INEC denies barring Akpabio’s legal team
South-south elders make case for military raiding of Ateke’s home The Independent National Election Commission, INEC, Akwa Ibom state has cleared itself of
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Pastor sweeps community in Delta, lands into big problem
By Loveth Ojogun Rev. Tode Joseph Godspower of the First Baptist Church, Orogun in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, might
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GROUP CALLS FOR DISSOLUTION OF OPOROZA COMMUNITY EXCO
By Enaibo Asiayei Concerned Indigenes of Oporoza Community, Gbaramatu kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State today called for the
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Customs: 91,000 so far apply in ongoing recruitment
By NAN Less than 24 hours, after Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) opened its portal for ongoing recruitment exercise, no fewer than 91,000 Nigerians have
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UK University to sign New Deal with NDDC
By Brakere Birinimighan The University of Coventry in the United Kingdom will next month sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Niger Delta Development
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CEPEJ Urges NOSDRA To Visit Niger Delta Creeks, Communities Affected By Oil Spill
By Enaibo Asiayei Niger Delta based Non-Governmental Organization, Center for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ) has called on the Director General of National
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Itsekiri Youths Vow To Stop Panocean, Chevron Operations In Escravos
By Loveth Ojogun Ugborodo Itsekiri youths in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, have vowed to stop the operations of
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NYSC Bans Posting Of Corp Members To Warri South-West, Udu LGAs In Delta
By Enaibo Asiayei National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Delta State, has banned the posting of 2019 “Batch A” corp members in the state
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You’ve been a dependable partner, Okowa tells Otuaro at 51
By Enaibo Asiayei Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa on Monday commended the qualities and competence of his Deputy, Deacon Kingsley Burutu Otuaro
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NDDC Records Milestone Partnerships with UK Varsities
By Brakere Birinimighan The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, says it is consolidating its existing partnerships with universities in the United Kingdom to
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IN FULL: Dr. Igali Delivers Powerful Speech at Tompolo’s 48th Birthday Celebration
Opening remarks by Amb (Dr.) Godknows B. Igali, OON at the 48th birthday celebration and 3rd edition of High Chief Government Ekpemupolo Symposium,
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Why men die younger than women — WHO
The World Health Organisation has said that, globally, women live longer than men; and that the difference in the male-female lifespan is particularly
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AN OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT BUHARI
Michael Owhoko canvasses the relocation of the operational headquarters of oil companies to the Niger Delta I congratulate you on your re-election at
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Niger Delta: No Mercy For Criminals, Says New JTF Commander
…asked criminals to repent or vacate region The new Commander of the Joint Task Force (JTF), Operation Delta Safe (ODS), Real Admiral Akinjide
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Maritime University In Dire Need Of Funding ― NIMASA DG
By Shina Badmus The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dakuku Peterside has acknowledged the fact that the
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Suspended CJN Onnoghen resigns
The suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, has resigned, a senior lawyer in his legal team confirmed on Friday. “I have just
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Pay N6.9bn to Niger Delta oil host communities, Senate tells SPDC
Oil producing communities in the Niger Delta region Thursday lamented the refusal of Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) to comply with the resolution
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Uduaghan To Deliver Maiden Public Lecture At UNN
By Shina Badmus Fomer Governor of Delta State and APC Senatorial Candidate in the just concluded general elections, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, has been
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Okowa Commends NNPC/Chevron JV as Itsekiri RDC commissions 54 projects in 20 Communities
By Loveth Ojogun The Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has commended the NNPC/Chevron Joint Venture for partnering with the Delta State Government
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Niger Deltans Suffer Wrecking Disaster Of Indiscriminate Gas Flaring While Govt Maintains Lip Service
Nigerian authorities have had incessant failed policies outlawing flaring of gas in the Niger Delta region, the hub of Nigeria’s economy. The consequences
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Security Operatives Re-arrest Bayelsa Publisher, Jones Abiri
A Bayelsa-based newspaper publisher, Jones Abiri was whisked away on Saturday by security personnel in plain cloth believed to be men of the
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FG, India to train youth in Niger Delta
The Minister for Niger Delta Affairs (MNDA), Usani Uguru has said the Federal Government is ready to partner India on training, youth development
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NIGERIA BLEEDS, WE MUST ACT FAST TO AVERT UPRISING – MULADE
Says Nigerian leaders are trading with the future of the generation unborn By Loveth Ojogun A peace ambassador and human right advocate, Comrade
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INEC presents certificates of return to Okowa, Otuaro
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and his deputy, Kingsley Otuaro, were on Wednesday, presented their certificates of return by the Independent National Electoral Commission at INEC office,
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It’s time for reconciliation — Okowa
Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa says now that the 2019 general elections are over, it is time for reconciliation. He also pledged that
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Niger Delta ex-militants hail FG over prompt payment of stipends
Ex-agitators of the Niger Delta region have hailed the Federal Government for the prompt payment of their monthly stipends. Gen. Godstime Ogidigba, the
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Chevron’s Star Deepwater, Agbami parties honoured at Nigeria’s World TB Day event
By Loveth Ojogun Star Deepwater Petroleum Limited (a Chevron company and operator of the Agbami unit) and its parties in the Agbami field, Famfa
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Gov. Dickson accuses oil companies of funding criminality in Niger Delta
Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State has accused multinational oil companies operating in the Niger Delta of funding “terrorism, criminality and breakdown of
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Ohanaeze to investigate ownership of oil blocks in Niger Delta
Apex pan Igbo organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo said it would investigate the ownership of all Oil blocks in Niger Delta with a view to
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Delta Govt Releases Prices Of Super Eagles’ Match Tickets
Prices of tickets for Super Eagles matches slated for the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba on Friday and Tuesday have been increased, the
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Delta 2019: Okerenkoko Youths Congratulate Okowa, Manager, Guwor, Others
By Shina Badmus Youths of Okerenkoko federated community in Gbaramatu kingdom, have congratulated Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, on his re-election at the just concluded
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NDDC Steps up Partnership with EU on Sustainable Water Projects
By Brakere Birinimighan The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, says it will strengthen its collaboration with the European Union, EU, through the Niger
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Generator fumes disaster: How newly-bought generator killed four children in Aghoro community
By Shina Badmus Four children have lost their lives after inhaling poisonous carbon-monoxide fume expelled from a generator that powered their house. According
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Okowa’s Victory Was Clark’s Dream, Says Otuaro
Okowa: “I’ll do more for Ijaw in 2nd tenure” KIAGBODO – Delta State Deputy Governor, Deacon Kingsley Burutu Otuaro says Almighty God preserved
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UN Decorates Niger Delta Activist, Mulade As Global Peace Ambassador In New York (Photos)
By Loveth Ojogun The National Coordinator, Center for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ), Comrade Sheriff Mulade, has been nominated and decorated by the