Category: Niger Delta

MANROY, TANTITA Donate 18-Seater Bus To NUJ Warri Chapel

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MANROY Global Services Limited, in partnership with TANTITA Security Services Nigeria Limited, has donated a brand-new 18-seater bus to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Warri Correspondents’ Chapel, to enhance the mobility and operational activities of journalists in the area. The presentation of the vehicle took place at the MANROY office along the DSC Expressway, Udu Local Government Area of Delta State, in the presence of the Ovie of Great Idjerhe Kingdom, HRM King Monday Obukohwo Whiskey, PhD, a veteran in the media industry. Speaking during the ceremony, Managing Director…

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Ijaw Activist Hails Tantita For Enhancing Pipeline Security, Creating Over 200,000 Jobs In Niger Delta

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa   Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, TSSNL, has been credited with stabilizing oil and gas infrastructure in the Niger Delta, creating over 200,000 jobs, and supporting a rise in national crude oil production to 1.8 million barrels per day. A US-Based Ijaw Activist, Mr. Kabowei Akamande disclosed this at a conference on “Sustaining the Vision and Izon Development Agenda of High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo for Future Generations” organized by Save the Niger Delta Group in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Akamande, who doubles as a laboratory quality…

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Pondi Petitions Meta Over ‘Fake’ Facebook Page, Denies 2031 Delta Governorship Campaign

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High Chief Kestin Ebimorbowei Pondi has petitioned Meta, the parent company of Facebook, over an alleged unauthorised Facebook page using his name, photographs and identity to promote a purported 2031 governorship campaign in Delta State. Pondi, who owns the verified Facebook page, “Kestin Pondi,” described the page, “Chief KestinPondi Fan Page,” as unauthorised and operated without his knowledge, consent or approval. In a formal complaint to Facebook/Meta Support, Pondi said he had never authorised the administrators of the disputed page to use his name, photographs, image, identity or personal brand.…

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Bayelsa Govt: Siasia Stadium Work Ongoing, We’re Not Waiting For FG

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa   The Bayelsa State Government has dismissed reports that construction work on the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa has stalled because the state is awaiting funding from the Federal Government.   The state government described the report as false and misleading, insisting that work on the stadium, which it said was being developed to FIFA standards, was ongoing.   The Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Mrs Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai, stated this on Friday while briefing journalists during the June and July 2026 Transparency Briefing in Yenagoa.…

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Benin-Sapele-Effurun Road: Quiet Engagement, Collective Action Yield Results — Dafinone

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Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has said sustained and constructive engagement with the Federal Government and relevant agencies has begun yielding tangible results, following the flag-off of emergency intervention works on failed portions of the Benin-Sapele-Effurun Expressway.   Dafinone stated this after joining representatives of the Delta State Government, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), and other stakeholders at the Amukpe Roundabout in Sapele for the commencement of the rehabilitation exercise.   He described the intervention as timely and significant, noting that the Benin-Sapele-Effurun corridor remains a…

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Closer TV Backs NUJ Chapel’s Campaign Against Drug Abuse, Cultism, Cybercrime

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The Chief Executive Officer of Closer TV Online, Mr Itutumeni Johnson Ogbomade, has pledged the full support of his organisation to the United Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Bayelsa State Council, in its campaign against drug abuse, cultism and cybercrime among youths.   Ogbomade made the commitment when members of the Chapel paid a courtesy visit to the Closer TV office in Yenagoa.   He expressed delight at the visit, describing members of the Chapel as seasoned professionals whose recognition of the online platform would encourage…

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Tantita’s Pipeline Protection Boosts Nigeria’s Oil Revenue, Employs Over 60,000 Niger Delta Youths— Bebenimibo

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By David Lawani, Abuja   The Media Consultant to Tantita Nigeria Limited, Dr. Paul Bebenimibo, has said the company’s sustained efforts in protecting oil pipelines and other critical infrastructure in the Niger Delta have significantly improved crude oil production, environmental safety and economic activities in the region. Bebenimibo, who is also Special Adviser to Tantita Chairman, Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, stated this while speaking on the sidelines of an award presented to Tantita by Blueprint Newspapers in recognition of the company’s contributions to pipeline security and national development.…

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Omo-Agege Celebrates Ibori At 68, Pays Tribute To His Leadership Legacy

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    Former Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, has congratulated former Delta State Governor, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, on his 68th birthday, describing him as a statesman whose leadership and enduring contributions have continued to shape the political and socio-economic development of Delta State and the Niger Delta.   In a goodwill message, Omo-Agege said Ibori’s tenure as governor was marked by purposeful leadership, courageous decision-making and an unwavering commitment to the advancement of the state.   He noted that the former governor laid a solid foundation for…

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Oil Spill in Nigeria’s Uzere Must Be Stopped Before It Becomes ‘Another Ogoni’, MaimoniWarns

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    By Dr. Maimoni Ubrei-Joe   LAGOS, Nigeria — An environmental advocate has called on Heritage Oil & Gas Company (Nig.) Limited to urgently contain an oil spill that has reportedly been flowing continuously in Uzere Community, Delta State, since June 27, warning that the pollution risks turning the area into “another Ogoni” if immediate action is not taken.   Dr. Maimoni Ubrei-Joe, an environmental and climate justice advocate, said the prolonged spill poses a serious threat to the environment, public health and the livelihoods of residents who depend…

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Dafinone Salutes Oyovbaire at Birthday, Says Nigeria Still Needs His Wisdom, Statesmanship

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By Efe Joseph   Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has paid glowing tribute to elder statesman, renowned political scientist and former Minister of Information, , on the occasion of his birthday, saying Nigeria still needs his wealth of experience, patriotic counsel and unwavering commitment to democratic governance.   In a goodwill message, Dafinone described Prof. Oyovbaire as one of Nigeria’s most accomplished intellectuals and public servants whose lifetime of scholarship, principled leadership and public service has significantly shaped the country’s democratic evolution and political development.   The…

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