BORNO’S UNIVERSITY TO GET TEACHING HOSPITAL, GOV. ZULUM DECLARES

*First Senate Inaugurated **Tribute For Shettima Borno State University ‎will in the next one year, have a befitting teaching hospital to pave way for the commencement of courses in medicine, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has declared. Abdurrahman Ahmed Bundi, SA New Media to the Borno State governor, reports that Gov. Zulum, who is visitor to the university, spoke on Thursday, October 17, 2019, at the … Continue reading BORNO’S UNIVERSITY TO GET TEACHING HOSPITAL, GOV. ZULUM DECLARES

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News, Niger - Delta News

Presidential Amnesty Programme: PROTESTERS BLOCK ROAD, URGE DOKUBO TO PAY EZONEBI; CALL ON PRES. BUHARI, DSS, NSA, TO WADE INTO MATTER

Delegates of the Ezonebi training centre, on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, protested over the non-payment of their coordinator, Enetimi Evah Ezonebi. The delegates blocked the southwest road in the early hours of Wednesday, demanding the Presidential Amnesty Office to make payments to their coordinator for jobs completed. They also appealed to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari, National Security Adviser … Continue reading Presidential Amnesty Programme: PROTESTERS BLOCK ROAD, URGE DOKUBO TO PAY EZONEBI; CALL ON PRES. BUHARI, DSS, NSA, TO WADE INTO MATTER

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News, Niger - Delta News

56 EX-NIGER DELTA MILITANTS SUE FG OVER ENTITLEMENTS

Fifty-six aggrieved ex-Niger Delta militants, who were beneficiaries of the Amnesty Programme, have dragged the Federal Government to court over four-year unpaid entitlements. The amnesty beneficiaries prayed the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt to compel the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, and the Special Adviser to the President on the Amnesty Programme, Prof. Charles Dokubo, to re-enrol them … Continue reading 56 EX-NIGER DELTA MILITANTS SUE FG OVER ENTITLEMENTS

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Culture and Tradition, News

TRADITIONAL RULERS HOLD NATIONAL SUMMIT IN ABUJA (Photo News)

Kings, Monarchs, First Class Traditional Rulers and revered custodians of the cultures and traditions of indigenous ethnic nationalities drawn from across Nigeria, met in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, for the 11th National Development Summit of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria. Vice-President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, was the special guest of honour and was represented by the … Continue reading TRADITIONAL RULERS HOLD NATIONAL SUMMIT IN ABUJA (Photo News)

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Edo News, Governance, News

GOV OBASEKI CAUTIONS EDO GOVT OFFICIALS, OVER RESPONSE TO PROVOCATIVE COMMENTS BY OSHIOMHOLE, SAYS GOVT WILL SPARE NO EXPENSE IN ENSURING PEACE, LAW, ORDER

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has maintained his position that government officials in the state should not join issues with the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former governor of the state, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, whose media aides are spreading extremely hostile, malicious and incorrect statements in the media. In a statement jointly signed by the Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, … Continue reading GOV OBASEKI CAUTIONS EDO GOVT OFFICIALS, OVER RESPONSE TO PROVOCATIVE COMMENTS BY OSHIOMHOLE, SAYS GOVT WILL SPARE NO EXPENSE IN ENSURING PEACE, LAW, ORDER

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Delta News, News

OSAHOR, NWANZE, ONOJETA, MAKE LIST, AS DELTA GOVT APPOINTS 11 NEW PERMANENT SECRETARIES

The Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, has approved the appointment of eleven new permanent secretaries for the Delta State Civil Service and the Post Primary Education Board. The Director of Information, Mr Paul Osahor JP of the Ministry of Information was among the new appointees. According to a statement signed by a Deputy Director of Information, Mr Lucky Omokri, the eleven permanent … Continue reading OSAHOR, NWANZE, ONOJETA, MAKE LIST, AS DELTA GOVT APPOINTS 11 NEW PERMANENT SECRETARIES

