That failed Broderick Bozimo and the great thinkers
By Ekanpou Enewaridideke I have been somewhere held captive by a soothing sleep but just awakened by heavy raindrops upon my roof ‘dribbling.
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Weather Report
NiMet predicts 3-day cloudiness, thunderstorm across Nigeria from Monday
The Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted three days cloudiness and thunderstorms from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet`s weather outlook released.
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NPC announces date for Nigeria’s census
Fifteen years after the last census, Nigeria is likely to have another headcount next year. President Muhammadu Buhari has given the National Population.
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Sport
CAF Confederation Cup: Gov. Diri splashes N14m on Bayelsa United for victory over Ashanti
By Ebi Perekeme Governor Douye Diri has doled out N14 million to the state-owned football club, Bayelsa United, for their victory over visiting.
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Oil & Gas
Buhari appoints Ararume as board chairman of new NNPC Limited [SEE FULL LIST]
President Muhammadu Buhari has named Senator Ifeanyi Ararume as NNPC Limited Board Chairman with Mele Kolo Kyari and Umar I. Ajiya as Chief.
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Certificate of Compliance issued to NIMASA as group plans protest over relocation of floating dockyard
Ten days to the planned protest demanding for relocation of Floating Dockyard acquired by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to.
Delta
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16-year-old girl commits suicide in Warri by drinking ‘Sniper’ over Heartbreak
By Joshua Williams A 16-year-old girl has committed suicide after she suffered an heartbreak on Sunday morning at Arubayi Street, Warri, Delta State..
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Miss Abuja, Oluchi Madubuike emerges 2021 Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria
Miss Abuja, Oluchi Madubuike has emerged this year’s Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria. She was presented with the key of a brand of.
Delta
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NGO Distributes Learning Materials To Riverine Schools In Delta
A Non Governmental Organisation, Esther David Foundation (EDF), has donated writing materials to the schools in the riverine part of Delta State. Materials.
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Ijaw community in Edo to get electricity first time since inception
By Our Correspondent Inikorogha, an Ijaw enclave in Ovia South Local Government Area of Edo State, is to be electrified for the first.
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‘Be careful of what you do when you’re in public office’ – Kanayo O. Kanayo tells politicians, youths
Veteran Nollywood actor, Kanayo. O. Kanayo has warned youths between the ages of 25 – 45 to be careful about how they live.
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Warri Yahoo boy nabbed for allegedly attempting to kill mother for ritual
A youth, Mr. Emma Eregarnoma, has been arrested by the police in Delta State over a failed attempt to use his mother, Mrs.
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[VIDEO] Two Tricycle riders, passengers escape death in an accident on Udu bridge in Delta State
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Group plans massive protest in NIMASA headquarters over FG’s refusal to relocate floating dockyard to Niger Delta from Lagos
An advocacy group, Save Niger Delta Group (SNDG), has revealed plans to stage a massive peaceful protest at the Nigerian Maritime Administration and.
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Dikio Revealed Corrupt Officials in Nigeria’s Presidential Amnesty Office Delaying Projects For Ex-militants
The Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Col. Milland Dixon Dikio (rtd), has revealed that training projects for ex-agitators have not.
Delta
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Foundation launches educational support programme for children in Delta riverine communities
By Joshua Williams A Non Governmental Organisation, Ernest Bebenimibo Foundation (EBF) has launched an educational support programme for underprivileged children in riverine communities.
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How Dikio is repositioning Niger Delta Amnesty Programme
The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) for the reformed Niger Delta militants has been undergoing reforms in the last one year, an official has.
Bayelsa
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It’s unfair for oil companies to extract oil in Bayelsa but workers pay income tax in Lagos – Gov. Diri
The Governor of Bayelsa state, Senator Douye Diri says it is “unfair” that international oil companies (IOCs) extract oil in the state but.
Opinion
[OPINION] Dikio’s efforts to put Amnesty Programme in order by Felix Tuodolo
He came with a vision to achieve his mission of peace as the Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP). His early.
Delta
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Delta Govt Approves Construction, Reticulation Of Okerenkoko Water Scheme
By Ebi Perekeme As part of its efforts to provide potable water and reduce communicable disease in riverine communities, the Delta State Government has.
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Politics
APC names Adamu, Dogara, Betta Edu, others as National Reconciliation Committee
By Our Correspondent The All Progressives Congress (APC) has approved the composition of a National Reconciliation Committee to be headed by Sen. Abdullahi.
Maritime
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N50b modular floating dock acquired by NIMASA rots in Lagos three years after
Three years after the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) spent taxpayers’ money to buy a multi-million dollar modular floating dock, is.
News
Politics
Pressure Mounts On Governor Okowa To Contest 2023 Presidency
By Our Correspondent The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, has told the governor of Delta State, Dr Ifeanyi.
Delta
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Politics
Bye-election: PDP defeats APC to win Delta Assembly seat
By Ebi Perekeme The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Mr. Ovuakpoye Evivie of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the winner.
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[PHOTOS] Delta Deputy Governor’s Aide, Franklin Brialade Buried Mother In Grand Style
Ayakoromo town stood still on Friday, as the Mr. Franklin Ebiama Brialade, Chief Protocol Officer to the Deputy Governor of Delta State, Barr..
Delta
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[BREAKING] Prominent Ijaw leader and Elder Statesman, Chief SY Mamamu is dead
By Ebi Perekeme An elder statesman and prominent Ijaw leader, Chief Samson Youkore Mamamu is dead; he reportedly died on Friday morning The.
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Atiku Support Organisation appoints Alamieyeseigha as South-South zonal woman leader
President General and Founder of Nice Esther Alamieyeseigha Rescue Initiative and Nice Esther for All Foundation, that caters for the aged, widows and.
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Politics
PDP governors take over party as Secondus loses out
Even though he has appeal the order of high courts sitting in Rivers and Cross River states stopping him from parading himself as.
Opinion
Time to Inaugurate NDDC Board, Prosecute Persons Indicted by Audit
By Kaniye Amakiri After nearly two years of waiting by eager Niger Deltans, the much-trumpeted forensic audit report of NDDC was last week.
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Rivers
Finally, NDDC hands over Dappa Biriye House, Former Headquarters to Rivers Govt
By Ebi Perekeme The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has handed over the keys to its former headquarters building, Harold Dappa Biriye House,.
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Yahaya Bello hails Buhari for recognising Kogi as oil-producing state
By Our Correspondent The Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has expressed the state government’s appreciation to President Muhammadu Buhari recognizing.
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Rivers vs FIRS: Let’s be our brothers’ keeper, Gombe Govt begs Southern States Governors
By Our Correspondent The Gombe State Government has appealed to Southern State Governments to reconsider their push to keep Value Added Tax (VAT).
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Rivers
VAT Collection Saga: Wike releases secret documents
By Ebi Perekeme Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State on Wednesday shared the letter Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Muhammad.
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Rivers
Wike threatens to shut down banks, oil companies, others that pay VAT to FIRS
…Says Rivers VAT not for Abuja people Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday, insisted on going on with his move to stop.