Category: Niger Delta
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Police arrest 2 suspects, recover arms in Delta
The Police Command in Delta has confirmed the arrest of two suspected armed robbers/kidnappers in the state. The Command’s acting spokesman, DSP Edafe Bright confirmed the arrest while briefing newsmen on Wednesday in Warri. Bright who identified the suspects as Kelvin Godstime and Samson Ekutu, added that they were nabbed on June 14 on the…
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JUSUN directs members to resume work in Delta
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Delta chapter, has directed all its members across the state to resume work immediately. This is contained in a statement jointly signed by the Delta JUSUN chairman, Mr Augustine Chiegine and the Assistant Secretary, Mr Kenny Ukoru, on Tuesday in Asaba. The union explained that the directive followed…
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Akpabio’s commitment to peace in the Niger Delta Region, legendary, commendable – Group
The Minister, Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio’s genuine effort at sustaining peace in the Niger Delta region has been commended and described as legendary. In a press statement made available to newsmen in Abuja, National Development Group for Peace, with headquarters in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, stated that, “rather than vilify Akpabio…
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Jihadists’ threat: Delta youths to enforce ban on open grazing in 48 hours
Youths of Delta State under the aegis of Urhobo Youth Leaders’ Association (UYLA) have vowed to begin enforcement of the ban on open grazing in Delta State within 48 hours. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports leadership of UYLA made this known in a statement on Monday, saying it has finalised plans to enforce the ban on open…
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TNG Interview: FG should save 20,000 species of fishes in the Niger Delta before they go extinct – Hon Abiante
…insists establishing a research institute will help …Bill on institute waiting for Senate’s concurrence …says we are still waiting for FG’s report on dead fishes in the brackish axis Hon Awaji-Inombek Dagomie Abiante is a second term lawmaker representing Opobo/Ndoni/Nkoro Federal Constituency of Rivers State, a P.hd holder and astute administrator in this chat with…
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NDDC board: Itsekiri group suspends ultimatum to FG
The Itsekiri Liberation Group (ILB) has suspended its 14-day ultimatum issued to the Federal Government for immediate constitution of a substantive board for the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). According to the group, the decision to suspend the ultimatum was sequel to consultations by the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio with stakeholders…
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June 12: Police warn against protest in Delta
The Police Command in Delta has warned that it would deal decisively with any person or group that embarks on any protest in the state. The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Bright Edafe, in a statement on Friday in Asaba said that the command was aware of a planned protest by some persons. “The Delta Police Command…
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Police swing against use of unauthorised SPY number plates in Rivers
The Police have started the enforcement of the ban on use of SPY number plates by unauthorised persons in Rivers. They have also suspended the issuance of permits to use tinted glasses in vehicles. Inspector-General of Police, Alkali Usman, directed the moves to check rising wave of insecurity across the country. Commissioner of Police in…
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Buhari’s ministers; Sylva, Akpabio, speak on alleged rift over NDDC Board
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, has denied claims by traditional rulers of Bayelsa West Senatorial District that he was at war with the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, over the latter’s nominee for a substantive Managing Director, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Seven traditional rulers had in…
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NDDC board: Akpabio meets ex-governor Uduaghan in Delta [Photos]
The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswil Akpabio, held a meeting with the immediate past governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan in his residence in Warri, Delta State on Friday. The meeting TheNewsGuru.com, TNG gathered is part of ongoing consultations with stakeholders of the Niger Delta region to ensure peace in the oil-rich…