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<title>The Reporter Media – Breaking News, Politics, Business, Sports &amp;amp; Analysis &#45; : Bayelsa</title>
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<title>Diri Hails Akpe’s Performance, Says Deputy Has Justified His Appointment</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri praises Deputy Governor Peter Akpe’s performance, saying his appointment has been justified by his competence and acceptance by the people. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:52:58 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Philip Eke</dc:creator>
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<title>Bayelsa PDP Rules Out Automatic Ticket As 2027 Governorship Race Opens</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Bayelsa PDP says its 2027 governorship ticket is open to all qualified aspirants, ruling out an automatic nomination for state party leader Great Joshua MacIver. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:36:03 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Diri Says Justice, Equity And Fairness Key To Nigeria&amp;apos;s Democracy</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri says justice, equity, fairness and true federalism are critical to strengthening democracy and addressing structural imbalances in Nigeria. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:30:36 +0100</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Douye Diri, Nigeria democracy, justice equity fairness, Goodluck Jonathan Foundation, Democracy Dialogue 2026, true federalism, fiscal federalism, Bayelsa State, Goodluck Jonathan, Peter Obi</media:keywords>
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<title>Bayelsa Presents Two Coaster Buses to Medical University</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Bayelsa State Government presents two coaster buses to Bayelsa Medical University to improve transportation, staff and student welfare, and academic activities. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:49:05 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Philip Eke</dc:creator>
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<title>Diri’s Daughter, Spouse Joined In Matrimony In Bayelsa</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri’s daughter, Stephanie Ebidenere Diri, has married Ballad Tamaradoubra Agbeyei in a ceremony attended by prominent political leaders and dignitaries. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 08:42:36 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Philip Eke</dc:creator>
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<title>Diri Commissions Bridge Project Facilitated By Bayelsa Rep</title>
<link>https://thereporter.com.ng/diri-commissions-bridge-project-facilitated-by-bayelsa-rep</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri has commissioned a constituency bridge project facilitated by House of Representatives member Oforji Oboku in Opolo community, Yenagoa. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:52:38 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Philip Eke</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Douye Diri, Oforji Oboku, Opolo bridge, Bayelsa bridge project, Yenagoa Kolokuma Opokuma, Bayelsa State Government, Konbowei Benson, Yenagoa infrastructure</media:keywords>
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<title>NSE Hails Azikel Refinery, Eruani Explains Delayed Take Off</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Nigerian Society of Engineers has hailed the Azikel Refinery in Bayelsa as a major engineering project, as Azikel Group President Azibapu Eruani explains the reasons for its delayed take-off. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:47:21 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Philip Eke</dc:creator>
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<title>Group Urges Tinubu to Stop Alleged Plot to Suspend Bayelsa Council Chair</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A women&#039;s rights group has urged President Bola Tinubu and the Attorney General of the Federation to intervene over an alleged plot to suspend Sagbama Local Government Chairperson Alice Tangi in Bayelsa State. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:19:42 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Philip Eke</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Alice Tangi, Sagbama Local Government, Bayelsa, Bola Tinubu, Attorney General of the Federation, Marilyn Okoro, Centre for Women&#039;s Rights and Development Initiative, local government autonomy, Bayelsa politics, Supreme Court judgment.</media:keywords>
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<title>Bayelsa Inaugurates Committees for 30th Anniversary Celebration</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Bayelsa State has inaugurated six sub-committees to coordinate activities for its 30th anniversary celebration, with events scheduled to begin on September 29. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:24:18 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Philip Eke</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Bayelsa 30th anniversary, Peter Akpe, Bayelsa State, Bayelsa anniversary celebration, Daniel Igali, King Bubaraye Dakolo, Stephen Olali, Premium Trust Bank, Ebiuwou Koku Obiyai, Bayelsa Government.</media:keywords>