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Delta News, News

DTHA SCREENS, CONFIRMS MEMBERS OF DELTA STATE DIRECT LABOUR AGENCY

The Delta State House of Assembly has screened and confirmed the nominees forwarded to the House by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for appointment as Director General and Directors of the Direct Labour Agency, (DLA). The screening of the nominees followed a motion moved by the Majority Leader, Honourable Tim Owhefere seconded by the Chief Whip, Honourable Pat Ajudua at Tuesday’s plenary presided over by the … Continue reading DTHA SCREENS, CONFIRMS MEMBERS OF DELTA STATE DIRECT LABOUR AGENCY

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Delta News, Education, News

UKAH HARPS ON NEED FOR STUDENTS TO TAKE STUDIES SERIOUSLY, APPLAUDS MATHS WHIZKID, EJAIFE OGHENEVWOGAGA

By Patrick Ochei Delta State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Chief Patrick Ukah, has called on students in primary and secondary schools in the state to take their studies more seriously in order to achieve the purpose for which their parents sent them to school. Chief Ukah made this call in his office on 14/10/2019, when he received a 12-year old multiple awards winner … Continue reading UKAH HARPS ON NEED FOR STUDENTS TO TAKE STUDIES SERIOUSLY, APPLAUDS MATHS WHIZKID, EJAIFE OGHENEVWOGAGA

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Delta News, Governance, News

GOV OKOWA INAUGURATES 42-MEMBER ADVISORY COUNCIL IN DELTA

Delta Governor, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, inaugurated the state’s Advisory and Peace-Building Council, with a charge to members to avail his administration with adequate guide that would engender effective governance in the state. He said at the ceremony in Asaba that the council was expected to support the government regularly with expert advice and services without prompting. The governor said … Continue reading GOV OKOWA INAUGURATES 42-MEMBER ADVISORY COUNCIL IN DELTA

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News, Rivers News

GOV WIKE INAUGURATES TASK FORCE FOR RECOVERY OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTIES

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has inaugurated the State Task Force for the Recovery of Government Properties, with a charge to members of the Task Force to work diligently for the state. Simeon Nwakaudu, Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor, Electronic Media, reports that inaugurating the committee on Monday, 14th October, 2019, Governor Wike said several Permanent Secretaries and top civil servants have … Continue reading GOV WIKE INAUGURATES TASK FORCE FOR RECOVERY OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTIES

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Education, News

HELP STOP DWINDLING FORTUNES OF EDUCATION, UKAH TELLS ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONS

Members of Alumni Associations in Delta State have been called upon to throw their weights behind the determination of the state government to bring back old values in primary and secondary schools as their contribution to halting the dwindling fortunes of education. The State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Chief Patrick Ukah, made the call in his office in Asaba today (10/10/2019) when he … Continue reading HELP STOP DWINDLING FORTUNES OF EDUCATION, UKAH TELLS ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONS

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Delta News, Education, News

OKOWA REWARDS SCHOOL HEADS WITH CARS

As part of measures to strengthen the education sector,the Governorof Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa has redeemed his promise to reward hard work when he presented vehicles to the best Principal and the best Head teacher in the state. Governor Okowa while presenting the vehicles charged the recipients to continue to work hard and urged others to emulate the principal and the head teacher and sustain … Continue reading OKOWA REWARDS SCHOOL HEADS WITH CARS

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Controversy, National news, News

AISHA BUHARI, NIGERIA’S FIRST LADY, RETURNS AFTER LONG VACATION IN UNITED KINGDOM

Nigeria’s First Lady, Mrs. Aisha Buhari returned to the country on Sunday, October 13, after a long holiday in the UK, amidst wide spread, though still unfounded speculations, that her husband and Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, may have taken a second wife. Several authoritative sources, including impeccable Presidency spokespersons, presidential excerpts and principal parties linked to the event, had come out to strongly debunk the … Continue reading AISHA BUHARI, NIGERIA’S FIRST LADY, RETURNS AFTER LONG VACATION IN UNITED KINGDOM

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Kogi News/Politics, News, Politics

Kogi West: MELAYE, ADEYEMI TALK TOUGH, GOV. BELLO REJOICES; AS INEC MULLS NOV 16 FOR FRESH ELECTION

David Diai On Friday, October 11, 2019, a three-man panel of justices of the appeal court in Abuja, led by Justice Yahaya Dattijo dismissed Senator Dino Melaye’s application challenging the August 24 judgment of the Kogi State National Assembly Elections Petition Tribunal, which had bullied the February 23, Kogi West Senatorial election and ordered fresh elections. In a unanimous judgment, the court held that Senator … Continue reading Kogi West: MELAYE, ADEYEMI TALK TOUGH, GOV. BELLO REJOICES; AS INEC MULLS NOV 16 FOR FRESH ELECTION

