22 h. ago Delta Police rescue teenager kidnapped in Niger, arrest 28 suspects

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri Operatives of the Delta State Police Command, have arrested a kidnap suspect, who allegedly hypnotised a young girl and lured her from Niger State to Delta state. The arrest followed an intelligence report that a suspect forcefully abducted girls from the North, and kept them in his house against their […] The post Delta Police rescue teenager kidnapped in Niger, arrest 28 suspects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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60 h. ago Delta Residents Cry Out Over Collapsed NDDC Road, Demand Urgent Repairs

The Amuokpokpor-Elume community in Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State has cried out over the collapse of a road constructed by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The project, according to residents, failed barely one year after its completion. The community chairman, Daniel Ogbodo, who spoke on Saturday,  alleged that the contractor used substandard […] The post Delta Residents Cry Out Over Collapsed NDDC Road, Demand Urgent Repairs appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago PAP sends 142 beneficiaries for foreign PG scholarship in UK

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), has sent 142 qualified beneficiaries for foreign educational scholarships carefully designed to deepen, enhance, and broaden the human capacity needs of the Niger Delta Region in furtherance of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. The PAP Administrator, Chief Dennis Brutu Otuaro, disclosed […] The post PAP sends 142 beneficiaries for foreign PG scholarship in UK appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago 2025 Bole Festival draws massive turnout, boosts culture and tourism

The ninth edition of the Bole Festival, Niger Delta’s signature celebration of roasted plantain, fish, and native pepper sauce, lit read more 2025 Bole Festival draws massive turnout, boosts culture and tourism

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4 d. ago PAP sends 142 beneficiaries for Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship in UK

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa   The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) has sent 142 qualified beneficiaries on foreign educational scholarship carefully designed to deepen, enhance, and broaden the human capacity needs of the Niger Delta Region in furtherance of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.   The PAP Administrator, Chief Dennis Brutu […] The post PAP sends 142 beneficiaries for Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship in UK appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Tinubu launches Women’s Health Initiative to tackle maternal mortality, others

President Bola Tinubu has flagged off RenewHER, a Presidential Women’s Health Transformation Initiative, to safeguard maternal health and women’s well-being. read more Tinubu launches Women’s Health Initiative to tackle maternal mortality, others

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6 d. ago NDDC’s skills training scheme unleashes 300 Niger Delta youths for oil industry jobs

As the oil and gas industry continues to move into the hands of Nigerians since the 2010 Nigerian Content Law read more NDDC’s skills training scheme unleashes 300 Niger Delta youths for oil industry jobs

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7 d. ago Army breaks gunrunning syndicates in Niger Delta, arrests 35 suspects

…destroys six illegal refining sites, recovers 14,000 litres of stolen products Troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, have smashed read more Army breaks gunrunning syndicates in Niger Delta, arrests 35 suspects

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7 d. ago PICTORIAL: Army Smashes Gunrunning Syndicate, Arrests 35 Suspected Oil Thieves In Niger Delta

  Troops of 6 Division of the Nigerian Army have smashed gunrunning syndicate noted for trafficking small arms and light weapons to criminals across the Niger Delta region. The troops also arrested no fewer than 35 suspects, destroyed six illegal refining sites and confiscated over 14,000 litres of stolen products, in consolidating on the ongoing […]

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8 d. ago Troops smash gunrunning syndicates, arrest 35 suspects in Niger Delta 

From Tony John, Port Harcourt   Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army, in a painstaking intelligence-led operation, said they have successfully smashed gunrunning syndicates noted for their notoriety in trafficking Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALWs) to criminals across the Niger Delta Region (NDR).  The operation led to the interception of two English pistols, four […] The post Troops smash gunrunning syndicates, arrest 35 suspects in Niger Delta  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Tinubu’s renewed hope initiative will reduce unemployment — Aiyedatiwa

Tribune Online Tinubu’s renewed hope initiative will reduce unemployment — Aiyedatiwa Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for introducing the Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI 2), describing it as a strategic intervention to tackle the nation’s unemployment challenge. Tinubu’s renewed hope initiative will reduce unemployment — Aiyedatiwa Tribune Online

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1 week ago GDF donates smart projectors, electric screens to Bayelsa varsity

By Sunday Ani A nongovernmental organization, Goldcoast Developmental Foundation has donated smart projectors and electric screens to the Faculty of Law, Niger Delta University in Bayelsa State, to boost its teaching and learning facilities.  The ICT-driven items, which have since been installed and commissioned for use, are expected to enhance interactive learning for students and […] The post GDF donates smart projectors, electric screens to Bayelsa varsity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Police Arrest Suspects Linked To Robbery In Niger Delta Varsity

Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested armed robbers who were involved in the robbery at Niger Delta University, Oghara, Delta State in 2024. They were equally responsible for the robbery at Oroye warehouse, where over 180 bags of rice were stolen. On 26/08/25 at about 0800hrs, a man (name withheld) of Agbarho/otor […]

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2 w. ago FG rallies stakeholders to tackle youth unemployment, poverty

Tribune Online FG rallies stakeholders to tackle youth unemployment, poverty The Federal Government has charged key stakeholders to join forces with it in confronting the pressing challenges of poverty, unemployment, and insecurity facing Nigerian youth through the Youth Economic Intervention and Deregulation Programme (YEIDEP). Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, gave the charge at the YEIDEP Implementation Stakeholders Retreat. He underscored the urgent need […] FG rallies stakeholders to tackle youth unemployment, poverty Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Warri Federal Constituency: Don hails HURIWA’s call On INEC to obey S’Court ruling

Prof. Ben Binebai has applauded the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) for backing the quest for justice and fairness by the marginalised Ijaw and Urhobo communities in the Warri Federal Constituency of Delta State. The professor of Theatre Arts with the Niger Delta University (NDU), lauded the rights group for condemning the alleged […] The post Warri Federal Constituency: Don hails HURIWA’s call On INEC to obey S’Court ruling appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Tinubu fair, just in distribution of projects, appointments — FG

Tribune Online Tinubu fair, just in distribution of projects, appointments — FG Tinubu has not only kept faith with Nigerians but has proven himself to be a fair, pragmatic, and consequential reformer... Tinubu fair, just in distribution of projects, appointments — FG Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Stop N15bn subsidy on Int’l passports; channel it to feeding inmates – Niger Delta group

A non-governmental organization in the Niger Delta has called for immediate stop to international passport subsidy. The group has rather read more Stop N15bn subsidy on Int’l passports; channel it to feeding inmates – Niger Delta group

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2 w. ago Lokpobiri urges Niger Delta to back Tinubu’s development agenda

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil) Heineken Lokpobiri has urged the people of the Niger Delta to continue supporting the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing it as development-driven and committed to the growth of the region. According to a statement issued over the weekend, Lokpobiri made the call […] The post Lokpobiri urges Niger Delta to back Tinubu’s development agenda appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Niger Delta Blue Economy: Between potential and possibilities

By Uche Igwe Last weekend, I visited Ayakoro community in Bayelsa State to attend the birthday thanksgiving service in honour of the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku. The experience was unique and brought me exciting memories. As we drove along I momentarily fell asleep as a result of […] The post Niger Delta Blue Economy: Between potential and possibilities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Cross River can attract methanol projects, generate foreign exchange through gas exports – Minister

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar   Minister of State for Petroleum Gas Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo says Cross River is well placed to attract methanol projects and also generate significant revenue from gas exports.   The Minister disclosed this in his keynote address during the Niger Delta Oil and Gas Investment and Security Summit.   “Through the […] The post Cross River can attract methanol projects, generate foreign exchange through gas exports – Minister appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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