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rebarnyc.comrebarnyc.com rebarnyc.com RSS December 23, 2025 2nd Tenure: Gov. Diri swears in another batch of 15 Commissioners – BayelsaWatch maximios / News / … creates new Ministries of Youths, Blue Economy, Culture, Community Devt, General Duties … redeploys Koku Obiyai, Preye Brodericks to Information, Transport His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, Governor of Bayelsa State has today again, sworn in fifteen (15) new Commissioners into the State Executive Council, making them a total of twenty-nine (29). Recalled that the Governor had on the 29th of April, 2024, sworn in fourteen (14) Commissioners. The ceremony took place inside the Executive Council Chambers of Government House, Yenagoa. The newly appointed Commissioners are, Hon. Alfred Watson Belemote (Community Development), Chief Thompson Amule (Local Government and Chieftaincy), Prof. Seiyefa Brisibe (Health), Hon. Ebi Ben Ololo (Environment), Hon. Alalibo West (Special Duties, East), Geku Godspower (Culture) and Mandy Sylvanus Akpalo (Special Duties, Central) Others are; Prof. Bekei Sese (Agriculture), Alfred Kemepadei Nimizigha (Youths), Dr. Faith Izibenua Zibs (Blue Economy)Onuma Johnson ( Special/General Duties), Chief Godspower Oporomo (Ijaw National Affairs), John Alah (Tourism Development), Mr Odoko Saturday Omiloli (Labour, Employment, Productivity), and Gibson Munalayefa (Communications, Science). Governor Diri, in his charge, urged them to work for the development of the State. “By the oath you have taken, you have pledged to work towards the greater interest of our State. I expect nothing less from you. On behalf of the people and Government of Bayelsa, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to each of you”, Governor Diri stated. December 22, 2025 BAYELSA TRANSPORT SYSTEM: Govt Sues Cooperation Of Residents Over New Policy – BayelsaWatch maximios / News / Bayelsa State Government has urged residents of the state and the general public to cooperate and support its policies aimed at promoting efficiency and effectiveness in the transport sector. The Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, made the call when he paid an unscheduled visit to the Bayelsa Ultramodern Transport Terminal at Igbogene, a suburb of Yenagoa, the state capital, on Tuesday. Senator Ewhrudjakpo, in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Mr Doubara Atasi, appealed to the motoring public and commuters to be patient with the present administration as it takes steps to address some of the problems confronting the sector. He explained that the recent policy mandating transporters and commuters to use only government approved motorparks was made in the best interest of the state. According to him, the shutting down of illegal parks and their subsequent relocation to the state-of-the-art transport terminal at Igbogene for intercity transport has brought decency and serenity to the hitherto chaotic Tombia Junction and other areas in the state capital. The Deputy Governor noted that while government intends to build more befitting parks to make commuting easier, he said the Ekeki Motorpark would continue to cater to the needs of those travelling within the state. Senator Ewhrudjakpo, thanked the immediate past Governor and now Senator representing Bayelsa West, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, for conceiving the project and bringing it to near completion before leaving office. He equally commended Governor Douye Diri for completing the project and putting it to use, describing the recent relocation order as part of the state government’s efforts to implement its urban renewal policy. The Deputy Governor, who sympathised with the people for some of the inconveniences thrown up by the new policy, assured that government was doing everything possible to address all reasonable challenges associated with the use of the new transport terminal. His words: “You know there is no state that has this kind of facility in our country for now. This is an airport terminal for some states and even for some countries. It was a well-thought-out plan by the immediate past Governor, Senator Seriake Dickson. “We want to thank him for coming up with this project, which we inherited as part of the assets though there was some liability of completion. “We also thank His Excellency, Governor Douye Diri for not only completing the project but also putting it to use by ordering the movement of all transporters involved in intercity transport to this place because that is the standard in every international city. “What we have come here to do is to evaluate the implementation of no side parks in Bayelsa State. And as you know, for now, we have two parks in Yenagoa: the Ekeki Park and this park. “Those who ought not to come here to load, for example, what is the business of somebody going to Ogbia, or Nembe, coming as far as Igbogene to takeoff? What will somebody going to Amassoma, or anywhere in Southern Ijaw come to do here instead of Ekeki park? “So it is better they are somewhere there, so that it is only those who are actually going out of the state that will come here. That is part of the thinking we are doing, and in any case, we have a few issues as to the inadequacy of the space and the issue of the utilization of the spaces available. And we are addressing them. “All that Bayelsans and commuters need to do is that they have to be patient. As a government, we are trying to moderate the issue of trekking