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News, Niger - Delta News

NIGER DELTA MINISTRY SET TO PARTNER ICRC FOR REGION’S DEVT – Akpabio

Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator (Dr.) Godswill Akpabio, has disclosed that the Ministry is set to partner with the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) in its concerted effort to fast-track the development of infrastructure, provision of health facilities and employment creation in the Niger Delta Region. A press statement, published on the Minister’s dedicated social media handle, further disclosed that the collaboration will chart … Continue reading NIGER DELTA MINISTRY SET TO PARTNER ICRC FOR REGION’S DEVT – Akpabio

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Culture and Tradition, Delta News, News

OKOWA ASSURES TRADITIONAL RULERS OF INCLUSION IN THE SCHEME OF GOVERNANCE

Delta State Governor, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa has disclosed his administration’s consistency with the inclusion of traditional rulers, as key partners in the governance scheme, in recognition of their vast backgrounds, experience, training and exposure. Governor Okowa, who made this disclosure while presenting the staff of Office to HRM Obi Fredrick Chukwuloe Egbunkonye II. of Abala Kingdom, said traditional rulers have no doubt contributed … Continue reading OKOWA ASSURES TRADITIONAL RULERS OF INCLUSION IN THE SCHEME OF GOVERNANCE

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Delta News, Governance, News

DTSG TO PRESENT 2020 BUDGET IN NOVEMBER, RATES HEALTH SECTOR, BASIC, SECONDARY EDUCATION HIGH; PLANS TO BUILD LEISURE PARK, FILM VILLAGE IN ASABA, UGBOLU AREA

Delta State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has said that the year 2020 budget will be presented on the first week of November, 2019. Governor Okowa stated this during the 2019 Quarterly Media Chart with journalists today at the Press Centre, Government House, Asaba, on Tuesday, October 8, 2019. The governor who stated that the 2020 budget may not be 100 percent compliance rate and … Continue reading DTSG TO PRESENT 2020 BUDGET IN NOVEMBER, RATES HEALTH SECTOR, BASIC, SECONDARY EDUCATION HIGH; PLANS TO BUILD LEISURE PARK, FILM VILLAGE IN ASABA, UGBOLU AREA

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Delta News, Education, News

GOVT COMMITTED TO EDUCATION AS KEY TO THE FUTURE, SAYS OKOWA

The Governor of Delta State, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has said that the present administration in the state is committed to education as the key to the future of not just the state, but of any society. Senator Okowa, in a goodwill message at the 2019 World Teachers Day in Asaba on 05/10/2019, stated that this explains why the education sector is taken seriously in … Continue reading GOVT COMMITTED TO EDUCATION AS KEY TO THE FUTURE, SAYS OKOWA

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News, Rivers News, Rivers Politics

Tribunal Judgement: NOBODY CONTESTED AGAINST US ON MARCH 9, SAYS GOV. WIKE

•OFFERS THANKSGIVING ALONGSIDE RIVERS LEADERS Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that nobody ran election against him during the March 9, 2019 Governorship election. Governor Wike and other Rivers leaders proceeded to the Government House Chapel of Everlasting Grace, for Thanksgiving on the Tribunal Judgment that affirmed his victory. Simeon Nwakaudu, Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor, Electronic Media, reports that, reacting … Continue reading Tribunal Judgement: NOBODY CONTESTED AGAINST US ON MARCH 9, SAYS GOV. WIKE

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Flood, Humanitarian, News

Flood: OMO-AGEGE EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER PLIGHT OF IDPs IN DELTA

The Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has expressed deep concerns on the Plight of Internally Displaced Persons who were affected by the ravaging floods in Delta State, saying he will do everything possible to assist them with relief materials. Senator Omo-Agege who made the promise at the weekend when he visited Ogbeafor IDP camp in Asaba, expressed delight on the orderliness of the Displaced … Continue reading Flood: OMO-AGEGE EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER PLIGHT OF IDPs IN DELTA

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News, Niger - Delta News, Oil and Gas

