17 h. ago Gov Otu blamed for disruption of NDDC projects commissioning in C’River

The Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has been blamed for the disruption of the commissioning of projects executed by the Federal Government in Calabar, the state capital. The incident, which happened on June 13, allegedly involved the destruction of structures prepared for the commissioning of  road projects executed by the Niger Delta Development […] The post Gov Otu blamed for disruption of NDDC projects commissioning in C’River appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago We are enjoying new energy, commitment under Tinubu — Niger Delta ex

Tribune Online We are enjoying new energy, commitment under Tinubu — Niger Delta ex-agitators Speaking during a meeting in Yenagoa, Salvation said the president has brought progress, peace, and stability to the Niger Delta region through a renewed commitment to the Presidential Amnesty Programme. We are enjoying new energy, commitment under Tinubu — Niger Delta ex-agitators Tribune Online

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31 h. ago Federal Gov’t Threatens Tougher Sanctions On Illegal Bunkering

The federal government has declared that it adopt tougher sanctions against those involved in illegal bunkering activities in the Niger Delta region. Director of Energy Security in the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), Hon. Ojukaye Flag-Amachree, made the vow while speaking at a stakeholders’ engagement organised by a pipeline surveillance firm, Pipeline Infrastructure […]

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37 h. ago “Niger Delta Thriving Under Tinubu’s Leadership” – Lokpobiri Replies Dickson’s Criticism

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has criticized Senator Seriake Dickson over his Democracy Day remarks, where Dickson accused President Bola Tinubu of complicity in the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State. In a statement released on Friday by his media aide, Nneamaka Okafor, Lokpobiri described Dickson’s comment as “an unfair […] The post “Niger Delta Thriving Under Tinubu’s Leadership” – Lokpobiri Replies Dickson’s Criticism appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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38 h. ago Democracy Day: PANDEF calls for restoration of democracy in Rivers

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has issued a strong call to action on the 26th anniversary of Nigeria’s Democracy Day, urging urgent restoration of democratic governance in Rivers State. In a press statement by its President, Godknows Igali, PANDEF commemorated the historic significance of June 12, 1993, and highlighted ongoing challenges […] The post Democracy Day: PANDEF calls for restoration of democracy in Rivers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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43 h. ago Cross River govt dismisses reports of disruption at NDDC event

  The Cross River State Government has dismissed as false, reports suggesting controversy surrounding the recent commissioning of projects by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in Calabar. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Nsa Gill, said in a statement that on Friday, June 13, 2025, the Minister of Regional Development, Abubakar Momoh, officially […] The post Cross River govt dismisses reports of disruption at NDDC event appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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46 h. ago Senator Dickson can’t distract Tinubu’s visible gain in Niger Delta with Political rhetorics – Lokpobiri

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has faulted Senator Seriake Dickson’s Democracy Day remarks, describing them as a disappointing and inaccurate portrayal of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s role in Nigeria’s democratic journey and his commitment to resolving political tensions in the Niger Delta. In a statement issued by his Special […] The post Senator Dickson can’t distract Tinubu’s visible gain in Niger Delta with Political rhetorics – Lokpobiri appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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48 h. ago Rivers not under military rule — NASS Caucus tells Senator Dickson

Tribune Online Rivers not under military rule — NASS Caucus tells Senator Dickson Rivers State Caucus in the National Assembly on Friday disclosed that the state is not under military rule as alleged by Senator Seriake Dickson, who represents Bayelsa West Senatorial District. Rivers not under military rule — NASS Caucus tells Senator Dickson Tribune Online

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49 h. ago Otuaro calls for stakeholder backing to empower Niger Delta youths

Tribune Online Otuaro calls for stakeholder backing to empower Niger Delta youths Rather than jacking up the monthly stipends of former militants, the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr Dennis Otuaro, has urged stakeholders across the Niger Delta to support his mission to... Otuaro calls for stakeholder backing to empower Niger Delta youths Tribune Online

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51 h. ago Niger Delta stakeholders demand audit of host community funds under PIA

… Also Unite to drive inclusive, transparent Petroleum Industry Act implementation Stakeholders in the Niger Delta have demanded for acceptable read more Niger Delta stakeholders demand audit of host community funds under PIA

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51 h. ago PANDEF calls for restoration of democracy in Rivers on 26th anniversary 

