2 h. ago Linking Niger Delta takes a boost as minister commissions Abraka

The drive by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to link the oil region seems to receive a boost at read more Linking Niger Delta takes a boost as minister commissions Abraka-Oben Road rebuilt by NDDC

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2 h. ago Nigerian Army Dismantles 18 Illegal Refining Sites, Arrests 17 Suspects In Niger Delta

The Nigerian Army has launched a crackdown on oil theft in the Niger Delta region, demolishing 18 illegal refining sites and arresting 17 suspects. The operation, as disclosed on Sunday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, took place between February 17 and 23, covered Rivers, Bayelsa, and Delta States. According to the statement of Danjuma Jonah, […] The post Nigerian Army Dismantles 18 Illegal Refining Sites, Arrests 17 Suspects In Niger Delta appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Minister, YCE, Niger Delta group call for unity amid founding fathers’ passing

By Vera Wisdom-Bassey The Minister of Commerce and Industry, Jumoke Oduwole, has called on Nigerians to preserve the legacy that the late Pa. Ayo Adebanjo laid down before his demise. She made this call during her visit to the family of the deceased in Lekki yesterday. “We need to appreciate the impactful life he lived, […] The post Minister, YCE, Niger Delta group call for unity amid founding fathers’ passing appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago NDDC charges NDSF organising committee to deliver successful festival

The Executive Director Finance and Administration at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Alabo Boma Iyaye, on Friday charged the members of the Main Organising Committee (MOC) and Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF) to organise a successful festival that will be a benchmark for their regions in the country. […] The post NDDC charges NDSF organising committee to deliver successful festival appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Troops arrest 17 oil thieves, recover 25,000 stolen products

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army, working closely with other security agencies have continued to dominate the operational landscape, with the arrest of 17 suspected oil thieves across the Niger Delta region (NDR). Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, said in several operations […] The post Troops arrest 17 oil thieves, recover 25,000 stolen products appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Army destroys 18 illegal refineries, arrests 17 in Niger Delta

The 6 Division, Nigerian Army has said its operatives have destroyed 18 illegal refining sites, ten boats used for the illicit activity, and arrested 17 suspects in the Niger Delta region. The Army further said no fewer than 25,000 litres of stolen products were recovered during a raid of selected spots in Rivers, Bayelsa and Read More

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26 h. ago How grief taught me to see the world differently —Ayomide Festus

Tribune Online How grief taught me to see the world differently —Ayomide Festus Influenced by his philosophical studies and personal experiences, Nigeria’s poet Gabriel Ayomide Festus channels themes of grief, absence, and language into his work. In this interview with SEGUN ADEBAYO, he reveals how his father’s absence and eventual passing shaped his artistic vision, leading him to develop what he calls “spatial poetics. Your poetry is deeply […] How grief taught me to see the world differently —Ayomide Festus Tribune Online

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26 h. ago We shall continue to stand by ideals Pa Adebanjo, Chief Clark stood for ―Pogu

Tribune Online We shall continue to stand by ideals Pa Adebanjo, Chief Clark stood for ―Pogu Dr Bitrus Pogu is the National President of the Middle Belt Forum and one of the leaders of the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders’ Forum (SMBLF). In this interview with ISAAC SHOBAYO, Dr Pogu speaks on the demise of the Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, and the leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), […] We shall continue to stand by ideals Pa Adebanjo, Chief Clark stood for ―Pogu Tribune Online

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28 h. ago 3 Bayelsa varsity female students benefit from APWEN, AJOEL partnership scholarship awards

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Ann Jonathan Obuebite Engineering Scholars (AJOES) programme, in partnership with the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), Bayelsa Chapter, has awarded scholarships to top three female engineering undergraduate students of the Niger Delta University, Bayelsa State. The 400-level recipients were recognized for their academic excellence. The recipients included […] The post 3 Bayelsa varsity female students benefit from APWEN, AJOEL partnership scholarship awards appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago NSCDC, Tantita deepen partnership to end oil theft in Niger Delta

Tribune Online NSCDC, Tantita deepen partnership to end oil theft in Niger Delta . Tinubu, reason Tantita is succeeding – Ex INC president The deepened collaboration between the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and Tantita Security Services Limited (TSSL) is greatly assisting in ending all forms of economic sabotage in the Niger Delta, in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Commandant-General of […] NSCDC, Tantita deepen partnership to end oil theft in Niger Delta Tribune Online

