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Ex-President Jonathan, Governors, Petroleum Minister grace the grand wedding of billionaire businessman, Fenog’s son in Delta (PHOTOS)

Former President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Dame Patience, on Saturday attended the wedding of Engr. Akpevwe Oghenejobo, the son of billionaire businessman, Engr. Augustine Efeturi Oghenejobo, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Fenog Group of Companies in Effurun, Delta State. Akpevwe Tied the Knot with his Beloved Andra at Godswill Mission Inc, Usiefrun in Udu Local

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Access Bank Under Fire as Customers Vent Frustration Over Extended Mobile App, USSD Downtime

Access Bank, a major player in the banking sector, is currently facing a barrage of criticism from customers who are expressing their frustration over an extended disruption in the bank’s mobile app and USSD services. The public outcry has gained momentum on social media platforms, notably on Nigerians on X (formerly Twitter), where dissatisfied customers

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First Phase Leaders Of Amnesty Programme Hails Ndiomu On Impactful Leadership

The leadership of the First Phase Forum of beneficiaries of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) have commended the Interim Administrator, Major-General Barry Ndiomu (rtd) for his excellent administration of the Programme. The leaders who gave the commendation recently while presenting an award to him for his sterling leadership qualities at the PAP Headquarters in Abuja,

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Timipre Sylva Alleges Harassment of APC Supporters, Security Bias in Bayelsa Governorship Election

The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the November 11, 2023 governorship poll in Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva, has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and security agents of harassing his supporters. Sylva spoke on Saturday after he cast his vote at Ward 4, Unit 4 in the Brass Local Government Area of

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Former President Goodluck Jonathan Urges National Assembly to Halt Off-Season Elections

Former President Goodluck Jonathan Urges National Assembly to End Off-Season Elections in Nigeria Jonathan stated this in an interview with newsmen after casting his vote in the ongoing governorship election in Otuoke, Bayelsa State, on Saturday. He said, “First, let me congratulate the three states that have elections today. Bayelsa State, Imo State, and Kogi

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National News

Don’t engage in thuggery, violence Ndiomu tells ex-agitators

Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Maj-Gen Barry Ndiomu (rtd), has called on ex-agitators in states holding off cycle elections this weekend, to resist the temptation of being used as thugs to subvert the process. Rather, he urged them to go all out and vote according to their conscience and abide by the

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National News

Shettima Reiterates President Tinubu’s Commitment to Niger Delta’s Development

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday, November 8, reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s commitment towards the overall development of the Niger Delta as well as other parts of the country. Shettima, who represented President Tinubu at the grand finale of the All Progressive Congress (APC) gubernatorial rally in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, ahead of Saturday’s election, noted

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INEC Complies with Court Order, Includes APC’s Timipre Sylva in Bayelsa Gubernatorial Candidates List

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has added the name of Timipre Sylva to the list of candidates contesting the Bayelsa governorship election. INEC had on June 9, published the final list of candidates contesting the off-cycle poll in Bayelsa, including Sylva, a former governor of the state. But on October 10, the federal high

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Niger Delta Traditional Rulers Reiterate Strong Backing for PAP Administrator, Maj-Gen Barry Ndiomu

Traditional rulers in the Niger Delta, operating under the umbrella of the Ijaw Traditional Rulers Forum in Delta State, have reaffirmed their unwavering support for the Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Maj-Gen Barry Ndiomu (rtd). Led by His Royal Majesty, Elder (Capt.) Dr. King Joseph I. Timiyan, Agbonu, Torububor 1, the Chairman

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Benikrukru Community Chairman, Joel Tonjoh, Presents One-Year Stewardship Report

Oil-rich Benikrukru Community in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Delta State, convened an Extraordinary General Meeting on Thursday, November 2, 2023. The event marked the first general meeting since the inauguration of the community executive council. At this gathering, Comrade Joel Tonjoh, the Chairman of Benikrukru Community, presented a comprehensive account of the council’s first-year stewardship. Meeting Highlights:

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BREAKING: Appeal Court Verdict Confirms Francis Waive’s Election Victory

The Court of Appeal in Lagos, on Wednesday morming has upheld the victory of Rt (Hon) Rev Francis Ejiroghene Waive as the Honorable member representing Ughelli North, Ughelli South, and Udu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. The ruling reaffirms his victory in the February 25th, 2023 elections. Honorable Waive, in a statement expressing

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National News

Clark Warns Against Plot to Impeach Rivers State Governor – Urges President Tinubu to Intervene

