By our Reporter Nigerians at home and in Diaspora have been advised to ensure that their business transactions are always properly documented, so as to avoid “presenting opportunity to fraudsters.” This advice came from Mr. Henry I. Okeugo, a US-based Nigerian, who allegedly fell victim to alleged “fraudsters” while trying …
Read More »Boro Day: Amnesty Boss Urges Niger Delta Youths to Shun Violence
By Amos Okioma, Yenagoa The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Chief Dennis Otuaro, has paid glowing tribute to the memory of Ijaw hero and icon of the Ijaw struggle, Major Isaac Jasper Adaka Boro, on the occasion his 56th anniversary celebration. In a statement issued to mark this …
Read More »Illegal Mining, Capable of Greater Pollution than Oil, Gas in Niger Delta ~ Global Rights
By Kelechi Nwaucha For over 50 years of oil exploration in Nigeria, more than 1.5 million tons of crude oil were spilled in the Niger Delta, leading to biodiversity loss, health crisis among the region’s over 30 million inhabitants, socio-economic tensions and an environment severely damaged. Of note, however, is …
Read More »Climate Change: Kebetkache Begins Planting ‘5000 Propagules in 5 Riverine Communities’
By Kelechi Nwaucha By Kelechi Nwaucha Despite the devastation brought on the Niger Delta environment by decades of oil exploration activities, mangroves remain effective natural defense against climate change manifestations in the region. According to research findings, mangroves, indigenous to the Niger Delta, “are one of nature’s most effective tools …
Read More »Engr Tombomieye Bags Meritorious Service Award
By our Reporter The saying that a golden fish has no hiding place played out recently as Engr Adokiye Tombomieye was honored with an award for his meritorious service to the nation and humanity by the umbrella media body in the Niger Delta, the Niger Delta Media Forum (NDMF). According …
Read More »MOSOP-USA Lists 4 Demands for Resumption of Oil Production in Ogoniland
By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt As several individuals and organisations in and outside Ogoniland continue to call for the resumption of crude oil production in the area, the United States of America branch of the Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People (MOSOP-USA) has given conditions for it to support …
Read More »Abe Begs Supporters to Trust ‘Reconciliation with Wike, Return to APC’
By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt Sen. Magnus Abe, the senator who represented Rivers South-East Senatorial district in the 9th National Assembly, on Wednesday appealed to his teeming supporters to trust his recent reconciliation with the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, and return to the All Progressives Congress, APC. He …
Read More »Erosion: Ekeremor Boss meets Stakeholders over Threat to Roads, Police Station, NYSC Building
By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The chairman of the Ekeremor Rural Development Authority, ERDA, Deme Debra Pamosoo Esq on Monday met with stakeholders from the council over the threat posed by the ravaging flood in the area. The meeting, which had in attendance, Leader of the 7th Ekeremor Legislative Arm /Councillor …
Read More »Explosions Rock NLNG Gas Export Feed at Gbarain in Bayelsa
By Amos Okioma, Yenagoa Multiple loud explosions were on Tuesday reported at the gas processing plant operated by Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) at Gbarain, Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa, raising concerns of gas export disruptions. The gas plant feeds the Nigerian Liquified Natural Gas (NLNG) export …
Read More »Arewa Media Group Honours Dickson with Leadership Award
By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The Arewa Journalists Forum (AJF) has honoured Sen. Seriake Dickson for his “sterling contributions to democracy, good governance, and service to humanity.” According to a statement issued by AJF and made available to newsmen in Yenagoa at the weekend, the honour was bestowed on the former …
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