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Bayelsa Urges Community Leadership Based on Democratic Standards

By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa Bayelsa State Government has charged traditional rulers and other community leaders to imbibe and practice democratic principles to ensure smooth running of their communities. The state deputy governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, gave the advice on Tuesday while receiving an interim report from the Peretorugbene Community Constitution …

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‘No Sylva, Akpabio Rift over NDDC Board’

By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa  ‘No Rift between Sylva, Akpabio over NDDC Board’  By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa  The minister of state for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, has denied the existence of a rift between him and the minister for Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio. This was contained in a …

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Over 16,000 Children Die from Oil Spills, Exploration in N’Delta ~ SACA

By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa A group, Stakeholders Alliance for corporate responsibility (SACA) has faulted the Nigerian government and multinational oil companies operating in the Niger Delta over health hazards associated with exploitation and exploration activities. Speaking to Journalists at the inauguration of the group’s Project Management Committtee (PMC), the executive …

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Again, Gov Diri Tasks INC on Ijaw Nation’s Challenges

Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, has urged the new leadership of the Ijaw National Congress (INC) to build linkages at home and abroad in order to successfully address the Ijaw nation’s challenges. Governor Diri, who expressed confidence in the capacity of the new leadership to effectively champion the cause …

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