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<title>Bayelsa Deputy Governor Hails Aide&amp;apos;s Wife at 50, Commends Her Support for Family</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Bayelsa Deputy Governor Peter Akpe celebrates Mrs Timi Edure at her 50th birthday, commending her role in her family&#039;s success and praising Hon. Barnabas Edure&#039;s contributions. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:13:07 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Philip Eke</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Peter Akpe, Timi Edure, Barnabas Edure, Bayelsa Deputy Governor, Bayelsa APC, Douye Diri, Port Harcourt, Bayelsa politics, BYMEDA, 2027 elections.</media:keywords>
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<title>Governor Diri Commends Tinubu&amp;apos;s LPG Initiative, Seeks Two Year Grace Period</title>
<link>https://thereporter.com.ng/governor-diri-commends-tinubus-lpg-initiative-seeks-two-year-grace-period</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri commends President Tinubu&#039;s LPG Penetration Initiative, seeks a two-year grace period for states, and raises concerns over NLNG revenue allocation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:58:35 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Philip Eke</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Douye Diri, Bola Tinubu, LPG Penetration Initiative, Decade of Gas, Bayelsa, LPG cylinders, clean cooking energy, NLNG, Ekperikpe Ekpo, Nigeria gas programme</media:keywords>
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<title>Diri Seeks Corporate Support for Bayelsa Cultural Festivals</title>
<link>https://thereporter.com.ng/diri-seeks-corporate-support-for-bayelsa-cultural-festivals</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Governor Douye Diri has urged corporate organisations to support cultural festivals in Bayelsa, describing them as important platforms for preserving the state&#039;s history, identity and heritage. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:29:59 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Philip Eke</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Douye Diri, Odi Ogori Ba Uge Festival, Bayelsa cultural festival, Odi community, Kolokuma Opokuma, Bayelsa culture, Ebikisei Udisi, corporate social responsibility, Bayelsa tourism, cultural heritage.</media:keywords>
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<title>Decades of Oil Pollution in Bayelsa Triple Cancer Risk, Reduce Life Expectancy</title>
<link>https://thereporter.com.ng/decades-of-oil-pollution-in-bayelsa-triple-cancer-risk-reduce-life-expectancy</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A toxicological audit has linked decades of oil pollution in Bayelsa State to rising cancer rates, infant mortality, pediatric stunting, and reduced life expectancy, prompting calls for urgent intervention. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 15:49:01 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Philip Eke</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Bayelsa oil pollution, Niger Delta health crisis, cancer risk in Bayelsa, Bayelsa environmental pollution, oil spill health effects Nigeria, gas flaring health impact, Bayelsa State Oil and Environmental Commission, Niger Delta environmental crisis, crude oil pollution Nigeria, Bayelsa life expectancy</media:keywords>
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<title>Eradiri Sets Agenda for New INC Leadership, Says Congress Must Rebuild Unity, Regain Respect</title>
<link>https://thereporter.com.ng/eradiri-sets-agenda-for-new-inc-leadership-says-congress-must-rebuild-unity-regain-respect</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Former IYC President Udengs Eradiri has urged the new leadership of the Ijaw National Congress to rebuild unity, restore credibility, and reposition the organisation as a respected voice for the Ijaw nation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 16:11:39 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Philip Eke</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Udengs Eradiri, Ijaw National Congress, INC leadership, Macdonald Igbadiowei, Ijaw Youth Council, Bayelsa politics, Niger Delta news, Ijaw nation, Bayelsa State, INC President, political interference, socio cultural organisation, Niger Delta leadership, Bayelsa news</media:keywords>
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<title>Ignore Propaganda About NDC, Its Leaders, Dickson Tells Nigerians</title>
<link>https://thereporter.com.ng/ignore-propaganda-about-ndc-its-leaders-dickson-tells-nigerians</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Senator Seriake Dickson has urged Nigerians to ignore propaganda against the Nigeria Democratic Congress, insisting the party’s registration process dates back to 2017. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 18:50:57 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Philip Eke</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Seriake Dickson, NDC, Nigeria Democratic Congress, Bayelsa West senator, NDC registration, Nigerian politics, INEC, political party registration, Bayelsa politics</media:keywords>
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<title>3 Children Die as Boat Capsizes in Bayelsa</title>
<link>https://thereporter.com.ng/3-children-die-as-boat-capsizes-in-bayelsa-179</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Three children have died after a passenger boat capsized in Southern Ijaw, Bayelsa State, with authorities yet to confirm full details of the incident. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:37:21 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Philip Eke</dc:creator>
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