Category: Niger Delta
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ACF tells Reps northern caucus to prepare for bill on restructuring
…says we will give you a direction Pan Northern socio-political organisation known as the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has placed northern lawmakers on the alert over a possible presentation of a bill on restructuring to the National Assembly by those agitating for it. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) recalls this is coming barely 72 hours after two South…
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BREAKING: Again, Delta loses another Isoko representative in State House of Assembly
The Isoko nation of Delta State has again lost one of its illustrious sons, a representive of the good people of Isoko South 1 in the Delta State House of Assembly. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the Isoko nation lost Hon. Kenneth Ogba to the cold hands of death after he slumped suddenly on Sunday. The death…
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Police kill robbery suspect in Sapele, Delta
Police in Delta killed a suspected armed robber in a gun duel in Sapele on Saturday. Police spokesman, DSP Edafe Bright, told newsmen on Sunday in Warri that the suspect, known as Diamond or “Fowlboy’’, was member of a three-man gang terrorising residents of Amukpe Community in Sapele. Bright said that the Divisional Police Officer,…
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Nigerian Princess, Uruemu Omeru elected first black female Mayor In Ireland
Princess Mrs Uruemu Omeru-Adejinmi from Agbon kingdom in Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria has been elected the first female black Mayor in Ireland. The Agbon kingdom went agog upon receiving the good news that the Nigerian Princess had been elected the first black Mayor in Ireland. The new Mayor (Cathaoirleach) of…
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Buhari replies Niger Delta Avengers
President Muhammadu Buhari has responded to Niger Delta Avengers, who resurfaced recently and threatened to bomb critical oil and gas installations in the Niger Delta region unless certain demands were met. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Buhari’s response to the Niger Delta Avengers was contained in a statement released on Sunday by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to…
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BREAKING: Okowa appoints more special advisers
Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has approved the appointment of two more special advisers. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the two special advisers are Hon. Pascal Adigwe and Hon. Samuel Mariere. Secretary to the Delta State Government, Patrick Ukah made this known in a statement on Sunday. The statement reads: :It is hereby announced for the information…
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Niger Delta Avengers return, launch ‘Operation Humble’ to cripple economy into permanent recession
The Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) has announced its return to the Niger Delta Creeks with ‘Operation Humble’ designed to destroy targeted oil installations in the region. The NDA in a statement it posted on its website at the weekend vowed to “humble” the economy into permanent recession. The statement also said the operation would target…
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‘We have no secessionist agenda’, Ijaw leaders tell Buhari in Aso villa
…Buhari commends them on stance on Nigeria’s unity President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the leadership of the Ijaw National Congress (INC) on their recent affirmation of belief in a united Nigeria and supporting the fight against insecurity by developing internal control mechanisms. The president gave the commendation when he received the National Executive of INC…
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NDDC Board: You can’t run it like a sole proprietorship, Delta Dep Gov Otuaro tells Akpabio
…says its non-composition has generated a lot of tension in N/Delta …insists Delta Govt position is in tandem with critical stakeholders …we agreed board should be constituted at end of June By Emman Ovuakporie Deputy Governor of Delta State, Kingsley Otuaro has said the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC cannot be managed like a sole…
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Akpabio anounces date for submission of NDDC audit to President Buhari
Minister of Niger Delta, Godswill Akpabio has revealed that President Muhammadu Buhari will receive the report of the ongoing forensic audit of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) next month. Akpabio indicated this while responding to questions from State House correspondents after a meeting with the Chief of Staff to the President, Ibrahim Gambari at…