Gamble in Rivers in the name of war against COVID-19
By Magnus Abe I am constrained to say these few words on the worrisome development in my dear state, Rivers. The demolition and.
Opinion
Bayelsa
News
Two buses loaded with Almajiri intercepted in Bayelsa
By Ebi Perekeme Bayelsa State government at the weekend intercepted two buses conveying 17 teenagers believed to be almajiris to the state. It.
National
News
Rivers
Hotel Demolition: We acted in order, no regret — Wike says, warns social media legal practitioners
—Your act is draconian – Abe —I am not in a right frame of mind to speak now – Hotel owner Despite the.
National
News
NCDC records 248 new COVID-19 cases, 4399 in total
Nigeria has recorded 248 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 4,399. The Nigeria Centre.
National
News
Influx of Almajiris into N’Delta amidst lockdown, FG owes us explanation — PANDEF
By Ebi Perekeme Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has demanded an explanation from the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government over the influx of.
National
News
COVID-29: Anti-graft agencies, help Nigerians against fraudsters in govt – Activist Mulade
By Ebi Perekeme A Niger Delta born human rights and peace advocate, Comrade Mulade Sheriff has called on anti-graft agencies, EFCC and ICPC.
National
News
Jonathan checks time to abandon partisan politics for his NGO
Former President Goodluck Jonathan says he is staying away from partisan politics because of his non-governmental organisation (NGO). The former president established the.
News
Wike relaxes lockdown for two days
By Ebi Perekeme Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has announced the relaxation of the total lockdown order imposed on Obio/Akpor and Port Harcourt.
News
Rivers
Demolishing my hotel will discourage investors in Rivers – Demolished hotel owner says
The owner of Prudent Hotel demolished by the Rivers State Government, Promise Gogorodari, has denied violating any law to warrant the demolition of.
National
News
Uzor Kalu’s case • Why Supreme Court nullified conviction, orders retrial
The Supreme Court, today, Friday, May 8, 2020 quashed the judgement that convicted and sentenced the former Governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor-Kalu,.
National
News
NIMASA commences investigation into cause of dead fish on N’Delta coastline
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has commenced inquiry to identify the cause of the recent shoals of dead fish washed.
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Ijaw family reunites with their ancient family in Urhobo
By Enaibo Asiayei The Izon family of Ayakoromo, Akparemogbene, Oyangbene and Ekameta otherwise known as either the Gogi family or the Ezaigba family.
Delta
News
Artisans in Gbaramatu to officially inaugurate their org on May 26
By Loveth Ojogun All is now set for the official inauguration of the Gbaramatu Iron Benders, Plumbers and Masons Association holding at Oporoza.
News
Rivers
NDDC sets up committee to distribute palliatives due to COVID-19
–Soboma to head the committee By Ebi Perekeme The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has inaugurated a committee for the distribution of palliatives.
Opinion
Niger Delta and Enemy Within
By Jerome-Mario Utomi. In the evening of Saturday 2nd May, 2020, a friend who is also a member of the self appointed group.
Opinion
Emmanuel Amgbaduba: Celebrating An Outstanding Politician On His Birthday
Chief (Hon.) Prince Emmanuel Amgbaduba, the honourable commissioner for Oil and Gas, Delta State is plus one today May 6th. For a happily.
Delta
Politics
Ijaw, Itsekiri youths endorse Lawuru for Warri North LGA chairmanship position
By Ebi Perekeme Chief Promise Lawuru’s aspiration to contest the Warri North Local Government chairmanship post has been given a boost and endorsement.
News
Oil & Gas
SPDC denies having hand in dead fishes floating N’Delta coastline
The Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) said on Monday that the dead fishes floating the Niger Delta coastline had nothing to do with.
Delta
News
COVID-19: Olu of Warri donates cow, food items to DBS’s staff
The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Ikenwoli, has put smile on the faces of media workers in the Delta State government owned broadcast outfit.
National
News
Police hierarchy redeploys officers in Delta
– They are mainly Delta, Edo natives – Sources – Just to cover Fulani invasion of Delta – CSOs Tension and anger are.
Bayelsa
News
Nine pastors arrested in Bayelsa for allegedly violating COVID-19 lockdown order
No fewer than nine pastors of various denominations have been arrested by the Bayelsa State Task Force on COVID-19 in Yenagoa, the state.
News
Oil & Gas
Eighty million barrels of Nigerian oil stranded at sea – Report
An estimated 84 million barrels of Nigerian crude oil is currently stranded at sea, a report by Wall Street Journal has said. In.
National
News
Man drowns at naval checkpoint in N’Delta without officers allegedly rescuing him
By Ebi Perekeme The people of New Jerusalem Zion in Oporoza of Gbaramatu kingdom, Delta state were in the early hours of today,.
Delta
News
COVID-19: Kunukunuma leaders distribute food, relief items to constituents
By Enaibo Asiayei Leaders of Kunukunuma community in Gbaramatu kingdom yesterday distributed foods and other relief items to the people of the community,.
Bayelsa
News
Politics
Dickson under pressure to join Bayelsa West Senatorial bye-election race
By Ebi Perekeme Prominent Ijaw leaders have mounted pressure on former Bayelsa Governor Seriake Dickson to join the race for the Bayelsa West.
Delta
News
Delta govt inspects lockdown compliance at the state’s boarders
By Ebi Perekeme Delta State Government has maintained its position on the state’s boarder closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, saying that its.
National
News
Buhari extends IMC’s tenure of NDDC from May 1 to December 31
By Ebi Perekeme President Muhammadu Buhari has extended the stay of the Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).
National
News
COVID-19: Nigeria records highest daily tally with 204 new cases, total now 1932
—Rivers 6, Bayelsa 4, Delta 2 Nigeria on Thursday recorded 204 new cases of coronavirus, its highest daily figure since the first case.
National
News
CEPAD traces cause of dead fishes on Bonny seas to harmful chemical
By Ebi Perekeme An Environmentalist, and Chairman, Board of trustees, Centre for Environmental Preservation and Development (CEPAD), Mr Furoebi Akene, has attributed the.
National
News
Many heads roll in NDDC over Forensic Audit, key staff sent on mandatory leave
By Ebi Perekeme The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has placed some members of staff on mandatory leave with full benefits, pending the.
National
News
Rivers
Forensic Audit: NDDC Sends Key Staff on Mandatory Leave (Breaking)
By Ebi Perekeme The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has placed some members of staff on mandatory leave with full benefits, pending the.
National
News
Mass retirement looms at NDDC
Mass retirement of senior staff of The Niger Delta Development CommissionNiger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) may take place today, The Nation has been.
National
News
(Updated) I have no bank account abroad – Jonathan to FG
By Ebi Perekeme Former President Goodluck Jonathan says he has no accounts or property abroad. Jonathan made the comment in response to a.
National
News
BREAKING: Nigeria Records Four More COVID-19 Deaths
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported four new deaths and 195 fresh cases of COVID-19. The centre announced this in.
National
News
Full text of Governor Okowa’s speech on COVID-19
STATE BROADCAST BY HIS EXCELLENCY, SENATOR, DR IFEANYI OKOWA, GOVERNOR OF DELTA STATE, ON THE STATE OF THE FIGHT AGAINST THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC.