Chief Dennis Otuaro, PhD, Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), met with Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, in Abuja on Thursday to address pressing security concerns in the Niger Delta region, following a recent tragic ambush on Nigerian troops in Okuama community, Ughelli South, Delta State, resulting in the death of

Chief Dennis Otuaro, PhD, the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), met with Former President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja on Thursday. The meeting was part of Otuaro’s efforts to engage various stakeholders for the successful implementation of the programme, which aims to foster peace and development in the Niger Delta region. During the meeting,

Former Federal Commissioner for Information and Ijaw national leader, Chief Edwin Clark, has revealed that soldiers conducted a raid on his country home in Kiagbodo, Delta State, by both land and air in search of arms. The Elderstatesman disclosed that on Saturday, March 23, 2024, approximately 30 to 40 armed soldiers arrived in about 5

The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Chief Dennis Otuaro, PhD, held a crucial meeting recently with the Honourable Minister of Defence, Alhaji Muhammed Badaru Abubakar, in Abuja. The meeting was convened in response to the recent tragic events involving the loss of 16 soldiers in Okuama community, Delta state. Chief Dennis Otuaro extends

Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, CON, graciously welcomed Chief Dennis Otuaro, PhD, the newly appointed Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), during a meeting at his office in Abuja on Friday. This gathering marked the inception of significant initiatives aimed at revitalizing the program, with a dedicated focus

Chief Dennis Otuaro, PhD, the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), met with the Honourable Minister of State for Defence, His Excellency, Dr. Muhammed Bello Matawalle, MON, in Abuja on Friday, March 22, to extend condolences and discuss strategic collaboration. The visit aimed to express condolences to the Nigerian military following the March 14,

Chief Edwin Clark, Ijaw National leader and convener of Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), has urged President Bola Tinubu to prioritize the completion of abandoned roads and rail projects leading to the Niger Delta region. In a letter to Tinubu on Wednesday, Clark commended the president for initiating the Lagos-Calabar coastal road construction but emphasized

The Department of Political Science at the University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria, has congratulated Dr. Dennis Otuaro on his recent appointment as the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP). Dr. Otuaro’s appointment by President Bola Tinubu on March 15 marks a significant milestone in the efforts to address youth restiveness in the Niger

Chief Dr. Dennis Brutu Otuaro, the newly appointed Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), has assured that his tenure will prioritize bringing the programme closer to the people, according to GbaramatuVoice. Otuaro’s appointment, announced last Friday, comes as a replacement for Gen. Barry Ndiomu (Rtd). Upon his arrival on Monday, staff members of PAP

Today, the Honorable Chairman of INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, along with National Commissioners, welcomed a delegation representing the Ijaws and Urhobos from the Warri Federal Constituency of Delta State at the INEC Headquarters in Abuja. While the specifics of the meeting have not been disclosed yet, GbaramatuVoice reports that it may not be unrelated to

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri recently hosted Maj. Gen. Barry Ndiomu (Retd), the Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), where both leaders held discussions on ongoing efforts to combat oil facility vandalization and crude oil theft in the Niger Delta region. During the meeting, Senator Lokpobiri commended

The House of Representatives has affirmed its support for Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL), the military, and other security agencies in combating crude oil theft and sabotage. During an on-the-spot inspection of vessels apprehended by Tantita in collaboration with other security outfits by members of associated Committees on oil and gas at Oporoza, headquarters

Chief Thomas Ereyitomi, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Training Funds), has called for an extension of the contract and scope of operations for Tantita Security Services Nigeria Ltd. (TSSNL) in the wake of recent successes in combating oil theft. In an open letter addressed to President Bola Tinubu, Mr. Ereyitomi

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) is set to present a national merit award to High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, in recognition of his significant contributions to maintaining peace in the Niger Delta and successfully combating crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism. NUJ’s National President, Chief Chris Isiguzo, announced this during a

Warri, Delta State, January 23, 2024 — The Ijaw Youths Council (IYC), representing Ijaw youths globally, has raised alarm over potential hostilities in the Niger Delta if the sale of Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) onshore assets deviates from the Local Content Act. During a world press statement on Tuesday in Warri, Delta State, Binebai

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) announced on Wednesday that a total of 10,166 illegal refineries and crude oil connections have been destroyed in Nigeria since 2021. Mele Kyari, NNPCL’s Group Chief Executive Officer, shared this information during a lecture at the 2024 Faculty Lecture titled, “Energy Security, Sustainability and Profitability in Nigeria: Advances,

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Heineken Lokpobiri, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, as the Chairman of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). Aside Lokpobiri, other Nigerians appointed into the Board include Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe — Executive Secretary, Oritsemyiwa Eyesan — Member / EVP Upstream, NNPCL, Gbenga Komolafe — Member /

"Any attempt to rename our community Okerenkoko to one devious name called Okerenghigho will be resisted at all courses even if it will cause us the last drop of our blood."

The Supreme Court yesterday laid to rest anxiety over the lifespan of the old 200, 500 and 1,000 naira notes. It granted the Federal Government’s request to allow the bills circulate indefinitely They shall continue to be in force with either the new or redesigned notes indefinitely, a seven-man panel of the apex court, headed

President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria’s national defence and internal security, local job creation, macro-economic stability, investment environment optimization, human capital development, poverty reduction, and social security are some of the top priorities of the 2024 Budget of Renewed Hope. Addressing a joint session of the National Assembly on the 2024 Federal budget proposal on Wednesday

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

…Akwa-Ibom N130bn, Bayelsa N92bn, Rivers N92bn Nine oil producing states shared N544.9 billion from the federation account, through the 13 percent derivation formula, in the first half of 2023. National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) data showed that Abia, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bayelsa, Delta, Edo, Imo, Ondo, and Rivers were states that received the funds. The