Delta News

13% DERIVATION: What Ijaw traditional rulers told Delta governor during meeting with DESOPADEC board members

13% DERIVATION: What Ijaw traditional rulers told Delta governor during meeting with DESOPADEC board members …Demand immediate release of DESOPADEC allocation …Frown at state government’s culture of owing DESOPADEC contractors   …..Say DESOPADEC abandoned projects litter coastal areas of the state Delta State Ijaw Traditional Rulers Forum (DITRF), has urged the state government to release

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Maritime News

NIMASA takes over Continental Shipyard, sets to deploy N50bn modular floating dock

NIMASA takes over Continental Shipyard, sets to deploy N50bn modular floating dock The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has taken over areas leased to it by the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) at the Continental Shipyard for the operations of the modular floating dock. The areas include but not limited to the dolphin jetty,

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News

Mischief makers at work, Presidential Amnesty Office denies fraud allegations

Mischief makers at work, Presidential Amnesty Office denies fraud allegations The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) has described fraud allegations of corruption levelled against the programme as false and handiwork of mischief makers. In a statement sent to GbaramatuVoice on Monday, the Special Adviser on Media in the Presidential Amnesty Office, Freston Akpor, said the monies

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Entertainment & Events

See How Pere of Iduwini In Delta Celebrated His 30th Coronation Anniversary In Grand Style (PHOTOS)

See How Pere of Iduwini In Delta Celebrated His 30th Coronation Anniversary In Grand Style (PHOTOS) All roads led to the sleepy town of Ofougbene in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta state when on Sunday, August 6, eminent monarchs from far and near as well as politicians, chiefs, businessmen and sons and daughters of

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National News

JTF clears MT PRAISEL, vessel accused of oil theft, releases it to continue operation

JTF clears MT PRAISEL, vessel accused of oil theft, releases it to continue operation The Joint Task Force (JTF) deployed to protect oil facilities in the Niger Delta, Operation Delta Safe (OPDS) on Sunday absolved the impounded vessel, MT Praisel, of involvement in oil theft and cleared her to continue its operations. The News Agency

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News Oil & Gas

Chevron Nigeria Limited onboards Agbonu Ogulagha-Ibe Host Community Development Trust (HCDT)

Chevron Nigeria Limited onboards Agbonu Ogulagha-Ibe Host Community Development Trust (HCDT) LAGOS, AUGUST 4, 2023: Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), operator of the joint venture between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has successfully completed an onboarding workshop for members of the Board of Trustees (BOT), Management Committee (MC) and Advisory Committee (AC) of the

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News

CRUDE OIL THEFT: Tantita releases shocking details, documents of vessel intercepted by its men in Delta (MUST READ)

CRUDE OIL THEFT: Tantita releases shocking details, documents of vessel intercepted by its men in Delta (MUST READ) The management of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL), a private security contractor of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has released a statement to the interception of Motor Tanker (MT) PRAISEL by its men in

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News

Church of Ogbanje opens Anambra

Church of Ogbanje opens Anambra A new church called Ogbanje Church of All Nations has been opened in Nnewi, Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State. Members of the congregation had their first worship service at the church, where they sang and danced to a compilation of songs eulogising the names of some popular

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Opinion

Ogbuku as a change agent in Niger Delta development

Ogbuku as a change agent in Niger Delta development By Ifeatu Agbu The rapid development of the Niger Delta region, which is the core mandate of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, got an impetus when the current Management, led by Dr Samuel Ogbuku, mounted the saddle at the Commission’s headquarters on January 5, 2023.

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Breaking News

[BREAKING] MINISTERIAL NOMINEES: Tinubu picks Festus Keyamo, withdraws Shetty’s nomination

[BREAKING] MINISTERIAL NOMINEES: Tinubu picks Festus Keyamo, withdraws Shetty’s nomination President Bola Tinubu has replaced a ministerial nominee, Maryam Shetty, choosing two others, including Festus Keyamo and Dr Maigari Mahmud. This was revealed when Senate President Godswill Akpabio read out a letter by the President at Friday’s plenary session. Details later…

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News

See pictures of fresh vessel with stolen crude oil intercepted by men of Tantita Security in Delta creek 

See pictures of fresh vessel with stolen crude oil intercepted by men of Tantita Security in Delta creek  A vessel carrying crude oil, suspected to have been stolen, has been intercepted in the Koko area of Delta State by men of Tanita Security Services Nigeria Limited, a private security contractor of the Nigerian National Petroleum

