FLOOD: See fotos of how flood take scata oil-rich Polobobu community for Delta state
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Delta: Polobubo community laments hardship, hunger over devastating flood, seeks govt intervention
The President-General in the statement titled 'AN URGENT APPEAL TO DELTA STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENTS: COME TO OUR AID AND SAVE US FROM DEVASTATING FLOOD OCCASIONED BY EXTREME RAINFALL,' noted that they are obviously in an emergency situation that the government of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and the Federal Government, and their relevant agencies must intervene,
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BREAKING: Major shake-up as NNPCL retires Tombomieye, Ahmed, Adetunji, replacements named
A major shake-up has occurred at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) which has led to the compulsory retirement of three Executive Vice Presidents and their replacements announced. They are Abdulkabir Ahmed (Gas, Power and New Energies), Engr Adokiye Tombomieye (Upstream) and Adeyemi Adetunji (Downstream). The trio has been replaced with Olalekan Ogunleye (EVP
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DeWayles hosts Delta governor, Sheriff Oborevwori at country home
The chairman of Dewayles Group of Company, High Chief Victor Egukawhore, has hosted the governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, in his country home to discuss issues on infrastructural development of the state and equity contributions to drive the state’s developmental agenda. The business mogul received the governor in Okpolo/Enhwe in Isoko South local government
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MOMOH, OTU IDENTIFIES LACK OF ACCESS ROAD AS IMPEDIMENT TO DEVELOPMENT IN N’DELTA
Minister of Niger Delta Development (MNDD), Engr. Abubakar Momoh and the Governor of Cross River state, Sen. Prince Bassey Edet Otu has identified lack of access road as a major set-back to the growth and development of the oil rich region. The duo made this observation when the Minister paid a courtesy call to the
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British High Commission to Partner NDDC on Clean Energy
The British High Commission says it will explore partnerships with the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, with a focus on renewable, clean energy and green infrastructure in the Niger Delta region.
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Premium Steel Company warns against encroachment Into DSC Lands
Premium Steel and Mines Limited, current owners and operators of the defunct Delta Steel Company, Ovwian-Aladja, Delta State, has again cautioned land speculators and property developers to be wary of landed property acquired by the Federal Government of Nigeria for the purpose of developing the largest integrated steel complex in sub-Sahara Africa, adding that those
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Chevron companies provide health and educational support to communities in Rivers, Yobe and Oyo states
Chevron entities in Nigeria including Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), operator of the joint venture between the Nigerian National
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Niger Delta Minister begins consultation with Governors, Monarchs over sorry state of East-West road
The Minister of Niger Delta Development (MNDD), Engr. Abubakar Momoh, has begun consultation with state Governors to ensure that the road which connects almost all the states of the South-South region receives the best of attention under his leadership. Momoh began the consultation yesterday with courtesy call to the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo
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BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints Cardoso As New CBN Governor
President Bola Tinubu has approved the nomination of Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso to serve as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). According to a press statement by presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, on Friday evening, Cardoso will serve for a term of five (5) years at the first instance, pending his confirmation
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US lawmakers protest arrest, parade of gay suspects in Warri
On Tuesday, a group of Black American LGBTQ lawmakers protested in front of the Nigerian Embassy in Northwest Washington, condemning the recent arrest and parade of 67 gay suspects at a same-sex wedding in Delta State, the Washington Blade is reporting. The LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer) American lawmakers at the protest included
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Commence vital projects within the Ijaw Areas, IYC tells Delta Governor – Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori
The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), Western Zone, has called on Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State-led administration to commence vital projects within the Ijaw areas in the state. The group identified the projects as Ayakoromor Bridge, Ogulagha-Odimodi Road, the School of Marine Burutu Permanent Site, and Other Essential Projects IYC threatened that failure of their
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Labour Party’s Okolie Reclaims Delta Rep Seat As Appeal Court Sacks Elumelu