OIL COMPANIES IN NIGER DELTA DON’T LIVE UP TO EXPECTATIONS IN CSR — Okorocha

A former Governor of Imo State who currently represents Imo West Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Rochas Okorocha, has said that oil companies operating in the Niger Delta region don’t fufil their obligations to their host communities in the area of corporate social responsibility. Okorocha spoke at the Senate plenary on Wednesday, October 2, after Senator Ifeanyi Ubah (YPP-Anambra South) had said there was … Continue reading OIL COMPANIES IN NIGER DELTA DON’T LIVE UP TO EXPECTATIONS IN CSR — Okorocha

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News, Niger - Delta News

Breaking: AKPABIO ORDERS SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYMENT IN NDDC

Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has directed that the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), suspends forthwith any employment exercise into the Commission. This directive was contained in statement issued by Anietie Ekong, Chief Press Secretary to the Minister, on October 4, 2019, which further disclosed that the suspension exercise will subsist until a due process evaluation is carried out by the Ministry … Continue reading Breaking: AKPABIO ORDERS SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYMENT IN NDDC

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Borno State News, News

Borno’s Restoration: GOV ZULUM MEETS ISLAMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK VICE PRESIDENT

Borno Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum on Thursday, October 3, 2019, paid a visit to the headquarters of the Islamic Development Bank in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, during which he met the vice President of the Bank, Dr Mansur Muktar. The Islamic Development Bank which is a multi-national institution through co-financing by countries including Nigeria, was established to assist member States particularly those with high population … Continue reading Borno’s Restoration: GOV ZULUM MEETS ISLAMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK VICE PRESIDENT

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Akwa Ibom News/Politics, Governance, News

AUTONOMY FOR STATE JUDICIARY, LEGISLATURE WILL STRENGTHEN DEMOCRACY – A’Ibom Speaker

The Speaker of Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Bassey, on Friday, made a case for complete autonomy of state judiciary and legislature to ensure proper administration of justice, stressing that it will strengthen Nigeria’s democracy.” Rt. Hon. Bassey, who spoke on Friday shortly after an Inter-Denominational Church Service at Full Life Christian Centre, Uyo, to mark the opening of the 2019/2020 … Continue reading AUTONOMY FOR STATE JUDICIARY, LEGISLATURE WILL STRENGTHEN DEMOCRACY – A’Ibom Speaker

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Governance, National Assembly, News

REPS MINORITY LEADER SET TO APPOINT 84 YOUTHS, WOMEN AS PERSONAL ASSISTANTS

The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ndudi Elumelu has concluded arrangement to unveil the appointment of 84 constituents as Personal Assistants. Hon. Elumelu speaking with Journalists on Monday in Asaba said that the Personal Assistants will comprise of 42 youths and 42 women, two each from the 42 wards within the Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency, saying that the 42 youths will be appointed … Continue reading REPS MINORITY LEADER SET TO APPOINT 84 YOUTHS, WOMEN AS PERSONAL ASSISTANTS

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Edo News, Governance, News

Edo 2020: MY SECOND TERM VICTORY IS NOT NEGOTIABLE – Obaseki

Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has declared that he deserved a second term to continue the developmental strides he started in his first term, emphasizing that ‘Second term for me is not negotiable”. The governor made this declaration when he received members of the Benin Unity League at the government house in Benin on Thursday, October 3, 2019. Obaseki said: “I have said it clearly … Continue reading Edo 2020: MY SECOND TERM VICTORY IS NOT NEGOTIABLE – Obaseki

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Football, News, Sports

Tammy Abraham: TO FLY WITH SUPER EAGLES OR ROAR WITH THREE LIONS?

Tammy Abraham, the red hot Chelsea football club of England striker, may have opted to play for the Three Lions of England instead of the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Though he said earlier in the week, that he “has not decided” on his international future, after scoring in Wednesday’s Champions League, it appears that his international career status may be confirmed when European the European … Continue reading Tammy Abraham: TO FLY WITH SUPER EAGLES OR ROAR WITH THREE LIONS?

