2022: Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello’s Special Message to Nigerians (Video)
Watch Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello’s special message to Nigerians for the new year. See video below
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Delta police command confirms killing of 5 persons in Udu LGA
The Delta State Police Command has confirmed the killing of five persons as unknown gunmen who attacked Morfor Motor Park in Udu Local Government Area, Delta State, and engaged police operatives in a gun battle. Police Public Relations Officer of the state command, Mr. Bright Edafe, who confirmed the attacks in a statement, said two of
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NEW YEAR EVE TRAGEDY: Boat mishap kills 8 in Bayelsa
Tragedy has truck in Bayelsa State following the death of eight persons in a boat accident. The victims were said to include a pastor and a sick woman, who was being taken to a health centre. It was gathered that the incident happened on Thursday evening between Ogboinbiri and Amassoma in the Southern Ijaw Local
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FG extends NIN-SIM data verification to March 2022
The Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), wishes to convey the approval of the Federal Government to further extend the deadline for the National Identification Number (NIN)-Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) data verification to the 31st of March, 2022. The stakeholders have applauded the Federal Government on the significant growth
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Buhari states commitment to retrieve every kobo stolen from NDDC
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that every kobo stolen from the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) will be recovered. He said those found culpable will be jailed. President Buhari spoke on Thursday during the virtual commissioning of the NDDC Prototype Hostel at the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. ALSO READ: Soldiers in Niger
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Soldiers in Niger Delta have recorded great successes – Defence Headquarters
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), in Abuja, Thursday, said that soldiers on internal security operations in the Niger Delta region of the country have recorded tremendous successes with the arrest of 567 suspected criminals in the outgoing year 2021. The soldiers under the auspices of Joint Task Force South-South Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), demobilized 1,423 illegal
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GbaramatuVoice has rebranded Gbaramatu Kingdom, Ijaw and Niger Delta – Mulade
The Country Director and CEO, Centre for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ, Chief Sheriff Mulade, has stated that the activities of the GbaramatuVoice media house has rebranded Gbaramatu Kingdom, Ijaw nation and Niger Delta. Chief Mulade, who is also the Ibe- serimowei of Gbaramatu Kingdom made this known on Thursday when he paid a courtesy
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GbaramatuVoice set to host Niger Delta media practitioners in Warri
Community of media houses and practitioners across the Niger Delta region will be meeting in Warri, Delta State, to deliberate on topical issues, and also develop a strategic roadmap for the industry. The meeting organised by GbaramatuVoice Media Group, involves media practitioners cutting across the print, electronics, broadcast, social media amongst others. The event will
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Okowa’s SA, Ozobo urges politicians to fight crime by empowering youths
The Special Assistant to the Delta State Governor and on Political Matters, Prince Austin Ozobo, has urged politicians to fight crimes in the Niger Delta region by building the youth through skill and vocational training, employment as well as education and moral development. Ozobo made the call on Wednesday at the Kiagbodo annual convention in
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Effurun market women report council boss to Okowa over demolition threat
Effurun market women in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State, yesterday, wrote to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State over alleged plans by the Uvwie council to eject or domolish their 40 lock-up stores, with a demand of N500,000 when the case is still in court. The market women had also planned to embarked
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Udengs Eradiri lauds Buhari, NDDC for 1050-bed hostel in Uyo
The Special Adviser on youths to the Interim Administrator, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Udengs Eradiri, has lauded President Muhammadu Buhari and the NDDC for completing the abandoned 1050-bed hostel project at the University of Uyo (UNIUYO). Eradiri, a former president, Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) Worldwide, said by completing the project, Buhari, the Minister of
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Vacate our land now or else…Ogbe-Ijoh youths tell Aladja community
…Aladja describes call as invitation to bloody gun battle Youth leaders and stakeholders of Ogbe-Ijoh, headquarters of Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta state, have asked Governor Ifeanyi Okowa to, as a matter of urgency, advise Aladja community in Udu Local Government Area to vacate their land or else hell will be let