The Court of Appeal, Abuja, has set aside the judgment by the National and State House of Assembly Election Tribunal in Asaba which declared Ndudi Elumelu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the winner of the last election for Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency of Delta State. In two judgments, the appellate court declared Ngozi Okolie
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Labour Party leadership knew Obi lost 2023 presidential election – Wole Soyinka
Labour Party leadership knew Obi lost 2023 presidential election - Wole Soyinka
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Bayelsa Man Sets New Guiness World Record For Climbing Ladder with Football
After Solomon completed a 60 km journey from Amassoma to Yenagoa with a football on his head, GWR said some people doubted his story. Inspired, Tonye decided to prove them wrong by setting a Guinness World Records title by climbing 150 steps on a ladder with a football on his head. Read Also: Lagos Assembly
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Lagos Assembly summons LAMATA over non-use of Yoruba in train broadcast
Lagos Assembly summons LAMATA over non-use of Yoruba in train broadcast The Lagos State House Assembly, on Tuesday, asked the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) to appear before it over its refusal to add Yoruba to languages it uses for announcements and instructions in its train service. Noting the importance of Yoruba language for
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PHOTOS: See the terrible state of roads in Governor Godwin Obaseki’s Edo state
PHOTOS: See the terrible state of roads in Governor Godwin Obaseki’s Edo state Below are pictures of the deplorable state of Ekenwan road in Benin city, Edo state These pictures best described the situation of bad roads in Edo state led by Governor Godwin Obaseki. For publication of your news content, articles, live event coverage,
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TANTITA: You’re selfish, former MEND commander slams Aroni over statement on pipeline surveillance contract
TANTITA: You’re selfish, former MEND commander slams Aroni over statement on pipeline surveillance contract Former commander of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), General Norway Tondigha, has berated Mr Aroni Oputu, the leader of the Egbema group for being self-centered. GbaramatuVoice recalls that Aroni in a recent statement had talked about
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IYC shuts down Rainoil Filling Station to protest killing of Ijaw youth in Delta, demands for justice
IYC shuts down Rainoil Filling Station to protest killing of Ijaw youth in Delta, demands for justice By Silvia Oribhabor Members of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), on Monday took to DSC Expressway in protest over the killing of one of their own, identified as Tammy Okubama, allegedly killed by Police in Ebrumede, Uvwie Local
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God’s Ministry International holds two-year memorial service for SY Mamamu
God’s Ministry International holds two-year memorial service for SY Mamamu By Chairman Ojumiri God’s Ministry International on Sunday held a special two-year memorial service of a lasting legacy in honour of Late Pa. Evangelist (Dr). Samson Youkore Mamamu, the founder of the church at the Salvation City Community (Idoun Tamara-Ama), New Ogbe-Ijoh, Warri South West
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Report ranks Bayelsa, others low on budget transparency in South South
Report ranks Bayelsa, others low on budget transparency in South South A non-governmental organisation, Civil Resource Development and Documentation Centre (CIRDDOC) over the weekend have accused the Bayelsa State government for not being transparent enough concerning the transparency and accountability in the budget procurement process. GbaramatiVoice recalls that the Bayelsa State government had initially boasted
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Tinubu’s 100 days in office: Delta traders struggle to maintain profit margins due to 40% price increase
Tinubu’s 100 days in office: Delta traders struggle to maintain profit margins due to 40% price increase As President Bola Tinubu marks his 100 days in office, GbaramatuVoice Market Survey has shown that market women are struggling to maintain their profit margins due to the rising costs. President Bola Tinubu and Vice President, Kashim Shettima
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Pipeline Surveillance Contract: Egbema ex-agitators disown Aroni’s statement
Pipeline Surveillance Contract: Egbema ex-agitators disown Aroni’s statement By Enaibo Asiayei Leaders of Niger Delta ex-agitators in Egbema kingdom, Warri North Local Government Area of Delta state, have stated that they are not a party to the recent ill-publication made by Mr Aroni Oputu concerning the non- employment of Egbema youths by Tantita Security Services
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Tantita congratulates President Tinubu on 100 days in office, tribunal victory
Tantita congratulates President Tinubu on 100 days in office, tribunal victory The management and entire team of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited on Saturday applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as his administration marked 100 days in office and his victory at the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal. The security company in a statement issued to the
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GbaramatuVoice At 8: Otuwoye – a global dance to the Niger Delta region through the media