to junction before boarding vehicles to the city centre. Those issues are being managed. So they should be patient.” The Deputy Governor was accompanied on the inspection by the Commissioner for Transport, Hon. Preye Broderick, the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mrs Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai, their Bayelsa Central Special Duties counterpart, Mr Mandy Sylvanus Akpalo, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works, Dr Johnson Dagana and other top government officials. Signed Mr Doubara Atasi Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Deputy Governor Bayelsa State 21/01/25 December 7, 2025 DEMOCRACY IN NIGERIA: THE JOURNEY SO FAR – BayelsaWatch maximios / News / Abraham Lincoln, the first and only American President to earn a patent for his buoy invention in 1849, described democracy as a “government of the people, by the people and for the people.” That is, a system of government where the eligible populace exercise their electoral power to rule directly or by elected representatives. Thus, democracy provides institutions that express the supremacy of the popular will on social directions and policies. For instance, in the Greek City states where democracy started, economic equality, mutual feeling and political liberty were desirable and so made it successful by the populace. Accordingly, in the United States, Canada, the Great Britain, Nigeria, and other democratic states, the common features of democracy include: the existence of periodic elections, equal rights of adults to vote and be voted for, equality for executive and judicial offices, freedom of speech, publication and association, and more. These rights provide the opportunity for political participation, which is the right to choose rulers to decide the general lines of policies. In the same vein, democracy provides opportunities for personality development, such as access to knowledge through state aided education, security against unemployment and minimum wage intended at reducing the disparities in the distribution of wealth, including provision against sickness, fair conditions for work and conditions to guide against economic slavery. In this regard, over the years, Nigerian democracy has specified the duties of the governments and the rights of the people, by presenting measures to encourage personal freedom and equal consideration for all classes in the country. As John Stuart Mill rightly notes, “democracy is superior to other forms of government,” this according to him is because the rights and the interests of all are secured, as opposed to autocratic systems. Although, democracy in Nigeria is as old as the country from 1914, it has been disrupted by series of military juntas from 1966 to 1979 and 1983 to 1999, with the major military rule credited to General Sani Abacha from 1993-1998, which ended as a result of his death. Then the emergence of General Abdulsalam Abubakar from 1998-1999, who transferred power to president-elect, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo on May 29, 1999, marking the return of democracy from military dictatorship. The end of military rule brought about a new era of regular elections, as well as civil liberties; freedom of the press, independent judiciary, the rule of law, checks and balances and the end of arbitrary arrests and torture associated with the military era. Hence, the recognition of democracy day over the years on May 29 to commemorate the restoration of democracy in the country, however, the date was changed by President Muhammadu Buhari on June 6, 2018, to June 12, to mark the election of Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola (MKO), on June 12, 1993; adjudged to be the freest and fairest election ever conducted in Nigeria. While democracy over the years has given rise to the periodic election of leaders into various offices and the smooth transition of elected leadership, increase in welfare services; upward review of minimum wage, improved infrastructural development, education, health care services, youth empowerment and so on, yet the country lacks in so many areas. In recent times, Nigeria is faced with a myriad of socio-economic/political issues bedevilling the peace, security and progress of the nation. Electoral irregularities, such as disruption of electoral processes (ballot box snatching), vote buying, falsification of election results, corruption, restiveness amongst youths, kidnapping, terrorism (Boko Haram attacks), farmers/herders clashes, resulting in shortage of food for the growing population, unemployment, lack of economic diversification, and general violence which are undemocratic have been on the rise. Hence, as we mark the 2021 democracy day, there is the urgent need for government and the populace to embrace peace, deliberate dialogue and tolerance to douse the threatening issues of insecurity and hardship bedevilling the nation. The judicial system has to be strengthened and made independent as to dispense justice without fear or favour. The menace of corruption which has eaten deep into the fabric of the society should be fought with all sense of sincerity and seriousness, as it will go a long way to instil trust in the minds of the people. Government should ensure security agencies; military, police, civil defence, the customs, Para-military organisations, are perfectly trained, equipped and encouraged to optimally perform their duties within the confines of the law. Civil Societies and the Press