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47 h. ago Accusation against Otuaro false and baseless – Niger Delta civil society groups 

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Concerned Niger Delta Civil Society Groups, comprising the Ijaw Youth Consultative Forum, Ex Agitators Third Phase, Ndukwa Youth Association and other key stakeholders, have strongly condemned the false and malicious allegations made against Chief Dennis Otuaro, the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP). The spokesman,high chief Ebizimor Preye Raphael […] The post Accusation against Otuaro false and baseless – Niger Delta civil society groups  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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63 h. ago NASS: Niger Delta stakeholders slam Sen Natasha over outburst against Akpabio

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa Stakeholders from the six States of the Niger Delta region have slammed the outburst of the member representing Kogi Central Senatorial district, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, saying such an outburst is “unwomanly” and ” a disgrace to the Senate”. The stakeholders including youth organisations, women, […] The post NASS: Niger Delta stakeholders slam Sen Natasha over outburst against Akpabio appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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65 h. ago Regional Development Minister clears the air on NDDC Scrap rumors

Abubakar Momoh debunked rumours about plans to scrap the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), assuring stakeholders. read more Regional Development Minister clears the air on NDDC Scrap rumors

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65 h. ago New regional commissions, projects to drive growth in Niger Delta – Minister

The Federal Government has unveiled new initiatives to foster development in Nigeria’s Delta region. The Minister of Regional Development, Abubakar Momoh, shared updates during the 2025 ministerial press briefing on Friday, highlighting the creation of two new regional commissions and the advancement of several infrastructure projects that will transform the Niger Delta. The Ministry of Read More

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3 d. ago Ijaw youths fault calls for Amnesty administrator’s suspension

The Ijaw Youths Network has condemned calls for the suspension of the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr Dennis Otuaro. The backlash follows a protest at the National Assembly on Wednesday by members of the Niger Delta Liberators and Ex-Agitators Forum, who demanded President Bola Tinubu remove Otuaro from office. In a statement on Read More

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3 d. ago Embrace digital education, NDDC boss tells Niger Delta girls

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Samuel Ogbuku, has charged young girls in the Niger Delta region to embrace digital education and artificial intelligence to provide solutions to societal challenges. Ogbuku stated this while speaking during the Niger Delta “Help the Girl Child” programme organised by the NDDC at the Justice Mary Read More

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4 d. ago Protesters against Otuaro are street urchins hired by blackmailers

The Ijaw Youths Network (IYN) has said that those who blocked the National Assembly on Wednesday to protest against the Presidential Amnesty Programme boss are street urchins assembled by desperate and corrupt persons from the region. The IYN urged President Bola Tinubu to ignore calls by a faceless group, the Niger Delta Liberators and Ex-Agitators […] The post Protesters against Otuaro are street urchins hired by blackmailers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago “My Feet Are Too Tiny To Fit In His Shoes” – Jonathan Pays Tribute To Late Edwin Clark

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has described the late Edwin Clark, leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), as a fearless elder statesman who spoke truth to power. Jonathan’s remarks came during a condolence visit to Clark’s family, led by Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri, on Wednesday. “A friend in Benue state called me and asked […] The post “My Feet Are Too Tiny To Fit In His Shoes” – Jonathan Pays Tribute To Late Edwin Clark appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago IYC advocates increase budgetary allocation for NDDC from FG, NASS

The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Central Zone, has urged the Federal Government and the National Assembly to increase the budgetary allocation to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Perekosifa Iniefe, chairman of IYC Central Zone, said this will enable the commission to carry out its ever increasing mandate in the region. Iniefe, made the appeal […] The post IYC advocates increase budgetary allocation for NDDC from FG, NASS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago After Adebanjo, Clark, who mounts southern leadership’s seat?

The South lost two of its most influential voices in a single week. With the passing of Pa Ayo Adebanjo, Afenifere leader and pro-restructuring advocate, at 96, and Chief Edwin Clark, Niger Delta leader and statesman, at 97, a leadership vacuum has emerged. LAOLU AFOLABI takes a look at the recalibration amid the battle for Read More

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