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By Godwin Chukwumaechi The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has faulted what it described as the misrepresentation of the ongoing process for the return oil exploration in Ogoni to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accusing persons with selfish motives of falsely presenting themselves as the drivers of …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

By our Reporter Organizers of the prestigious Bayelsa Media Network Awards (BMNA) have nominated Ayakpo School, Teto Schools and Izon National Academy as ‘Best Schools In Bayelsa.’ The BMNA awards have been described as “the most credible and foremost recognition platform in the Niger Delta, known for its unbiased and …