Photos from Osinbajo, PANDEF meeting
Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo and the Pan Niger Delta Elders Forum, PANDEF, are in a crucial meeting at the Conference Room (Vice President wing), Presidential Villa, Abuja.
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Osinbajo, PANDEF meet inside Aso Rock
The Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, and members of the Chief Edwin Clark-led Pan Niger Delta Forum are currently meeting behind closed doors inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting is coming barely four days after the forum gave the Federal Government November 1 ultimatum to implement its 16-point agenda. Niger Delta stakeholders who are attending
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A decomposing, beheaded body discovered along Warri river (photos)
*Relative identified body as Solomon Ikoto *We are not at war with Aladja-Gbaramatu community leader
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NNPC signs $1.8bn oil financing deal with Chevron, Shell
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Thursday, said it has signed two sets of alternative financing agreements worth about $1.78 billion, for two major Joint Venture projects with two of its JV partners, Chevron Nigeria Limited, CNL and Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC. The deal also involved a consortium of both local and foreign banks.
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Niger Delta elders express displeasure over ownership of oil blocks, insists on fare sharing formular
Aggrieved elders of the Niger Delta region, who gave the Federal Government November 1, 2017 deadline to meet their 16-point demands, have revealed how some northern elites shared oil blocks in the region. The elders, under the auspices of the Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, alleged that in the last 20 years the Federal authorities have consistently
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You are cowards… PANDEF has no affiliation with militants, activist blasts MEND
Timipa Okponipere, a human rights activist and lawyer, has asked the public to disregard the antics of the “cowardly hierarchy” of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND). Okponipere said this in response to the claim of MEND that it had withdrawn from the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), a coalition of
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Danger as MEND pulls out of alliance with Niger Delta elders
The Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta (MEND) has pulled out its members from PANDEF. In a statement issued by MEND spokesperson on Wednesday, Jomo Gbomo, the group accused PANDEF of insincerity. Gbomo stressed that the forum which was silent under the “wasted” administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan has “miraculously” regained their voice under the
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Hon. Reyenieju assures take-off of Maritime University, says govt has no excuse funding the varsity
Member representing Warri Federal Constituency at the Federal House of Representatives, Honourable Daniel Reyenieju today assured the people of Gbaramatu kingdom, and Niger Deltans of a smooth take-off of the Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko this year as planned by the government. Honourable Reyenieju who gave this assurance at the palace of Pere of Gbaramatu kingdom,
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Photo News: Oversight Visit to Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko By House Committee on Maritime Safety, Education and Administration
Members of House of Representatives Committee on Maritime Safety, Education and Administration, led by the Chairman, Hon. Mohammed Bago were warmly received by the Pere of Gbaramatu kingdom, HIs Royal Majesty, Oboro-Gbaraun II, at Oporoza town, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta state. The chairman was accompanied by his deputy, Hon. Solomon Adaelu; Hon. Daniel
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Neconde clears air on five per cent equity in OML 42
”The most absurd of the allegations by the Gbaramatu Traditional Council is the claim that the Management of Neconde Energy Limited refused to honour an agreement to remit five per cent of its 45 per cent equity to OML 42 host communities”.
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Igbonla Kidnapped Students: Militant group claims responsibility, threatens to wreck more havoc
The militant group behind the abduction of the six students of Igbonla Model School in Lagos, Niger Delta Forest Army, has vowed to cause more havoc on the Ondo, Ogun and Lagos waterways if nothing is done about incorporating them into the Federal government amnesty programme. The group stated this in a Press statement signed
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SPE-NAICE 2017: We’ll stop oil production if cost remains high – Kachikwu
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, has said the country will have to halt oil production if the cost of producing the commodity remains stubbornly high. Kachikwu stated this today in his address at the opening ceremony of the Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition organised by the Society of Petroleum
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IYC CRISIS: Ahoada, Abua-Odua Youths form splinter group
The Ijaw Youth Council in Ahoada West and Abua-Odual local government areas of Rivers State, has created a special chapter, alleging marginalisation in the Council’s Central Zone. The central zone of IYC comprises Bayelsa State and some LGAs in Rivers State. Former Secretary of the Central Zone of the IYC, Mr. Prince Okenema, has, therefore,
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Warri Mega Fiesta: Mercy Johnson, Olamide, Phyno, Harrysong, Akpororo set Warri on fire
The city of Warri was shut down last night as many Nigerian celebs stormed Delta state for Warri Mega Fiesta. The event held at KFT PLACE, Warri, Delta State was organised by Chief Ekomieyefa Uduboh, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, KFT Group. See photos…
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WORLD CLASS EVENT CENTRE, KFT PLACE OPENS IN WARRI (PHOTOS)
An event and entertainment centre, KFT Place and Conference Centre, has been commissioned in Warri. The centre is a new, multi-purpose event and entertainment centre, located along NNPC Housing Complex Road, Warri, Delta State. With state-of-the-art facilities, KFT Place and Conference Centre offers hall rental services for events such as: weddings, birthday celebrations, cocktails, conferences,
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Escravos pilots petition Buhari, NIMASA, NPA over collapsed Escravos breakwaters
The Escravos Ship Pilots have petitioned the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, over the damaged breakwaters in the Escravos channel leading to the Warri port. The collapsed breakwaters, according to the pilots, have drastically affected the vessels traffic in the Warri port area. A breakwater is the sea
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Port Harcourt sex workers protest against plan to host night vigil in hotel
Sex workers operating at Pedro Hotel in Azikiwe Street in Mile 2, Port Harcourt City Local government Area of Rivers State, Thursday protested over plan by its manager to force them to attend night vigil expected to hold on Thursday night. It was learnt that the sex hawkers became angry with the manager when he insisted that
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WARRI MEGA FIESTA: Organisers promise adequate security
KFT Place, organisers of Warri Mega Fiesta, have promised adequate security in and around the main hall of the KFT world class event centre, Warri, venue of the 1st edition of the event on Friday, July 28. Managing Director of KFT Uduboh Nigeria Limited, Chief Ekomieyefa Uduboh, said arrangements had been concluded to protect guests.
