National News

2023 Presidency: Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello, pays N100m APC nomination fee

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State on Tuesday paid N100 million for the purchase of the forms to contest the 2023 Presidency under the platform of the All Progressives Congress. The payment, according to the Director (Media and Publicity), Yahaya Bello Presidential Campaign Council, Yemi Kolapo, had made him the first to officially seal his

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Delta Politics

2023: Otuaro unveils campaign manifesto, promises wealth creation, jobs for youths in Delta

2023: Otuaro unveils campaign manifesto, promises wealth creation, jobs for youths in Delta The Deputy Dovernor of Delta state, Barr. Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, has unveiled his campaign manifesto to the general public ahead of the 2023 governorship primary in the state. Simply titled, “Advance Delta 2023, Build Better for Delta,” it was divided into 6

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National News

2023 Presidency: Goodluck Jonathan to declare soon, defection to APC underway

Barring a last minute change of heart, former president, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, will in a matter of days declare for the 2023 presidential election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). One of the highly placed interests on the 2023 Jonathan Project who confirmed the development to newsmen said his decision is based

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National News

2023 Presidency: Goodluck Jonathan posters appear in northern Nigerian states

2023 Presidency: Goodluck Jonathan posters appear in northern Nigerian states As the race towards the 2023 General Elections continues to gather momentum, posters of former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan have flooded some cities in Northern Nigeria. This has equally sparked reactions on social media, with some expressing excitement about the possibility of his re-election in

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National News

Nigerian Navy seizes 6 million litres of illegally refined products in 3 weeks …products worth N3billion

The Nigerian Navy through “Operation Dakatar Da Barawo” (OPDDB) has seized six million litres of illegally refined products worth N3 billion from oil thieves in three weeks. The seizure was made from eight illegal refining sites raid, wooden boat, tanker and a market. The director, Information Naval Headquarters, Commodore Adedotun Olukayode Ayo-Vaughan, in a statement

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News Oil & Gas

Petroleum Industry Act takes effect in upstream oil sector regulation

NNPC Weekly: Petroleum Industry Act takes effect in upstream oil sector regulation The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) started its activities for the week with a move by stakeholders to begin the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) in the upstream sector of the nation’s oil and gas industry. Minister of State

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Delta News

Delta 2O23: Governor Okowa breaks silence, speaks on successor

Delta state Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, on Sunday, spoke on the political crisis brewing in the oil-rich state over who would succeed him in the 2023 general election as next governor. GbaramatuVoice reports that there have been high wired politicking in the state over who among those who have indicated interest and bought governorship nomination

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Opinion

Earth Day 2022: Addressing Benikrukru Community Pollution Challenge

Earth Day 2022: Addressing Benikrukru Community Pollution Challenge By Jerome-Mario Chijioke Utomi On Friday April 22, 2022, the world celebrated the Earth Day, an annual event by the United Nations, to among other things; demonstrate support for environmental protection, remind humanity that the Earth and its ecosystems provide us with life and sustenance, that the

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Politics Rivers

Rivers 2023: Ogonis call for address of political marginalization of over 55 years

The Ogoni people of Rivers State have called for the political marginalization of their ethnic nationality of over 55 years, in Rivers State, to be addressed as the 2023 general elections approach. In a press release made available to the GbaramatuVoice newspaper and signed by a former Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People,

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Delta Politics

Niger Delta Scholars fire back at Mike Loyibo over comments on 2023 Guber Race in Delta state

A group, Niger Delta Scholars, has reacted to a publication in the Vanguard newspaper of 23rd April, 2022 by the traditional prime minister of Tuomo kingdom, High Chief Mike Loyibo on the forthcoming Delta State 2023 Governorship election. Their reaction which was signed by Chief Monday Keme, the National Coordinator said: “The attention of Niger

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Delta Politics

DELTA GOVERNORSHIP: There is no going back on our support for Sheriff Oborevwori, says Mike Loyibo 

DELTA GOVERNORSHIP: There is no going back on our support for Sheriff Oborevwori, says Mike Loyibo  …says decision to select Oborevwori as governorship candidate was taken by political leaders, stakeholders across Delta … Insists James Ibori cannot foist his choice on Deltans …Posits purported Ijaw Governorship Agenda is by some individuals High Chief (Dr.) Mike

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News

NDC unveils Niger Delta Peoples Charter to general public

On Saturday, 23rd April 2022, the Niger Delta Congress unveiled the Niger Delta Peoples Charter to the general public for the first time since its adoption at the Niger Delta Peoples Conference which held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, on 8th October 2021. The Niger Delta Peoples Charter is a harmonisation of all charters and declarations

