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By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa Deputy Governor of Delta State, Deacon Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, has insisted that the Federal Government will soon dialogue with oil bearing Itsekiri, Ijaw, Urhobo, Isoko, Ndokwa and Ika communities within the state over demands, including marginal oil fields. The Itsekiri, Ijaw, Urhobo economic groups and militants, …

… APC Ready for Fresh Elections ~ Jothan By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, has said he will appeal Monday’s ruling of the state election petition tribunal sitting in Abuja, and has consequently instructed his lawyers to file the necessary papers.  Governor Diri, who spoke shortly …

By David Owei, Yenagoa The deputy governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has described the state election tribunal ruling in Abuja on Saturday, which struck out the suit filed by Mr Vijah Opuama, challenging his eligibility as running mate in the 2019 governorship election as God’s unfailing love over …

By Joel Anekwe The Rivers State government and construction giant, Julius Berger, Friday entered into a N15.8 billion contract for the construction of a fourth flyover at the GRA junction of the Port Harcourt-Aba Expressway. The contract also covers the dualization of the Ezimgbu Link Road up to Stadium Road, …

… As Diri Urges NAOC, Other Multinationals to Relocate to N’Delta By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa Nigerian president, Muhammadu Buhari, Thursday commissioned the headquarters building of the Nigeria Content, Development and Monitoring Board, NCDMB, and a 10 megawatts power plant the board built in partnership with the Nigerian Agip oil company, …

By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa As the world celebrates this year’s International Youth Day, with the theme ‘Youth Engagement for Global Action,’ Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF) has called on leaders across Africa to work towards a peaceful and inclusive society so that youths can meaningfully contribute towards the growth and development of the continent. …

By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa The newly elected spokesman of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) worldwide, Comr. Ebilade Ekerefe, has met with members of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) over the need for practical ways of “forging a common front in the battles against contending issues of poor development, intellectual …

… Wants Buhari, International Community to End Violence By Joel Anekwe The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Campaign Council for Edo State Governorship Election has condemned the illegal invasion of Edo State House of Assembly by political thugs of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Rivers State governor and chairman of …

… Condemns HYPREP’s 9 years of ‘Opaqueness, Unacceptable Operations’ By Joel Anekwe The Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) has urged the Federal Government to set aside $100 billion for the cleanup of all oil polluted sites in the Niger Delta and pay compensation to affected communities. This …

By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, has stressed the need for fiscal autonomy for the judicial arm of government just as is for the executive and legislature. He said this was necessary and important for democracy to thrive in Nigeria. Governor Diri made the call at …