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Opinion

Izon-ebi’s season of degradation

IZONEBI’S SEASON OF DEGRADATION BY EKANPOU ENEWARIDIDEKE The cycle in the life of man is cosmically decreed. In the cosmically decreed cycle of life composed of consciousness driven by social existence(as Karl Marx would say) there are behaviourally earned demarcated phases of praiseworthiness, blameworthiness, elevation and humiliation. It appears the behaviourally earned phase of blameworthiness

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Breaking News

BREAKING: Tompolo’s Tantita intercepts another vessel escorted by Naval officials with stolen crude oil in Delta creek

BREAKING: Tompolo’s Tantita intercepts another vessel escorted by Naval officials with stolen crude oil in Delta creek Operatives of Tanita Security Services Nigeria Limited which is private security contractor of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited have intercepted a vessel loaded with crude oil suspected to be stolen. The vessel, MT PRAISEL, was being escorted

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Breaking News

BREAKING: Tinubu appoints Lokpobiri, 18 others in fresh ministerial list

BREAKING: Tinubu appoints Lokpobiri, 18 others in fresh Ministerial list President Bola Tinubu has appointed Henieken Lokpobiri, who served as Minister in the first term of President Muhammadu Buhari. He also appointed former Governors Bello Matawalle (Zamfara), Atiku Bagudu (Kebbi), Simon Lalong (Plateau), and Ibrahim Geidam (Yobe) and Isiaka Oyetola (Osun). In all, there are

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Entertainment & Events

PHOTOS: MEET THE PONDIS, ONE OF THE RICHEST FAMILIES IN THE NIGER DELTA 

PHOTOS: MEET THE PONDIS, ONE OF THE RICHEST FAMILIES IN THE NIGER DELTA 

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National News

Nigeria loses two judges in one day

Nigeria loses two judges in one day The Nigerian judiciary has suffered a huge loss as two judges died hours apart. Justice Centus Chima Nweze of the Supreme Court and Justice Peter Mallong of the Kaduna Division, both died on Sunday in Abuja. In a statement on Monday signed by the publicity secretary of the

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National News

Tinubu to address Nigerians in nationwide broadcast at 7pm today

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will make a broadcast to the nation, today, Monday. Dele Alake, Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communications & Strategy, disclosed this on Monday in a terse statement. According to him, the broadcast will occur by 7 pm. “Television, radio stations and other electronic media outlets are enjoined to

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Lifestyle

LOVE IN A CANOE: Bayelsa journalist, Onitsha releases exciting pre-wedding photos

LOVE IN A CANOE: Bayelsa journalist, Onitsha releases exciting pre-wedding photos with beautiful bride Bayelsa-based Journalist and Founder of NaijaLiveTV in Yenagoa, Mr. Saint Miepamo Onitsha, and his heartthrob, Miss Happiness Francis have released their culture-inspired pre-wedding photos in a canoe showcasing the rich traditional occupation of the Ijaw people. GbaramatuVoice reports that Onitsha and

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Politics

[VIDEO] We’re going to build new towns, tackle flooding in Bayelsa – Eradiri, LP guber candidate

[VIDEO] We’re going to build new towns, tackle flooding in Bayelsa – Eradiri, LP guber candidate The Bayelsa state governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the November 11, 2023 in the governorship election, Engr. Udengs Eradiri, has promised to build new towns to decongest the state capital and tackled the perennial flooding in

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News Oil & Gas

PIA: Shell unveils Ogulagha, Iduwini, Itsekiri development trusts in Delta state

PIA: Shell unveils Ogulagha, Iduwini, Itsekiri development trusts in Delta state …Benikurukuru, Anoruse, Omagbitse inaugurated as chairmen The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) Joint Venture (JV), has unveiled three Host Communities Development Trusts (HCDTs) in Delta in line with the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). The three Host Communities Development Trusts in Delta

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Breaking News

Senate unveils Tinubu’s 28 ministerial nominees (FULL LIST)

Senate unveils Tinubu’s 28 ministerial nominees (FULL LIST) The Senate has unveiled President Bola Tinubu’s 28 ministerial nominees. The names were read by the Senate President, GodsWill Akpabio, at the plenary on Thursday. The latter containing the list of the ministerial nominees was personally delivered by the Chief of Staff and former Speaker of the

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National News

Adamawa governor approves N10,000 for workers and pensioners

Adamawa governor approves N10,000 for workers and pensioners Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has approved N10,000 monthly subsidy allowances for workers and pensioners on the payroll of the state government for the period of six months. The Chief of Staff Government House, Yola Dr Edgar Sunday who is the chairman special committee on mitigating

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Life & Living

Tonmene, Ijaw born physically challenged Keke operator in Lagos cries out for help

Tonmene, Ijaw born physically challenged Keke operator in Lagos cries out for help …Calls on Sanwo-Olu, Oborevwori, Diri, others for assistance …Says family going through agonizing economic hardship Gift Captain Tonmene, a physically challenged tricycle (Keke) operator in Mile 12 area of Lagos state has cried out to the Executive Governor of Lagos state, Mr.

