Category: Niger Delta
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PANDEF seeks investigation into attacks on police formations
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has called for a thorough investigation into the series of attacks on police formations and personnel in the country. The call was contained in a communique jointly signed by its National Leader, Chief Edwin Clark and its Chairman, Sen. Emmanuel Essien, issued after its General Assembly and made available…
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Delta 2023: Gov Okowa bares his mind on choice of who to succeed him
Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has spoken out on his choice of who to succeed him as Governor come 2023, stressing it should be somebody who will come to Asaba and see the State capital as his home. Governor Okowa made this while speaking at the empowerment of constituents of Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency by…
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Emede/Igbide Crisis: Six months after, Isoko/Urhobo monarchs resolve dispute
Six months after, Isoko and Urhobo traditional rulers, Isoko Development Union, IDU resolve dispute/crisis between Igbide and Emede communities in Isoko South local government area of Delta State. The crisis which reportedly claimed many lives and property worth millions of naira destroyed was finally nipped in the bud. The meeting to restore final peace to…
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FG accuses Ibori of frustrating efforts to repatriate stolen funds
The Federal Government has accused former Delta State Governor, Chief James Ibori of acting as a stumbling block against the planned repatriation of about £4.2 million linked to him. This is contained in a letter addressed to a factional President-General of the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), Engineer Joseph Omene, who had earlier made a request…
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Oil Spill: Agip shuts down Idu Well 11 in Bayelsa
The Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC) on Wednesday confirmed an oil leak from its Idu oilfields at Egbebiri settlement within Biseni in Yenagoa Local Government Area in Bayelsa, resulting in its shutdown. The cause of the leakage, according to the Joint Investigative Visit (JIV) report on the incident was traced to equipment failure due to…
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Oba of Benin concludes ‘Ugie-Ododuwa’ ceremony
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, on Tuesday concluded the first public performance of Ugie-Ododuwa ceremony at the sacred Ugha-Ehengbuda axis of the palace ground in Benin. The climax of the “outdoor spiritual ceremony” was when the Oba joined seven masqueraders in their stylish dance steps, as the Ogbelaka Royal drummers rendered spiritual incantations.…
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I stand with the governors of the South South, not Akpabio, on NDDC – Edwin Clark
Elder statesman and prominent South South leader, Chief Edwin Clark has clarified that he does not support the strong grip of Senator Godswill Akpabio, the Minster of Niger Delta Affaris on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The outspoken former federal minister said rather, he stands with the governors of the South South states. Clark…
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Buhari approves new security measures to tackle unrest in South-East, South-South
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved new security measures to tackle cases of social unrest and violent crimes in the South-East and South-South geo-political zones of the country. The acting Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba, made this known when he briefed State House correspondents on the outcome of the meeting of the National Security Council,…
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Herdsmen get marching orders as Southern Governors ban open grazing
Herdsmen have been given marching orders as Governors of the Southern part of Nigeria on Tuesday banned open grazing across the length and breadth of the Southern parts of the country. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the ban on opening grazing was part of the outcome of a meeting of Southern Nigeria Governors Forum. The meeting of…
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JUST IN: Olu of Warri designate, Emiko proceeds on compulsory seclusion
The Olu of Warri designate, Prince Tsola Emiko, son of Atuwatse II has proceeded on a 90-day compulsory seclusion. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the 90-day compulsory seclusion of Prince Emiko started on Monday. The 90-day compulsory seclusion is part of the traditional rites for Emiko’s installation as the 21st Olu of the Itsekiri people. During the…