We are on top gear to complete Ughelli-Asaba dual carriageway – Okowa
By Enaibo Asiayei Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has said that the state government was on top gear to complete the Ughelli-Asaba dual carriageway.
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Jonathan Visits Buhari in Aso Rock (Photos)
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday met behind closed doors with former President Goodluck Jonathan at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria reports.
Opinion
11 Thought-Provoking Quotes From Ken Saro-Wiwa
Ken Saro Wiwa, the infamous Ogoni leader, was born on this day October 10th in 1941. An award-winning activist, his impact in the.
Opinion
Who is Harcourt to own Port Harcourt?
By Odimegwu Onwumere They called him Lewis, Viscount Harcourt, Secretary of State for the Colonies of Britain. Harcourt was said to have founded.
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IYC President warns Bini on alleged plan to attack Ijaws of Edo
By Badmus Shina The Ijaw Youth Congress, IYC, has revealed alleged planned attack orchestrated against Ijaw people of Edo state. In a statement.
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Politics
God will determine who becomes next governor of Delta State in 2023 – Okowa
By Ebi Perekeme Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has said that God will determine who becomes the next governor of Delta State.
Opinion
Re-thinking National Human Right Commission’s Role in the Niger Delta
By Jerome-Mario Utomi It is a time-honoured suggestion that during a period of rapid economic growth, nations as well as corporate organizations must.
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Fani-Kayode: Why Rivers State Should Change ‘Port Harcourt’ Name
Former minister of aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has given reasons why Rivers State needs to change the name of their capital city from Port.
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FG stops employment in NDDC
The Federal Government has ordered the suspension of any employment exercise in the Niger Delta Development Commission with immediate effect. The Minister of.
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Presidential Amnesty Programme: EFCC arraigns Paul Boroh for diverting N974m
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned a former Special Adviser on Niger Delta Matters to President Muhammadu Buhari for alleged fraud.
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Politics
Hon. Waive opens constituency office, says it is interface between him, constituents
By Sandra Orokodo The people of Ughelli, on Saturday, went into frenzy, as the honourable member representing Ughelli North, Ughelli South, and Udu.
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Why we move NDDC from Office of SGF to Niger Delta Ministry – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says the recent redeployment of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs is meant.
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BREAKING: Gunshots in Bayelsa House of Assembly as Speaker makes away with Mace
There was panic and gunshots in Bayelsa House of Assembly on Monday as speaker leaves with mace. Details shortly
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Oil & Gas
NNPC GMD: $1.7bn lost to shutdown of OML 25 in two years
The Group Managing Director (GMD) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mallam Mele Kyari, at the weekend disclosed that Nigeria lost an.
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IYC President exposes alleged plan to terminate N’Delta Presidential Amnesty Programme
By Ebi Perekeme The President of Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), worldwide, Pereotubo Oweilaemi, Esq., has accused the Nigerian authorities that they want to.
Delta
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Many woes in Warri Central Hospital
By Kareen Zachaeus, Mercy Karewei & Eunice Teide Electricity and man power to carryout necessary jobs is a major problem in Warri Central.
INTERVIEWS
Presidential Amnesty Programme should be managed by villagers – IYC president
By Enaibo Asiayei & Badmus Shina In this concluding part of the interview with the President of Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide, Barr..
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Amnesty Programme: Court Summons Dokubo, Others Over Alleged Diversion Of Slots, Stipends
A Federal High Court in Yenagoa on Thursday summoned Prof. Charles Dokubo, Coordinator, Presidential Amnesty over alleged diversion of stipends mearnt for 75.
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Int’l Peace Day: CEPEJ organises peace programme, Ezekiel says no alternative to peace
By Aloro Goodluck The Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ on Tuesday, Sep. 24, engaged in an enlightenment programme in Effurun, Uvwie.
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Agip’s pipeline set on fire by unknown persons
Unscrupulous people, described as crude oil thieves have set fire on an oil pipeline, belonging to Italian oil giant Agip at Ubeta community.
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Africa: Climate Change, Hostility and Peace
By Jerome-Mario Utomi At a function organized by the United Nation Information Centre (UNIC), and the Centre for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ),.
INTERVIEWS
My arrest story cooked by mischief-makers – Enetimi Evah, Presidential Amnesty Programme’s consultant
In this interview, the CEO of Ezonebi Training Centre, Lagos, Madam Enetimi Evah Bunuzigha popularly known as Royal Mother, has dispelled speculations making.
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Dennis Otuaro: Celebrating A True Legend At 41
Diplomatic liaison with extensive history of collaborating with wide array of stakeholder groups on substantial public issues, including negotiating with parties hostile to.
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CEPEJ is a reliable NGO worth collaborating with, supporting – United Nations Information Centre
By Shina Badmus A Nigeria based Non Governmental Organisation, Centre for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ) on Friday, September 20, had another impressive.
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Presidential Amnesty Programme: FG deceived ex-Niger Delta militants to drop their guns -IYC president
By Enaibo Asiayei & Shina Badmus In this first phase of interview with the President of Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide, Barr. Oweilaemi.
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Oil & Gas
DESOPADEC unveils idea for community impactful projects
—Also talk of employment and empowerment – King Timiyan By Loveth Ojogun The Managing Director, Delta State Oil Producing Area Development Commission, DESOPADEC,.
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See yourselves as one – PIND tells Itsekiris, Ijaws, at its peace summit
By Shina Badmus The Partnership Initiative in the Niger Delta, PIND Foundation, on Friday September 20, 2019, organized a sensitization meeting for the.
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Okowa not sleeping till peace is the language in Delta – Otuaro
Deputy Governor of Delta State, Deacon Kingsley Otuaro has reiterated the state’s stance to continue to partner with security agencies and critical stakeholders.
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2019 PRSG-Richardson: Chevron MD advocates action to address climate change
By LOveth Ojogun The Chairman/Managing Director, Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), Jeff Ewing, chaired the 2019 edition of the PRSG-Richardson Health, Safety, Security and.
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DESOPADEC: Don’t bring shame to Okowa – King Timiyan admonishes Board
By Enaibo Asiayei The traditional ruler of Ogulagha Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Elder Capt. Joseph Timiyan has appealed to the new board of.
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PIND’s supported peace initiative holds in Ijaw, Itsekiri communities
By Shina Badmus It is important for people to become aware of the dangers of violence to their communities.The Warri Multi Stakeholders’ Platform.
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Oil & Gas
Sylva happy as dispute on Oil Mining Lease (OML) 25 is resolved
By Esther Poweide The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation with its joint venture partners, Shell Production Development Company and Belema OIL, has resolved the.
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FG mandates Delta to reconstruct federal roads
By Shina Badmus The Delta State Government said it had mobilized to site for rehabilitation of the failed portions on the Benin-Sapele Road.
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Guwor agog as two warring towns in Delta sheathe their swords
By Enaibo Asiayei Member Representing Warri South West in the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon Emomotimi Guwor, has commended the people of.