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Army Raid Criminal Hide-Outs in Rivers, Arrest Kingpins

… Rescue Kidnap Victims from Boko Haram The Nigerian Army says it has arrested four suspected “high profile criminals” in Rivers State who had been on security agencies’ wanted list. Those arrested, according to a release from the Nigerian Army Operations media coordinator, Colonel Aminu Iliyasu, include Dumbari Bro from …

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Wike’s Victory at Tribunal Excites ANDMON Secretary

Rivers State governor, Chief (Barr) Nyesom Wike’s victory at the election petition tribunal at the weekend, has been described as victory for the people of the state. The general secretary, Association of Niger Delta Monarchs of Nigeria (ANDMON), HM King Leslie N Eke, made this known when he spoke with …

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$129m IFAD, NDDC Agric Programme to Create 38,250 Jobs

By Joel Anekwe  The $129.17 million Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises Programme in the Niger Delta, LIFE-ND, being driven by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), in partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), is targeted at creating 38,250 jobs in the agricultural sector.  Speaking at a one-day stakeholder’s …

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Rivers Guber Election: Tribunal Affirms Wike’s Election

… Dismisses AAC, ADP’s Petitions By Joel Anekwe  Rivers State Governorship Election Tribunal has affirmed the re-election of the state governor, Chief Nyesom Wike following the dismissal of the petition filed by the African Action Congress (AAC) governorship candidate, Biokpomabo Awara, seeking the nullification of the March 9 governorship election in …

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FRSC Embark on Medical Checkup for Drivers in Yenagoa

By David Owei, Yenagoa The medical outreach organized by the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, has been commended by the state chairman of the Nigerian Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), comrade Erebo ThankGod. Comrade ThankGod described the outreach as very encouraging, noting that it …

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Rivers Ijaw Forum Lauds Belema Oil on OML 25

The Rivers Ijaw Indigenous Forum (RIIF) has commended the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Belema Oil Producing Company, Engr. Tein Jack-Rich Jnr. for his “rich wisdom in actualizing the peace process that gave way to the reopening of OML 25 Kula Flow Station,” adding that he has made “unimaginable impact …

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