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June 12: Sokari Urges Buhari To Honour Adaka Boro, Saro-Wiwa

Following the declaration of June 12 as Democracy Day and award of Grand Commander of the Federal Republic (GCFR) title to the presumed winner of the 1993 presidential election, Late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olaloko Abiola, Niger Delta activist, Rev. Dr. Soberekon, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to also honour …

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IPOB: South-East Seeks Return of Python Dance II ~ Report

Despite the secessionist and other related propaganda by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), the people of the South-East region of Nigeria actually seek a return of the military operation code-named Python Dance II to the region. This comes on the heels of alleged persistent hostile activities by the group, …

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LG Polls: Wike Swears-In New Council Chairmen

  … As Peterside Rejects ‘Sham Election’   The governor of Rivers State, Chief Nyesom Wike has sworn-in the 23 council chairmen that emerged from the June 16, 2018 local government elections conducted by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC). This is even as the deputy leader of the …

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Kidnapped Thrice, Nwigbarane Goes To Mother Earth

The death of a prominent Ogoni leader and philanthropist, Late Elder Baranu Bennet Nwigbarane has been announced by the family. He was aged 75 years. A release signed by the son, Engineer Suka Nwigbarane and Martins Giadom of the Rivers State Broadcasting Corporation indicates that there will be service of …

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Rivers PASAN Commends Wike over Payment of Allowances

Members of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN), Rivers State chapter have commended the governor of the state, Chief Nyesom Wike, over the release of their 2016, 2017 and 2018 outfit and committee allowances. Chairman of the state chapter, Comr. Okeleke Louis, in a statement in Port Harcourt, said …

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Dickson Committed To Airport Project ~ Commissioner

The governor of Bayelsa State, Hon Seriake Dickson, is committed to the completion of the state’s cargo airport. This is according to the state commissioner of Information, Iworiso Markson. Iworiso Markson, who spoke with our correspondent in Port Harcourt recently, said the Bayelsa Airport will have one of the best …

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NIMASA DG Stresses ‘Human Factor’ In Shipping, Tasks ILO

The director-general of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr Dakuku Peterside has underscored the importance of human factor to successful shipping, pointing out that it is one of the most important elements in achieving competitive edge and safety in the maritime industry. Peterside, made this known while …

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