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… 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, …

… 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 …

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 Kelechi Nwaucha Despite the lack of droughts in the Niger Delta, the world’s second largest wetland, their manifestations in the Northern part of Nigeria are impacting drastically on the women and children in the South of the country. Publisher of the National Point Newspaper, Chief Constance Meju, on the …

•Warns against LG secretariats’ invasion Emma Sunday, Port Harcourt Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has assured that he will fearlessly lead the way to ensure that peace continued to prevail in the State while also protecting all patriotic supporters for their stand on the path of truth. A statement …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa A non-governmental organisation, Stakeholders Alliance for Corporate Accountability (SACA), has intensified campaign against oil spills in the Niger Delta region. The NGO which was founded by a Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Kevin O’Hara, organized an enlightenment, sensitization and training programme for women in Bayelsa State. The …

The Delta State Government on Friday, approved the upward review of the contract sum of some of its projects that are at various stages of completion across the state. Commissioner for Information, Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza disclosed this while briefing journalists on some of the decisions reached at the State Executive …

… As Olubayi Lambasts African Leaders over IMF Policies By Amos Odie, Yenagoa The 2024 edition of the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF) Democracy Dialogue has ended in Benin City, the Edo State capital with a call on African countries to prioritize investment in quality education so as to promote sustainable …

By Amos Odie, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Government has commiserated with the family of late Alhaji Auwalu Aliyu, the Plateau State Government and the Arewa Commnity in the state over the murder of their member within the week in a robbery incident in Yenagoa. A Government House statement says the …

… Nine Sanctioned for Abscondment By Amos Odie, Yenagoa Eleven Corps members from the 2023 Batch B stream I Service year of the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) in Bayelsa on Thursday earned the state coordinator’s commendation for excellence as 1,023 passed out. Another nine persons were however sanctioned by …