Obasanjo, Diri Demand Increase in Niger Delta Oil Revenue
Obasanjo and Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri demand higher Niger Delta oil revenue as the $1bn Azikel Refinery targets completion within 12 months.
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Bayelsa Declares Three-Day Mourning for Deputy Governor
Bayelsa State has entered a period of mourning after the sudden death of Deputy Governor Senator Lawrence Oborawharievwo Ewhrudjakpo, who died on Thursday at 60. His passing shocked residents, government officials and political leaders across the state. Deputy Governor Collapsed During Official Duties Ewhrudjakpo slumped in his office around 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday while walking…
Diri Joins APC, Describes PDP as a “Sinking Ship”
Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday. He called his former party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), a “sinking ship” and said he switched parties to promote development. “The PDP has become a sinking ship. Joining the APC reflects the will of Bayelsans to move forward,” Diri said…