Niger Delta

The Rivers State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Sir Amairigha Edward Hart, has been honoured by the Niger Delta Media Practitioners of Nigeria, NDMPN, for excellent service delivery. The Commissioner was presented with the ‘Most Distinguished Commissioner of the Year 2026’ award in Urban Development and Physical Planning …

By Emma Sunday   The Media Department of the Church of God Mission International, Igbodo District Headquarters, has honoured the Chief Executive Officer of Uzoma Photo Ventures, Mr. Uzoma Ekene Victor, for his contributions to youth development and community service. Uzoma received the Award of Excellence on May 10, 2025, during …

By Amos Odhe A Niger Delta based Non-Governmentla Organisation and gender advocacy group, the Do Foundation has outlined reasons for the moves to recognise and award few individuals in the region for exceptional Leadership and commitment to Gender Equality. According to the Do Foundation, those nominated for the proposed “Gender …

By Emma Sunday The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has pledged support for a three-year strategic programme to transform Bonny Kingdom in Rivers State into a globally competitive tourism destination. Addressing stakeholders during the Bonny Island Tourism and Investment Summit on Friday, the NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, said …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Ex-agitators and other stakeholders in the Niger Delta have reaffirmed their commitment to partner with Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited, PINL, to sustain the relative peace and security currently enjoyed on the Eastern Corridor of the Trans Niger Pipeline, TNP. The stakeholders gave the assurance on Sunday …

Bayelsa: Anyama Community Seeks Govt Recognition As 57th Fe Atei Oge Festival Begins By Amos Odhe  All is set for the 2026 edition of the Anyama Fe Atei Oge Festival as Anyama Ijaw Community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.  Ahead of a week-long celebration of the …

By Amos Odhe Elders and residents of Olugboboro Community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have rejected an alleged directive by Oando PLC ordering the immediate suspension of the ongoing reclamation project in the area. In a letter addressed to the Chairman, Board of Trustees of SILGA …

By Emma Sunday The National Population Commission, NPC, has appealed to parents, guardians and healthcare providers in Rivers State to ensure prompt registration of every birth and death under the newly launched digital system, saying legal identity is critical to national development. Federal Commissioner, NPC Rivers State, Prof. Itotenaan Henry …

Former President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan was yesterday joined by the Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri and other leaders, to reflect on the cost and benefits of oil exploration in the Niger Delta with a call on stakeholders to chart a better future for the region. The leaders spoke at …

Riding on the back of stable production and lack of major pipeline infractions championed by Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) and other security agencies, Nigeria has exceeded its crude oil production quota set by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). ‎The nation’s crude output climbed to its highest …