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News, Niger - Delta News

NDDC LIFE-ND Programme Set Commence in Niger-Delta, Engage 25,500 Youths; As Stakeholders Meet in Port Harcourt

The acronym, LIFE-ND stands for: “Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises Project in the Niger Delta of Nigeria “In Nigeria, a decline in oil exports, which make up 70 per cent of government revenue, has resulted in a steady decrease in the growth rate of the country’s GDP. Nigeria is now in a financial recession, with 42 per cent of youth either unemployed or underemployed. Agriculture remains … Continue reading NDDC LIFE-ND Programme Set Commence in Niger-Delta, Engage 25,500 Youths; As Stakeholders Meet in Port Harcourt

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Community and NGO, Delta News, News

NGOs Seek Strong Partnership With Delta Govt For Localization Of SDGs

PIX: Group Picture of NGOs Lead by Executive Director of Development Initiative for Community Development on Advocay Visit to the SDGs office in Asaba, Delta State. ASABA/Nigeria: In order to feel the impact of the goals of the Sustainable Development Goals, (SDGs), a call had been made by a group of Non-Governmental Organisations and the Delta state Government, to develop a strong synergy for the … Continue reading NGOs Seek Strong Partnership With Delta Govt For Localization Of SDGs

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Delta News, Governance

DELTA TO SPEND N381M ON 2018/2019 BURSARY SCHEME

The Government of Delta has approved 381 million naira for the 2018/2019 bursary scheme for students in higher institutions. The Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, made this known while briefing newsmen on the outcome of State Executive Council meeting on Wednesday, October 2, 2019, in Asaba. Aniagwu, who was in company with the Chief Press Secretary to the Delta State Governor, Mr. Olisa Ifeajika, … Continue reading DELTA TO SPEND N381M ON 2018/2019 BURSARY SCHEME

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News

Borno: GOV. ZULUM APPROVES ONE-OFF SUBSIDY FOR 26 BORNO STUDENTS IN MADINAH VARSITY

Borno Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum has approved the release of one million naira each to 26 citizens of the state undertaking different Degree programs at the Islamic University of Madinah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The University is known to offer undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes on courses not only on Islam but also on sciences and engineering. The Governor’s approval was one-off … Continue reading Borno: GOV. ZULUM APPROVES ONE-OFF SUBSIDY FOR 26 BORNO STUDENTS IN MADINAH VARSITY

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National Assembly, News, Niger - Delta News

NWAOBOSHI CHAIRS INAUGURAL MEETING OF SENATE COMMITTEE ON NIGER DELTA AFFAIRS

Distinguished Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, representing Delta North Senatorial zone in the Nigerian Senate, swung into full throttle, when he chaired the inaugural meeting of the Senate Committee on Niger Delta Affairs, today, October 2, 2019. Feelers from the meeting suggested that Senator Nwaoboshi, alongside other members of the Committee, were expected to deliberate on ways of exploring new areas and consolidating on existing structures through … Continue reading NWAOBOSHI CHAIRS INAUGURAL MEETING OF SENATE COMMITTEE ON NIGER DELTA AFFAIRS

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Rivers News

Nigeria @ 59: RIVERS PDP CHAIRMAN, OBUAH, HAILS GOV WIKE AS DEFENDER OF NATIONAL UNITY

Press Statement Nigeria @ 59: Rivers PDP Chairman, Bro. Felix Obuah Hails Governor Wike As Defender Of National Unity As Nigerians appraise the state of the nation’s 59 years of political Independence, the Rivers State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bro. Felix Obuah has lauded the commitment of Governor Nyesom Wike to the unity and development of the country. Bro. Obuah in a … Continue reading Nigeria @ 59: RIVERS PDP CHAIRMAN, OBUAH, HAILS GOV WIKE AS DEFENDER OF NATIONAL UNITY

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News

Nigeria At 59: GOV WIKE DECRIES FAULTY ELECTORAL SYSTEM AFTER 20 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has decried the faulty electoral system in the last 20 years of the nation’s democracy, declaring that it is responsible for the poor leadership selection process.Simeon Nwakaudu, Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor, Electronic Media, reports that addressing Rivers people during the 59th Independence Anniversary at the Sharks Stadium in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, 1st October, 2019, Governor … Continue reading Nigeria At 59: GOV WIKE DECRIES FAULTY ELECTORAL SYSTEM AFTER 20 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY

