… Says Mai Buni-led Exco on Course Former chairman of Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area, Rivers State, Hon. Mina Claver Tende, has lauded the “brilliant qualities” found in the person of Nigeria’s Transport Minister, Mr. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, and his ability to hold the All Progressive Congress, APC, and its faithful together despite …
Read More »Niger Deltans Urge Yahaya Bello to Declare for Presidency, Stand for ‘United Nigeria’
Niger Delta youths, under the ageis of ‘36 Youths Coalition for Yahaya Bello 2023 Presidency,’ have said that “the evil elements waiting for the breakup of Nigeria will certainly be disappointed,” adding that the country will remain strong and more united. Head of the youths’ coalition, Ambassador Timiseleipre Job Desmond, …
Read More »Natural Gas: Nigeria’s Reserve Hits 206.53tcf, Targets 220tcf by 2030 ~ DPR
By Joel Anekwe Nigeria’s Natural Gas Reserve has risen to 206.53 trillion cubic feet (tcf), the Department of Petroleum Resources DPR has announced, describing it as a development showing that the country’s declaration of the gas decade is on course. Sarki Auwalu, managing director and CEO of the Department of …
Read More »NLNG Train 7 to Transform Nigeria to Gas, Industrialised Country ~ Buhari
By Joel Anekwe Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Train 7 project is a big enabler of his administration’s plan to transform Nigeria into a major gas and industrialised nation. The President stated this at the ground breaking of the Train 7 LNG project …
Read More »PMB Urges Cost Reduction to Keep Oil Sector Competitive Against Renewable Energy
By Joel Anekwe As the world forges ahead with energy transition to reduced dependence on fossil fuel, Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has called for a cost reduction strategy to make the exploration and production of crude oil more competitive and attractive to investors. The President who was represented at the …
Read More »Imudje Sues for Peace, Unity in Nigeria, Calls for Restructuring
By Young E. Freeborn, Warri A renowned Anglican cleric and a social commentator, Rev. Joseph Gentle Omohwo Imudje, the vicar of St. Luke’s Anglican Church, Ugbolokposo, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State has sued for peace and unity in Nigeria, noting that Nigeria needs restructuring. The man of God …
Read More »NDDC Building’ll Add Value to Niger Delta People ~ Michael West
By Don Jack A former member of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Hon. Ibinabo Michael West, has praised the efforts of the leadership of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), the minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and President Muhammadu Buhari at ensuring the completion of the …
Read More »PAFOND Hails Akpabio, Akwa, Buhari Over NDDC Building
The Patriotic Forum of Niger Delta (PAFOND), a socio-political organization in Nigeria, has “saluted the efforts of Senator Godswill Akpabio, Barr. Effiong Akwa and President Muhammadu Buhari at ensuring the timely completion of the corporate headquarters of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).” The group in a statement by its …
Read More »PANDEF to Establish Regional Security Outfit Soon
… Describes Gumi’s Statements as ‘Hate Speech’ Pan Niger Delta Development Forum, PANDEF, a body of traditional rulers, leaders and stakeholders of the region, has elected Senator Emmanuel Ibok Essien as its new national chairman, promising to work closely with the governors of the South-South and community leaders to establish …
Read More »N26bn Unspent Amnesty Fund: Ex-militants Threaten ‘Return to Creeks,’ Call for Dikio’s Sack
Following alleged return of a whooping N26 billion unspent fund meant to offset backlog of monies owed Amnesty Programme’s contractors, from 2014 to date, by the Interim coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Col. Milland Dikio (rtd), ex-militants in the Niger Delta region have called for his immediate sack, as …
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