Category: Niger Delta

We’ll Soon Appoint Permanent Secretaries – Oborevwori

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…lauds HoS for Her Integrity Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Sunday, assured civil servants in the state that his administration will soon appoint Permanent Secretaries. Governor Oborevwori made the promise during a thanksgiving service held in honour of the Head of Service, Dr. (Mrs ) Mininim Oseji, at Church of God Mission, Asaba Bishopric Headquarters, on Sunday. He held that the appointment of the Permanent Secretaries would be thorough, guided by due process and divine wisdom. Praising God for His divine hand in the appointment of the Head…

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Tanttita MD, Pondi Commissions Fred Obe Secretariat, Insists On Youth Development To Curb Insecurity

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The Managing Director of Tanttita Security Services Nigeria Limited, TSSNL High Chief Kestin Pondi has revealed that youth development is paramount to effective security in the Niger Delta. He made this known during the commissioning of Isoko Youth House, at Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State. Speaking during the commissioning, High Chief Kestin Pondi said, “As the chairman of this occasion, I believed that developing youth is most paramount to security. “And it is on this ground that I stand before you with humility and profound sense…

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Easter Celebration: Urban United holds monthly meeting

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…passes Vote of Confidence on Delta State Governor By Gradeone Henry Foremost social political pressure group, Urban United Development Forum (U²DF) recently held its monthly general meeting at the group secretariat in Ughelli North local government area, Delta state. The group Chairman, Comr. Felix Olokpa (JP) urge all members to shit their swords and embrace peace in the spirit of love as we celebrate the Easter. He admonished all members both within and diaspora to work in unity to revamp the house for a stronger and formidable Urban United ahead…

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E. K. Clark’s Last Open Letter Before He Passed

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  ….I’m not a praise singer, Oborevwori has achieved remarkable progress in Delta – Clark   By Henry Umoru   ABUJA- FORMER Federal Commissioner for Information and South-South Leader, Chief Edwin Clark has hailed Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State for his exceptional developmental strides since assuming office on May 29, 2023. According to the Elder statesman and prominent Ijaw leader, the commendation became imperative against the backdrop of what the governor is doing in the state even though he never supported his election during the 2023 Delta State gubernatorial…

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E. K. Clark Was A Titan Among Men – Omo-Agege

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Deputy Senate President in the 9th assembly, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has described the passing of Chief E. K. Clark, as the end of an eventful era characterised by the distinguished role of some leaders who fought assiduously for the building of a Nigeria anchored on justice, fair play, equity and true federalism. Reacting to the demise of the elder statesman, Omo-Agege said his life was a testimony to courage. Senator Omo-Agege in a statement signed by his Media Adviser, Mr Sunny Areh said: “I received the news of the passing…

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How Pa. EK Clark Died In Abuja

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Chief Edwin Clark, leader of PANDEF and a prominent Ijaw leader and the South South, has passed away. The family confirmed his death in a brief statement.   The former National Commissioner of Information , a Senator and Lawyer was 97 years old. The statement was signed by his brother, Prof. C. C. Clark, and his son, Penawei Clark, on behalf of the children. The statement reads: “The Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family of Kiagbodo Town, Delta State, wishes to announce the passing of Chief (Dr.) Sen. Edwin Kiagbodo Clark OFR, CON…

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Deltans are feeling the impact of Oborevwori’s devt – Clark

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…says Governor has outperformed his predecessors in a short time Elder Statesman and Convener of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Chief Edwin Clark, has commended Delta State Governor Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, for his achievements in the state since assuming office on May 29th, 2023. Clark, who said Governor Oborevwori had achieved much within a short time as governor, added that he had outperformed his predecessors. In an open letter on Friday, Clark praised Oborevwori for transforming Warri into a bustling commercial hub and addressing long-standing infrastructural challenges across…

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WHY NIGER DELTANS DO NOT WANT TO BE PART OF BIAFRA

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By H.E Goodluck Jonathan Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan yesterday delivered a lecture at Texas US on why remaining indivisible with Nigeria than joining forces with Biafrans in splitting the country will pay Niger Deltans more. I begin this write-up by saying that I mean no ill-thought towards the Biafran struggle or Igbos in general. What I’ve written here are mainly my personal reflections concerning the Niger Delta, especially with regards to non-Igbo groups and their stake in the Biafran movement which has been rebirthed for some time now.…

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Urhobo Youths Denounce Proposed Nationwide Protest

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  Youths of Delta Central Senatorial District under the aegis of Urhobo Progress Union, UPU, (Youth Wing, Worldwide) have denounced the proposed nationwide protest over hardship in the country. In a communique signed by the National President, “Osu re Ighele”, Activist Blessed Ughere on Wednesday, said Urhobo youths would not be party to the proposed protest. The communique read: “Given the current security challenges affecting Delta Central (Urhobo Nation) and Urhobos in other parts of Delta State, we firmly believe that engaging in protests now would be counterproductive. “Therefore, we…

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Tompolo’s Tantita Bags Vanguard Crude Oil Infrastructure Security Award

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  Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, a private security company owned by High Chief (Dr.) Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, aka, Tompolo has received the Vanguard Crude Oil Infrastructure Security award of the year 2023. The event held at the Convention Centre of Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos Friday night had celebrities, politicians, business moguls, and dignitaries in their numbers in attendance. The Vanguard award ceremony honoured distinguished Nigerians who have excelled in their chosen endeavours. Worried by Nigeria’s low output in oil and gas occasioned by vices of pipeline…

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