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WORLD NEWS

Cameroon has signed an agreement with Russia for military cooperation

Cameroon has signed an agreement with Russia for military cooperation According to Africa News, citing security sources, the agreement was signed on April 12 and is part of the continuation of military ties between the two countries. The agreement is also a revision of the military deal signed in 2015. “On the instructions of Cameroon’s

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Breaking News Imo News

Illegal refinery explosion kills scores of people in Imo community

Illegal refinery explosion kills scores of people in Imo community At least hundreds persons are feared dead as fire engulfed an illegal crude oil refining site at Abaezi forest, in Ohaji-Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State. Newsmen gathered that about one hundred and fifty others sustained serious degrees of burns. Speaking on the ugly

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Oil & Gas

Read the process of reporting and cleaning up oil spills in Nigeria

What is the process of reporting and cleaning up oil spills in Nigeria? Key aspects of the process of reporting and cleaning up oil spills in Nigeria are briefly explained here: All oil spills must (by law) be closed-off/stopped by the oil company within 24 hours of being notified of an oil spill in their

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News Oil & Gas

Nigeria recorded 4,486 cases of oil spill from 2015 to 2021 – NOSDRA

Nigeria recorded 4,486 cases of oil spill from 2015 to 2021 – NOSDRA Nigeria recorded a total of 4,486 cases of oil spill, amounting to 242,193 barrels of oil, from 2015 to 2021, according to recent data from the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA). An oil spill is the release of a liquid

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Delta News

ITSEKIRI COMMUNITY TO GOVERNOR OKOWA: Ignore protest by Oghara people over land

ITSEKIRI COMMUNITY TO GOVERNOR OKOWA: Ignore protest by Oghara people over land The Obitugbo Management Committee, an Itsekiri community in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State has called on the Delta State Governor, SenatoI Ifeanyi Okowa, to ignore the recent protest by the people of Oghara over an allegation that a vast expanse

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National News

2023 Presidency: Goodluck Jonathan gives condition to join APC as NWC considers waivers for newcomers

Former President Goodluck Jonathan will only be joining the All Progressives Congress presidential race on the condition that he is endorsed by President Muhammadu Buhari, according to report by PUNCH. Anything short of this would not be acceptable to Jonathan who served as deputy governor, governor, Vice-President and President on the platform of the Peoples

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News Rivers

2023: PDP, APC gubernatorial aspirants in Rivers meet with Ijaw traditional rulers, leaders in Port Harcourt 

2023: PDP, APC gubernatorial aspirants in Rivers meet with Ijaw monarchs, leaders in Port Harcourt  Governorship aspirants of the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 general election in Rivers State, have met with traditional rulers and other opinion leaders of the Ijaw nation. The meeting was attended

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Breaking News

Goodluck Jonathan to protesters: I cannot tell if I’m contesting, political process ongoing, watch out

After chanting and screaming his name for minutes, Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Friday came out to receive protesters who stormed his Abuja office. Newsmen had reported how pro-Jonathan protesters stormed his office, demanding he contest in the forthcoming presidential election. A spokesman for the group, Mayor Samuel, who is also the convener of the Youth Compatriots

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National News

Protesters storm Goodluck Jonathan’s office in Abuja, ask him to declare for presidential race

As Nigeria draws closer to its 2023 general elections, protesters on Friday, stormed the Abuja private office of Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, urging him to declare for 2023 presidential race. Some groups had also called on Jonathan to contest. The Nigerian Young Professionals in Diaspora, NYPD, yesterday gave Jonathan one week ultimatum to declare for 2023

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Bayelsa Politics

BAYELSA WEST: APC senatorial aspirant, Wilson Ayakpo, gets royal blessing

The paramount ruler of Ekeremor community, HRM King Agbodo Gbaseimor, has blessed the aspiration of the member representing Ekeremor Constituency II in the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Hon. Wilson Ayakpo to represent the Bayelsa West Senatorial District in the Senate come 2023. The Ekeremor Community Council of Chiefs led by King Agbodo Gbaseimor received

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Delta News

Delta deputy governor, Otuaro, mourns as top aide dies

The Deputy Governor of Delta State, Barr. Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, has expressed sadness at the death of his Senior Executive Assistant, Evang. Isaiah Ogah. The development was revealed to GbaramatuVoice in a statement by one of the Deputy Governor’s aides, Pastor Arex Akemutobo, on Friday. Quoting some relevant scriptures such as Psa. 116:15, 1st John

