

Diri orders compulsory medical check-up on Bayelsa cabinet members News Agency Of Nigeria08:43 8-Jan-26

Death of Deputy Gov: Bayelsa Gov directs health checks on cabinet members Champion Newspapers Limited04:17 8-Jan-26

Police smash inter-state crime syndicate, recover weapons in Delta Nigerian Guardian03:32 8-Jan-26

Police bust inter-state kidnap syndicate, recover firearms Nigerian Guardian14:29 7-Jan-26

2027: Diri, Lokpobiri lead APC e-registration drive in Bayelsa, vow to deliver state for Tinubu The Nation, Nigeria14:00 7-Jan-26

Man allegedly commits suicide in Bayelsa The Daily Trust11:12 7-Jan-26

Gov Diri, Lokpobiri Lead APC E-registration Drive In Bayelsa, Vow To Deliver For Tinubu Independent Nigeria09:08 7-Jan-26

2027: Bayelsa Gov, Senators, Stakeholders Endorse Tinubu Leadership, Nigeria07:47 7-Jan-26

2027: Bayelsa Gov, senators, Asari, APC stakeholders, others endorse Tinubu’s re-election bid Champion Newspapers Limited04:41 7-Jan-26

2027: Diri, Senators, Asari-Dokubo, APC stakeholders endorse Tinubu Nigerian Guardian04:14 7-Jan-26

2027: Gov Diri, Lokpobiri lead APC e-registration drive in Bayelsa, vow to deliver for Tinubu Vanguard, Nigeria00:04 7-Jan-26

2027: Bayelsa APC backs Tinubu for re-election as Diri urges unity The Punch21:25 6-Jan-26

Gov Diri, Bayelsa APC stakeholders endorse Tinubu’s re-election bid Peoples Gazette21:18 6-Jan-26

2027: Diri, senators, APC stakeholders endorse Tinubu Nigerian Guardian18:54 6-Jan-26

Diri leads Bayelsa APC to back Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid The Sun News, Nigeria17:22 6-Jan-26

2027: Bayelsa Gov, Senators, APC Stakeholders Endorse Tinubu ThisDay Live17:21 6-Jan-26

Governor Diri mourns Brambaifa Peoples Gazette10:50 5-Jan-26

Diri mourns Sen. Brambaifa News Diary Online10:44 5-Jan-26

15 die in Plateau, Jigawa, Bayelsa road crashes The Daily Trust05:07 5-Jan-26

Diri assures Bayelsans of constant power supply by end of January, 2026 The Authority05:36 4-Jan-26

How bandits killed 8 people in Kebbi communities The Daily Trust04:28 2-Jan-26

NiMet forecasts light rains amid extreme heat in Nigeria Peoples Gazette08:30 29-Dec-25

Ewhrudjakpo, Nwaoboshi’s Passing Sparks Fresh Concerns About Sudden Deaths ThisDay Live06:48 27-Dec-25

Nasarawa Deputy Gov, Sen Dickson condoles Diri, Ewhrudjakpo family Champion Newspapers Limited13:31 26-Dec-25

Fubara Commiserates With Bayelsa Gov ThisDay Live12:43 22-Dec-25

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