Itsekiri Youths Vow To Stop Panocean, Chevron Operations In Escravos
By Loveth Ojogun Ugborodo Itsekiri youths in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, have vowed to stop the operations of.
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Oil & Gas
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NYSC Bans Posting Of Corp Members To Warri South-West, Udu LGAs In Delta
By Enaibo Asiayei National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Delta State, has banned the posting of 2019 “Batch A” corp members in the state.
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Politics
You’ve been a dependable partner, Okowa tells Otuaro at 51
By Enaibo Asiayei Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa on Monday commended the qualities and competence of his Deputy, Deacon Kingsley Burutu Otuaro.
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Rivers
NDDC Records Milestone Partnerships with UK Varsities
By Brakere Birinimighan The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, says it is consolidating its existing partnerships with universities in the United Kingdom to.
National
IN FULL: Dr. Igali Delivers Powerful Speech at Tompolo’s 48th Birthday Celebration
Opening remarks by Amb (Dr.) Godknows B. Igali, OON at the 48th birthday celebration and 3rd edition of High Chief Government Ekpemupolo Symposium,.
WORLD NEWS
Why men die younger than women — WHO
The World Health Organisation has said that, globally, women live longer than men; and that the difference in the male-female lifespan is particularly.
National
Opinion
AN OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT BUHARI
Michael Owhoko canvasses the relocation of the operational headquarters of oil companies to the Niger Delta I congratulate you on your re-election at.
National
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Niger Delta: No Mercy For Criminals, Says New JTF Commander
…asked criminals to repent or vacate region The new Commander of the Joint Task Force (JTF), Operation Delta Safe (ODS), Real Admiral Akinjide.
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Maritime University In Dire Need Of Funding ― NIMASA DG
By Shina Badmus The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dakuku Peterside has acknowledged the fact that the.
National
News
Suspended CJN Onnoghen resigns
The suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, has resigned, a senior lawyer in his legal team confirmed on Friday. “I have just.
National
News
Pay N6.9bn to Niger Delta oil host communities, Senate tells SPDC
Oil producing communities in the Niger Delta region Thursday lamented the refusal of Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) to comply with the resolution.
National
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Uduaghan To Deliver Maiden Public Lecture At UNN
By Shina Badmus Fomer Governor of Delta State and APC Senatorial Candidate in the just concluded general elections, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, has been.
Delta
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Okowa Commends NNPC/Chevron JV as Itsekiri RDC commissions 54 projects in 20 Communities
By Loveth Ojogun The Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has commended the NNPC/Chevron Joint Venture for partnering with the Delta State Government.
National
Opinion
Niger Deltans Suffer Wrecking Disaster Of Indiscriminate Gas Flaring While Govt Maintains Lip Service
Nigerian authorities have had incessant failed policies outlawing flaring of gas in the Niger Delta region, the hub of Nigeria’s economy. The consequences.
Bayelsa
National
News
Security Operatives Re-arrest Bayelsa Publisher, Jones Abiri
A Bayelsa-based newspaper publisher, Jones Abiri was whisked away on Saturday by security personnel in plain cloth believed to be men of the.
National
News
FG, India to train youth in Niger Delta
The Minister for Niger Delta Affairs (MNDA), Usani Uguru has said the Federal Government is ready to partner India on training, youth development.
National
News
NIGERIA BLEEDS, WE MUST ACT FAST TO AVERT UPRISING – MULADE
Says Nigerian leaders are trading with the future of the generation unborn By Loveth Ojogun A peace ambassador and human right advocate, Comrade.
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Politics
INEC presents certificates of return to Okowa, Otuaro
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and his deputy, Kingsley Otuaro, were on Wednesday, presented their certificates of return by the Independent National Electoral Commission at INEC office,.
Delta
News
It’s time for reconciliation — Okowa
Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa says now that the 2019 general elections are over, it is time for reconciliation. He also pledged that.
National
News
Niger Delta ex-militants hail FG over prompt payment of stipends
Ex-agitators of the Niger Delta region have hailed the Federal Government for the prompt payment of their monthly stipends. Gen. Godstime Ogidigba, the.
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Oil & Gas
Chevron’s Star Deepwater, Agbami parties honoured at Nigeria’s World TB Day event
By Loveth Ojogun Star Deepwater Petroleum Limited (a Chevron company and operator of the Agbami unit) and its parties in the Agbami field, Famfa.
Bayelsa
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Oil & Gas
Gov. Dickson accuses oil companies of funding criminality in Niger Delta
Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State has accused multinational oil companies operating in the Niger Delta of funding “terrorism, criminality and breakdown of.
National
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Ohanaeze to investigate ownership of oil blocks in Niger Delta
Apex pan Igbo organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo said it would investigate the ownership of all Oil blocks in Niger Delta with a view to.
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Sport
Delta Govt Releases Prices Of Super Eagles’ Match Tickets
Prices of tickets for Super Eagles matches slated for the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba on Friday and Tuesday have been increased, the.
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Politics
Delta 2019: Okerenkoko Youths Congratulate Okowa, Manager, Guwor, Others
By Shina Badmus Youths of Okerenkoko federated community in Gbaramatu kingdom, have congratulated Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, on his re-election at the just concluded.
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Rivers
NDDC Steps up Partnership with EU on Sustainable Water Projects
By Brakere Birinimighan The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, says it will strengthen its collaboration with the European Union, EU, through the Niger.
Bayelsa
News
Generator fumes disaster: How newly-bought generator killed four children in Aghoro community
By Shina Badmus Four children have lost their lives after inhaling poisonous carbon-monoxide fume expelled from a generator that powered their house. According.
News
Okowa’s Victory Was Clark’s Dream, Says Otuaro
Okowa: “I’ll do more for Ijaw in 2nd tenure” KIAGBODO – Delta State Deputy Governor, Deacon Kingsley Burutu Otuaro says Almighty God preserved.
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News
UN Decorates Niger Delta Activist, Mulade As Global Peace Ambassador In New York (Photos)
By Loveth Ojogun The National Coordinator, Center for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ), Comrade Sheriff Mulade, has been nominated and decorated by the.
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Oil & Gas
NPDC Targets 500,000 Bpd Oil Production In 2020 – Report
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says its subsidiary, Nigerian Petroleum Development company (NPDC) is targeting oil production of 500,000 barrel per day.
Bayelsa
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Police Arrest Armed Robbers In Bayelsa
The police in Bayelsa State have arrested some suspected armed robbers, who specialised in robbing residents in Yenagoa, the state capital, using a.
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Rivers
Victim of Rivers political violence, Ferry Gberegbe, dies seven days after gunshot
Dr. Ferry Gberegbe, who was shot at the collation centre in Bori, Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State during the governorship and.
Edo
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Gunmen kidnap Edo traditional ruler
The Enogie of Ukhiri in lkpoba Okha Local Government Area, HRH Enogie Godwin Aigbe Osayande has been kidnapped by unknown gun men. The.
Bayelsa
News
Entrepreneur decries intellectual poverty amongst Ijaws in Niger Delta region
An entrepreneur in the oil and gas sector, Mr. Keniebi Okoko, has identified poor mental disposition of many people in Bayelsa State as.
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Politics
2019 General Elections: CEPEJ Speaks On ‘Inconclusive Elections’
…Charges INEC to give credibility, assurance to the process A Nigerian based human and environmental rights advocate and the National Coordinator, Center for.