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Community and NGO, Health

World Heart Day: 17.9 MILLION PEOPLE DIE YEARLY FROM CVD, SAYS NGOS; VISIT ASABA IDP CAMP WITH MEDICAL TEAM

By Victor Bieni Staggering statistics released by a reputable pressure group and a Non Governmental Organization in Delta state, has revealed that over 17 Million People die annually from the medical condition known globally as Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), due to improper treatment and management of heart diseases and stroke, often caused by smoking, diabetes and high blood pressure. This frightening disclosure was made during this … Continue reading World Heart Day: 17.9 MILLION PEOPLE DIE YEARLY FROM CVD, SAYS NGOS; VISIT ASABA IDP CAMP WITH MEDICAL TEAM

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Anniversary, National news

Nigeria @ 59: ELUMELU CONGRATULATES NIGERIANS, URGES ALL TO SHUN ACTS INIMICAL TO NATION’S GROWTH

The Minority Leader of the Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Hon. Ndudi Elumelu has congratulated Nigerians on the occasion of the 59th independence anniversary of the Country. In a statement issued from the office of the Minority Leader, House of Representatives, National Assembly Complex, Abuja, Hon Elumelu said that the country and its people have in so many ways thrived despite obvious challenges, but that God … Continue reading Nigeria @ 59: ELUMELU CONGRATULATES NIGERIANS, URGES ALL TO SHUN ACTS INIMICAL TO NATION’S GROWTH

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Media, News

RIVERS NUJ HOSTS ZONE F CHAIRMEN, SECRETARIES IN PORT HARCOURT, COMMISSIONS PROJECT

David Diai The Social Media Group of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ Rivers State Council, on Monday, September 30, 2019, participated fully in the commissioning of Lock-up Stores built by NUJ Rivers State Council, led by State Chairman, Comrade Stanley Job Stanley. The commissioning ceremony, which was part of activities that hallmarked the Zone F Chairmen and Secretaries Meeting of the Union, hosted by … Continue reading RIVERS NUJ HOSTS ZONE F CHAIRMEN, SECRETARIES IN PORT HARCOURT, COMMISSIONS PROJECT

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Media, News

NUJ ZONE F HOLDS QUARTERLY MEETING IN PORT HARCOURT, ISSUES STRONG COMMUNIQUÉ

COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF THE QUARTERLY MEETING OF THE NIGERIA UNION OF JOURNALISTS (NUJ), ZONE F, IN PORT-HARCOURT ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 The meeting was presided over by the Vice President of the Zone, Comrade Edward Ogude. The meeting deliberated on sundry issues affecting the zone, union and nation at large, and resolved on the following: 1. The meeting bemoaned the falling … Continue reading NUJ ZONE F HOLDS QUARTERLY MEETING IN PORT HARCOURT, ISSUES STRONG COMMUNIQUÉ

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News, Politics

Nigeria @ 59: ‘OUR COUNTRY IS DYING’ SECONDUS SCREAMS

***SALUTES NIGERIANS AT INDEPENDENCE The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Prince Uche Secondus says that this country is dying under the watch of President Muhammadu Buhari and his ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, and needs rescuer urgently. Prince Secondus said that every index at 59 years of Nigeria points to the fact that our beloved country is going down and only truth … Continue reading Nigeria @ 59: ‘OUR COUNTRY IS DYING’ SECONDUS SCREAMS

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Ebonyi News, News

Ebonyi at 23: LADY MONICA EZE CONGRATULATES GOV. UMAHI, EBONYIANS, DESCRIBES UMAHI AS CREATOR OF MODERN EBONYI

Lady Monica Chidinma Ada Eze, the recently re-appointed, Technical Assistant (TA) on Media to Governor David Nweze Umahi of Ebonyi State, has described the current dispensation in the State and for her people, as a period of triple celebrations; Celebration of the 59th Independence anniversary of Nigeria, 23rd anniversary of the creation of Ebonyi State and the creation of the modern Ebonyi State under … Continue reading Ebonyi at 23: LADY MONICA EZE CONGRATULATES GOV. UMAHI, EBONYIANS, DESCRIBES UMAHI AS CREATOR OF MODERN EBONYI

