Orogun polytechnic bill passes 2nd reading amid protest
The House of Representatives on Thursday passed for second reading, a bill seeking to establish a polytechnic in the Orogun area of Delta State. The reading was, however, marred with…
Buhari appoints Pondei as NDDC’s new acting MD
President Muhammadu Buhari has re-organised the Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), replacing Barr Joy Nunieh with Professor Kemebradikumo Pondei, as Acting Managing Director. The…
Senate urges IOCs to relocate HQ to Niger Delta region
The Senate on Tuesday urged International Oil Companies (IOCs) to relocate their headquarters to their former base in the Niger Delta region. Chairman, Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public…
We are set for Project Assessment, NDDC Boss Assures
By Ebi Perekeme The Acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Gbene Dr. Joi Nunieh, says that the Commission has empowered its Project Assessment Committee to begin…
1013 killed in Niger Delta in 2019 – Report
No fewer than 1013 people were killed in at least 416 conflicts and violent attacks in the Niger Delta in 2019, a report shows. According to the Foundation for Partnership…
Supreme court to look into applications filed by Ihedioha, Lyon
The supreme court has fixed Tuesday for hearing of the applications filed by Emeka Ihedioha, a former governor of Imo state, and David Lyon, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship…
PANDEF sues for peace in Bayelsa
By Ebi Perekeme Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF has appealed to the people of Bayelsa State to accept the judgement of the Supreme Court in good faith. Those who may…
Jonathan congratulates Diri, says journey to Creek Haven a divine one
By Ebi Perekeme Former President Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated with His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri who was sworn in as Governor of Bayelsa state on February 14, following a Supreme…
Breaking: Police Impose Dusk-to-Dawn Curfew in Bayelsa
The Police in Bayelsa state have imposed three-day dusk to dawn curfew. This was announced by the Commissioner of Police in the state, Uche Anozia, on Friday. Details shortly…
Finally, INEC confirms PDP’s Diri Duoye as Bayelsa governor-elect
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Diri Duoye of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the governor-elect of Bayelsa state. Mahmood Yakubu, INEC chairman, announced this at the…
