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Buhari’s decision to sign PIB into law despite outcry shows his disregard for Niger Delta people – PANDEF
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has said that Muhammadu Buhari-led administration has demonstrated no regard for the people of the Niger Delta by signing the 2021 Petroleum Industry Bill into law. In a statement by its Spokesperson Ken Robinson on Monday, PANDEF said that it was unfortunate that Buhari neglected the agitations of the…
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PANDEF restates position on restructuring, condemns raid on Sunday Igboho’s house
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has condemned the bloody midnight raid on the residence of a Yoruba Rights Activist, Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, in Ibadan, Oyo State, by agents of the Department of State Services (DSS) during which innocent citizens were killed and properties destroyed. PANDEF in a communique issued at…
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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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PANDEF hails Southern Governors decisions on restructuring, insecurity
Members of Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) have applauded the resolutions of Southern Governors on restructuring, state of insecurity, open grazing and others. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that a meeting of Governors of the 17 states of the Southern region was held in Asaba Delta State on Tuesday to review the current state of the Nation…
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PANDEF condemns attacks on Police formations
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has called on the attackers of police personnel and facilities in the country to stop their criminal activities. PANDEF’s National Publicity Secretary Ken Robinson gave the advice in a statement he issued on Friday in Warri, Delta. Robinson urged the alleged perpetrators to seek lawful and acceptable ways to…
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Ebok-Essien is PANDEF new National Chairman
Few months after the death of its former national chairman, foremost Niger Delta group, Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), has announced the emergence of a successor. The new national chairman is Mr Emmanuel Ebok-Essien, a former member of the Nigerian Senate. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that Ebok-Essien succeeds the former Military Administrator (MILAD) of Akwa Ibom…
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I’m not dead – Chief Edwin Clark
The National Leader and Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Chief Edwin Clark has said that he alive, hale and hearty. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Chief Clark made this known on Sunday morning, after being inundated with anxious calls from within and outside the country. He thanked those who have shown…
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PANDEF congratulates new Service Chiefs, lauds Buhari over appointment
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari on the appointment of new service chiefs. PANDEF gave the commendation in a statement on Tuesday through its National Publicity Secretary, Ken Robinson, in Warri. The forum, however, expressed hope that the new service chiefs would discharge their duties professionally and in the best…
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FG has lost grip of security in Nigeria – PANDEF
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has said that the Federal Government has lost grip of security of lives and property in the country following the continued killings and kidnapping across the country by bandits. PANDEF expressed surprise that government was not moved when it learnt that law abiding citizens were currently paying hoodlums huge…
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PANDEF chairman, Idongesit Nkanga is dead
Chairman, Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) and a former military governor of Akwa Ibom State, Otuekong Idongesit Nkanga has been reported dead. Though no official statement has so far been released to confirm the demise of the 68 year old two-time Director General of Divine Mandate Campaign organisation of Governor Udom Emmanuel, he is widely…