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VC Nigeria Maritime University reaffirms commitment to tackling institution’s challenges
The Vice Chancellor of Nigeria Maritime University (NMU), Prof Emmanuel Adigio, has reaffirmed commitments in tackling some of the major challenges confronting the school in the new year and solicited the patience and understanding of both staff and students in the collective efforts to build a solid institution. Making his determination known in an exclusive
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Edo state government procures gunboats to boost security
Edo State Government has procured four armoured gunboats and four speedboats, to boost security and curb criminal activities along the state’s coastal areas and waterways. The boats were acquired through the State’s Oil and Gas Producing Areas Development Commission (EDSOGPADEC). Speaking after inspecting the gun and speed boats, the Chairman of EDSOGPADEC, Kennedy Osifo, said
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Niger Delta Congress responds to former President Olusegun Obasanjo
The Niger Delta Congress, NDC, has replied former President Olusegun Obasanjo over his claim that the oil in the Niger Delta belongs to Nigeria and not the region. Speaking through its National Spokesperson, Barr. Ovunda C. Eni, the group said: “On Tuesday 28th December 2021, the Niger Delta Congress received a copy of the open
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Stakeholder complains 13 percent oil derivation fund does not get to host communities
The 13 percent oil derivation paid to state governments of oil producing states by the federal government, does not trickle down to the oil and gas host communities, bearing the brunt of oil and gas exploration activities, a stakeholder has said. To this end, host communities will continue to carryout protests against oil firms, because
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Bayelsa state government set for legal battle against Aiteo, others over oil spill
The Bayelsa State Government is gearing up for a legal battle against Aiteo Eastern Exploration and Production Company, and other relevant agencies over the outcome of the Joint Investigation Visit (JIV), of the Oil Mining Lease(OML)29 Santa Barbara south field Well 01 blowout in Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The JIV report signed
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Kogi governor signs 2022 budget into law, commends security agencies
The Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello on Wednesday signed the state’s Budget of Accelerated Results for the year 2022 into law. The budget is in the sum of N145,896,072,913. In his remarks after signing the budget into law, the Governor stated that his administration has tried to stem corruption to the barest minimum
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NNPC wins best company in oil and gas reforms
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has ended the year on a bright note after it won an award as the overall best company in oil and gas reforms. The NNPC was honoured at the Open Government Partnership (OGP) global awards which was held in Seoul, South Korea on 15 December. ALSO READ: 350
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Opobo kingdom marks 200 years of its founding monarch
As Opobo Kingdom celebrates the 200th birthday of its founder and first monarch, King Jaja, federal lawmaker representing Andoni/ Opobo/Nkoro Federal Constituency, Hon. Awaji-Inombek Abiante, has sought for setting up a foundation for him. Hon. Abiante, who spoke on the anniversary of the king’s birth marked by Amanyanabo of Opobo Kingdom, King Dandeson Jaja, at
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Arm yourselves and confront bandits — Katsina Governor
“We shall assist citizens to acquire arms for self-defence” The Katsina State Governor, Aminu Masari, has called on residents of the state to arm themselves and confront bandits because security officials alone cannot tackle insecurity in the state. Katsina, like other North-West states of Zamfara, Kaduna, Sokoto and Kebbi, has witnessed incessant attacks by terror
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Oil & Gas
350 pipeline points vandalised from January to July, 2021— NNPC
A total of 350 pipeline points were vandalised from January to July this year, the latest data obtained from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) have shown. The number of vandalised pipeline points rose from 27 in January to 54 in February, according to the NNPC data. In March, 70 pipeline points were vandalised,
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Fishermen give Aiteo, Conoil ultimatum to assuage suffering caused by oil spill
…Warn of dire consequences if delayed Fishermen under the umbrella of National Fish Association of Nigeria (NFAN) has given 14 days marching order to AITEO Eastern E&P Company Limited and CONOIL Plc to immediately swing into action in assuaging the untold hardship the oil spillage unleashed by their operations has cost the fishermen and their
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Rivers boat operators lament attacks by pirates
