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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National News

[PHOTOS] Niger Delta plan Grand 50th Birthday bash for Tompolo at Warri Township Stadium

The people of the Niger Delta are set to celebrate the 50th birthday celebration of Niger Delta former warlord, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, on Monday April 12, 2021 at the Warri Township Stadium, Delta State. Tompolo, who was the leader of disbanded MEND which were agitating against the insensitivity of

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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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National News Oil & Gas

DPR: Major reasons we are awarding 57 marginal fields

By Our Correspondent With the recent shortlisting of 161 indigenous companies to advance to the next and final stage of the bid round process for 57 marginal oilfields in the country, the Nigerian oil and gas industry is expected to witness tremendous growth in no distant time. The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) made this

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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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Health National News

1,306 in Delta, 1,766 in Rivers, 589 in Bayelsa — FG releases sharing formula for first batch of COVID-19 vaccine doses

By Our Correspondent The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has released the details of how the first batch of COVID-19 vaccine doses will be distributed across states. This was disclosed during a webinar organised by NHPCDA tagged “Sensitisation Meeting with Media Gatekeepers on COVID-19 Vaccine Introduction”. Faisal Shuaib, executive director of the NPHCDA,

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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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National News

NIMC workers embark on indefinite strike over funding, COVID-19 exposure 

By Our Correspondent The members of staff of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) have embarked on an indefinite strike as thousands of applicants have been locked outside of their offices nationwide. The notice for the strike action was contained in a statement signed by the President of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of

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National News

Niger Delta: IYC congratulates NDDC Sole Administrator

By Our Correspondent The Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) has congratulated Effiong Akwa on his appointment as the Sole Administrator, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The council’s Akpakip Oro Special Chapter, Eastern Zone, described Akwa’s appointment as well deserved and commended President Muhammadu Buhari for giving such responsibility to a member of the council. The zone

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National News

Akpabio reveals plan to inaugurate NDDC board in April

By Ebi Perekeme Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio, has disclosed that a substantive board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) may be inaugurated by April 2021 after the forensic audit of the commission. Akpabio gave the hint yesterday in Abuja while receiving the interim report of the commission from the forensic auditors.

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Entertainment & Events News

Warri businessman, KFT surprises wife with brand new Range Rover For Birthday (Photos)

By Ebi Perekeme Warri business tycoon and the Chairman/CEO, KFT Conglomerate, High Chief Komieyefa Uduboh on Tuesday morning surprised his wife, Chief Funere Uduboh with a brand new Range Rover for her birthday as she burst into tears of joy. It was such a spectacular sight that business owners, passersby had to stop to share

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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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