N’Delta will know there is new team in NDDC – New Acting MD
By Ebi Perekeme The new Acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Gbene Dr Joi Nunieh, has assured that the
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Chairmanship position: Youths of Benikrukru manhandle their elders
Oil-rich Benikrukru community in Gbaramatu Kingdom of Delta State had earlier on October 28 2019, experienced an unexpected surge of violence during a
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NDDC to distribute waste bins, disposal trucks in N’Delta
By Ebi Perekeme The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, is set to distribute 32 waste disposal trucks and 64 waste bins to the
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NDDC’s roadmap hijacked by individual interest – Godswill Akpabio
The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio said corruption and political interference have disrupted the original purpose of setting up the Niger
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N’Delta ex-agitators call on Buhari over their alleged withheld entitlements
By Ebi Perekeme Ex-militants in the Niger Delta have threatened to return to the creeks if the Presidential Amnesty Programme fails to give
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N’Delta: Nigerian Army commences Operation Crocodile Smile 4, asks residents not to panic
The Nigerian Army Oct. 25 commenced Operation Crocodile Smile 4, in the Niger Delta, through reaching out to residents of communities where the
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58 sponsored by Amnesty Programme are graduates of Afe Babalola University
Four beneficiaries of the Presidential Amnesty Programme on scholarship at the Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, graduated on Monday, Oct 21, with
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Rivers
PIND, tackling job creation in Niger Delta
A local foundation with the backing of Ford Foundation is pioneering a change that is providing jobs in Rivers, Abia and Akwa Ibom
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Politics
Bayelsa Commissioner who abandoned Dickson returns, blames communication gap
The Commissioner for Mineral Resources, Markson Fefegha, who resigned his appointment and left the cabinet of Bayelsa Governor, Seriake Dickson, a few days
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DSS, we are watching politicians in Bayelsa
The Department of State Security (DSS) has told politicians in the leading political parties that they were under the department’s security radar ahead
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We won’t interfere in traditional processes, Okowa says, hands staff of office to Okonjo II
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has warned that his administration will not tolerate any illegal traditional ruler in the state. He however
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Okowa sends tribute to Uduaghan @ 65, describes him a leader of inestimable value
By Shina Badmus Delta Governor, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has congratulated his predecessor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan, as he turns 65 years on Tuesday,
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Arogbo-Ijaw kingdom in confused state over 2 missing children
By Ebi Perekeme Two kids of different parents, identified as Igulapelewe Inuesokan and Justinah Seiwei have been declared missing in Ajakpa community of
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2020 budget of the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs rejected by Senate
By Our Reporter The Senate Committee on Niger Delta on Monday rejected the 2020 budget of the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs for
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Ogbe-Ijoh market traders recount their ordeals in inferno
By Badmus Shina A popular market in Warri, Delta State, known as Ogbe-Ijoh market, was engulfed by fire on Monday, Oct. 20 2019.
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Okowa warns against disruption of SPDC’s activities
By Our Reporter Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Tuesday, Oct 22, warned against an attempt by workers to disrupt oil production activities
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Extend probe to 13% Derivation Fund in N’Delta – HOSCON urges Buhari
“HOSCON will want the president to urgently redirect the management of 13% Derivation Fund as the current governors’ management efforts is more bedevilled
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Senate summons NDDC over alleged N65b inflated water hyacinth contract
Alleged inflation of a water hyacinth contract in the Niger Delta from N2.5 billion to a whooping amount of N65 billion by the
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Okowa, others, mourn the death of Clark’s younger brother
By Ebi Perekeme Ijaw leader, Chief Edwin Clark, has described the death of his younger brother, Major-Gen. Henry Clark (rtd), as devastating, shocking
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Oil & Gas
Court stops NNPC job as lawyer contests 28-year age limit for applicants
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the suspension of Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation ongoing job recruitment pending the determination of
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Rivers
Julius Berger signs agreement in Rivers for construction of 3 flyover bridges
Rivers State Government and Julius Berger Nigeria Plc have signed an agreement for the construction of three flyover bridges to further develop Port
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Commissioner, SA, abandon Dickson ahead of Nov 16 Bayelsa guber
Bayelsa Commissioner for Mineral Resources Markson Fefegha, has resigned ahead of the November 16 governorship election. Fefegha, who is a popular politician in
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Bozimo fingers FG on lopsided allocation of oil blocks
Former Minister of Police Affairs and prominent South-South leader, Alaowei Broderick Bozimo, has advocated a halt to alleged lopsided allocation of oil blocks
Sport
Tonye Solomon: Football magician neglected by Nigerian authorities
One Laverne Cox once said that “who you are authentically is alright.” This phrase is typical of Tonye Solomon; this produce of a Fulani mother and an
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Flood sacks 4 Kings in Delta
The ravaging flood resulting from the overflow of the River Niger has rendered residents in over ten communities along the shores of the
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NDDC to be audited forensically, Buhari says
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, Oct. 17, ordered a forensic audit of the operations of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) from 2001
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Okerenkoko Cherubim & Seraphim holds 49th anniversary
By Ebi Perekeme The Bibopre Zion Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Okerenkoko has indicated interest to hold its 49th anniversary. The anniversary dubbed
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DESOPADEC cares for flood victims
By Shina Badmus The Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) on Wednesday, October 16 distributed relief materials to flood victims at
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Delta Govt has failed us, Ogbe-Ijoh laments over the killing of their son
By Ebi Perekeme Ogbe-Ijoh people of Delta state on Tuesday, Oct. 15, addressed the press over the killing of their son, Mr. Taylor Williams
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Amnesty Programme: Ex-Militants protest over non-payment of Ezonebi Training Centre
By Ebi Perekeme The delegates of the Ezonebi Training Centre protested yesterday, Oct 15, over the non-payment of their coordinator. The delegates blocked
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GbaramatuVoice to launch iOS Version
By Esther Poweide GbaramatuVoice has made its plan to release iOS version of its News App on Friday October 25, 2019 at its
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Aladja/Ogbe-Ijoh dispute: Gunmen kill one in Ogbe-Ijoh
By Enaibo Asiayei Unknown gunmen have reportedly killed a resident of Ogbe-Ijoh, headquarters of Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State.
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PIND-supported NGO, DICI, champions for local content in Delta
By Foster Akpore A non-governmental organization, Development Initiative for Community Impact (DICI), with support from Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta
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Oil & Gas
Julius Berger diversifies into oil and gas
Julius Berger Nigeria Plc has announced its diversification into the oil and gas industry by acquiring a 20 per cent equity stake in