Category: Niger Delta

Sen Dafinone Congratulates Engr Matthew Tonlagha At 50

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Delta Central Senator, Okakuro Ede Dafinone, has congratulated Engr. Matthew Tonlagha on the occasion of his golden jubilee celebration as he described him a distinguished fellow laced with professionalism.   The senator in his congratulatory wishes urged Engr Matthew Tonlagha to continue his noble work with patriotism and excellence. According to him, “I extend my sincere congratulations to the Chairman of Maton Engineering Limited, Engr. Matthew Tonlagha, as he marks the landmark occasion of his 50th birthday. “Reaching this golden jubilee is a testament to the grace of God and…

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DOPF Pay Tributes As Kestin Pondi Celebrates Birthday

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The Executive and members of Delta Online Publishers Forum, DOPF, have poured in encomium and tributes to Engr Kestin Pondi as he marked his birthday anniversary. The forum, in a statement signed by its chairman, Comrade Emmanuel Enebeli and Secretary, Comrade Shedrack Onitsha, commended the leadership,  services and professionalism of Engr Kestin Pondi towards a better society. According to the statement, “We, the Executive and members of the Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) celebrate you as you mark another birthday. “We honour you not just for the occasion, but for…

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Uwheru Community Crisis: Massive protest hit community

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…as Ughelli North Local Government Boss forcefully reinstate expelled President General By Gradeone Henry The Uwheru Community in Ughelli North Local Government area of Delta State is currently experiencing unrest as children, youths and elders storm out enmass to protest against the unlawful reinstatement of the expelled community President General (PG), Chief MacPherson Igbide. The Ughelli North Local Government boss, Hon. Jaro Egbo, who recently reinstated the expelled community President General against the will of the King, chiefs and entire community is seen as unlawful, misguided, oppression and conspiracies culpable…

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Tantita Upgrade Surveillance As American Firm Sets To Supply Sophisticated Drones

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Tantita Security Services Limited has designed an upgraded device to track and tackle oil theft as American defence technology company Textron Systems has signed an agreement to supply advanced surveillance drones to protect critical oil and gas infrastructure in the Niger Delta.   The American Defence Textron Systems will provide three Aerosonde Mk 4.7 Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) drones to Tantita, a private company engaged by the Nigerian government, owned by Niger Delta security contractor, Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo.   Aerosonde Mk 4.7…

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Senator Dafinone Celebrates Chief Godwin Ogbetuo At 96

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Delta Central Senator, Okakuro Ede Dafinone has congratulated Chief Godwin Ogbetuo on his 96 birthday anniversary just as he described the nonagenarian as a Pan Niger Delta leader whose wealth of wisdom and experience has sharpened the current democratic dispensation.   The Senator in his birthday message to the eldest man said, “On behalf of the great people of Delta Central heartily felicitate with an elder statesman of rare distinction, Chief Godwin Ogbetuo, as he marks his 96th birth anniversary.   “This remarkable milestone is a celebration of a life…

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NDDC Honours Ewhrudjakpo, Halts Projects Commissioning

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….Lokpobiri, PANDEF Eulogise Late Bayelsa Dep Gov   By Idibhar Agadagba/Yenagoa   The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has suspended its planned inauguration of completed projects in the region in honour of the departed Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo.   The Managing Director of the agency, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, disclosed this on Tuesday when he led the commission’s management team on a condolence visit to Governor Douye Diri and the Ewhrudjakpo family in Government House, Yenagoa. ‎ ‎The NDDC MD explained that the commission would have commenced…

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Tompolo Hails, Calls Wike Consistent Performer On His Birthday

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The founder of Tantita Security Services Limited, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, has described the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Barr Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, as a constitent performer as he marked his birthday. High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo made this known in celebration of Wike’s birthday anniversary. Wike is the immediate past Governor of Rivers State, a Life Bencher and the current Minister of FCT, Abuja. Tompolo in his comgratulary birthday message to Wike on behalf of Tantita Security Services Limited a s its staff…

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Bayelsa State Government Confirms Eghrwudjakpo’s Death, Consoles Family

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The Bayelsa State Government has confirmed the death of the state deputy governor, Senator Lawrence Eghrwudjakpo with a condolences to the immediate family and political party.. In a statement by the Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy Mrs. Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai, the State Governor, Sen Douye Diri described the death of his deputy as a painful lost to the state government According to the statement, “The Bayelsa State Government announces with deep regret and profound shock the sudden passing of the Deputy Governor, His Excellency, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, Ph.D on Thursday,…

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Why Warri Port Matters By Sunny Awhefeada

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By Sunny Awhefeada     Warri holds a significant place in Nigeria’s socio-historical destiny and economic configuration. To many people the city, which is fondly called Waffi, embodies fascination just as it invokes fear. Warri’s fascination springs from the beautiful yarns spun about it. These stories sound like fables and the typical Waffarian calls them “fabu”. Its multicultural character, the Warri pidgin, its cuisine culture, dances, humour which is “yabis” and the wealth which its reputation as an oil and gas hub generated inspire fascination. Warri is also a place…

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Senator Dafinone Greets Orodje of Okpe Kingdom On Birthday

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The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Sen Ede Dafinone has admonished the Orodje of Okpe on his birthday celebration anniversary. The Senator in his birthday message described the Orodje of Okpe as a monarch as a pride across the Urhobo Nation and Okpe Kingdom.   According to him, “I, Senator Ede Dafinone, on behalf of the Dafinone’s family and the people of Delta Central Senatoral District heartily felicitate with Your Royal Majesty, Maj.-Gen. Felix Mujakperuo (rtd), Orhue I, the Orodje of Okpe Kingdom on the joyous occasion of your…

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