Politics

Dickson has endeared himself to Ijaw people, says PDP presidential hopeful

Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson, has been commended for promoting the culture and traditions of the Ijaw people, as well as for.

National News

Address needs of Niger Delta to save economy from interruption – PANDEF tells FG

Niger Delta leaders under the platform of Pan Niger Delta Elders Forum (PANDEF), have expressed disappointment over the inability of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led.

News

We will open up coastal communities’ roads in Delta for effective oil exploration – NDDC

Executive Director of Projects, Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Mr. Samuel Adjogbe, has said that the commission was set to commence the construction.

National

Buhari, Isoko traditional rulers meet in Aso Rock

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday met with Isoko traditional rulers at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting, holding at the Council Chamber of.

News Politics

2019: ADC strategises for electoral victory in Burutu

A grassroots youth activist, Comrade Oweikeye Endoro, has declared his interest to represent the people of Burutu North constituency in 2019 at the.

News Politics

2019: Oshiomhole vows to take over Delta State, reconciles warring leaders

National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has vowed to take over power from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party.

Delta News

Bayelsa cargo airport’ll boost export, create jobs — Commissioner

The Bayelsa Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has described the new Bayelsa Airport as a necessity aimed at attracting investors and tourists. He.

National News

Senator Dino Melaye kidnapped by unknown gunmen

Senator Dino Melaye has been reportedly abducted by unknown gunmen in Abuja. Senator Ben Murray Bruce disclosed this on hi twitter handle –.

Delta News

We will turn Okerenkoko to a tourist site – Otuaro

…200 housing unit soon to be commissioned GBARAMATU – Okerenkoko, a community situated in Gbaramatu Kingdom of Warri South West Local Government Area,.

Bayelsa News

Bayelsa: Oando, JV partners inaugurate water scheme in Agbere community

A water scheme with capacity for 20, 000 gallons has been inaugurated in Agbere, a community in Bayelsa State. The facility will serve.

National Politics

PDP leads the House as 32 APC Reps defect

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has lost 32 of its members in the House of Representatives to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Four.

National Politics

How I escaped security operatives’ siege – Saraki

The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday relayed his experience in the hands of security operatives, who laid siege to his house, to.

National Politics

Reps hail Dogara, Onyema; call Gbajabiamila Minority Leader

It was a mild drama this morning at the entrance of the House of Representatives as members of the green chamber were seen.

National

Tension: Police mount surveillance, block Saraki’s convoy

Ahead of his appearance for interrogation this morning, the Nigeria Police Force has mounted surveillance on the residence of the President of the.

News

US Consulate, NDDC Strategize for Sustainable Development

The United States Consulate in Nigeria says it continues to discuss and work with the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, to strengthen collaboration.

News

JTF Terrorising Gbaramatu Kingdom, says Fiyewei

…No, we have nothing to do with that – JTF The Fiyewei (Spokesman) of Gbaramatu Kingdom, Chief Godspower Gbenekama, has cried out over.

Sport

Etebo, Akpeyi, others drag Warri Wolves to EFCC

Super Eagles duo, Oghenekaro Etebo and Daniel Akpeyi have been named in a formal petition to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission [EFCC].

Delta News Sport

Asaba 2018: We’re set to host Africa – Otuaro

The Acting Governor of Delta State, Barr. Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, on Wednesday, said the state government was ready to host Africa at the .

National News

How FG stopped Niger Delta militancy, IPOB plot – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has singled out traditional rulers as the brains behind the successful stoppage of militancy in the Niger Delta as.

News Oil & Gas

Niger Delta leaders reject PIGB, insist on PIB

Stakeholders in Niger Delta have cautioned President Muhammadu Buhari against signing the Petroleum Industry Governance Bill (PIGB), alleging that it seeks to privatise.