2019: DICKSON, CLARK, OTUARO, OTHER IJAW LEADERS CONVERGE IN KIAGBODO
…SAYS 2019 IS A REFERENDUM ON RESTRUCTURING …CONSTITUTE 15-MAN COMMITTEE Top leaders of thought from the Ijaw ethnic nationality on Tuesday converged at.
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National
My govt will no longer tolerate killing, kidnapping —Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday warned that his government would no longer tolerate wanton killings and kidnapping by hoodlums. President Buhari also vowed.
Delta
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2019: Ijaw, Itsekiri woo DESOPADEC Commissioner, Chief Izoukumor for Delta assembly seat
Ijaw and Itsekiri under the Warri South West Political Alliance have urged the Commissioner representing Ijaw on the board of Delta State Oil.
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Bayelsa Commissioner slumps at inter-ministerial briefing
The Bayelsa Commissioner for Special Projects, Mr Fred Obua, on Tuesday slumped and was rushed out of the venue of ongoing inter-ministerial briefing.
Bayelsa
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Bayelsa overtakes Lagos, South Africa, others in curbing crimes – Dickson’s Aide
…state to reticulate water provision to residents …as Assembly chief flays commissioner on lack of bills on water provision The Special Adviser to the.
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Politics
Gov. Okowa Summons Political Office Holders
According to a special state government announcement on Tuesday morning, the state Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa is to meet all political office holders (elected and.
Bayelsa
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Vigilante groups, not alternative to the police- Bayelsa CP
The newly deployed Bayelsa State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Don Awanah, explained that the existing vigilante groups in the state are not viable.
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JP Clark unveils ‘Remains Of A Tide’
Renowned Nigerian poet and playwright Prof. John Pepper Clark is out with a new book of poetry. His newest collection of poetry, entitled Remains.
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Entertainment & Events
BBNaija: Miracle and Nina kiss in shower
Less than two days in the house and the romance journey has already begun in the house. This morning Miracle and Nina take.
Delta
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Kick-start Maritime varsity immediately, Gbararmatu, Ugborodo monarchs urge FG
The Pere of Gbararmatu Kingdom, His Majesty, Oboro-Gbaraun 11, Aketekpe, Agadagba, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State and His Royal.
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Oil & Gas
5 months after, Rivers residents still occupy Shell flow station
Five months after it shut down Shell flow station at Belema, hundreds of indigenes of Kula are still occupying Shell flow at Belema.
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Oil & Gas
CEPEJ Demands For Relocation Of Oil Spills Detection Agency To Niger Delta
A non-governmental agency (NGO), the Centre for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ) has demanded for the relocation of the National Oil Spill Detection.
Delta
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DESTRUCTION OF OIL FACILITIES: WIPMG Admonishes N-Delta Groups To Seek Peaceful Resolutions
…destruction of oil facilities, not in our best interest A peace-seeking group, Warri Ijaw Peace Monitoring Group, (WIPMG), has admonished agitated groups in.
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NDDC, China plan 7,000 mega watts regional power project in Niger Delta
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) says it is in discussion with a Chinese firm to establish a regional power pool project in.
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Report warns against impending flooding globally
A report by Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), Germany, has alerted that rainfall changes caused by global warming will increase river.
News
Navy to crush oil thieves in N-Delta
Nigerian Navy has said it would continue to crush oil thieves and related criminals on the nation’s maritime space until they give up.
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Ondo
Ondo Amnesty: Repentant Militants Accuse Government Of Short-Changing Members
…warns Ondo Deputy Governor; ”don’t take us for granted” …leader says, he has borrowed N17m to maintain boys Some repentant militants who were.
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Just in: GbaramatuVoice Launches Mobile App
Niger Delta’s Number one Newspaper, GbaramatuVoice on Monday launched much awaited, flagship platform, the Mobile App in Warri, the Delta State. The innovative news-as-it-happens, portal will.
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Security forces kill another wanted member of Don Wanny cult gang
Oluchi Igwedibia, a suspected gang member who allegedly participated in the brutal murder of 23 persons in Omoku, Rivers, on Jan. 1, has.
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Buhari, Obasanjo meet in Addis Ababa
President Muhammadu Buhari and former President Olusegun Obasanjo met today in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, at the opening session of the 30th African Union Summit..
Delta
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Police warns against jungle justice in Delta
The Police in Delta has warned residents against employing jungle justice on suspected criminals in the state. The Command’s Spokesman, Mr Andrew Aniamaka,.
Bayelsa
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Protesting youths of Ahoada shut transmission station, cause outage in Bayelsa
The power outage in Bayelsa and parts of Rivers was the handiwork of youths who shut down a transmission station at Ahoada in.
Delta
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Coastal communities in Delta to enjoy road networks soon
Deltans living in the coastal communities will soon heave a sigh of relief, following the construction of road networks in the area. The.
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Warri NUJ Condemns Assault On Its Chairman By Police, Council Officials
The Nigeria Union of Journalists, Warri Correspondents Chapel condemned in its entirety the assault on its chairman, Comrade Akpokona Omafuaire by men of.
National
We haven’t betrayed you, Clark tells Niger Delta Avengers
An elder statesman and leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum, Chief Edwin Clark, has pleaded with the militant group, Niger Delta Avengers,.
Entertainment & Events
I have phone numbers of 13 presidents – Davido
As an artiste, you would know you have ‘arrived’ if you have good relationship with the President of your country, but when you.
News
Delta police intercept herdsmen in three speed boats in Asaba
SOME herdsmen who stormed Asaba, the Delta State capital through River Niger in three speedboats at the beginning of this week were intercepted.
Politics
Let’s restructure before 2019 elections, says Dickson
The Bayelsa State Governor, Henry Seriake Dickson has called on the Federal Government and other stakeholders to ensure that the country is restructured.
Bayelsa
Politics
Bayelsa trains over 5,633 youths in various vocational skills
The Bayelsa Government says it has trained no fewer than 5,633 youths in various skills since the inception of Gov. Seriake Dickson administration.
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Rivers
RIVERS: Kidnap victim recounts ordeal, thanks DSS, Army
Mrs Adeola Dawodu, a 46-year-old woman, has expressed gratitude to the Department of State Services and the Nigerian Army for rescuing her from.
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Ondo
Niger Delta Amnesty: Ondo militants give oil firms three days to vacate communities
A coalition of militant groups in Ondo State on Friday gave oil companies operating in the state three days to leave over non-enrollment.
National
Army 81 Division gets new GOC
Maj.-Gen. Enebong Udoh on Friday formally took over as the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division of the Nigerian Army, NAN report. At.
Bayelsa
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Bayelsa to have ‘uninterrupted power supply’ by September
The Bayelsa government says residents of the state will have 24 hours uninterrupted power supply by September. Olice Kemenanabo, managing director of the.
Maritime
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Amaechi At Chatham House UK, Says FG Approves Integrated Maritime Security
…Dakuku assures of zero tolerance to piracy in Gulf of Guinea The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has disclosed that the Federal Government.