should be given optimum freedom to operate, by presenting constructive ideas and criticisms to improve government policies and programmes for the good society. Above all, in a bid to eschew violence in the polity, constitutional means should be followed to seek redress as that will go a long way to curtail destruction of lives and property in the country. Nicodemus Dauebi Min. of Information, Orientation and strategy, Bayelsa State. November 16, 2025 Gov. Diri inspects Yenagoa-Oporoma-Ukubie, Glorydrive, Outer ring roads – BayelsaWatch maximios / News / … Contractor to deliver Aguobiri bridge by July … 7.7km Imiringi-AIT section of outer ring road almost completed His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, Governor of Bayelsa State in his usual style undertook an inspection visit to three ongoing road projects in the State. The projects are Yenagoa-Oporoma-Ukubie road, Glorydrive by Ecumenical Centre and the Imiringi road -AIT section of the Igbogene-Okarki-AIT Elebele Outer Ring Road. The contractor handling the Yenagoa-Oporoma road has assured that the Aguobiri bridge would be ready by this July as casting of the beams has commenced. All the preliminary activities for the Angiama-Oporoma bridge have been concluded to give room for civil work to commence. At the Glorydrive, the inspection team which had the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Moses Teibowei, his Information, Orientation and Strategy counterpart, Ayiba Duba, Rtd. Gen. Eric Angaye, former SSA, Domestic to the President, Waripamowei Dudafa, and others drove through the road from the Ecumenical Centre end to the Amassoma road, indicating that work is progressing well. Gov. Diri also inspected the 7.7 kilometres Imiringi road -AIT link section of the Igbogene-Okarki-AIT Elebele Outer Ring Road. In a matter of months, motorists will be able to drive from AIT/Elebele roundabout to link the Imiringi road in Yenagoa. Governor Diri said his government is committed to the completion of all ongoing projects. November 11, 2025 2023: Governor Diri Cautions Politicians Against Sponsorship Of Terrorism – BayelsaWatch maximios / News / Bayelsa Governor, Senator Douye Diri, on Wednesday, cautioned politicians against sponsoring terrorism and other criminal acts in the country as preparations for the 2023 general elections gather momentum. Governor Diri gave the warning at the 72nd session of the Bayelsa State Executive Council at the Exco Chambers in Government House, Yenagoa. The Governor, who spoke through his Deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, said there was a compelling need to appeal to all politicians to eschew criminality and brigandage as they go about pursuing their legitimate political ambitions. A statement by the Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Deputy Governor, Mr Doubara Atasi, noted that the Governor particularly urged the political class in Bayelsa to place the common good of the state above their personal interests. Governor Diri condemned a recent case of desecration of the law court by some unscrupulous elements over the hearing of an intra-party matter concerning the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. According to the Bayelsa Chief Executive, the frequency at which the judiciary was being threatened, maligned, coerced and desecrated in the country was beyond permissible thresholds in any society. He maintained that the brutish era when people used their might and power to acquire and exercise political power was over, and therefore, stressed the need for all political actors to play by the rules. He also advised those who had matters pending in court, to allow the courts determine the outcome, pointing out that the courts in Bayelsa are courts of first instance, which did not preclude anybody’s right of appeal. His words, “We are appealing to our politicians to eschew criminality, brigandage, and sponsorship of terrorism. We are also appealing to them to play by the rules and uphold decorum in all their activities. “Only a couple of days ago, an inter-party matter led to the desecration of our court. Let the political class play by the rule of law and not by the rule of might. “We are no longer in the brutish era when people use their might to acquire and exercise power. So, the processes must be allowed to run their full course. “Politicians who have matters in court should allow the courts to determine the outcomes. In any case, the courts here are courts of first instance, which does not preclude your right of appeal. They should allow the courts do their job”, he said. Governor Diri, who thanked Bayelsans for their tremendous support and cooperation so far, however, appealed to the PDP faithful in the state to shun acrimonious debates, blackmail and lies over party nominations ahead of the primaries. He said all stakeholders should be ready to make sacrifice in the overall interest of the party when and where necessary, to move the party and the state forward. November 11, 2025 BAYELSA STATE COMES 3RD AT NATIONAL ROBOTIC CHALLENGE AS EDUCATION COMMISSIONER PRESENTS CASH TO STUDENTS – BayelsaWatch maximios / News / It was prize giving day as the Bayelsa State Commissioner For Education, Hon. Dr. Emelah Gentle, on behalf of the Education Development Trust Fund (EDTF) presented cash prizes to our Boys and Girls who participated in the National Robotics Challenge where Bayelsa State Represented by Government Model Secondary School came Third (3rd). Students of Government Model Secondary