13% Derivation: Court orders FG to pay Bayelsa $951 million derivative arrears
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, ordered the Federal Government to pay $951 million to the Bayelsa Government. The amount is the 13.
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Pollution: Fresh oil spill hits Angalabiri community in Bayelsa [PHOTOS]
By Enaibo Asiayei A fresh oil spill has reportedly rocked Egbemo-Angalabiri community in Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The spill has.
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Governor Okowa seeks permanent site for Maritime University Okerenkoko
The Delta State governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has called on the Federal Government to develop the permanent site of the Nigeria Maritime University.
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Group to FG: Don’t convert Maritime Academy, Oron into conventional university
The Alumni of Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron (AMANO) on Wednesday cautioned the Federal Government not to convert the Maritime Academy of Nigeria.
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[VIDEO] House Minority Leader, Elumelu assures speedy passage of Maritime University Bill
By Our Correspondent Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, on Saturday, assured the speedy passage of the Nigerian Maritime.
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(PHOTO STORY] Elumelu, Pondi, other top dignitaries storm Okerenkoko for Otuaro’s inauguration
By Faith Madogwe Dr. Shadrack Otuaro on Saturday, 19 June 2021, took the oath of office as the Executive Chairman of Okerenkoko Federated.
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[VIDEO] Maritime university is crawling, needs urgent attention – Rep Pondi
Watch full speech delivered by Hon. Julius Pondi, the member representing Burutu Federal Constituency in the Federal House of Representatives, during the official.
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[BREAKING] Otuaro Sworn In As New Chairman of Okerenkoko Community
By Ebi Perekeme Hon. Shadrack Otuaro, has been sworn in as the new Executive Chairman of Okerenkoko Federated Community in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Delta.
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Imo community, Shell disagree over source of oil spill devastation
By Our Correspondent The Obiakpu community in Imo has accused the Shell Petroleum Development Company of oil spill devastation, according to a statement.
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[PHOTO NEWS] Goodluck Jonathan in Ghana for another international assignment
By Ebi Perekeme Former President Goodluck Jonathan, has arrived Accra, the capital city of Ghana, with the ECOWAS – CEDEAO Mediation Team to.
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Niger Delta: Buhari directs RCC to intervene on damaged section of bridge in East-West Road
By Our Correspondent The Minister, Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio has said that President Muhammadu Buhari has directed Reynolds Construction.
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Okerenkoko community set to swear-in new EXCO
The people of Okerenkoko Federated Community will on Saturday, June 19, swear-in Hon. Shadrack Otuaro-led newly elected Executive Council of the community. The.
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Delta 2023: Better Delta State drums support for Ijaw governorship ambition
By Our Correspondent A political lobby group, Better Delta State, on Wednesday called on state politicians to support the ambition of governor of the Ijaw.
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[BREAKING] Governor Okowa sends fresh list of commissioner-nominees to Delta Assembly
By Enaibo Asiayei Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has sent fresh names of seventeen commissioner-designates to the Delta State House of Assembly for screening and.
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Governor Okowa Appoints Five Special Advisers
By Ebi Perekeme The Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has appointed five special advisers, GbaramatuVoice reports. Patrick Ukah, the Secretary to.
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HERDERS’ THREAT: Enough is Enough, Clark tells Buhari [Full Video]
Elder Statesman and Ijaw leader, Chief Edwin Clark, on Monday urged President Muhammadu Buhari to call for a national dialogue to discuss the.
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Akpabio committed to peace, development in Niger Delta – Group
The Minister, Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio’s genuine effort at sustaining peace in the Niger Delta region has been commended and described.
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Read full communique of PDP Governors strategic meeting In Uyo
By Ebi Perekeme Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party on Monday held a closed-door meeting in Uyo, the capital.
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Oil & Gas
Strike Notice: Chevron clears air over sacked workers
International oil major and joint venture partner of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), has expressed concern over a.
Delta
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Stop your blackmail, propaganda against Akpabio, Tompolo, Niger Delta agitators warn mischief makers
By Ebi Perekeme Niger Delta Crusaders, under the aegis of the 21st Century Youths of Niger Delta and Agitators with Conscience (21st CYNDAC),.
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FG approves site for Federal Polytechnic, Orogun… to begin academic activities September 2022
By Our Correspondent Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, has approved the proposed site for the Federal Polytechnic Orogun, Ughelli North Council of.
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Waive gives scorecard, says he presented 12 bills, restored electricity to 14 communities in two years
By Ebi Perekeme The Hall of Wetland Hotel in Ughelli was filled to capacity penultimate Friday. People of Ughelli North, South and Udu.
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MARGINALISATION: Egbema, Gbaramatu graduates send strong warning to Chevron (Full Video)
KOMBOT, Egbema and Gbaramatu Graduate Association in Warri North/Warri South West Local Government Areas of Delta State, has issued a strong warning to.
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Oil & Gas
NUPENG, PENGASSAN set to shutdown Chevron operations
By Ebi Perekeme Barring any last minute resolution of the stalemate in negotiations between Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) and its labour unions, the country’s.
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Brass Petroleum Products Terminal project to generate 6,000 jobs – Kyari, NNPC MD
The N10.5 billion Brass Petroleum Products Terminal project will generate 6,000 jobs, the Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Malam.
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FG signs Brass Petroleum Products Terminal agreement to tackle illegal refining in Niger Delta
By Ebi Perekeme The Federal Government has signed shareholders agreement for the construction of Brass Petroleum Products Terminal Ltd (BPPT) to curb illegal.
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Read what Governor Bello told Niger Delta ex-militants in Abuja
By Ebi Perekeme Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has called on ex-agitators from the Niger Delta to hold their leaders responsible for.
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Delta 2023: Analyst Describes 2014 Urhobo Uvwiamuge Declaration as “shot in the foot”
By James Williams A Public Affairs Analyst and Social Commentator, Dr Gregory Oyibojoba, says the Urhobo 2014 Uvwiamuge Declaration can be described as.
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Group condoles with Burkina Faso over deadly terrorist attack
By Gbenga Ojo The Movement Diami Rewmi (Peace Movement) in Senegal, on Thursday, has expressed condolences to the Government of Burkina Faso on.
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Isoko Youths Protest: Delta APC Slams DESOPADEC Over Alleged Diversion of N10m Social Security Fund
By James Williams Delta state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has lamented over the alleged diversion of N10 million Social Security.
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How God brought my wife back to life 5 years ago – Senator Akpabio
By James Williams “The events of the last few years and weeks all over the world have shown that life means nothing without.
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Revisiting the 2014 Urhobo Uvwiamuge Declaration: A shot in the foot
A social analyst and public commentator, Dr Gregory Oyibojoba, while delivering a lecture on “Inconsistency as a context in Nigeria’s political division” at.
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[BREAKING] Delta State Governor Okowa appoints Ovie Agas as new Chief of Staff
By Ebi Perekeme Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has approved the appointment of Hon. Festus Ovie Agas as his new Chief of Staff..