Chevron raises alarm over false recruitment alert
By Ebi Perekeme Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), operator of the NNPC/CNL Joint Venture, has on Thursday, dissociated itself from the circulation of false
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Oil Facilities Shutdown: Tension in Delta, as 10 days ultimatum expires
By Ebi Perekeme As the 10-day ultimatum issued by the Gbaramatu kingdom in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta state to the
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NDDC N40 billion Probe: IMC didn’t misplace any money, Ojougboh
—N281bn released to NDDC from 2016 to May, says AGF THE Acting Executive Director, Projects, Interim Management Committee, IMC of the Niger Delta
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Still on Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano (AKK) Gas Pipeline
The Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano (AKK) pipeline is a 614km-long pipeline being developed by Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to transport natural gas from the Niger
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7 death confirmed as oil platform explodes in Benin River
No fewer than seven persons have been reportedly killed in an explosion from Gbetiokun, OML 40, operated by the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company
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Rescind planned shut down of oil operations, Okowa begs aggrieved Gbaramatu, Itsekiri communities
The Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa has on Wednesday, called on the aggrieved Gbaramatu Kingdom and Itsekiri in the Escravos area of Warri
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SMEs Empowerment: 108 youths receive starter packs worth N69m in Delta
By Loveth Ojogun No fewer than 108 youths have been empowered by Egbema-Gbaramatu Communities Development Foundation (EGCDF), with starter packs worth N69 million
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Delta Assembly passes N282b revised Appropriation Bill for 2020
The Delta House of Assembly on Wednesday passed the state’s 2020 revised Appropriation Bill of N282 billion. The passage of the bill followed
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COVID-19: FG suspends reopening of schools, students won’t write WAEC
The Federal Government has put on hold the planned resumption of federal schools. It has also stopped students from participating in the West
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Why Ondo Assembly suspends Deputy Speaker
The Ondo State House of Assembly on Wednesday suspended its Deputy Speaker, Mr Iroju Ogundeji, for alleged gross misconduct while Mr Jamiu Maito,
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Rescind planned shut down of oil operations, FG begs aggrieved Gbaramatu, Itsekiri communities
The Federal Government has on Wednesday, called on the aggrieved people of the Gbaramatu Kingdom and Itsekiri in the Escravos area of Warri
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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(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
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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
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Clark supports Dickson for Bayelsa West Senatorial District
A leader of the Ijaw nation, Edwin Clark, has backed former governor Seriake Dickson’s bid to contest the vacant Bayelsa West Senatorial District.
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Mulade condoles Tolar’s family, ranks him as Mandela, Gandhi
By Our Correspondent The Ibe-soremowei of Ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South West LGA of Delta State, Chief Comrade Sheriff Mulade has condoled
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Deputy Gov. Otuaro Pays Condolence Visit to Dr. Tolar’s Family (Photos)
By Ebi Perekeme Deacon Kingsley Otuaro, Delta deputy governor has paid a condolence visit to the family of Ijaw elder statesman, Dr. I.
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Gbaramatu Kingdom threatens to shutdown petroleum operations in 10 days
…Ask FG to halt bidding of 57 Marginal fields By Ebi Perekeme Gbaramatu Kingdom on Sunday, called on President Muhammadu Buhari to address
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Bayelsa APC jubilant as Lyon is appointed into the APC Committee as Vice Chairman, South-South
By Ebi Perekeme The Bayelsa State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC has congratulated His Excellency, Chief David Lyon on his well
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Ondo D’governor submits governorship interest form under PDP
By Ebi Perekeme The Ondo State deputy governor, Agboola Ajayi, on Friday submitted his interest form to take part in the Peoples Democratic
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Delta: Gov Okowa fears COVID-19 cases is heightening
Delta Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has deplored the increasing cases of COVID-19 in the state, saying it had become obvious that community transmission of
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Journalist tests positive for COVID-19 in Warri
A journalist, Mr. Theophilus Onojeghen, has tested positive for coronavirus in Warri, Delta state. Onojeghen, whose samples were taken at the treatment centre
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Buhari appoints Prof. Adigio, new VC Maritime University Okerenkoko (Updated)
By Ebi Perekeme President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Prof. Emmanuel Munakurogha Adigio as the new Vice Chancellor of the Nigerian