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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
Bayelsa
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Politics
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
Delta
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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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Religion
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
Delta
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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
Delta
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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
Delta
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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
Entertainment & Events
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Record Label signs Niger Delta artistes
By Shina Badmus Pinaza Records, a Lagos-based record label company has signed four music artistes that include Lizberg, Darlingid, Shanky Grey and Vhino
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Opinion
Bayelsa founding fathers handover state’s roadmap to Lyon
Founding fathers of Bayelsa State have held a ‘historic’ meeting with the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the November 16
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Rivers
Rival cult groups on rampage in Etche
— We are in control of the area-Police At least four persons are feared killed and many houses razed as two rival cult
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Ondo
Gov. Akeredolu constitutes two Ad hoc teams to tackle flooding
By Ebi Perekeme Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has constituted two Ad hoc teams to carry out assessment tour of communities affected by
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When Bayelsans Volunteer For Lyon
By Odimegwu Onwumere Expectations are heightening among inhabitants and political watchers of Bayelsa state politics as the state gubernatorial election slated for November
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Oil & Gas
NNPC/Chevron JV, NDPHC Olorunsogo and GACN sign GSAA, reinforce commitment to Socio-Economic Dev of Nig
By Enaibo Asiayei Chevron Nigeria Limited (“CNL”), in its capacity as Sellers’ Representative for the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation and itself, has signed
Bayelsa
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Agge community in Bayelsa laments over surging ocean
By Ebi Perekeme The people of Agge community in Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have called on the government, at all
Bayelsa
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Politics
Bayelsa 2019: Lyon tells Dickson to focus on workers’ salary, stop meddling in APC affairs
Bayelsa State Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief David Lyon, has assured that his party would win the November 16
Bayelsa
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Wives of Kings in N’Delta draw battle line to curb vices in the county
By Ebi Perekeme The Niger Delta Royal Queens (NDRQ) at the weekend, Oct. 11, promised to confront cultism, corruption and other social vices
Delta
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Pondi cries out over untoward flooding in Burutu, calls on authorities for help
By Ebi Perekeme Member representing Burutu Federal Constituency, Hon. Julius G. Pondi, MHR, has cried out against the deplorable condition in his constituency. Pondi said
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Ondo
Ondo govt gives three-week holiday to schools affected by flooding
By Our Correspondent Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on Saturday, Oct. 11, directed public Primary and Secondary Schools submerged by flooding in the
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Photospeak: Face of Gbaramatu Int’l Culture Marks International Day of the Girl Child with Educative Campaign in Delta Schools
Niger Delta Beauty Queen, Face of Gbaramatu International Culture & Tourism, Queen Ebimo Imeleye, yesterday (October 11) joined the rest of the world
Akwa Ibom
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Akwa Ibom community protests over Indian firm supposedly dredging without EIA
By Etim Joseph Residents of Iko community in Eastern Obolo Local Council of Akwa Ibom State yesterday, October 10, protested against alleged ill-treatment
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Rivers
Buhari apologises to two oil producing communities in Rivers forty yrs after
By Ebi Perekeme President Muhammadu Buhari has apologised to Beleme and Offion Ama communities within the Oil Mining Lease (OML 25) facility in
Akwa Ibom
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Association of Akwa Ibomites in S’Africa urges Akpabio to develop N’Delta
President, Akwa Ibom Indigenes Association in South Africa, Mr. Kingsley Ibokette has urged Sen. Godswill Akpabio, the Minister of Niger Delta, to transform
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Politics
Delta 2023: IYC thanks Okowa, says it’s turn of Ijaw
By Shina Badmus Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, has stated its stance on behalf of the Ijaw nation that Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State