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News, Rivers News

GOV. WIKE COMMISSIONS FIRST SET OF RUMUEPIRIKOM INTERNAL ROADS

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has commissioned four roads completed as the First Phase of Rumuepirikom Internal Roads in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area. Shell Location Road, one of the four roads commissioned was renamed Engineer Lawrence Anele Amadi Road by Governor Wike. Simeon Nwakaudu, Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor, Electronic Media, reports that Gov. Wike spoke on Thursday, 26th, September, 2019, at … Continue reading GOV. WIKE COMMISSIONS FIRST SET OF RUMUEPIRIKOM INTERNAL ROADS

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Enugu State News/Politics, News

SEASON OF POLITICS OVER, HIT THE GROUND RUNNING, UGWUANYI CHARGES NEW APPOINTEES; AS THREE-DAY RETREAT COMMENCES

– Reported by Amoke Louis Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, on Thursday, September 26, declared open the three-day retreat for the newly sworn in Commissioners and Advisers, charging them to hit the ground running and raise their performance bar towards the full actualization of the state government’s policies and programmes. Gov. Ugwuanyi, who reiterated his administration’s commitment to continue to advance good governance in … Continue reading SEASON OF POLITICS OVER, HIT THE GROUND RUNNING, UGWUANYI CHARGES NEW APPOINTEES; AS THREE-DAY RETREAT COMMENCES

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Governance, News

UGWUANYI SWEARS IN COMMISSIONERS, ADVISERS, RETAINS UZOR AS CHIEF OF STAFF; APPOINTS UGWOKE AS CPS

Enugu State governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has sworn in 19 civil commissioners and seven Special Advisers that will serve in the state Executive Council during his second term in office. The Civil Commissioners drawn from the 17 local government areas of the state comprises sixteen men and three women. They were sworn in at the Executive Council Chambers of government house in Independence layout Enugu today, … Continue reading UGWUANYI SWEARS IN COMMISSIONERS, ADVISERS, RETAINS UZOR AS CHIEF OF STAFF; APPOINTS UGWOKE AS CPS

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Culture and Tradition, Delta News, Delta Politics

JUDICIARY STILL THE LAST HOPE OF COMMON MAN- Ewulu Monarch

The traditional ruler of Ewulu kingdom in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State, His Royal Majesty(HRM), Obi Godwin Onyenweuwa has described the victory of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa at the just concluded Delta State governorship election petitions tribunal, as a victory for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP and Delta North as a family. The Traditional Ruler of Ewulu made this known to journalists in … Continue reading JUDICIARY STILL THE LAST HOPE OF COMMON MAN- Ewulu Monarch

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Delta News, Delta Politics, Governance

OKOWA’S TRIBUNAL VICTORY EXEMPLIFIES PDP STRONG BASE IN DELTA STATE – Chidi Chinedu

By Victor Bieni Erstwhile Councillor repressing Ward 9A (14), Ewulu, in Aniocha-South Local Government Area of Delta state, Hon Chidi Chinedu, has described the victory of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa at the just concluded Delta State Election Petitions Tribunal, as a reaffirmation that Delta State is a strong base for People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Hon. Chidi, who made this assertion when reacting to the tribunal judgement … Continue reading OKOWA’S TRIBUNAL VICTORY EXEMPLIFIES PDP STRONG BASE IN DELTA STATE – Chidi Chinedu

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Delta News, Delta Politics, Judiciary

Tribunal Judgement: GOV. OKOWA’S DEVELOPMENTAL STRIDES REASON FOR HIS VICTORY OVER OPPOSITION – Odimegwu

By Victor Bieni Special Assistant to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, on Women Development, Hon. Mrs. Christy Odimegwu, has commended the resounding victory of the governor at the just concluded Election Petitions Tribunal, which reaffirmed Senator Okowa’s victory at the polls. The Governor’s aide, who disclosed this while Congratulating the Delta State governor on his Tribunal victory, stated that the huge development that prevailed … Continue reading Tribunal Judgement: GOV. OKOWA’S DEVELOPMENTAL STRIDES REASON FOR HIS VICTORY OVER OPPOSITION – Odimegwu

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Governance, News, Rivers News, Sports

