Category: Niger Delta
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Delta 2023: You’ve done well for demanding for what’s legitimately yours, Isoko critical stakeholders tell Urhobo leaders
By Emman Ovuakporie Critical stakeholders of Isoko ethnic nationality have stated that the Urhobo people are doing well by coming together as a force to demand for what they think is legitimately theirs. High Chief Eta Enahoro, Traditional Prime Minister of Oyede Kingdom and Prof. Christopher Akpotu, President General of Isoko Development Union who spoke…
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Your towering figure is ennobling – Macaulay says of Ibori at 63
A former Secretary to the Delta State Government (SSG), Comrade Ovuozourie Macaulay has rejoiced with a former Governor of the State, Chief James Ibori on the occasion of his 63rd birthday anniversary. In a congratulatory message, Macaulay eulogized the virtues of the former Governor saying that Ibori’s leadership quality has remained impactful in the State.…
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Residents flee as erosion sweeps homes into river in Bayelsa
Five buildings and other property in Obogoro Town in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa have been swept into Ikoli River following a landslide arising from coastal erosion. The incident which took place late Sunday night has displaced many locals, as scores of residents were seen fleeing from the ravaging disaster. Meanwhile, the residents have…
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2023: Ndokwa backs Urhobo governorship bid
The apex socio-cultural body of the Ndokwa people, Ndokwa Neku Union, (NNU) has thrown its weight behind the agitation for an Urhobo Governor come 2023. The Chairman of Ndokwa Union, Brigadier-General Mike Ndubuisi (rtd) gave the backing on behalf of the Ndokwa people when her Urhobo counterpart, Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) the Committee on Urhobo…
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Delta State earmarks N50m for family planning
The Delta Government has appropriated N50 million to boost family planning in the State this year. The appropriation is coming on the heels of the withdrawal of The Challenge Initiative (TCI) from a four-year-old family planning programme in which it served as facilitator. TCI is owned by US-based Johns Hopkins Centre for Communication (CCP). At…
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Rotary Club launches tree planting campaign in Delta communities
Rotary International, an international service organization, has launched a campaign of tree planting in communities of Delta State. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the campaign was flagged off by the Rotary Club of Ekpan, District 9141, on Friday in Jeddo, Okpe local government area of the State. The campaign as part of its community service projects for…
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No renewal of old, defaced number plates – Delta Govt
Mr Monday Onyeme, Chairman, Delta State Board of Internal Revenue (DBIR), says owners of vehicles with defaced or old number plates would no longer renew their vehicle particulars. Onyeme said in a statement signed by Mr Commander Utoware, Director of Enforcement and Compliance, while conveying the resolution of the Joint Tax Board (JTB) and DBIR.…
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Olu of Warri: Do not rubbish the throne – Ibori appeals to Itsekiri people
Former Governor of Delta State, James Ibori has appealed to the people of Itsekiri not to rubbish the ancient and prestine throne of the Olu of Warri. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Ibori sent out the passionate appeal to the sharply divided Itsekiri people over the succession process to the coronation of the 21st Olu of Warri.…
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Open grazing bill: Delta Assembly fixes date for public hearing
The Delta State House of Assembly has fixed a date for the public hearing on a Bill for a Law to provide for the Regulation of Livestock Breeding, Rearing and Marketing and to Prohibit Open Grazing and related matters in Delta State. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the public hearing has been scheduled for Monday, 26th July…
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PIB: It’s a lose-lose situation for Nigeria and investors – Sen. Dickson
…Nigeria has nothing to effectively show for all the trillions earned for crude oil sales …what you call an oil Bloc is someone’s ancestral land …says he’s proud to be a police man Former Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson has said the recently passed Petroleum Industry Bill, otherwise known as PIB is…