The Chief Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Dr James Omietimi, has disclosed that the hospital is yet to receive any tangible support from the state government despite the fact that most of the elites in the state access medical care from the facility. Describing …

The Movement for the Survival of the Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND) has commended the Nigerian Senate for passing the 1.9 trillion Naira budget of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for the 2024 fiscal year. MOSIEND, in a statement by its National President, Amb. Kennedy West, …

By Mandy Tina Labour Leader in Rivers State, Comrade Ikechukwu Onyefuru, has urged the government to prioritize the enhancement of democratic policies. This call comes amid growing concerns over the integrity and effectiveness of the current democratic systems. Onyefuru, who is the chairman of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Rivers …

Stakeholders from the six states of the Niger Delta region, including former militant leaders, have commended President Bola Tinubu, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited, (NNPCL), Engr Mele Kyari, and the Olu of Warri of kingdom, His Imperial Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse 111, over the …

… Says Development of Niger Delta, Directly Linked to National Security By Amos Odie, Yenagoa There is a clear nexus between development and security. So, the development of the Niger Delta region must be linked to national security. President of the Ijaw Youth Council, IYC Worldwide, Sir Jonathan Lokpobiri Snr, …

By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt Following the crisis that erupted across the 23 local government areas of Rivers State on Tuesday over control of the councils, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in the state. The call was made …

… As King Baridam, Bangha Monarch, Laments ‘Pace of Clean Up’ By Ukandi Christopher The Queen of Ogoniland, Georgina Tenalo, has called on the Federal Government to make the inclusiveness for women in the affairs of Ogoniland a national policy, adding that it is an international standard that must be …

By Kelechi Nwaucha Preparations are in top gear for the hosting of the second edition of the Ogoni Unity Cup, scheduled to kickoff on January 4th, 2025 at the BMGS in Bori, Khana Local Government Area. President of Ogoni Football Organisation, OFO, Mr Martin Giadom on which platform the tournament …

Niger Delta Media Practitioners of Nigeria, NDMPN, has condemn the political crisis in Rivers State and called on the youths of the state not to be used as sacrificial lamb for politicians who don’t ment well for them. The NDMPN in a statement signed by its Convener, Amb. Joseph Asomeji …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri President-General of Unenurhie community, Mr. Peter Maison, a PDP chieftain from Evwreni Ward (08) in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State has called on members of his community to vote en-mass for Olorogun Jaro Egbo, the PDP chairmanship candidate for Ughelli North, and …