News Ondo

Governor Akeredolu issues herdsmen 7-day ultimatum to vacate ondo forest

By Our Correspondent Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has given seven days ultimatum to herdsmen to immediately vacate forest reserves within the state. Akeredolu who fumed over the nefarious activities of the herdsmen across the state on Monday stated that his administration will not fold its arms and allow a few individuals to turn the

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Delta News

Otuaro, Pondi, Braduce, others pay condolence visit to Amgbaduba over mother’s death

By Enaibo Asiayei Deputy Governor of Delta State, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro led other dignitaries on Saturday to pay a condolence visit to Hon. Emmanuel Amgbaduba, Commissioner for Oil & Gas, over the demise of his mother, Mrs Anna Idama Amgbaduba, at his residence in Kotokoto layout, Orhuwhorun road, Udu local government council. Late Mrs Anna

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Delta News

BREAKING: Gunmen assassinate unidentified man in Warri

By Our Correspondent Unidentified gunmen have assassinated a yet to be identified man in Warri, Delta State. The incident happened around 1:00pm at Mofor Junction in Udu Local Government Area with the gunmen making away with an undisclosed sum of money. It was gathered that the victim, said to be a lawyer, was attacked in

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News Rivers Video

Niger Delta: Tension in Rivers as pirates kill, kidnap prominent Bonny indigenes daily (Watch Video)

By Our Correspondent Daily killings and kidnap in Bonny, Rivers State, have caused a huge uproar as citizens have risen in protest, claiming they have been condemned to uncertainty and death. Marauding sea pirates attacked two boats ferrying passengers to Bonny at about 8 pm on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, killing two – Macdonald Ibifubara

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Delta News

Ijaw elder statesman, Pa Okirika for burial January 29

By Ebi Oboko The funeral rites of a foremost Ijaw historian and Amaokusuwei of Benikrukru community in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Pa John Akunojuya Ogio-Okirika, have been fixed for January 29 and 30. A statement by the family and community, signed by Chief (Dr.) Wellington Okirika (CON), Bolouwei of Gbaramatu Kingdom/Pioneer Chairman of Delta State Oil Producing

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Delta News

Panic as soldiers invade Gbaramatu community, arrest two fishermen

By Ebi Perekeme There is pandemonium in Tebujor community, Gbaramatu Kingdom of Warri South West Local Government Area, Delta State, following the invasion of the community by armed men believed to be personnel of the Nigerian Army. It was gathered that security personnel alleged to be operatives of the Joint Military Task Force, JTF, stormed

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Bayelsa Business National News

Bayelsa: Tension as Grarain Kingdom Threatens Showdown with NDPHC over Power Outage

By Our Correspondent The aggrieved people of Gbarain Kingdom in the Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have threatened a showdown with the Niger Delta Power Holding Company following a prolonged power outage in the area which started in the last quarter of 2020. It was gathered that a technical glitch had caused a

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Delta Politics

Niger Delta: Philanthropist tasks community on unity of purpose

…as Ayakoromo youths visit, extol his virtues on birthday By Tare Clement The former Vice chairman of Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, Hon. Prince Sunday Feke has stressed that there is need for unity of purpose amongst the People of Ayakoromo community, as it is the only way for rapid development for the

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Delta News

Delta Speaker, Oborevwori narrates experience with COVID-19

By Ebi Perekeme The Speaker of the  Delta  State House of Assembly,  Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has narrated his Covid -19 experience and expressed gratitude to God, the state Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa,  the first family and Deltans for their support and prayers, saying Covid-19 is real and advised that people should not

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Delta News

Ojuaga of Egbema, Binidodogha calls for peaceful co­existence in Ijaw nation

By Our Correspondent  His Royal Highness, Henry Ekebilegha Binidodogha, the Ojuaga 1 of Egbema Clan in Ovia South West Local Gov­ernment Area of Edo State, has appealed for peaceful co­existence in his domain. He made the appeal while reacting to alleged plans by some elements from Delta State to instigate the peace loving people of

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Delta News Politics

Gbaramatu Councillorship Aspirant Vying Under APC Promises residents better service

By Ebi Perekeme A leading Councillorship Aspirant on the platform of All Progressive Congress (APC) for Oporoza ward in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta state, Comrade Moses Zibinmoghan, has promised effective representation and better welfare package for residents of the area if elected. According to him, he has all what it takes to

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Delta Sponsored

[SPONSORED] Meet Warri multi-millionaire who puts smile on faces of widows, needy

It was celebration galore in Warri as indigenes and non-indigenes, one after the other besieged the home of Niger Delta philanthropist, Entrepreneur and business mogul, Mr. Brown Odeworitse Tesigimoje in Ugbuwangue, Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State, to collect their food items in the spirit of Christmas and New Year celebration. No fewer

