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By Young E. Freeborn, Warri The University of Benin Alumni association, Warri Branch, at its lecture and award ceremony held recently at Osubi town, near Effurun, Delta State honoured her members, including Dr Akpo Mudiaga Odje, a Warri-based legal luminary. Dr Odje, who was also the guest speaker at the …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The Lagos branch of the Niger Delta youths has endorsed Seyi Tinubu, urging him to take over as governor of Lagos State in 2027 to “continue building on the Bola Tinubu structure and legacy.” The group anchored their endorsement on the detribalized nature of Seyi Tinubu …

Joint Venture partners, Green Energy International Limited (GEIL) and Lekoil and Gas Investment Limited have announced the flag-off of a water project, as well as the commissioning of newly renovated school buildings and other facilities in Ikuru Town, Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, thus marking “a significant milestone …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Nigerian Youths, especially those in the Niger Delta Region, have been asked to take advantage of the numerous opportunities that are abound in the Oil and Gas industry to become self reliant. The youths were given this advice during the Practical Nigerian Content Forum (PNC) 2024 …

… Urges President Tinubu to ‘Sustain PINL’s Pipeline Surveillance Contract’ By Kelechi Nwaucha Following a spike in Nigeria’s crude oil production, the Movement for the Survival of the Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND) has commended pipeline surveillance company, Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL), and the Nigerian Military …

By Nelson Chukwudi The administration of Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, commenced on May 29, 2023, after the symbolic swearing-in ceremonies at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Elekahia, Port Harcourt. From that day, Governor Fubara hit the ground running to provide Rivers people strong, focused, purposeful and responsible leadership, prioritising …

Chairman of the BRACED Tourism Promotion & Development Initiative (BTPDI), Dr. Piriye Kiyaramo, has expressed deep concern over the recent killing of an endangered Atlantic humpback dolphin, an endemic species in the West African coast at Andoni beach in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State by a local fisherman. …

Ogoni people have reportedly adopted a new orientation towards achieving peace and development within the ethnic nation, this charting a path to a permanent resolution of over three decades of conflicts with the government and Shell over oil production and underdevelopment. This follows resolutions taken at an Ogoni congress held …

… as Opolo FC Humbles Biogbolo Community in Tournament Opener By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The maiden edition of the Osomkime Blankson Unity Cup (Epie Clan) kicked off with tournament host, Barr. Osomkime Blankson and other dignitaries in attendance at Edepie Primary School Field, Yenagoa. A well-attended tournament opening saw Opolo …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Angry Ex-militant leaders from different camps in Bayelsa State, on Monday morning shut down United Bank of Africa, UBA, Onopa branch in Yenagoa, the state capital, over alleged fraud and unauthorized freezing of a member’s bank account. The protesters who were armed with placards, of various …