Niger Delta

The Movement for the Survival of the Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND), has warned those allegedly spreading lies and slander against one of the most respected leaders in the Niger Delta region, His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri, and Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL). …

Suspects in the abduction of Justice Ebiyerin Omukoro have narrated how they committed the crime. Eight of the suspects, which included six males and two females, were on Thursday paraded by security agencies led by the Bayelsa State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Francis Idu, and the State Director of the …

Bayelsa communities currently locked in legal battles over ownership of the disputed Elepa 1 and 2 Oil wells have accepted the decision reached by the State government to ensure peace and security in the area. The communities claiming ownership of the Elepa Oilfields being operated by the Renaissance Africa Energy …

Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo has described late Mrs. Bridget Mukoro-Penawei as a rare gem whose worthy legacies should serve as an inspiration to the living. Senator Ewhrudjakpo stated this at a Service of Songs held in honour of Mrs Bridget Mukoro-Penawei with Wife of the Governor, Dr …

By: Mandy Tina Stakeholders at the 3rd Annual Niger Delta Climate Change Conference have called on the federal government to establish dedicated climate change ministries at both the state and local government levels to effectively tackle the region’s worsening environmental crises. The call was led by Friday Barilule Nbani, Director …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa. The City of Houston in Texas, United States of America, has proclaimed July 5 every year as Ijaw Convention Day. The proclamation signed by the city’s Mayor, John Whitmire, was presented to the Ijaw National Congress of the Americas (INC-A) during an award night and unveiling …

By Amos Odhe The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr Dennis Otuaro, has applauded the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua for proclaiming amnesty for former agitators of the Niger Delta region and for also establishing the progamme to cater for their rehabilitation. He spoke at the 2nd President Umaru …

  … Tasks Tinubu, Oborevwori on Okpe’s Identity, Development   A strong request for the restoration of the independence of the Okpe Nation came Wednesday from the President General of Okpe Union Worldwide, Prof Igho Natufe. He said, “Students of Nigerian history are familiar with the British colonial policy of …