Petroleum Summit: NANS commends Kachikwu
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has commended Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, the Minister of State for Petroleum, over Nigeria’s hosting of the.
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Delta
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Ugborodo Chiefs finger Chief Ayiri in weekend killings, invasion of community
…begs FG to probe massacre with immediate dispatch The people of Ugborodo community in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State have.
WORLD NEWS
Trump breaks record as worst U.S. President
President Donald Trump has been ranked as the worst U.S. President in history in a Presidents’ Day poll of political scientists that ranked.
View Point
Banters in Lagos, Poverty and Disease in the Niger Delta
By; Jerome-Mario Utomi The Eko Convention Centre, Lagos, venue of the meeting was lavishly decorated to impress, and it did impressed. The participants.
Delta
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IGOBA COMMUNITY…Where Residents Drink Water With High Petroleum Content (Photos)
By Brakerekebina Birinimighan The Niger Delta region in Nigeria has a vast area of its land mass covered by water but the inhabitants.
Akwa Ibom
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Militants behead JTF informant in Akwa Ibom
A Joint Task Force, JTF informant was reportedly beheaded by suspected militants Sunday night, when the JTF raided the militants’ hideouts in Etim.
Delta
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Isaba Kingdom Appoints Chief Ekpenzu, Regent
The entire people of the Isaba Kingdom, which comprises of the Traditional Council of Chiefs of the kingdom, leaders, women leaders and youths.
Delta
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Leadership Tussle: Ekakpamre community cries out over alleged intimidation, harassment by govt agents
The people of Ekakpamre community, in Delta state has accused some perceived agents of the state government, of complicity in the harassment and.
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Man arraigned for allegedly stealing phone from altar
The police on Monday arraigned a 26-year-old man, Toyin Sunday, at a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court, near Lagos, for allegedly stealing a mobile.
Cross River
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Cross River partners poultry firm on school feeding programme
Cross River Government says it is partnering Akwa Prime Hatchery and Poultry Limited to establish farms in five locations for the National Home-Grown.
Edo
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Man drives against traffic, obstructs Obaseki’s convoy
A motorist, Progress Raji, 27, was on Monday brought before an Oredo Magistrates’ Court in Benin, for allegedly obstructing Edo State Governor Godwin.
Delta
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Ogbe-Ijoh Community Accuses Neigbours of Deprivation
…Warns state govt of undue interference The National Coordinator, Niger Delta Scholars, Chief Keme Monday, yesterday, stated that for about two years now, since 2016,.
Delta
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End Gas Flaring Now: CEPEJ Advises Buhari
The Centre for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ) has urged the Federal Government to put an end to gas flaring in the Niger.
National
Politics
Finally, Obasanjo, Jonathan Reconcile, Seek Nigeria’s Unity
After over two years of what seemed like a cold war between former presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, the two Nigerian leaders.
National
Boroh advises ex-militants against selling empowerment tools
The Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Brig.-Gen. Paul Boroh (rtd) has advised ex-militants, who have undergone various training under the programme,.
Politics
Rivers
Whether you like my face or not, for now I am the governor of Rivers State – Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has reiterated his call on Rivers politicians to promote the interest of the state ahead of all.
Church
National
Catholic Church returns to CAN
After about five years’ absence due to alleged misunderstanding that was later described as “political,” the Catholic Church has announced its return to.
Delta
Health
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Lassa fever: Delta confirms three deaths, 24 under surveillance
The Delta State Government has said three out of the seven confirmed cases of Lassa fever have resulted in mortality since the outbreak.
National
Jonathan, Obasanjo sit side-by-side in church
Former Presidents Goodluck Jonathan and Olusegun Obasanjo sat next to each other at Saint Stephen’s Anglican Church, Otuoke in Bayelsa state, on Sunday..
National
Buratai storms Sambisa forest, orders his men to capture Shekau dead or alive
Tukur Buratai, chief of army staff, has again charged troops to capture Abubakar Shekau, factional leader of the Boko Haram sect, alive or.
National
Politics
Dickson: What FG calls oil blocks are ‘ancestral properties’ of Niger Delta
Seriake Dickson, governor of Bayelsa state, says oil blocks in the country are “ancestral properties” of the Niger Delta. Dickson said this at.
Delta
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Ijaw, Urhobo Youths Sue for Peace in Warri Communities
…tasks state govt over ensuring peace in Aladja, Ogbe-Ijoh areas ….plans summit for peace with major stakeholders In an unprecedented move in the.
Delta
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New Executives of Kokodiagbene Community Inaugurated
…Chairman pledges to support Okowa government to deliver ”SMART” initiative ….we will protect oil installations, follow predecessors’ footsteps – new executives …run all-inclusive.
Sport
UEFA Champions League: Conte confident Chelsea can beat Barca
Chelsea’s coach Antonio Conte was encouraged with the way his team rediscovered their swagger ahead of the visit of Barcelona during their 4-0.
Bayelsa
Oil & Gas
Agip inaugurates power projects in Bayelsa communities
The Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC), yesterday, inaugurated power projects in two communities in Bayelsa state, reinstating its commitment for improved living standard.
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We need private sector for infrastructure development, NDDC MD
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Mr. Nsima Ekere, says the Commission has embraced the Public-Private Partnership, PPP, option.
Entertainment & Events
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Valentine Day Special: Condoms sale increases by 70% — Survey
As Nigerians joined the rest of the world to celebrate St Valentine’s Day on Wednesday, a survey has indicated that was about 70.
Bayelsa
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Youths movement coordinator urges Bayelsa assembly to endorse bill
The Coordinator of the Bayelsa State chapter of the ”Not Too Young To Run” movement, has enjoined the State House of Assembly, to.
Sport
FIFA Rankings: Nigeria drop one spot further in February release
Nigeria have dropped further one spot in the latest FIFA rankings released by the football governing body on Thursday. The Super Eagles, who.
Politics
WORLD NEWS
JUST IN: Ramaphosa elected as South African president
South African lawmakers on Thursday elected Cyril Ramaphosa as the country’s new president after scandal-tainted Jacob Zuma resigned under pressure from his own.
National
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Amnesty: Reps demand comprehensive list of ex-agitators from Boroh
…as Boroh appeals for budgetary increment House of Representatives Committee on Niger Delta Affairs on Wednesday asked the Special Adviser to the president.
Delta
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When Ugborodo community rose against the lordship of Olu of Warri
The people of Ugborodo Community in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta state have once again reiterated that they have never.
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WORLD NEWS
Updated: South Africa’s President Zuma resigns
South African President Jacob Zuma announced his immediate resignation on Wednesday after the ruling ANC party threatened to eject him from office via.
Delta
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You can never colonise us, Ijaw youths warn Binis
A socio-political group, Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide has warned that all efforts geared towards intimidating the Ijaws in Edo state would be.
Delta
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I have no hand in Ugborodo crisis-Otuaro
The Deputy Governor of Delta State, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro has vehemently denied having a hand in the ongoing crisis in the Ugborodo Community,.