School, Ogbia emerged second runners up, in a national Coding and Robotics competition held in Abuja. The competition had the theme: Robotics for Climate Action was organized by “Next Robotics Academy”, the official partner of Nigeria’s International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Four schools from Bayelsa, Ijaw National Academy (INA) Kaiama, Sports Academy Asoama, Government Model Secondary School Ogbia and Government Model Secondary School, Ekeremor were selected to participate in the competition after submitting videos of their projects. GMSS Ekeremor and Ogbia progressed to the finals. Dr. Emelah commended the State representatives at the competition and particularly appreciated Government Model Secondary School Ogbia for bringing honour to the State in their maiden national competition. This, He reiterated justifies the intervention of the Bayelsa State Government in Education through the Education Development Trust Fund (EDTF) in coding and robotics training for students in the State as I urged them to put in more effort in future outings. As a show of support and encouragement, the Students, Teachers and Mentors were rewarded with cash prizes. Once again Dr. Emelah hailed the EDTF Board, led by Dr. Alice Atuwo for always rendering quality educational services to our dear State. “Together we shall continue to develop and equip our students with relevant knowledge and exposure to shine both nationally and globally”, He added. November 11, 2025 BAYELSA STATE GOVERNMENT PARTNERS UNITED NIGERIA AIRLINE (GROUP), INSPECT FACILITY AT THE BAYELSA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – BayelsaWatch maximios / News / The Honourable Commissioner of Transport, Hon. Grace Ayakpo Ekiotenne, led a delegation of United Nigeria Airline (Group) on a facility inspection at the Bayelsa International Airport. The delegation (United Nigeria Group) is here to access facilities at the Bayelsa International Airport and to see how they can start operations. The Honourable Commissioner was accompanied by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Investment, Hon. Dr. Jonathan Robinson Obuebite, the Managing Director, Bayelsa International Airport, Capt. Williams Jerry and the Airport Manager and Mrs Elizabeth Akpema. According to the Head of Ground Operations, United Nigeria Group, Mr. Sampson Onwutuebe said he was very satisfied with the facilities on ground at the Bayelsa International Airport. November 11, 2025 Gov. Diri kicks off 5th Bayelsa Governor's Cup In Yenagoa – BayelsaWatch maximios / News / … as defending champions, EGM takes on Bayelsa United Feeder Team His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, Governor of Bayelsa State today at the Samson Siasia Sports Complex in Yenagoa kicked off the 5th edition of the Governor’s Cup, tagged “Prosperity Cup.” The kick-off of the tournament was done after the weekly Prosperity Walk. Speaking at the kick-off, the Director General (DG) of the Prosperity Cup, Mr. Ono Akpe reiterated the support of Gov. Diri even before he became Governor. “A few years ago when this idea was conceived, we went knocking on the doors of many Bayelsans, and even if he wasn’t Governor then, he supported us, he supported us again and again in his capacity as a member of the House of Reps and a member of the Senate. But today, we have grown this tournament from what we thought, was a mere play to become one of the most prestigious and largest tournaments in Africa and that’s a great feat.” The Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development, Hon. Daniel Igali described the tournament as the biggest football tournament in Nigeria and Africa. “This is another edition of the Prosperity Football Tournament which has been adjudged to be the biggest grassroots football tournament not only in Nigeria but in Africa.” Dr. Peter Singabele, former Football Federation chairman of, the Bayelsa chapter also congratulated Governor Diri for yet another feat in this year’s edition. 214 teams are registered in this year’s edition. November 11, 2025 Prosperity Govt @5 Activities Open With Medical Outreach in Ikarama, Okordia Tomorrow – BayelsaWatch maximios / News / … to undertake 100 free surgical operations across 8LGAs Activities marking the 5th Anniversary of the Government of Prosperity will begin on Monday, 10th February, 2025 with Medical Outreach at Ikarama community, Okordia clan in Yenagoa Local Government Area. His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, Governor of the State will flag off the medical outreach that will be held in several communities across the eight LGAs. The Commissioner for Health, Professor Seiyefa Brisibe, said the Cottage Hospitals and Primary Health Centres in the LGAs had been placed on alert to draw up list of people who require minor surgical operations for action. According to him, the medical outreach is expected to undertake not fewer than 100 free surgical operations at designated points in Ekeremor main town, Sagbama, Twon Brass, Yenagoa, Kaiama, Oporoma, Otuasega and Nembe city. The Medical Outreach is targeted at people in the remote communities who might not have the resources to access healthcare. November 11, 2025 Jonathan, Govs, Secondus, Enang Present As Gov Diri Marks Supreme Court Victory – BayelsaWatch maximios / News / *Politics Not War – Former President Former President Goodluck Jonathan, his wife, Dame Patience, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors of Bauchi, Akwa Ibom and Oyo were among