Category: Niger Delta

INC Drums Support For PINL As Women Applaud Inclusion

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By Idibhar Julius/Yenagoa,     The Ijaw National Congress (INC) has called on host communities and stakeholders in the Niger Delta to give full support to Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL), the surveillance firm securing the Eastern Corridor, including the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP). Speaking at PINL stakeholders meeting in Bayelsa State, INC President, Prof. Benjamin Okaba, praised the company for its zero-infraction record on the TNP over the past months and  its consistent engagement with host communities. “PINL has shown they are one of us. They are not foreigners,”…

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Ex-agitator Condemns False Allegations Against Amnesty Coordinator,Otuaro

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By Idibhar Julius/ Yenagoa    Ex-Agitator and Street Coordinator for peace across the Niger Delta and Third Phase beneficiary of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, has dismissed allegations of corruption and mismanagement against the program coordinator, Dr. Dennis Otuaro. In the same vein, a group under the aegis of Niger Delta Brave Hearts United Movement Ex-Agitators Forum, has equally condemned in strong terms trumped up allegations of corruption and mismanagement against the Administrator Otuaro. Describing the so-called group of Niger Delta Concern Youth for Change as faceless and non-existence. In a…

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Ex-Agitator Condemns Murder Of Igbomotoru CDC Chairman, Calls For Unbiased Investigations

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From Idibhar Agadagba/ Yenegoa     A prominent Niger Delta ex-agitator, General’ Endurance Amagbein, has condemned the brutal murder of  Igbomoturu community chairman, Mr. Goodnews Manash, in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.   In a statement, Amagbein expressed deep shock and sadness over the incident, describing the killing as needless and senseless.   He lamented the continued reign of terror unleashed by unscrupulous elements in the community and urged security agencies to thoroughly investigate the matter and bring the perpetrators to justice.   Amagbein also called on…

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Bayelsa Judge Kidnapped Days After Delivering Daring Judgement

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Elizabeth Vincent, Yenagoa There is growing tension in Yenagoa, the capital of Bayelsa state, following the abduction of a High Court 7 Judge, Justice Ebiyerin Umukoro, and a former chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) by unidentified gunmen. The incident occurred around 7:pm near Kilimanjaro eatery at Ekeki area, a bustling suburb known for its vibrant evening activities, eyewitnesses reported that Justice Umukoro was accompanied by a relative when the assailants struck. According to preliminary investigations the attackers masked and dressed in black, intercepted the judge’s vehicle, forcibly pulled…

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NDDC Reaffirms Commitment To State Partnership, Commissions Bayelsa Office

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By Elizabeth Vincent, Yenagoa   The managing director of the Niger Delta development commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, has reaffirmed the commission’s readiness to partner with state governments in initiatives that will benefit the people of the Niger Delta region. Speaking on tuesday in Yenagoa at the official commissioning of the Bayelsa state office of the NDDC, Dr. Ogbuku emphasized that the NDDC is not a government but an interventionist agency created to support development in the region. During the event, he announced the naming of the newly commissioned building…

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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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