How Dikio is repositioning Niger Delta Amnesty Programme
The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) for the reformed Niger Delta militants has been undergoing reforms in the last one year, an official has
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It’s unfair for oil companies to extract oil in Bayelsa but workers pay income tax in Lagos – Gov. Diri
The Governor of Bayelsa state, Senator Douye Diri says it is “unfair” that international oil companies (IOCs) extract oil in the state but
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[OPINION] Dikio’s efforts to put Amnesty Programme in order by Felix Tuodolo
He came with a vision to achieve his mission of peace as the Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP). His early
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Delta Govt Approves Construction, Reticulation Of Okerenkoko Water Scheme
By Ebi Perekeme As part of its efforts to provide potable water and reduce communicable disease in riverine communities, the Delta State Government has
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APC names Adamu, Dogara, Betta Edu, others as National Reconciliation Committee
By Our Correspondent The All Progressives Congress (APC) has approved the composition of a National Reconciliation Committee to be headed by Sen. Abdullahi
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N50b modular floating dock acquired by NIMASA rots in Lagos three years after
Three years after the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) spent taxpayers’ money to buy a multi-million dollar modular floating dock, is
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Pressure Mounts On Governor Okowa To Contest 2023 Presidency
By Our Correspondent The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, has told the governor of Delta State, Dr Ifeanyi
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Bye-election: PDP defeats APC to win Delta Assembly seat
By Ebi Perekeme The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Mr. Ovuakpoye Evivie of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the winner
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[PHOTOS] Delta Deputy Governor’s Aide, Franklin Brialade Buried Mother In Grand Style
Ayakoromo town stood still on Friday, as the Mr. Franklin Ebiama Brialade, Chief Protocol Officer to the Deputy Governor of Delta State, Barr.
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[BREAKING] Prominent Ijaw leader and Elder Statesman, Chief SY Mamamu is dead
By Ebi Perekeme An elder statesman and prominent Ijaw leader, Chief Samson Youkore Mamamu is dead; he reportedly died on Friday morning The
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Atiku Support Organisation appoints Alamieyeseigha as South-South zonal woman leader
President General and Founder of Nice Esther Alamieyeseigha Rescue Initiative and Nice Esther for All Foundation, that caters for the aged, widows and
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PDP governors take over party as Secondus loses out
Even though he has appeal the order of high courts sitting in Rivers and Cross River states stopping him from parading himself as
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Time to Inaugurate NDDC Board, Prosecute Persons Indicted by Audit
By Kaniye Amakiri After nearly two years of waiting by eager Niger Deltans, the much-trumpeted forensic audit report of NDDC was last week
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Finally, NDDC hands over Dappa Biriye House, Former Headquarters to Rivers Govt
By Ebi Perekeme The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has handed over the keys to its former headquarters building, Harold Dappa Biriye House,
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Yahaya Bello hails Buhari for recognising Kogi as oil-producing state
By Our Correspondent The Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has expressed the state government’s appreciation to President Muhammadu Buhari recognizing
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Rivers vs FIRS: Let’s be our brothers’ keeper, Gombe Govt begs Southern States Governors
By Our Correspondent The Gombe State Government has appealed to Southern State Governments to reconsider their push to keep Value Added Tax (VAT)
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VAT Collection Saga: Wike releases secret documents
By Ebi Perekeme Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State on Wednesday shared the letter Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Muhammad
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Wike threatens to shut down banks, oil companies, others that pay VAT to FIRS
…Says Rivers VAT not for Abuja people Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday, insisted on going on with his move to stop
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Kogi, Anambra join league of oil-producing states …await 13% derivation fund
Anambra and Kogi States may have finally joined the league of Oil Producing States in Nigeria as their oil wells have been recognised
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Foundation builds free primary school for orphans, less-privileged children in Warri
A Non-Governmental Organization, Clever Minds Educational Foundation, has built the first free Private Primary School in Iyara community, Warri South Local Government Area
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The tax rivers and President Buhari’s latest value added trouble (VAT)
By Mayowa Tijani On November 27, 2013, a group of uniformed men destroyed 240,000 bottles of beer in Kano state, northwestern Nigeria. These
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Niger Delta group urges Buhari to appoint permanent head for Presidential Amnesty Programme
By Ebi Perekeme Ahead of the full implementation of the recently signed Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) in 2022, civil society organisations have asked
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Burial announcement of Mrs Theodora Oruberi Brialade
The families of Buboubiri and Badeinmo from Ayakoromo town in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State wish to announce the passing away
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COVID-19: Wike threatens fresh lockdown in Rivers
By Ebi Perekeme Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has said the government may be constrained to re-impose lockdown if residents fail to
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FG should prioritise Itakpe-Lokoja-Abuja rail project – Onoja
By Our Correspondent The Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Chief Edward Onoja has urged Federal Government to Prioritised the Itakpe-Lokoja-Abuja standard gauge rail
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FG Inaugurates Performance Devt Unit for Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs
The federal government has inaugurated a Ministerial Performance Delivery Unit (MPDU) for the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs (MNDA) to facilitate processes aimed
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Youths and Potentials By Kingsley Otuaro
“We must therefore inspire and teach our youths how to fish by creating platforms and structures for the youths to commercialise their talents
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[VIDEO] Meet Aniete Akpan, the blind professional laundryman from Akwa-Ibom state
A blind Nigerian man, Aniete Akpan, who hails from Akwa-Ibom state, has become a sensation in Lagos after it was discovered by BBC
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Wide Jubilation in Warri as Mulade joins Delta 2023 Governorship race (Photos)
By Enaibo Asiayei There was a widespread jubilation in Warri, on Sunday as Niger Delta activist and National Coordinator of Center for Peace
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How internet photo landed Port Harcourt entertainer in police detention for three years
Godwin Stephen, also known as Steve Winners, a 27-year-old entertainer and event planner based in Port Harcourt, Rivers State who was arrested and
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Construction on Bonny Deep Seaport to start soon as Amaechi inspects proposed site
The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, said work will soon start on the Bonny Deep Seaport. Amaechi, in a statement by the
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PDP CRISIS: Secondus Appeals Suspension
By Joshua Williams Embattled National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Prince Uche Secondus, has approached a Court of Appeal in the
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FG launches two aircraft for mineral deposits survey
The Minister of Mines and Steel Development (MMSD), Olamilekan Adegbite, has commissioned two aircraft for Airborne Geophysical Survey to identify mineral deposits in
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Prepare for heavy rainfall from Sunday – NiMet tells residents of Bayelsa, Delta, Rivers, others
From the afternoon and evening hours of Sunday, rains are expected over parts of Enugu, Ondo, Imo, Osun, Abia, Anambra, Ogun, Delta, Edo,