… Send SOS to government Boat helmsmen and operators plying the Andoni-Bonny-Port Harcourt waterways have decried incessant attacks and kidnapping by pirates and called on the Rivers State Government to come to their aid. The helmsmen said it was important that the government lived up to its obligations by protecting the lives and property of
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DG, NIMASA outlines benefits if FG decides dredging Kaduna river
By Ebi Perekeme The Director-General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh, has outlined some of the gains inherent if the Federal Government decides to dredge the Kaduna River as well as many other rivers within the country. Jamoh, who spoke on the side-line, noted that dredging Kaduna River would be as
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Federal Government ready to end oil bid round for marginal fields
…3 trillion Naira to be added to Nigerian economy The Federal Government, yesterday, showed readiness to end the ongoing marginal bid round, which already had already seen the award of 57 licenses. The Federal Government had in June last year, commenced a bid round for the fields, which are mainly in the Niger Delta. ALSO
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Bayelsa queen urges media to stop referring to native doctors as pastors
The President of Royal Queens of Niger Delta Initiative, Evangelist Josephine Diete-Spiff, has urged media practitioners to change the narrative of classifying native doctors and criminals causing mayhem in the country as pastors. Josephine, who is the wife of the Amayanabo of Twon-Brass Kingdom in Bayelsa State and former Military Governor of Rivers State, King
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Dog eats herbalist’s private part in Calabar
…Dies Before Getting to Hospital The yuletide season turned tragic for a 60-year-old herbalist in Calabar, named Ani Ikoneto, who had his private parts bitten off and eaten by his dog. The man, who lives at 12, Jebbs Street in Calabar South, according to neighbours, went on a drinking spree on Christmas Eve and returned
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NNPC denies conducting recruitment exercise
…Warns public to be wary of scammers The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPC, has stated that it is currently not conducting recruitment exercises nor celebrating any anniversary event. The corporation’s reaction is coming against the backdrop of trending online competition links claiming that NNPC is celebrating its ‘Anniversary Event.’ In a statement signed by
Entertainment & Events
21 year old emerges Benikrukru Carnival Queen
…Beats 10 other contestants A 21 year old, Kokodiagbene born, Miss Progress Bigha, has emerged the Benikrukru Carnival Queen 2021/22 and went home with a star prize of N200,000, tablet and other gift items. The 100 level student of the department of International studies and diplomacy, came victorious Saturday, December 25th out of the 10
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I don’t hate Niger Delta: Read Obasanjo’s open letter to Edwin Clark
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said he had never shown anger or distraught to the Niger Delta region or any part of the country. Obasanjo said this and more in response to Chief Edwin Clark’s accusation that he(Obasanjo’s) disdain and insincerity for the people of Niger Delta have not in any way reduced. ALSO READ:
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Nigeria records more COVID-19 cases
…FCT records highest infection rate Nigeria recorded 1,547 cases of COVID-19 infections, on Sunday, bringing the country’s total to 237,561 since the outbreak of the virus on Feb. 27, 2020. The virus has also taken 3,022 lives in Nigeria so far. ALSO READ: IYC urges Obaseki to create Local Government Development Centres in riverine communities
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IYC urges Obaseki to create Local Government Development Centres in riverine communities
The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has urged the Godwin Obaseki-led Edo State Government to create Local Government Development Centres in riverine communities of the state to fast-track development in the area. Secretary, Western Zone of IYC, Omaghomi Olu-Derimon, who stated this on Saturday, said the riverine communities in the state have been marginalised in infrastructural
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Ogoni communities urge FG to compensate them before resuming oil exploration
…Call on exoneration of Saro-Wiwa, others Communities in Ogoniland have directed the Federal Government to compensate Ogonis for years of environmental pollution the area has suffered as a result of oil exploitation before considering the resumption of crude oil exploration. The resolution was reached after a meeting held under the auspices of the Ogoni Liberation
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Fire outbreak claims 6 lives in Rivers state
…70 year old mourns offsprings Six members of a family lost their lives during a fire outbreak in Ngbede community in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. Meanwhile, a 70-year-old man, Pa Fidelis Ezinne, who survived the inferno said some of the victims were his children and grandchildren. ALSO READ: Akpabio prays 2022 will