Chief Edwin Clark, an elder statesman and leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), has raised concerns over a political plot allegedly orchestrated by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to impeach Rivers State Governor, Sam Fubara. Clark on Monday in a statement suggests that Wike’s intentions revolve around pressuring

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Governor Fubara Challenges Accusers: Reveal My Offense to Rivers People

The Executive Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has strongly refuted any allegations of wrongdoing that would warrant an impeachment process by the Rivers State House of Assembly. “Let them come out and tell Rivers people the offence I have committed to warrant any impeachment,” the governor declared while addressing his supporters at the Assembly

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National News

Battle of Surveillance: How oil thieves installed CCTV cameras on trees to outsmart security operatives in N-Delta

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has disclosed that crude oil thieves have resorted to a new tactic of installing Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras on trees to evade security operatives. According to a statement from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) in Abuja on Tuesday, there were 149 recorded incidents of crude theft across

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National News

Tantita Security Applauds Dedicated Team for Combating Oil Theft in Nigeria

Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, has extended its heartfelt appreciation to its devoted team for their ceaseless efforts in the ongoing battle against oil theft, a mission pivotal to Nigeria’s oil production and the environment’s welfare. Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited is a private company, founded by former Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta

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BREAKING: Gbaramatu Youth Council Announces General Meeting to Kickstart Electoral Process

The President of the Gbaramatu Youth Council (GYC) Worldwide, Comrade Shadrach Ebikeme, has called for a general meeting to initiate the electoral process within the organization. This announcement follows recent discussions and concerns raised regarding the tenure of the current leadership. The general meeting is scheduled to take place in Kokodiagbene community on Tuesday, October

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INEC Removes Timipre Sylva from Bayelsa Governorship Candidates List

The Independent National Electoral Commission has released the amended lists of candidates for Bayelsa and Imo States governorship elections. According to the amended list uploaded on the commission’s website on Tuesday, the names of Timipre Sylva and his running mate, Joshua Maciver of the All Progressives Congress were not included in the Bayelsa State election.

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Opposition Grows Over Gbaramatu Youth Council (GYC) Tenure Extension

Stakeholders from Kurutie, Kunukunuma, Kantu, and Pepperama Zone in the Gbaramatu Youth Council (GYC) have expressed strong opposition to the recent extension of Comrade Shadrach Ebikeme’s executive tenure. The decision to extend their term was made recently during an emergency meeting held at Casa De Pedro Annex, Warri, despite the official expiration of their term

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BREAKING: Karinade Donyegha Named GbaramatuVoice’s 2023 Most Outstanding Intern

Ms. Karinade Donyegha, a dedicated 400-level Mass Communication student at Benson Idahosa University, Benin City, Edo State, has achieved a remarkable feat by being honored as the Most Outstanding Intern of 2023 by GbaramatuVoice. This prestigious recognition was unveiled during a heartwarming Send Forth Party for our outgoing interns on Friday, with Mr. Jacob Abai,

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BREAKING: Shadrach Ebikeme to lead Gbaramatu Youth Council for additional 18 months

The Gbaramatu Youth Council (GYC) Worldwide, under the leadership of Comrade Shadrach Onitsha Ebikeme, has been granted an 18-month tenure extension. This extension allows the current leadership to continue overseeing the youth affairs in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State. The decision came following an emergency meeting of stakeholders and youth

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Church News

Rivers of Healing: Miraculous Moments Flow at Surrounding Waters Programme with Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin

Day 2: Morning Session – A Journey to Healing and Restoration During the day two of the ongoing five days of Surrounding Waters Revival Programme with Senior Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin at Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministries, also known as Mercy City in Effurun, Delta State, a profound display of miracles and transformative moments has captivated

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Bayelsa News

‘I will NOT pay 600k for a self contain in Yenagoa…’- Bayelsans React to Escalating Rent in Yenagoa

The rent crisis in Yenagoa, Bayelsa state, has reached a tipping point, and residents have taken to Facebook to voice their concerns about skyrocketing rental rates. Everyone seems to agree – housing costs have become a big problem. Preye John, a Facebook user, sparked a fiery debate about the high cost of housing. Preye John:

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MERCY LAND: Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin Sets Ablaze 5-Day Surrounding Water Programme with Miracles (PHOTOS)

Miracles and divine power took center stage as Senior Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin launched the 5-Day Surrounding Water Programme at Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministries in Effurun, Delta State, on October 18, 2023. This highly anticipated event, spanning from October 18th to 23rd, 2023, commenced with a morning session that left attendees in awe with a

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National News

PAP: Ndiomu Meets Customs Chief to Strengthen Niger Delta Operations

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Office of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) have joined forces to bolster their operations in the Niger Delta region. This strategic partnership was solidified during a recent meeting at the Customs Headquarters in Abuja, where the Acting Comptroller-General of the NCS, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, hosted the PAP Interim

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Ijaw nation sends strong message to Tinubu over marginalization, demands equitable federal appointments

“We demand without equivocation that an Ijaw person be appointed Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority."