GbaramatuVoice At 8: Otuwoye – a global dance to the Niger Delta region through the media By Asiayei Enaibo The canoe was carved from the creeks of the Gbaramatu kingdom with no knowledge of how it could navigate to this extent, even to the oblivion of the carver of the canoe, but the owner of
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Why Peter Obi’s petition against Tinubu is incompetent – Tribunal
Why Peter Obi’s petition against Tinubu is incompetent – Tribunal On Wednesday in Abuja, the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal ruled that the petition of the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Gregory Obi was totally y incompetent and defective beyond repairs. The Tribunal in a ruling made lots of objections against the petition and struck out
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Tribunal dismisses Atiku’s dual citizenship petition against Tinubu
Tribunal dismisses Atiku’s dual citizenship petition against Tinubu The presidential election petition tribunal on Wednesday struck out the suit by Atiku Abubakar, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), intending to disqualify President Bola Tinubu on the basis of dual citizenship. According to the tribunal, the information in Atiku’s reply was an attempt to inject
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Time to bury, crown the King of Ngbilebiri-mein kingdom, by Ekanpou Enewaridideke
Time to bury, crown the King of Ngbilebiri-mein kingdom, by Ekanpou Enewaridideke It is not subject to any pretentious argument and contestation that the king of the ancient Ngbilebiri-Mein Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Bigboroagha II, Samuel Hitler Perekeme (Jp), RFML, journeyed to the Great Beyond on 16 August 2017.Public pronouncement of his death was made
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Tribunal strikes out suit seeking disqualification of Vice President Shettima
Tribunal strikes out suit seeking disqualification of Vice President Shettima The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal has thrown out a suit brought before it by the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, seeking the disqualification of Vice President Kashim Shettima. The party had argued that Tinubu was improperly sponsored by the All Progressives Congress, APC, for nominating Kashim
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PAP considers expanding cooperative scheme to accommodate other groups
PAP considers expanding cooperative scheme to accommodate other groups The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) has disclosed that it’s micro-finance programme, the PAP Cooperative Society Limited (PAPCOSOL), which was primarily designed for ex-agitators, may be looked into, with a view to expand it to accommodate women groups already engaged in similar practices in running mini businesses
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TOMPOLO: Ex-MEND Commander, Kpenfe pleads with President Tinubu to renew Tantita’s pipeline surveillance contract
TOMPOLO: Ex-MEND Commander, Kpenfe pleads with President Tinubu to renew Tantita’s pipeline surveillance contract By Loveth Ojogun Former commander of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, MEND, Chief Micah Kpenfe, has urged President Bola Tinubu to renew the pipeline surveillance contract of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, the security outfit of renowned
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Nigeria Immigration Service and Hire Purchase Passports, By Michael Owhoko, Ph.D
Nigeria Immigration Service and Hire Purchase Passports, By Michael Owhoko, Ph.D With a thriving and fertile environment for extortion and racketeering, process for obtaining the Nigerian passport has turned the booklet into a hire purchase document where applicants pay official cost at point of application, connoting preliminary downpayment, and thereafter compelled to pay a bribe
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Oil pipelines surveillance contract: Ex-deputy governor Otuaro writes open letter to President Tinubu
AN OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR, ON THE CAMPAIGNS FOR AND AGAINST THE RENEWAL OF THE CONTRACT FOR TANTITA SECURITY SERVICES LTD IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CRUDE OIL THEFT, AND OIL PIPELINE VANDALISM IN THE NIGER DELTA Through: Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, The Governor, Delta State, Government House, Asaba. Dear Mr. President
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Death of Ambassador Kayode Laro: Ijaw monarchs pay condolence visit to Nigerian Embassy in France
Death of Ambassador Kayode Laro: Ijaw monarchs pay condolence visit to Nigerian Embassy in France Ijaw traditional rulers comprising of Delta, Ondo, Edo and Bayelsa states have on Wednesday, August 30, paid a condolence visit to the Nigerian Embassy in Paris, France over the death of the Nigerian Ambassador, Late Kayode Ibrahim Laro. The monarchs
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MIKE OZEKHOME: The people stealing the oil are government officials in collaboration with the Nigerian Navy
MIKE OZEKHOME: The people stealing the oil are government officials in collaboration with the Nigerian Navy A lawyer, Mike Ozekhome, has called for the deployment of “strong technology” to stop crude oil theft and piracy in Nigeria. Mr Ozekhome, SAN made the call on Wednesday while speaking as a panelist at one of the breakout