DUMO LULU-BRIGGS HAILS GOV. WIKE OVER REAL MADRID FOOTBALL ACADEMIC

David Diai. Prominent Rivers State oil industry titan and renowned philanthropist, Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs, has congratulated Gov. Nyesom Wike over the recent unveiling of the Real Madrid Football Academy, in Port Harcourt. This commendation was contained in a special congratulatory message signed by Chief Lulu-Briggs himself, in which the frontline politician and Rivers governorship Candidate of the Accord political party, also described the academy as … Continue reading DUMO LULU-BRIGGS HAILS GOV. WIKE OVER REAL MADRID FOOTBALL ACADEMIC

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Crime & Justice, News, Rivers News

Serial Killer: RIVERS SECURITY COUNCIL LAUDS POLICE OVER ARREST OF PRIME SUSPECT

Rivers State Security Council has commended the Nigeria Police for arresting the prime suspect of the ritual killings targeted at young women in parts of the state. Addressing journalists at the Government House Port Harcourt after an emergency meeting of the Rivers State Security Council presided over by Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike on Friday, Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Dr Tammy Danagogo … Continue reading Serial Killer: RIVERS SECURITY COUNCIL LAUDS POLICE OVER ARREST OF PRIME SUSPECT

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News, Rivers News, Sports

RIVERS STATE GOVT. UNVEILS STATE-OF-THE-ART REAL MADRID ACADEMY

Rivers State Government on Saturday, 21st September, 2019, unveiled the splendid Real Madrid Football Academy constructed by the Nyesom Ezenwo Wike Administration to promote professional football. Simeon Nwakaudu, Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor, Electronic Media, reports that Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde commissioned the ultra modern football training facility in the presence of officials of Real Madrid Football Club and Rivers State Government. … Continue reading RIVERS STATE GOVT. UNVEILS STATE-OF-THE-ART REAL MADRID ACADEMY

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News, Rivers News, Sports

GOV. WIKE HAS DEVELOPED MOTHER OF ALL FOOTBALL ACADEMIES IN AFRICA – Inigo Vallejo

The Area Manager of Real Madrid Foundation for Africa and Middle East, Mr Inigo Vallejo has described the Real Madrid Academy in Port Harcourt as the Mother of All Football Academies in Africa. Simeon Nwakaudu, Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor, Electronic Media, reports that, speaking during a Courtesy Visit to the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike at the Government House Port Harcourt … Continue reading GOV. WIKE HAS DEVELOPED MOTHER OF ALL FOOTBALL ACADEMIES IN AFRICA – Inigo Vallejo

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Delta News, Education, News

Delta Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education To Foot Medical Bills Of Kidnap Victims; Promises Measures To Avoid Future Occurrence

Delta State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Chief Patrick Ukah, has said that the ministry has taken responsibility of the medical bills of those injured and admitted at the Federal Medical Center (FMC), Asaba, following Monday’s foiled abduction of some persons at Azagba Mixed Secondary School, Issele Azagba, Aniocha North Local Government Area, by suspected herdsmen while working out measures to avoid such ugly … Continue reading Delta Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education To Foot Medical Bills Of Kidnap Victims; Promises Measures To Avoid Future Occurrence

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News

Akwa Ibom N/East Polls: PDP RAISES ALARM, SUSPICION, OVER DELAY IN DELIVERY OF APPEAL COURT JUDGMENT

Appeal Court Judgement On Akwa Ibom North East Senatorial District Cannot Be Arrested, Being The Text Of The Press Briefing By Comrade Ini Ememobong State Publicity Secretary People’s Democratic Party Akwa Ibom State Recent events at the Court of Appeal have attracted the attention of the People’s Democratic Party in Akwa Ibom state, necessitating this press conference. The facts are that the Court of Appeal … Continue reading Akwa Ibom N/East Polls: PDP RAISES ALARM, SUSPICION, OVER DELAY IN DELIVERY OF APPEAL COURT JUDGMENT

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Governance, National news, News, Niger - Delta News

PRESIDENT BUHARI ORDERS FORENSIC AUDIT OF NDDC ACTIVITIES

Worried by the persistent criticisms of the operations of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered a forensic audit of the operations of the organisation from 2001 to 2019. Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity), disclosed in a press statement that, receiving governors of the states that make up the Commission, led by Governor Seriake Dickson of … Continue reading PRESIDENT BUHARI ORDERS FORENSIC AUDIT OF NDDC ACTIVITIES

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