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has issued a strong call to action on the 26th anniversary of Nigeria’s Democracy Day, urging urgent restoration of democratic governance in Rivers State.  In a press statement by its President, Godknows Igali, PANDEF commemorated the historic significance of June 12, 1993, and highlighted ongoing challenges […] The post PANDEF calls for restoration of democracy in Rivers on 26th anniversary  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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52 h. ago Rivers: Timi Frank Lauds Bayelsa West Senator For Defending Democracy

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has lauded the Senator representing Bayelsa West, Henry Seriake Dickson, on speaking truth to power by condemning the anti-democratic actions of the President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Dickson had shortly after President Tinubu delivered his State of the Nation Address before a […]

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62 h. ago “Tinubu Preaching Democracy But Practising Autocracy By Imposing Military Govt. In Rivers” – Seriake Dickson Tackles Tinubu

Senator Seriake Dickson has criticized President Bola Tinubu for his silence on the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, accusing the Federal Government of enabling a creeping suppression of democracy. Speaking after a joint National Assembly session to mark Democracy Day, the Bayelsa West senator condemned what he described as a “constitutional aberration” backed by […] The post “Tinubu Preaching Democracy But Practising Autocracy By Imposing Military Govt. In Rivers” – Seriake Dickson Tackles Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Rivers Crisis: “Tinubu Preaching Democracy While Practicing Autocracy” – Seriake Dickson On Suspension Of Gov Fubara

Lawmaker representing Bayelsa West, Senator Seriake Dickson, has berated President Bola Tinubu over his silence on  political crisis in Rivers State. The former governor of Bayelsa State accused Federal Government of enabling a creeping military-style suppression of democracy. Addressing newsmen after a joint session of the National Assembly to commemorate Democracy Day, Senator Dickson expressed […] The post Rivers Crisis: “Tinubu Preaching Democracy While Practicing Autocracy” – Seriake Dickson On Suspension Of Gov Fubara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Democracy Day: Dickson slams Tinubu over silence on Rivers Emergency rule

Alleges suppression by Akpabio As Nigeria marked Democracy Day on Thursday, Senator Seriake Dickson launched a scathing critique of read more Democracy Day: Dickson slams Tinubu over silence on Rivers Emergency rule

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3 d. ago Senator Dickson faults Tinubu over failure to restore democracy in Rivers

Tribune Online Senator Dickson faults Tinubu over failure to restore democracy in Rivers Senator representing Bayelsa West Senatorial District, Senator Seriake Dickson, on Thursday slammed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for failing to restore democratically elected government in Rivers State. Senator Dickson faults Tinubu over failure to restore democracy in Rivers Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Democracy Day: Bayelsa West Senator Knocks Tinubu, Akpabio Over Rivers Emergency Rule

The Senator representing Bayelsa West, Seriake Dickson, on Thursday, condemned what he described as a “military-style suppression of democracy” in Rivers State and criticised President Bola Tinubu’s silence on the crisis during his 2025 Democracy Day address. Speaking to journalists after the joint session of the National Assembly where President Tinubu delivered his address to […]

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3 d. ago Niger Delta: Stakeholders unite to drive inclusive petroleum industry act implementation

Tribune Online Niger Delta: Stakeholders unite to drive inclusive petroleum industry act implementation In a groundbreaking series of stakeholder engagements across the Niger Delta, communities, traditional leaders, civil society organisations, regulatory agencies, and host community development trusts (HCDTs) have reaffirmed their commitment to inclusive, transparent, and accountable implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). The consultative meetings, convened by the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta […] Niger Delta: Stakeholders unite to drive inclusive petroleum industry act implementation Tribune Online

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4 d. ago New economy emerges in Niger Delta rural areas powered with solar light system as NDDC clocks 25

Most rural communities in the Niger Delta now shine brightly at night, all due to the solar light project launched read more New economy emerges in Niger Delta rural areas powered with solar light system as NDDC clocks 25

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4 d. ago Ijaw youths urge Tinubu to reinstate Fubara, Rivers lawmakers

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja An apex association for Niger Delta youths, the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide, has urged President Bola Tinubu to use the occasion of June 12 to reinstate suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara and all the elected state assembly members on or before the date of celebration. The youths, while […] The post Ijaw youths urge Tinubu to reinstate Fubara, Rivers lawmakers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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