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Delta News

Ogulagha: A Fishing Hub in Delta State (Photos) 

Ogulagha is an Ijaw community located in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State. It is now a vast fishing hub in Delta State. ALSO READ: Ogulagha Fishing Hub: An In-depth Focus- LOOKING BEYOND OIL See photos from Ogulagha community, the Fishing Hub of Delta state For publication of your news content, articles, live event

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Delta News Politics

(PHOTOS) Delta Ministry of Oil & Gas Holds A 1-Day LPG Public Sensitization Workshop in Warri

By Enaibo Asiayei The Delta State Ministry of Oil and Gas on Monday December 21, 2020 held a workshop that aimed to sensitize stakeholders on safety for operators of Domestic Gas Retail Outlets in Delta State at the Government House Annex, Warri. The 1-day event was themed “Towards Achieving Sustainable Safe Utilization of LPG in

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Delta News

DSIEC Ward Creation: Ogbe-Ijoh Youths Protest, Block Delta Govt House (BREAKING)

By Our Correspondent Over 1000 Youths of Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom on Tuesday blocked the entrance to the Delta State Government House in Asaba, protesting against the new electoral wards created by Delta State Independent Electoral Commission (DSIEC). Details shortly…

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Delta News

[BREAKING] 17-year-old boy drowns in Gbaramatu Creek

By Our Correspondent A 17-year-old boy, Stephen Itima, has drowned Wednesday while swimming with friends in Oporoza creek in Gbaramatu kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State. The deceased, a Junior Secondary School 2 student of Gbaraun Secondary School, Oporoza, left his grandmother’s home, Wednesday morning in company of his friends. His

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Delta News

Niger Delta: Chevron contributes 7bn to fund projects in Egbema, Gbaramatu communities

By Our Correspondent Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) says it has contributed over N7 billion, under NNPC/Chevron Joint Venture, to the Egbema and Gbaramatu Communities Development Foundation (EGCDF) since its creation in 2005. Mr. Esimaje Brikinn, the General Manager, Policy, Government and Public Affairs (PGPA) of CNL, made this known on Tuesday at the 10th Annual

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Delta News

Delta: Police arrests Patani council chairman for allegedly attacking commissioner

By Ebi Perekeme The Chairman of the Patani Local Government Area of Delta State, Mr. Perez Omoun, has been arrested by men of the state police command. He was said to be in custody at the GRA Police Division in Asaba, the state capital. GbaramatuVoice gathered on Sunday that the council boss was nabbed for

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Delta News

Delta: Mobile policeman shot dead in Effurun

A mobile policeman was on Friday afternoon, shot dead in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta state. His rifle was also carted away by the arms-wielding hoodlums. It learnt that the incident occurred at about 2:30p.m along the popular Jakpa Road. Details surrounding the incident were still sketchy as of the time of filing

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Delta News

[PHOTOS] Ijaw, Itsekiri stakeholders meet in Warri, promise to sustain peaceful coexistence

By Ebi Perekeme Selected Ijaw and Itsekiri Stakeholders of Delta State December 10, 2020) held one-day dialogue on Peaceful Coexistence for Sustainable Livelihood at Charles David Lot Hotel in Warri. The dialogue session was facilitated by the Warri Multi-Stakeholder Platform for Peaceful Coexistence of Ijaws and Itsekiris (Warri MSP) and supported by the Partnership Initiative

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Delta Letters

New Electoral Ward: Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom Writes An Open Letter To Governor Okowa [Read Full Text]

OGBE-IJOH WARRI KINGDOM LEADERS OF THOUGHT OPEN LETTER TO SENATOR IFEANYI OKOWA, GOVERNOR OF DELTA STATE ON THE OPPRESSIVE AND UNJUST CREATION AND ALLOCATION OF ADDITIONAL WARD IN WARRI SOUTH LGA OF DELTA STATE We the undersigned write on behalf of the people of Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta

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Delta News

Tension as Ijaws shutdown Warri council over creation of new political ward

…They’re misinformed – Tidi, council chair  By Our Correspondent There is palpable tension in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta state, following the newly created ward in the council by the Delta State Independent Electoral Commission (DSIEC). Hundreds of women and youths of Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Urban community in the council area on Monday marched

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Delta News

Tompolo to FG: Prevail on EFCC to vacate my property

By Ebi Perekeme  High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, aka Tompolo, has decried the continued occupation of his business concern, Mieka Dive Ltd, in Warri, Delta state, by the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) despite being vindicated by a Lagos Federal High Court of criminal dealings and trump up charges preferred against him

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Delta News

Ijaw nation plans grand reception for Ibori

…Okowa, Uduaghan, Otuaro, others expected at reception for Ibori By Enaibo Asiayei All is set for the grand reception being packaged by Ijaw People in Delta State (IPDS) in honour of Chief James Onanefe Ibori, former Governor of Delta State from 1999 to 2007, as a mark of appreciation for opening up the riverine Ijaw

