Former Nigerian President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan (GCFR), Bayelsa State Governor, Sen. Douye Diri, and Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, are among the key figures set to attend the Pre-Summit Conference of the 1st Pan-Ijaw Economic Summit 2024. The event will take place on October 17th and 18th at the Chief DSP Alamieyeseigha Banquet Hall,

Nigerian Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, along with socialite Cubana Chief Priest, today paid a surprised visit to High Chief (Engr.) Kestin Pondi, the Managing Director of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, and his wife, Chief Blessing, at their residence in Warri, Delta State. The visit took place following Davido’s electrifying performance

…Rewards winners with N2,500,000 Dom Domingos College, Edjeba, Warri, Delta State, has taken the crown at the Delta State Inter-School Public Speaking Competition held on Saturday, a collaborative effort spearheaded by Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited and the Godfrey Pondi Book Club. The event, themed “The Impact of Technology in Combatting Crude Oil Theft and

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has appointed his daughter, Helen Eno-Obareki, as the Acting First Lady of the state after the passing of his wife, Pastor Patience Eno. The announcement was made during a condolence visit from Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and other dignitaries in Uyo on Friday. Eno stated that his

The family of late Chief (Arch.) Azaiye Piniki, the Ganpamowei of Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South-West Local Government Area, Delta State, has announced his burial arrangements. Chief Piniki, who passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, was born on April 15, 1968. He was a highly respected figure in Gbaramatu Kingdom, known for his contributions

The Senate has fast-tracked the passage of a bill to establish the South South Development Commission (SSDC), designed to address development and ecological challenges within the South South region. The SSDC bill successfully passed its second reading on the floor of the Red Chamber in Abuja on Thursday, receiving overwhelming support from senators. There are

Chief Dennis Otuaro, Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), held a stakeholder meeting with thousands of Niger Delta women in Warri on Wednesday to discuss their critical role in fostering peace and stability in the region and to promote their empowerment within the PAP framework. Speaking at the meeting, Otuaro acknowledged the historical sacrifices

High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpomupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has been honored with an Award of Excellence by the staff of Nigeria Maritime University (NMU), Okerenkoko, in recognition of his significant contributions to the institution’s development and to humanity. Mr. Iseru Ebike, a lecturer and leader of the university’s staff, presented the award, commending Tompolo’s

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, has provided clarity on the issue of the tenure of the current Governing Board of the Commission, stating that the members were appointed for a four-year tenure. Addressing a Press Conference at the NDDC headquarters in Port Harcourt, Ogbuku said the insinuations

Dr. Louis Otuisi, former Special Assistant to ex-Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, has recounted how his daughter, Michelle, narrowly escaped a stray bullet in a shocking incident at his residence in Effurun, Delta State. He shared this emotional testimony during her 5th birthday celebration, held over the weekend at his home. According to Dr. Otuisi, the incident

In anticipation of the Dangote Refinery’s scheduled petrol loading on Sunday, September 15, 2024, Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has begun mobilizing trucks to the refinery’s fuel loading gantry in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State. By Saturday afternoon, over 100 trucks had already been deployed, with hundreds more expected to arrive to ensure smooth fuel distribution.

Kemien Egbekun, a beneficiary of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) scholarship, has graduated with a first-class degree in Law from Michael and Cecilia Ibru University (MCIU), Agbara-Otor, Delta State. Egbekun achieved a CGPA of 4.77 and was one of several PAP scholars honored at the university’s 6th convocation ceremony on September 6, 2024. Two other

The 21st Century Youths of Niger Delta and Agitators with Conscience (21st CYNDAC) has called on the governors of Bayelsa, Rivers, and Delta States to urgently provide modern market boats for all riverine communities, citing the severe hardships faced by residents due to inadequate transportation options. In a statement, the group’s Coordinator, Izon Ebi, emphasized

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Niger Delta Development, is working on an integrated master plan for the development of the Niger Delta region. This was made known by the NDDC Director, Planning, Research and Statistics, Mr. Davies Okarevu, during a two-day workshop on Harmonisation of the Niger Delta

A total of 68 people have lost their lives to devastating floods in Kano and Jigawa states since heavy rains began in July. The floods, which have caused widespread destruction, have also displaced thousands of residents, destroyed homes, and ruined vast stretches of farmland in the affected areas. Giving a breakdown of the casualties, the