dignitaries at the special victory thanksgiving of the Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, in Yenagoa on Saturday. The event held at the magnificent 15,000-seater Ecumenical Centre to commemorate the February 13, 2020 Supreme Court verdict that ushered in Senator Diri as governor of the state as well as the first anniversary of his administration also had in attendance the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Niger Delta, Senator Ita Enang, National President, Christian Association of Nigeria, Dr. Samson Ayokunle, General Overseer, The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Movement, Pastor Lazarus Muoka among other clerics. Immediate past governor of the state, Senator Seriake Dickson, was represented by a former Secretary to the State Government, Barr. Kemela Okara. Soeaking at the event, Governor Diri expressed appreciation to God Almighty for the miracle that brought him to office, saying he would forever remain grateful and committed to the service of the state. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, quoted him as also thanking the judiciary, particularly the Supreme Court Justices for their courage in delivering such a landmark judgement. A five-man panel of the apex court upheld the ruling of the Federal High Court, Abuja, which had disqualified David Lyon of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on the grounds that his running mate, Biobarakuma Degi-Eremienyo, presented false information to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in aid of his qualification for the November 16, 2019 governorship election in the state. The court consequently ordered INEC to withdraw the Certificate of Return issued to Lyon and Degi-Eremienyo. The court also ordered that INEC immediately declare the party with the highest number of lawful votes and geographical spread the winner of the election. Diri said the Justices proved that the judiciary remained the last hope of the common man. He equally appreciated all those who stood by him after the election and before the apex ourt ruling, especially Senator Dickson, Akwa Ibom governor, Udom Emmanuel and his Oyo counterpart, Seyi Makinde. He said they all allowed God to use them to make his dream of becoming governor a reality. The state helmsman urged people of the state to always exude love and embrace one another irrespective of party affiliations, stressing that the development of the state was bigger than any group or individual consideration. His words: “They say the judiciary is the last hope of the common man. For us, the judiciary was our last hope. We thank all those who contributed one way or another toward ensuring our victory. “Let me again urge Bayelsans not to see those in APC as enemies. Today they are there but tomorrow they might be in PDP. As I speak, many of our brothers in the APC are returning to the PDP.” Former President Jonathan, in his goodwill message, urged politicians to see politics as a means of developing the people and not warfare. The former Nigerian leader stressed that at the end of every political context, politicians should sheathe their swords and work with the winner. He commended Diri for his non-discriminatory style of politics, which he said has seen him embrace everybody regardless of political leanings. He also called for support from people of the state to enable the Diri administration succeed. “My message today is that those of us in politics should learn to play politics as politics and not war. At the end of the process, let us come together and support whoever emerges winner. “I thank our governor for opening his mind to accept everybody irrespective of political divide. I urge him to do more,” Jonathan said. Recounting his experience, the deputy governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, recalled that their hope was dashed but God served them victory. He said they are grateful to God and the people of the state for their solidarity during the difficult moments that led to the victory at the Supreme Court. In their goodwill messages, Governors Seyi Makinde, Udom Emmanuel and Senator Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State as well as Prince Secondus all commended Governor Diri for his strides in office and expressed confidence that he would transform the state while calling on Bayelsans to rally round him. Delivering a sermon on the topic: “It is The Lord’s Doing,” Pastor Lazarus Muoka described Diri’s emergence as divine. He noted that with man there were limitations but with God all things were possible and urged people of the state to turn to God for salvation. Pastor Muoka commended the governor and the people for the attitude of thanksgiving and prayed that God would enable Diri fulfil his purpose for the state. Others present at event include member representing Sagbama/Ekeremor Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon, Fred Agbedi, Hon. Sunday Katung alongside former and current National Assembly members, Speaker and members of the state House of Assembly and the state executive council. The event also featured performances by Blessing Chinwo, Minister Daniel and other gospel artistes as well as choirs. 1 2 3 4›» SearchSearchRecent Posts2nd Tenure: Gov. Diri swears in another batch of 15 Commissioners – BayelsaWatch BAYELSA TRANSPORT SYSTEM: Govt Sues Cooperation Of Residents Over New Policy – BayelsaWatch DEMOCRACY IN NIGERIA: THE JOURNEY SO FAR – BayelsaWatch Gov. 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