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Bayelsa News

Niger Delta: Oil spill again pollutes communities, creeks in Bayelsa

Massive oil spill has occurred in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State polluting creeks and communities, it has been learnt. It was learnt that the spill which occurred on Sunday from facility suspected to belong to the Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC), happened between Ogboinbiri and Keme-ebiama communities. The Apoi Creek is said

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News Ondo

I am the owner of Ile Ife – Olugbo of Ugboland

The Olugbo of Ugboland in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, Oba Frederick Obateru Akinruntan, has said Ile Ife in Osun State, regarded as the cradle of the Yoruba people, belongs to his fathers who had settled there long before Oduduwa and his entourage came to settle in the ancient town. Oba Akinruntan, who

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National News Rivers

Pandemonium as massive explosion rocks Gov. Wike father’s church in Rivers

By Ebi Perekeme Explosion has rocked a church belonging to father of Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike, in Port Harcourt, the state capital. It was learnt that hoodlums numbering about five sneaked into the Christian Universal Church International on 25 Azikiwe Street Mile, 3 Diobu, on Saturday night and detonated the explosives suspected to be dynamite.

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Bayelsa News

What Pa Owonaro told me before he departed – Gov. Diri

…Renames Ijaw National Academy After ’12-Day Revolution’ Hero Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, at the weekend, recounted his encounter with the late Captain Samuel Timinipre Owonaro (Rtd) before the Ijaw nation and Niger Delta hero passed on in June this year. Chief Owonaro is fondly remembered for his heroic role in the ’12-day Revolution’

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National News Rivers

Oyigbo Killings: How Foreign Journalist Escaped Death

Why ‘drunk’ Nigerian soldiers did not kill me, says VOA reporter arrested by soldiers in Oyigbo Grace Alheri Abdu, a Voice of America, Hausa Service, Producer who was arrested on Saturday by soldiers in Oyigbo Town, Oyigbo local government of Rivers State, has told The Neighbourhood she was grateful to God she returned alive to

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Delta News

[PHOTOS] Rev. Tolar finally laid to rest in Kokodiagbene …resting in Luxury

By Ebi Perekeme Late Ijaw christian leader and businessman, Rev. Ikem Cleaver Tolar, has been laid to rest in Kokodiagbene town, Gbaramatu kingdom, Delta state on Friday. At exactly 2:24pm, the body of the Ijaw christian leader was lowered into the luxurious grave. Rev. Tolar was buried at his Kokodiagbene’s residence in a luxury grave.

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News Ondo

BREAKING: Gunmen kill prominent traditional ruler in Ondo

A first-class monarch has been killed by gunmen suspected to the kidnappers in Ondo State. The traditional ruler, Olufon of Ifon, Oba Israel Adeusi, was on Thursday evening shot along Benin-Owo-Akure highway at Elegbeka of Ose Local Government. The monarch was said to be returning to Ifon from Akure, the state capital, where he had

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News Ondo

All Set For 11th Coronation Anniversary Celebration of Olugbo of Ugboland

By Ebi Perekeme All is now set for the 11th coronation anniversary celebration of the Olugbo of Ugboland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Fredrick Enitiolorunda Obateru Akinruntan, CON, (Okoro Ajiga 1) kicking off November 28 in the ancient town of Ode-Ugbo in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. GbaramatuVoice gathered that sons and daughters

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National News Rivers

Court jails 2 Pakistanis, 2 Ukrainians, 3 others for oil theft in Niger Delta

By Our Correspondent Justice J.K Omotosho of the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State has convicted and sentenced six foreigners and a Nigerian to seven years imprisonment for oil theft. The foreigners are two Pakistanis: Mohammed Ejaz, Nasser Khan; two Ukranians: Oleksandr Nazarenko, Oleksandr Kashernvi; one Ghanaian: Romeo Annang, and one Indonesian:

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Delta News

Nigerian Army Launches ‘Operation Crocodile Smile VI’ in Warri

Amid dearth of police presence due to the recent #EndSARS protest that turned awry, Deltans, especially those living in riverine communities, have been assured of adequate security and safety ahead the Yuletide. The Commander, 63 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Brig. Gen. Ibrahim Jallo, gave the assurances during the flag-off of Operation Crocodile Smile Six

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Bayelsa News

Revisit disarmament phase of N’Delta amnesty programme – Gov Diri tells Dikio

By Ebi Perekeme As part of efforts to curb crime and criminality within the Niger-Delta region, the Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has appealed to the Federal Government to revisit the disarmament and demobilisation phase of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), lamenting proliferation of light weapons in the region. The governor also assured that

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