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National News

JTF begins Operation Octopus Grip to rid Niger Delta of oil thieves

The Joint Task Force (JTF), Operation Delta Safe, in line with the directive of the Defence Headquarters, has commenced Operation Octopus Grip to rid the Niger Delta region of crude oil thieves. The Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor, who flagged-off the operation at Opu Nembe NDDC Jetty in Nembe Local Government Area of

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Video

[VIDEO] Ijaw music legend, Barrister Smooth, speaks on his new album ‘creek message’

Ijaw music legend, Chief Barrister Smooth, speaks on his new album ‘creek message’ Watch video below… https://youtu.be/dhO4wPkt6Ns

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Business News

Premium Trust Bank berths in Port Harcourt

Premium Trust Bank has joined the list of licensed commercial banks operating in Nigeria. The bank launched and opened its first branch in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital, with the promise to customers of speedy service delivery anchored on innovation and strong market knowledge. Speaking at the launch event, the Managing Director and Chief Executive

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Politics Rivers

2023 Elections: Rivers state APC governorship aspirants zone seat to Riverine-Ijaw

Rivers State governorship aspirants on the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the 2023 election have resolved to zone the seat to the Riverine-Ijaw area of the state. The aspirants stated this in a communiqué they issued after their meeting on Monday in Port Harcourt, the state capital. The 10-point communiqué was endorsed

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National Politics

PDP adjusts timetable for 2023 general elections

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has further adjusted its timetable and schedule of activities for the 2023 general elections. PDP, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, Thursday, said after a thorough consideration of various issues and concerns, it further adjusted its Timetable and Schedule of Activities to extend the closing

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Delta Politics

BOMADI/PATANI: My intention to seek 7th term is response to divine call – Nicholas Mutu

The Member Representing Bomadi/Patani Federal Constituency, Honourable Nicholas Mutu, said his intention to seek reelection for the seventh term was a response to a divine call. Mutu stated this when he paid a consultative visit to People Democratic Party (PDP), delegates at Uduophori town in Patani Council Area and Bomadi town in Bomadi Council Area

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News Oil & Gas

PIA: Petroleum Upstream Commission commences 3-day stakeholders’ engagement forum 

PIA: Petroleum Upstream Commission commences 3-Day stakeholders’ engagement forum  The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), on Wednesday in Abuja, commenced a three-day stakeholders’ engagement forum on draft regulations under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021. The Next Edition reports that the Act was signed into law on August 16, 2021. A release by the

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Delta Politics

Delta 2023: Otuaro urges members of State Working Committee of PDP to be fair to all aspirants

Delta 2023: Otuaro urges members of State Working Committee of PDP to be fair to all aspirants …Describes his emergence as Deputy Governor as divine …Explains he will continue with Okowa’s policies A frontline governorship aspirant in Delta State, Barr. Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, on Wednesday, urged members of the State Working Committee of the People’s

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WORLD NEWS

American serial sperm donor travels across the UK to impregnate as many women as possible

American serial sperm donor travels across the UK to impregnate as many women as possible A 30-year-old serial sperm donor will soon have 55 children after travelling across the UK and Europe to help women get pregnant. Kyle Gordy from Los Angeles, is a father to 46 children and has nine more on the way.

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National News

2023 Presidency: Goodluck Jonathan’s campaign posters flood Abuja

2023 Presidency: Goodluck Jonathan’s campaign posters flood Abuja Posters with messages urging former President Goodluck Jonathan to contest the next presidential election in 2023, have flooded the major streets of Abuja, further fuelling speculations about the ex-president’s next political move. The, which posters bore the simple message, “Goodluck Jonathan: You Must Run”, was splashed on

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Breaking News Politics

APC pegs presidential nomination form at N100m, Governorship at N50m

APC pegs presidential nomination form at N100m, Governorship at N50m The All Progressives Congress has pegged its presidential nomination and expression of interest forms at N100 million. The party’s national publicity secretary, Felix Morka, disclosed this shortly after the 11th National Executive Meeting in Abuja on Wednesday. ALSO READ: APC declares free nomination forms for

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National News

Lose Wike, lose 2023 presidential election, Rivers governor warns PDP NWC

Ahead of next year’s (Presidential election, the governor of Rivers State and Presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Nyesom Wike, has cautioned the party against losing him, saying if they lose him, they will lose the election. Wike also described the contest for the 2023 party’s ticket as payback time,

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