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Grandeur and Tradition: Highlights from the 7th Coronation Anniversary of Ijaw monarch in Ondo

On Friday, the 13th of October, the 7th coronation anniversary of HRM Eseimokumor Ogonikara I, Okrimini, Pere of Tubutoru Kingdom in Ondo State, was celebrated with grandeur, rich tradition, and profound cultural expressions. This significant event took place at Furupa Egbesu Temple in Taribor community, the headquarters of the kingdom, and brought together an array

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Nigeria’s oil production soars to 1.7million barrels per day

The Federal Government, on Friday, announced that Nigeria’s oil production has increased to about 1.7 million barrels per day, up from the 1.1mbpd recorded in August 2023. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, disclosed this in a session with journalists at his office in Abuja on Friday. He said, “We have

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NNPCL Ends Crude Oil Swaps, Shifts to Cash Payment for Petrol Imports

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has ended the crude oil swap deal for petrol and started using cash tenders for the purchase of fuel for the first time in a decade, according to reports from Reuters. This transition, which is in line with President Bola Tinubu’s reform efforts initiated in May, aims to

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News Oil & Gas

Chevron meets with President Tinubu in New York, reiterates commitment to partnership

On the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York, a Chevron team led by Clay Neff, President, Chevron International Exploration and Production and Rick Kennedy, Chairman/Managing Director, Chevron Nigeria Mid-Africa Business Unit, met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other Nigerian government officials including the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources

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Free Indeed Pastor, Johnmark Ighosotu, prepares to bid farewell to his father

Renowned cleric and Senior Pastor of God’s Delight Gospel Assembly aka Free Indeed, JohnMark Ighosotu, is preparing to honor his late father in a benefiting burial. In a heartfelt invitation signed by the clergyman, Pastor John Mark Ighosotu, the Kikiri family of Ekakamre town in Ughelli South L.G.A, Delta State, warmly welcomes the public. They

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Former Edo state governor’s aide advocates for renewal of Tantita’s pipeline surveillance contract

Several members of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited in Egbema Kingdom, Edo state, are urging the Federal Government and the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to disregard opposition to the renewal of the pipeline surveillance contract awarded to the company. Tantita Security Services Limited is owned by renowned former leader of the defunct Movement

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National News

Late Dowen College Student Sylvester Oromoni Jnr. had no health issues, mother testifies at inquest

Mother of Sylvester Oromoni Jnr., the late 12-year-old student of Dowen College, Lagos, Mrs. Rosemary Oromoni, testified at a coroner’s inquest to unravel the circumstances of her son’s death on November 30, 2021. She stated that her late son had no health challenges before the complaints he made a few days before his death. During

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MIRACLE AT MERCY CITY: Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin awards N6 million to good samaritan, others who thwarted kidnapping attempt

In a heartwarming display of bravery and heroism, Mrs. Loretta Idemudia took center stage on Sunday, October 8, at the Christ Mercy Land Deliverance Ministries, also known as Mercy City, located in Effurun, Delta State. The event took place at Mercy City, where the Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin Foundation, led by Senior Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin,

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National News

Niger Delta Affairs Minister Expresses Concern Over Infrastructure Crisis in South-South Region

The Minister of Niger Delta Development, Engr. Abubakar Momoh, has voiced deep concerns regarding the deteriorating state of roads in the Niger Delta Region, categorizing them as an urgent emergency that demands immediate intervention. Engr. Momoh articulated these concerns during a recent courtesy visit to his office in Abuja by members of the Akoko Edo

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NNPCL: Ex-agitators threaten unrest in Niger Delta over pipeline maintenance contracts

Former militants, now organized under the banner of the Coalition of Ex-Agitators of Niger Delta (CEND), have issued a stern warning of potential unrest in the Niger Delta region if the Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPCL) fails to include local companies from the region in its recent pipeline maintenance contract awards. The ex-militants expressed deep

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