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Oil & Gas

War against oil theft: NNPCL gives fresh updates, says 93 illegal pipeline connections discovered in one week

War against oil theft: NNPCL gives fresh updates, says 93 illegal pipeline connections discovered in one week The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has said that the country recorded 40 incidents of crude oil theft between July 15 and July 21, 2023. The company stated this on Tuesday via its official Twitter account. According

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News

PRESIDENTIAL AMNESTY: Bayelsa APC elders deny calling for Ndiomu’s sack

PRESIDENTIAL AMNESTY: Bayelsa APC elders deny calling for Ndiomu’s sack Prominent elders and leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa state, have clarified that at no time did they call for the sack of the Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Maj-Gen, Barry Ndiomu (Rtd). The elders at a news conference

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News

Jubilation as Diebiri-Batan community inaugurates new executive

Jubilation as Diebiri-Batan community inaugurates new executive …My leadership will ensure widespread development – Ekpebide, new chairman  Oil-rich Diebiri-Batan Community in  Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, on Sunday, July 23, 2023 inaugurated a 14 Member  Executive Committee to drive development and growth of the community for the next two years. The

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Lifestyle

Billionaire’s wife, Blessing Pondi, releases gorgeous photos to mark her birthday

Billionaire’s wife, Blessing Pondi, releases gorgeous photos to mark her birthday Warri-based billionaire’s wife and businesswoman, Mrs Blessing Pondi turns a year older today the 25th of July, 2023 and took to her social media platforms to share some gorgeous photos as she celebrates her special day. Blessing is married to billionaire businessman, entrepreneur and

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News

Delta Commissioners’ List: Egbema Ijaw in Warri North tackles Oborevwori over exclusion, demands immediate reversal

"If we are not good enough to be where our God-given wealth will be shared in the state, we will do all within our powers legally to halt oil operations, where this monumental injustice is not addressed."

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News

BREAKING: Tribunal sacks Labour Party Reps member, declares PDP’s Elumelu winner in Delta

BREAKING: Tribunal sacks Labour Party Reps member, declares PDP’s Elumelu winner in Delta The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Asaba, Delta State, has nullified the election of Mr. Ngozi Okolie of the Labour Party as member representing Aniocha/Oshimili Constituency at the House of Representatives. The tribunal in a judgement on Monday, held that

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Politics

PHOTOS: Oborevrwori, Okowa, traditional rulers, party chieftains honour Guwor at thanksgiving

Oborevrwori, Okowa, traditional rulers, party chieftains honour Guwor at thanksgiving The Delta State Governor. Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, his predecessor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa were among top dignitaries that graced the thanksgiving service of the Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor and his wife, Timi, were he dedicated his reelection and successful inauguration as

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Editorial

Governor Diri, it is time to make Bayelsa a true glory of all lands

Governor Diri, it is time to make Bayelsa a true glory of all lands By GbaramatuVoice Editorial Board  It is a well established truth that Bayelsa state capital, Yenagoa, is susceptible to high risk of annual flooding. It is equally a statement of fact that successive administrations in the state particularly Governor Douye Diri led

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Akwa Ibom Politics

Umo Eno re-appoints all Udom’s commissioners in Akwa Ibom

Umo Eno re-appoints all Udom’s commissioners in Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has reappointed all cabinet members that served in the immediate past administration of Udom Emmanuel whose tenure came to an end on May 29. All the commissioners and one special adviser that worked with Udom Emmanuel have been re-nominated

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National News

7 oil-producing states get N70.3b FAAC windfall as Delta receives highest allocation of N23b for June

7 oil-producing states get N70.3b FAAC windfall as Delta receives highest allocation of N23b for June Seven of the nine oil mineral producing states left Abuja yesterday with a combined cheque value of N70.408 billion being their allocation from the June 2023 revenue distributed by the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) on Thursday. Delta State

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National News

Declare me winner because of 21 states’ results – Atiku tells tribunal in final address

Declare me winner because of 21 states’ results – Atiku tells tribunal in final address The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has asked the Presidential Election Petition Court to declare him the winner of the February 25 presidential election, having won won in 21 states. This was as he stated that

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News

Nigerian military sacks IPOB/ESN enclave in Delta, captures gunmen, fire arms

Nigerian military sacks IPOB/ESN enclave in Delta, captures gunmen, fire arms Members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) fled various camps in Asaba, Delta State capital, in the early hours of Saturday. They fled their camps following a joint raid conducted by troops of Nigerian military and the operatives of Department of State

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