Douye Diri

The Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has urged the Federal Government to boost the development of the sports industry in Nigeria, especially wrestling. The Governor made the appeal during the closing ceremony of the second…

The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has described Bayelsa State as the "wrestling industry" of Nigeria following its tradition of producing great talents and champions over the years. Dare stated this at the…

Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) President, Habu Ahmed Gumel, has commended the Bayelsa State government led by His Excellency, Governor Douye Diri for accepting the offer to host the NOC's Annual General Meeting (AGM) which is slated for…

An elated Governor Douye Diri has doled out N14 million to the state-owned football club, Bayelsa United, after its 4-2 victory against the visiting AS Ashanti Golden Boys of Guinea in the preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup.…

Fresh from winning Nigerian Idol season 6, Kingdom Kroseide has bagged a scholarship from the Bayelsa state government. Governor Douye Diri made the announcement when he received Kingdom and his team at the Government House,…

Oshevire Avwenagha has emerged winner of the Masters category of the inaugural Governor Douye Diri National Scrabble Championship which ended last night at Yenagoa in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. The Delta State player recorded 11 wins with a…