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Niger Delta youths, under the ageis of ‘36 Youths Coalition for Yahaya Bello 2023 Presidency,’ have said that “the evil elements waiting for the breakup of Nigeria will certainly be disappointed,” adding that the country will remain strong and more united. Head of the youths’ coalition, Ambassador Timiseleipre Job Desmond, …

… Advises Akpabio on ‘NDDC Board Delay’ By Amos Odhe, Asaba Deputy Governor of Delta State, Deacon Kingsley Otuaro, has again challenged Niger Delta militants to a paradigm shift from the trending use of threats and violence in agitations for a better Niger Delta and Nigeria. Otuaro, who chairs the …

By Joel Anekwe With the flag off of the construction of the Trans-Kalabari road project on Thursday, the Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, began the move to connect some six Riverine communities in Degema Local Government Area of the state. The first phase of the road project will see the …

Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, has appealed to the Federal Government to implement Monday’s Abuja Federal High Court judgement ordering the payment of $951 million as shortfall in oil derivation revenue due to the state. Governor Diri made the appeal in his first public reaction to the judgement on …

The Bayelsa State House of Assembly Thursday rendered a fresh account of its stewardship. Speaking during the press briefing organized to commemorate the third session of the 6th state Assembly, the member representing Ekeremor constituency one and chairman, House committee on Information and Orientation, Hon Tare Porri, said that a …

By Ebube Egbufor Former executive director, Marine and Operations at the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, Dr. Sokonte Davies, has thrown his weight behind those rooting for the minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, to run for president in 2023, noting that he will not disappoint Nigerians if given …

… Urges Govt to Attend to Residents’ Health Needs By Young E. Freeborn, Warri Unenurhie community, Evwreni kingdom in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State has called on the state government to give full attention to the health needs of residents as the community completes a part of …

By Joel Anekwe Nigeria’s Natural Gas Reserve has risen to 206.53 trillion cubic feet (tcf), the Department of Petroleum Resources DPR has announced, describing it as a development showing that the country’s declaration of the gas decade is on course. Sarki Auwalu, managing director and CEO of the Department of …

… Says Akpabio’s Humility, Visit to Oporoza ‘Averted National Challenge’ By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa Delta State deputy governor, Deacon Kingsley Otuaro, says Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) board’s inauguration will not stop its forensic audit touted to be reason for the delay, adding that “Senator Godswill Akpabio’s humble visit to …

… ‘Adopts’ Wrestling Champion, Sprinter   Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, on Wednesday, rewarded athletes that won medals for the state at the National Sports Festival held in April this year in Edo State. An elated Governor Diri announced a total package of N195 million for the gold, silver …