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By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt Ogoni Youths, under the umbrella of the National Youth Council of Ogoni People (NYCOP), say they have initiated multi-stakeholder negotiations on resumption of oil production in Ogoniland. The group disclosed this during a mega rally organised in support of the “Ogoni Economic Rebirth Project” held …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Dr Dennis Otuaro, the administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), has assured the management of the Bayelsa Medical University (BMU), Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, of the agency’s readiness for collaborations in order to remedy the shortage of medical professionals in the Niger Delta. He observed that …

… As Ijaws In America Honour Bayelsa Gov, OthersBy our Reporter The governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has again called for a review of the country’s revenue derivation formula in line with the practice of fiscal federalism. He queried the existing practice where resource-endowed states in Nigeria, particularly …

By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt As recruitment into the Nigerian Army 87 regular intake for tradesmen/non tradesmen and women continues, the Nigerian Army has sensitised the people of Rivers State that they are not utilizing the quota allocated to the state. The Army has therefore called on stakeholders and leaders …

By Mandy Tina The Rivers State Police Command has apprehended a gang which specialized in armed robbery and kidnapping at flyovers in the state capital, Port Harcourt. A statement signed by the command’s spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, said that the group is notorious for preying on unsuspecting victims using the …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has reassured oil and gas stakeholders that service companies and other manufacturers that have established capacities in the country will continue to enjoy patronage through the award of contracts from operating companies in the sector. Executive Secretary of …

By Norbert Chiazor “Some broken hearts never mend, Some memories never end, Some tears will never dry.” Country crooner, Don Williams 1977 hit song surged in the psyche, as one read Zik Gbemre’s malicious piece on Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and the Okuama incident. Who is Zik Gbemre? No relation with …

By our Reporter Ahead of the much awaited governorship election in Edo State in September 2024, a Niger Delta militant group, Reformed Niger Delta Avengers (RNDA), has endorsed and assured the governorship candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Senator Monday Okpebholo, of victory. This was contained in a statement …

… As 26 Amnesty Students Bag First Class at Igbinedion Varsity By our Reporter The administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Chief Dennis Otuaro, has expressed commitment to sustaining the peace, security and development in the Niger Delta through the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), in line with the vision of …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa A Niger Delta coalition, Coalition of Niger Delta Ethnic Nationalities Youth Leaders for Peace Group (NDENYLPG), has warned some Ijaw groups against blackmailing the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III over unfounded allegations. National Coordinator of the group and ex-militant leader, self-styled General Osama (Ijaw Ethnic …