High Chief (Dr.) Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, widely known as Tompolo, the Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, has been awarded the esteemed ‘Izon-Ebi Dou Keme’ Award by the Ijaw People’s Association (IPA) of Great Britain and Ireland. This honor, along with a Certificate of Appreciation and Recognition, was bestowed upon him on Saturday, August

…Survived by 102 Grandchildren Gbaramatu Kingdom is set to bid a final farewell to Elder Clement Omole Eremengha Odu, who passed away at the age of 90. The burial rites are scheduled for Friday, August 30, 2024, and will take place in his hometown of Bibopere Zion, Okerenkoko, Warri South West Local Government Area of

The communities of Oporoza, Okpele-Ama/Tebujor, Ikpokpo, Opuedebubo, Opuede, Atanba, Ogbotu, Okerenkokogbene, Gan-Ama Zion, Kala-Ikpokpo, and Maike-Ama in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, have raised alarms over a significant oil spillage allegedly originating from the Nigerian Pipelines and Storage Company Limited (NPSC)/NNPC Escravos to Warri crude oil truckline. According to

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new management team for the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC). The announcement was made in a statement released on Monday by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. The newly appointed management team comprises seven members with the following designations:

The nine oil-producing states in Nigeria received a total of N341.59 billion from the federation account in the first half of 2024, distributed under the 13 percent derivation formula. This revenue-sharing mechanism, implemented by the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), ensures that states where natural resources like oil and gas are extracted receive a portion

The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Chief Dennis Otuaro, PhD, today hosted the President of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), Comrade Jonathan Lokpobiri SNR, in Abuja. The meeting is part of Dr. Otuaro’s ongoing efforts to engage with key stakeholders in the Niger Delta to promote peace and advance the development of the

Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings, has made bold statements regarding Nigeria’s ongoing struggles to meet its OPEC production quota, attributing the shortfall not to low investment, but to rampant oil theft. In a recent interview with the Financial Times, Elumelu highlighted the stark contrast between Nigeria’s faltering oil sector and other oil-producing nations, whose

Gelegele-Gbene, July 3, 2024 – The people of oil-rich Gelegele-Gbene, an ancient Ijaw community in Ovia North Local Government Area of Edo State, came alive with celebration on Saturday as Alaowei Benson Ogouyinbo was installed as the 47th Amaokosuwei, the oldest man in the community. The event was marked by a lively display of cultural

The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr. Dennis Otuaro, has highlighted the youth-friendly policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, emphasizing his dedication to the development of the Niger Delta. Otuaro stated this in his remarks at the NDDC Executive Management Engagement with Ethnic Nationalities Youth Leaders and Selected Stakeholders themed, “Let Is Build

Niger Delta leaders have announced their decision not to participate in the nationwide protest scheduled for August 1. They have urged all citizens, especially the youth, to maintain calm and avoid escalating tensions both regionally and nationally. This resolution was made today at the Niger Delta Sensitization Conference for Ethnic Nationalities, Youths, and Women Groups

High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, and Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, has called on organizers of the proposed nationwide protest to reconsider their plans and listen to the pleas of well-meaning Nigerians to halt the action. In a statement on Friday, Tompolo emphasized that while citizens have the right to

Former Chairman of Kokodiagbene community in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Delta State, Late Elder Capt. Samson Ederikumor Teide, is set to be buried on Friday, July 19, 2024. He passed away at the age of 64 after a brief illness. According to a poster obtained by our correspondent, the funeral proceedings will commence at 7am on Friday

The Polygamous Men Association of Delta/Bayelsa has announced its upcoming meeting, set to take place in Delta State. The meeting is scheduled for 25th July 2024 at 2 PM and will be held at the residence of High Chief Promise Lawuru. The notice was signed by the association’s Chairman, Hon. Alapala Anthony Ebitonmo, a prominent

The Niger Delta Coalition Vision (NDCV) has strongly condemned the recent calls by the Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People (MOSOP) for the removal of Chief Samuel Ogbuku, the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The NDCV, a group advocating for peace and development in the Niger Delta, criticized the statements