12 h. ago How the ‘Mayor of Pitakwa’ emerged biggest comedy investment in Niger Delta

The comedy show, ‘Mayor of Pitakwa’, is an annual event in Port Harcourt every Easther Monday. It is created and read more How the ‘Mayor of Pitakwa’ emerged biggest comedy investment in Niger Delta

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14 h. ago 2027: Otuaro drums support for APC South South leaders’ resolution on Tinubu’s re

    From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa   The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr Dennis Otuaro, has urged the people of the Niger Delta to support the declaration of the leaders of the South South All Progressives Congress (APC) to support President Bola Tinubu for a second term.   Otuaro noted that the […] The post 2027: Otuaro drums support for APC South South leaders’ resolution on Tinubu’s re-election bid appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago GbaramatuVoice Celebrates 10th Anniversary, Hosts Lecture, Awards

GbaramatuVoice, the leading media platform in the Niger Delta, has officially announced plans to celebrate its 10th anniversary with a landmark two-day event scheduled to take place on Wednesday, August 27, and Thursday, August 28, 2025, in Abuja. According to the organisers, the event will feature a high-level public lecture on the first day, followed […]

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23 h. ago Oil theft: Ijaw group commends Tantita’s efforts, warns detractors

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa A socio-cultural organisation, the Izon Heritage Cultural Centre (ICHC), has commended the exceptional work of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL), under the leadership of Government Ekpemupolo (Tompolo), over its commitment and resolve in curbing oil theft and pipeline vandalism in the Niger Delta. The Chairman of ICHC, Apostle Bodmas Prince […] The post Oil theft: Ijaw group commends Tantita’s efforts, warns detractors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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63 h. ago Aiyedatiwa hails NDDC for bridging development gaps in Niger Delta

Tribune Online Aiyedatiwa hails NDDC for bridging development gaps in Niger Delta Ondo Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Sunday, hailed the management and Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), for... Aiyedatiwa hails NDDC for bridging development gaps in Niger Delta Tribune Online

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3 d. ago SERAP to Tinubu: Don’t shield NDDC looters, publish audit report, prosecute saboteurs

Tribune Online SERAP to Tinubu: Don’t shield NDDC looters, publish audit report, prosecute saboteurs The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to order the immediate publication of the forensic audit report on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), which reportedly details the... SERAP to Tinubu: Don’t shield NDDC looters, publish audit report, prosecute saboteurs Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Troops foil ₦3.5bn oil theft, recover 2.38 million litres of stolen crude oil.

Nigerian troops have foiled oil theft operations valued at over ₦3.5 billion in the Niger Delta, recovering a staggering 2.38 read more Troops foil ₦3.5bn oil theft, recover 2.38 million litres of stolen crude oil.

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5 d. ago Release NDDC Forensic Audit Report Or I Resign As FCT Minister, Wike Tells Federal Gov’t

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has called on the Federal Government to make public the findings of the forensic audit conducted on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), daring authorities to release the report or risk his resignation from cabinet. Wike made the bold declaration during an interview on Channels Television’s […]

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5 d. ago Wike Accuses Amaechi’s Wife Of Misappropriating N4bn NDDC Funds

Former Rivers State governor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has launched a scathing attack on his predecessor and political rival, Rotimi Amaechi, accusing Amaechi’s wife of misappropriating N4 billion meant for the training of Niger Delta women. Wike made the allegation during an interview on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’, where […]

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5 d. ago NDYC Urges Politicians To Respect INEC’s Integrity, Condemns Amaechi, El

The Niger Delta Youth Congress (NDYC) has condemned the recent comments made by former Governors Rotimi Amaechi and Nasir El-Rufai against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and its chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu. The group, in a statement on Friday signed by its National Coordinator, Israel Uwejeyan, described the comments as “reckless, self-serving, and politically […]

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5 d. ago Isoko Group Seeks Development Of Gas Turbine Project In Niger Delta

The Isoko Renaissance Movement (IRM) has called on the federal government to develope the Isoko Gas Turbine project to ensure ample electricity supply in Isoko land. This was part of the demands made by the group at a peaceful protest by the group to the National Assembly on Thursday. Speaking during a peaceful protest on […]

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6 d. ago Title: Groups raise alarm over plans to destabilise the NDDC, say MD not sponsoring Goodluck Jonathan

Groups in the Niger Delta have raised alarm saying underground efforts were underway to undermine the Niger Delta Development Commission read more Title: Groups raise alarm over plans to destabilise the NDDC, say MD not sponsoring Goodluck Jonathan

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7 d. ago Niger Delta Celebrates Chief Wellington Okirika, Honours Enduring Legacy

Prominent Niger Delta leader and political icon Chief (Dr.) Wellington Okirika, CON, the Bolowei of Gbaramatu Kingdom, has been celebrated across the region on his birthday, as admirers and community leaders reflect on his enduring contributions to justice, equity, and the development of the Niger Delta. Ambassador Dr Samantha Simeon led the tributes and described […]

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8 d. ago Implement electoral and legislative reforms before 2027, Ijaw group tells FG

The Niger Delta Renewal Group (NDRG), a pan-Ijaw group, has called on the Federal Government to implement electoral and legislative reforms. read more Implement electoral and legislative reforms before 2027, Ijaw group tells FG

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8 d. ago Niger Delta governments must empower BRACED Commission to drive development

Governments and the people of the Niger Delta should strengthen regional development agency, BRACED Commission, to drive development. read more Niger Delta governments must empower BRACED Commission to drive development

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8 d. ago Foundation Launches Digital Skills, Entrepreneurship Initiative For Youths

In the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, where pipeline vandalization has become a recurring menace, Africa’s Hub for Skills and Enterprise Development (AHSED) has launched an initiative to empower youths and secure the nation’s oil infrastructure. Project SSE, “Secure the Pipeline, Secure the Future, Establish the Future,” aims to equip young people with digital skills […]

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9 d. ago Niger Delta: CSOs, Bayelsa traditional ruler kick against divestment of oil assets

Tribune Online Niger Delta: CSOs, Bayelsa traditional ruler kick against divestment of oil assets Coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) led by Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) in collaboration with Social Action on Monday kicked against the divestment of oil assets in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Niger Delta: CSOs, Bayelsa traditional ruler kick against divestment of oil assets Tribune Online

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9 d. ago How citizens aid crude oil thieves in Niger Delta, Tantita boss reveals

Tribune Online How citizens aid crude oil thieves in Niger Delta, Tantita boss reveals The Executive Director of Technical Operations at Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL), Capt. Warredi Enisuoh, has lamented the widespread culture of indifference among Nigerians as a key factor contributing to the persistent crude oil theft plaguing the Niger Delta, describing it as sabotage driven by apathy and economic desperation. Speaking during a lecture titled, […] How citizens aid crude oil thieves in Niger Delta, Tantita boss reveals Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Army arrests 46 suspects, destroys 23 illegal refining sites in Niger Delta

Tribune Online Army arrests 46 suspects, destroys 23 illegal refining sites in Niger Delta "In Akwa Ibom State, troops raided a warehouse at Ukanafun LGA, where 131 nylon bags filled with over 3,930 litres of stolen products were recovered. Army arrests 46 suspects, destroys 23 illegal refining sites in Niger Delta Tribune Online

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1 week ago Troops seize 30,000 litres of stolen oil, arrest 46 thieves, dismantle 23 illegal refineries

Troops of the Nigerian Armed Forces have intensified the fight against oil theft in the Niger Delta, seizing over 30,000 read more Troops seize 30,000 litres of stolen oil, arrest 46 thieves, dismantle 23 illegal refineries

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