National Politics

INEC lists 7 Steps for Voting in 2019 General Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission lists procedures for voting in the 2019 general elections on its verified twitter handle IN ITS bid to ensure that the 2019 general election is credible, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has published the voting procedures. The INEC on its verified Twitter handle, @inecnigeria, listed the seven steps for

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National News

Hunger looms in Niger Delta communities – Mulade

…neglected Niger Delta is reference point for Nigeria’s economy  By Enaibo Asiayei A non-governmental organization, Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ, has raised concern over looming hunger in oil impacted communities in the Niger Delta. National coordinator of the NGO, Comrade Sheriff Mulade, who recently embarked on environmental tour around some communities in the

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News Politics

APC set to launch campaign team in Delta

…We will start rewriting the story of Delta – George Timinimi, DG Campaign Council. By Brakere Birinimighan Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, will inaugurate its governorship Campaign Council/Organization on Friday, January 11, 2019.  In a statement signed by the Media Director, Delta State APC Campaign Council, Zik Zulu Okafor, it said the inauguration which 

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News

Okowa blames Ibori, Uduaghan for Abandonment of Trans Warri Ode Itsekiri Road 

By Shina Badmus Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, the Governor of Delta State, has accused the former governors of the state, Chief James Ibori and Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan, for the abandonment of the Trans Warri Ode Itsekiri Road and Bridges in Warri South of Delta State. Okowa said the abandonment was as a result of the government 

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Opinion

PZ AGINIGHAN THE VISIBLE VOICE IN AN INVISIBLE SPACE

By Ben Binebai We mourn this season as illustrious sons and daughters of the Ijaw nation and the Niger Delta because one of our giant stars that illuminated Ijaw destiny, Pastor power Ziakede Aginighan has suddenly danced to the world beyond. Though we grieve in tears and long drained vowels rendered in soundless sorrowful songs, we

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Entertainment & Events

Desmond Elliot set to release star-studded movie ‘4 Wives and Mistress’

Veteran Nollywood Actor/Director, Desmond Elliot, has started the year with a star- studded romantic movie “4 Wives and Mistress”, featuring Iyabo Ojo, Monalisa Chinda, Selassie Ibrahim and other top Nollywood stars. According to Elliot, who is also the producer, filming for the new movie ended on January 5, and will soon be released in Cinemas.

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News Oil & Gas

Group Protest Over Alleged Move Of NGC Headquarters From Delta State

By Shina Badmus On Monday members of host communities to the Nigeria Gas Company (NGC) in Warri, Delta State carried out a peaceful protest against the alleged planned move of the company’s headquarter from Delta State to Lagos. The speculation had various tribes from the region comprising of Ijaws, Itsekiris, Urobos amongst others converging around

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Entertainment & Events News

WHY WE ARE SHOWCASING NIGER DELTA GIRL-CHILD – FOGI

By Isaac Olamikan The Creative Director of Face of Gbaramatu International (FOGI) 2019, Elizabeth Tonghan, has stated that the showstopper scheduled for Sunday, March 31st, 2019, at the highbrow events centre, KFT Place in Warri, is aimed at showcasing the talents of the Niger Delta girl-child – the girls in the creek of the Niger Delta

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Entertainment & Events

ISABA ABRAHAM SET TO UNVEIL FRESH IJAW MUSIC CULTURE SOON

By Isaac Olamikan People of Isaba kingdom in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State are in for lots of thrills and funfare on Monday, January 28th when they will be laying to rest their late monarch, His Royal Majesty, Pere Donokoromo 11 with a promise to unveil a fresh Ijaw music culture.

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National News

In 2 years, NDDC has rehabilitated 90% of roads in Cross River—Sen. Ndoma-Egba

Chairman of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Sen. Victor Ndoma-Egba, has said that 90 per cent of roads rehabilitated in Cross River between 2016-2018 were carried out by the commission. Ndoma-Egba, a former Senate Leader and the current candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) for Cross River Central Senatorial District, disclosed this on Sunday

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National News

War as Niger Delta militant group bombs Conoil facility

A Niger Delta militant group that styles itself as Koluama Seven Brothers, on Sunday, said it carried out a “warning” strike on an oil facility owned by energy company, Conoil in Bayelsa. The attack was carried out on Friday, by the new group. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps confirmed that a blast was

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National News

Exclusive: Maritime University, Okerenkoko Going Down

By David Owei Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State commenced lectures on Thursday, April 12th, 2018 with 196 students registered as its first intakes. Announcing the commencement of academic activities in the institution, the Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande in

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National News

Exclusive: Buhari’s legacies causes tension in Niger Delta

…Buhari has done well, says Uduaghan …Direct your question at ex-president Goodluck Jonathan – General Abbe …Buhari’s bailout fund a good gesture – Joseph Evah …We have not seen anything from the govt. – Oweilaemi …The claims are unverifiable – Annkio Briggs By Isaac Olamikan Recently, President Muhammadu Buhari came up with a list of projects

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News Politics

Wike Lacks The Moral Right To Ask For A Second Tenure, Says APC

By Isaac Olamikan Spokesman for the Tonye Cole Campaign Organisation, Ogbonna Nwuke says Governor Nyesom Wike has no moral right to ask Rivers people for a second tenure. Nwuke said in reaction to the Governor’s new year address that the present PDP government has squandered whatever is left of its goodwill. “Governor Wike has no

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News Oil & Gas

Total’s Egina field starts production

Total has started production at the Egina field, located in around 1,600 meters of water depths, 150 kilometers off the coast of Nigeria. The Egina field will produce 200,000 barrels of oil per day, which represents about 10% of Nigeria’s production. The Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) unit used to develop the giant Egina

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News

The Story Of My Life – Matthew Tonlagha

…Praises his mother By Abai Francis Executive Director of Fenog Nigeria Limited, Engr. Matthew Tonlagha has said that his life is as a result of the grace of God upon him. He made this remark during the housewarming ceremony for his mother, Deaconess (Mrs) Margaret Tonlagha, at her home town in Oporoza, Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South West Local Government

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News

Otuaro delivers powerful tribute, biography to mother on birthday

By Loveth Ojogun In what could be described as a reflection of the fondness he has for his mother, the Deputy Governor of Delta State, Deacon Kingsley Burutu Otuaro on Friday, December 28th, 2018, delivered a powerful tribute and biography to his mother whom he referred to her as “a great and super mother, a

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News

I have been ministering in Warri Prisons for over 12 years – Otuaro 

…Donates foods and other items to prison inmates By Enaibo Asiayei His Excellency, Deacon Kingsley Otuaro, the deputy governor of Delta State, at the weekend, during his visit to the Nigerian Prisons in Warri, disclosed that for over 12 years he has been ministering to inmates of the prisons. Deacon Otuaro, who is a minister

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Politics

UDUAGHAN BEST CHOICE FOR DELTA SOUTH SENATORIAL SEAT, SAYS NAIG PRESIDENT

…He stands a better chance to wrest power from the incumbent senator By Isaac Olamikan Comrade Collins Oritsetimeyin Edema, President National Association of Itsekiri Graduates (NAIG), has endorsed Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for Delta South Senatorial District as the best choice for the constituency in the 2019

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