Delta News Politics

Okowa asks those under his govt for compulsory COVID-19 test

Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has directed members of the state executive council and his appointees to embark on compulsory COVID-19 test as part of measures to contain the spread of the virus, it was learnt yesterday. The directive, which was contained in an internal memo, also affected civil servants working within the Government House

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News Politics Rivers

My govt has projects in all LGAs in Rivers – Wike

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike says development projects are executed in every local government area of the state to improve the socioeconomic life of the people. The governor stated that such holistic commitment to development is in keeping with the promise made to the people to serve them efficiently and leave the state better

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National News

Otuaro felicitates with Sylva @ 56, says he has worked very hard

Niger Delta Activist and the Ibe-Uyadonwei of Gbaramatu Kingdom, Chief Dennis Otuaro has felicitated with the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, His Excellency, Chief Timpre Marlin Sylva on his 56th birthday. In a Press Statement he personally signed and issued in Oporoza, Headquarters of Gbaramatu Kingdom, the Development Activist and Scholar, congratulated the Minister

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Opinion

Niger Delta Region in a season of threats

By Jerome-Mario Utomi Similar to history which has a way of repeating itself, the sudden wave of ultimatum issued to the federal Government in a space of one week by two oil producing communities in Delta state, another by two Niger Delta region agitators should be to all a reality to worry about. These communities

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National News

Stop 57 Marginal Fields bidding process now, Gbaramatu Kingdom warns Buhari

—Says, publish names of any Gbaramatu beneficiaries —Remains resolute on its shutdown plans By Ebi Perekeme Sequel to claims of marginalisation by the Federal Government, Gbaramatu Kingdom has on Saturday July 4th, called on President Muhammadu Buhari to as a matter of urgency to halt the current bidding process for the 57 Marginal Fields in

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Delta Gallery News

PHOTOS: Gbaramatu Kingdom Addresses World Press Conference in Oporoza

By Ebi Perekeme  The Gbaramatu Traditional Council, various communities’ leaders, youths and women of Gbaramatu kingdom are currently addressing a world press conference at the Pere Pavilion in Oporoza community over the 10-days ultimatum given to the Federal Government over marginalisation, relocation of NIMASA Floating Dockyard to Lagos, and other issues. Details shortly…

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National News

NASS, stop slowing programmes, projects of FG in N’Delta – UNDEDSS warns

The United Niger Delta Energy Development Security Strategy, UNDEDSS, on Thursday, warned the National Assembly, NASS, to stop slowing down well-meaning programmes and projects of the Federal Government and its MDAs in the Niger Delta. In a statement by its Executive Secretary, Mr. Tony Uranta, UNDEDSS stated that the ongoing feud between the Labour Ministry

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News Ondo Politics

PDP Grants Ondo Deputy Governor Waiver To Contest 2020 Guber Poll

By Ebi Perekeme  The National Working Committee (NWC) of the People’s Democratic Party,( PDP) has approved the application of the Ondo State Deputy Governor, His Excellency, Alfred Agboola Ajayi requesting for the party’s waiver to enable him participate in the primary election of the party slated for 22nd July, 2020. In a press release by

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News Rivers

COVID-19: Akpor king allegedly buried in cemetery by govt without family consent, members want his remains exhumed

The immediate family of the Late King of Akpor Kingdom, in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, His Royal Majesty, King Anele Orlu Oriebe, who was alleged to have died of Covid-19 has pleaded with the government of the state to release bones of the late king for proper burial in his kingdom. It

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Gallery News

IYC 2020 Election: Meet the 12 Apostles Running for IYC President

Meet the 12 Apostles running for the office of President of the Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, Worldwide.

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Special Report

Fuel distilled in illegal refineries in N’Delta less harmful than imported ones

Black market fuel made from stolen oil in rudimentary “bush” refineries hidden deep in the creeks and swamps of the Niger delta is less polluting than the highly toxic diesel and petrol that Europe exports to Nigeria, new laboratory analysis has found. Shell, Exxon, Chevron and other major oil companies extract and export up to

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National News

Names and states of non-career ambassadors-designate (Full List)

See full list of the non-career Ambassadors-designate: 1. Debo Adesina (Oyo) 2. Ademola Seriki (Lagos) 3. Dare Sunday Awoniyi (Kogi) 4. Engr Umar Suleiman (Adamawa) 5. L.S. Mandama (Adamawa) 6. Oboro Effiong Akpabio (Akwa Ibom) 7. Chief Elijah Onyeagba (Anambra) 8. Abubakar D. Ibrahim Siyi (Bauchi) 9. Philip K. Ikurusi (Bayelsa) 10. Hon. Tarzoor Terhemen

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Delta Education News

Otuaro congratulates VC Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko

A Niger Delta development activist and scholar, who holds the traditional title of the Ibe-Uyadonwei (patriot) of oil-rich Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State, Chief Dennis Otuaro has congratulated Prof. Munakurogha Adigio on his appointment as the Substantive Vice-Chancellor of the Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko. President Muhammadu Buhari recently approved the

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Delta News

(BREAKING) Governor Okowa, wife test positive for COVID-19

The Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, has tested positive for COVID-19. His wife, Edith Okowa, also tested positive. The governor announced this on his verified Facebook Page on Wednesday. “My wife and I have tested positive for COVID-19. We are well and continuing with our isolation/medication. We thank you all for your continued prayers

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Delta News

110 delegates set for IYC triennial elective convention

By Ebi  Perekeme  The triennial Elective Convention of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has been slated for Friday 10th of July, 2020 at Oporoza, Gbaramatu kingdom, Delta State. This was disclosed by the Chairman of the electoral committee, Barr. Bekewei Ajuwa. According to him, “This is to inform the Zones, Chapters, Elders, Aspirants, Delegates and

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