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How Ogoni Reaps Fortunes From Palm Wine

By Daniel Abia Port Harcourt   At any time and forum, the mention of Ogoni evokes dangerous reactions. The name Ogoni sparks a deep seated anger, not against the natives or leadership of the community...

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Ighoraye Congratulates Okowa

By Sam Akadoro Sapele   The Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Okpe Local Government area of Delta State, Chief Cosmos Ighoraye, has congratulated the Governor-elect, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, and...

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‘NASS Must Facilitate Legislations to Reduce Cost of Governance’

A newly-elected member of the House of Representatives, Mr Mike Etaba, said the 8th National Assembly must facilitate bills and oversight activities that would lead to drastic reduction in the cost of...

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‘Buhari/Osinbajo’s Victory, Best Thing for Urhobo Nation’

By Sam Akadoro, Sapele Urhobo youths under the umbrella of Urhobo Youth Democrat for Change (UYDC) have stated that the Buhari/Osinbajo’s victory in the last Presidential election is the “best thing...

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Ughelli North Apc Candidate Vows To Retrieve Mandate From Pdp

By John Dugbe, Ughelli   All Progressives Congress (APC) Delta State House of Assembly candidate who contested the April 11 election to represent the people of Ughelli North Constituency II has accused...

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Nddc To Commission Major Projects In Bayelsa

By Daniel Abia, Port Harcourt   In furtherance of its determination to complete on-going projects, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has inspected projects in Bayelsa State that are ready...

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Uduaghan Urged To Establish Theatre In Delta

By Sam Akadoro, Sapele   Following their love for arts and culture, as well as the Governor’s love for entertainment, the president of the Association of Nollywood Producers (ANCOP), Alex Eyengho has...

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2015: Women Group Bemoans ‘Evil Doers’ In Okpe Politics

By John Dugbe, Ughelli   The Okpe Progressive Forum (OPF) led by Mrs. Martha Ikpeba has condemned the activities of sycophants who it described as evil doers in the politics of Okpe. The group noted...

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Oyibo Hosts Victory Party For Okowa, Diden

By John Dugbe, Ughelli   Chairman if the Delta State Local Government Service Commission, Dr. Olumami Oyibo, has sponsored a party to celebrate the victor of Senator Ifeanyi Okowa as the state...

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Akpabio To Probe Missing N76m Coe Pension Funds

By Idongesit Ashameri, Uyo Governor Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom State has vowed to dig into the missing N76 million contributory pension funds of the state College of Education to ensure timely...

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Edo Opens Bid For Drugs Procurement

By Francis Onoiribholo,  Benin   Edo State Commissioner for Health, Dr Aihanuwa Eregie, has assured that the state government would only engage the services of reputable pharmaceutical companies for...

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Monarch, 90, Leads Protest In Bayelsa Community

By Igoniko Oduma,  Yenagoa   The aggrieved people of coastal Agge in the Ekeremor Local Government area of Bayelsa State on Tuesday embarked on a peaceful protest in the community against abandonment...

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Ukwuani Council Boss Presents N1.1b 2015 Budget

By Sam Akadoro,  Sapele    A budget of One billion, one hundred and eight million, two hundred and thirteen thousand, forty naira (#1,108,213,040) for the year, 2015 has been presented to the Chairman...

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Ex-Militants Reaffirm Belief In Buhari’s Administration

By John Dugbe , Ughelli   Members of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Security Committee in the Niger Delta states have reiterated their belief in the administration to be formed by the...

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Buhari Will Copy From Delta State – Pdp Chieftain

Chief Sunny Onuesoke was a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in Delta State in 2007. The Edjeba, Agbarha-Otor, born politician in this interview with John Dugbe, Onuesoke speaks on...

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Amioku, Otirhue, Itebu Hail Okpe People For Voting Amori

By John Dugbe, Ughelli   Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Delta Central, Chief Tom Amioku, former Chairman of Okpe Local Government area, Chief Joseph Otirhue, and Secretary, Delta State...

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Olu Of Warri’s Coronation Anniversary Marked With Lawn Tennis Tournament

By Sam Akadoro, Sapele   As part of activities marking the 28th anniversary of the coronation of Ogiame Atuwatse II, the Olu of Warri, Mr Akpan Godwin of Shell Club, Warri, has emerged winner of the...

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Vigilance Group Chief Seeks Deltans’ Cooperation

By John Dugbe,  Ughelli   The Delta State Commander, Vigilante Group of Nigeria, Emmaunel Nwachukwu Ofili, has urged the people of Delta State to co-operate with the new security outfit towards crime...

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Celebration Of May Day By Parallel Labour Factions In Benin

By Francis Onoiribholo, Benin   The leadership crisis rocking the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) was further pronounced in Edo State last week as the two factions organised parallel May Day celebrations...

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Akwa Ibom Tasks Health Workers’ Unions On Service Delivery

Akwa Ibom Commissioner for Health, Dr Emem-Abasi Bassey, has urged health workers’ unions in the country to ensure harmony among themselves for effective healthcare delivery. Bassey said this while...

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