Oil-rich Ogulagha cries out of alleged marginalization, petitions FG
The leaders of Ogulagha Kingdom, in Burutu Local Government Area, Delta State, have protested against the alleged marginalisation of the oil-rich kingdom by
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Rivers
Wike rebuts allegation he wants to control NDDC
By Ebi Perekeme Erastus Awortu, Special Adviser to Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State on Niger Delta Development Commission Matters, has dismissed insinuations
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Rivers
Covid-19: Wike distributes kits to 257 public schools ahead of resumption
Ahead of resumption of schools for exit classes, the Rivers State Governor, Barr. Nyeson Wike, has distributed COVID-19 protective kits to 257 public
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Makaraba: Host to Chevron Nig LTD inaugurates new excos
By Loveth Ojogun Makaraba Community, host to Chevron Nigeria Limited in Gbaramatu kingdom, Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State has on
Health
Top 6 Health Benefits of Eating Watermelon
“They are everywhere: in heaps on the roadside, in your neighbourhood, in wedges balanced on trays.” But those big green things, sweet reddish
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Rivers
Seven alleged sex workers rescued in Rivers
The Rivers State Government said on Friday that seven girls had been rescued from a bar in Rumuokwurusi, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area where
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Oil & Gas
SPDC cries out over deep financial loss
Royal Dutch Shell has reported a deep financial loss after a record writedown on the value of its oil and gas assets due
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Insecurity: Redouble efforts, Gov Diri charges security agents
Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has charged heads of security agencies in the state to re-double their effort in tackling the rising incidence
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Rivers
Court mandates NDDC to seek Wike’s consent before executing contracts
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has ordered the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to always seek the consent of
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Rivers
RSG gives hope to Omoku community over oil spill
By Joshua Williams Rivers State Government has called on people of Omoku, in Ogba/Egbema/Local Government Area of the State, to remain calm, following
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Rivers
Hausa boy drowns in burrow pit in PH
By Joshua Williams A young Hausa man simply identified as Mohammed, residing in Port Harcourt, has drowned in a burrow pit behind Timber
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Don’t focus on my past with Ize-Iyamu, Oshiomhhole cautions PDP
Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, (APC), Adams Oshiomhole has warned the Peoples’ Democratic Party not to focus on things he
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Delta Speaker congratulates newly NBA chairman
By Ebi Perekeme The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated the newly elected President of
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Learning in Tears: Inside the Massive Decay in Burutu Primary School (Photos)
By Ebi Perekeme The current state of Serikoromo Primary School, Oyangbene in Burutu Local Government of Delta State, is an eyesore given the
Opinion
Mike Ukulor declares for councillorship in Warri South-West
By Enaibo Asiayei With the Delta State Government yet to fix a date for the forthcoming local government elections in the state, aspirants
Opinion
PAP committee report and battle to succeed Dokubo
By Udeh Daniella Suspense still pervades the Niger Delta region amid a clash of interests as the battle to succeed suspended coordinator of
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Oil & Gas
Bayelsa: Oil-producing communities demand $10m development funding
Aggrieved oil-producing communities in Bayelsa State under the auspices of the Iduwini, Mein, Kou, and Bassan Cluster Development Board have asked the Shell
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Politics
Edo guber: Obaseki has no opponent, says Wike
By Ebi Perekeme Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers state, says Godwin Obaseki, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has “no opponent” in
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57 Marginal Fields: Osinbajo meets Sylva, Otuaro in Abuja
By Ebi Perekeme Following the expiration of ultimatums issued by Oil Producing Host communities in the Niger Delta region, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo
Entertainment & Events
GbaramatuVoice releases post-lockdown guidelines for 5th Anniversary, Lectures/Awards
As the ease of lock-down across the nation continues and Nigerians are returning to their businesses, abandoned for the better part of the
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Delta monarch suspends community’s Chief Priest
By Joshua Williams The Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom, HRM Dr Emmanuel Sideso (JP) OON, Abe 1, has suspended the Chief Priest of Owhoru
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RED ALERT: Massive floods coming to Rivers, Delta, others, NIHSA warns
Massive floods will sweep through many parts of the country between September and October, a Federal Government agency warned on Tuesday. The Nigeria
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Ondo
Ondo Regent says she is tired of her throne
Regent of Ibule Soro in Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo, Princess Moyinoluwa Falowo, has cried out over her continued stay in
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Politics
Bayelsa Deputy Gov queries petition against his qualification
Bayelsa State Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo has queried the competence of a petition challenging his qualification to contest the November 16, 2019 governorship
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NDDC: Released document indicts top govt officials
Top government officials are Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) contract beneficiaries, a document by Minister of Niger Delta Affairs Godswill Akpabio has shown.
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NDDC: IYC demands a return to Master Plan
The leadership of the pan Ijaw youth groups, the Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) worldwide, on Tuesday made fresh demands over the recent crisis
Opinion
In Memoriam: A Tribute to an Unsung Hero – Pa. Vincent Ukuli Bekenawei
BY GABRIEL UKULI Unsung heroes often experience their moment of glory or greatest level of appreciation only once their journey on earth has
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Marginal Fields: Accept FG’s dialogue window, Otuaro advises oil-producing communities
Deacon Kingsley Otuaro, Deputy Governor of Delta State, has begged oil-producing communities in Delta State to accept the Federal Government dialogue window over
Opinion
NDDC Probe and the Niger Delta of our Dreams
By Norrison Quakers, SAN The ongoing probe of the Interim Management of the Niger Delta Development Commission has opened a can of worms
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NDDC N81bn allegedly stolen, a mere pickpocket compared to politicians loots- Asari
Leader of the Niger Delta Peoples Salvation Force, Asari Dokubo has described the alleged mismanagement of N81 billion by the Interim Management Committee
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Niger Delta: FG to launch mangrove restoration project
In a bid to ensure the protection of mangroves and oceans in the country, the federal government is considering a National Mangrove Restoration
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OBITUARY: Prophet Haggai Maware for burial Aug. 14
By Ebi Perekeme Snr. Boanerge (Dr.) Prophet Haggai Maware who passed on July 2, 2020, at a private hospital in Warri, Delta State
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Congratulations to New Executives of IYC – Gbaramatu Clan IYC
By Enaibo Asiayei The Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, Gbaramatu Clan has on Saturday, sent congratulatory message to the council’s newly elected President, Timothy
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Ondo 2020: Ojajuni emerges NNPP governorship candidate
By Ebi Perekeme Prince Eniola Ojajuni has emerged the Ondo State governorship candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). Olajuni who was
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Nigerian Navy flags-off ‘Operation DOUBENI II’ in Niger Delta
The Central Naval Command (CNC), of the Nigerian Navy (NN), has flagged-off a 90-day maritime operation, code named Operation DOUBENI II. Cdr. Blessed