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
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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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
Education
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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Rivers
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
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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
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Akpabio prays 2022 will favour Niger Delta people
…Positive abandoned projects will be completed The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has prayed that the year 2022 will usher
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Otuaro’s Morning, Evening and King Izonebi
BY EKANPOU ENEWARIDIDEKE In the beginning, was the world and the world was God and in the world was Otuaro’s morning. Among many
Business
Titan Trust Bank acquires Union Bank Plc
…CEO Describes Move as Significant Leap Forward Titan Trust Bank Limited (TTB), one of the fastest-growing and customer-centric financial service providers in Nigeria,
Oil & Gas
Shell halts shipment of 200,000 barrels of crude from Forcados terminal
…Issues notice of force Majeure on Forcados shipments About 200,000 barrels of crude oil is currently stranded as oil major, Shell Plc, halted