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Breaking: Aladja, Ogbeh- Ijoh communities in fierce gun battle
Despite the reconciliatory meeting held between the Aladja community in Udu Local Government Area and their Ogbe-Ijoh neighbours in Warri South West local government area facilitated by the Delta State Government yesterday at Government House annex, Warri, the two cantankerous neighbours are now engaged in a fierce gun battle. Reports reaching this GbaramatuVoice Newspaper indicated that
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INEC registers 69,000 eligible voters in Bayelsa
“In Southern-Ijaw, being the largest local government area in the state, we recorded the highest registration of 14, 110 eligible voters, with the least number of 2,724 recorded in Brass.
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MURDER OF GBARAMATU TWO: Okowa Meets Gbaramatu, Ogbe-Ijoh, Aladja Communities
Delta State Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has sued for peace between the people of Gbaramatu, Ogbe-Ijoh, Aladja, and Udu communities in the state, saying communities should always apply dialogue as the best way of settling dispute. Addressing the press after a closed door meeting with security operatives, traditional rulers, members of the peace-building council
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South-South Monarchs Must Be Part Of Niger Delta Master Plan – NDDC Chairman
We provide a voice for the South-South and encourage the political class to work together in harmony-King Daukoru
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Workers’ salaries: IYC commends Gov Dickson decision
The Ijaw Youth Council has commended the Bayelsa State Government for its currents efforts at settling the backlog salary arrears owed civil servants in the State. The IYC in a statement by it’s Secretary-General, Alfred Kemepado described the recent directive by Governor Henry Seriake Dickson that, one and half months be paid, as a step
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REPORT: 12 months after FG flag-off exercise, disappointment, anger in Ogoniland over delay to clean up oil spills
*It was used as campaign strategy - MOSOP *Govt is not sincere - indigene
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NDDC: Ekere has brought joy, hope to Akwa Ibom people – Attah
A former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Obong Victor Attah, has reviewed the achievements of Mr. Nsima Ekere, the Managing Director of the Niger Development Commission, NDDC, in the last eight months and declared that he has brought joy and hope to the people of Akwa Ibom State. Speaking at the thanksgiving service of Mr.
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We will sustain NDDC Foreign Scholarship Scheme – Ekere
The Managing Director of Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Mr. Nsima Ekere, has pledged to sustain the funding of its foreign scholarship programme which started seven years ago. Mr Ekere, who made the promise in an interview with newsmen in his office at the Commission’s headquarters in Port Harcourt, stated that NDDC would not abandon any
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NDDC to spend N2 billion on Schools Renovation-MD
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, will spend N2billion Naira for the renovation of schools in the Niger Delta region as provided for in its 2017 budget. This was made known by the NDDC Managing Director, Mr. Nsima Ekere, when members of the executive of the Regina Coeli College, Essene, Old Boys Association, paid him
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NDDC revokes 600 contracts worth N200 billion
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) says it has revoked more than 600 contracts and projects as part of efforts to restructure the commission. NDDC Managing Director Nsima Ekere told newsmen in Port Harcourt on Thursday that the commission’s management and board took the decision to adopt a ‘4R’ initiative as roadmap to development. According
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Stop the ongoing military onslaught in riverine communities, Group tells Acting President
Says residents dying of hunger
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Full list of anti-malaria drugs banned by Senate
The Nigerian Senate has listed about 42 anti-malaria drugs that have been banned in Europe but are still sold in hospitals and pharmacies in Nigeria. The lawmakers raised the alarm that all the forty two anti-malaria drugs were still being stockpiled, sold and consumed in the country. Hence, the Senate has mandated its Committee on
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Paris Club fund: Bayelsa gets N10bn, Dickson warns against misuse
Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State has warned against any act that would lead to misuse of the second tranche of the Paris/London club refund to the state, which stands at N10 billion from the federal government. He noted that out of the money, N919 million is meant for the eight local government councils. This
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COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF THE 3RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PAN-NIGER DELTA FORUM (PANDEF)
COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF THE 3RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE PAN-NIGER DELTA FORUM (PANDEF) HELD IN YENAGOA, BAYELSA STATE ON TUESDAY, 11TH JULY, 2017. The 3rd General Assembly of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) was held at the DSP Alamieyeseigha Memorial Banquet Hall, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, on Tuesday, 11th July 2017. The
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Delta Police Command Allays Itsekiri Community’s Explosion, Says No Casualties
Delta state police command has allayed the fears generated Tuesday night by an explosion that occurred in Koko town, Warri North council area of Delta state. There was panic across the town when the loud explosion, which roared out from the premises of Ebenco Global Link Limited at about 6:25pm, occurred, impacting on the adjoining houses. Although details
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Hon. Ebimaye Lauds NDDC Initiative To Build Women Development Centres
•Calls on Commission to extend programmes to creeks