5 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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6 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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9 h. ago Indian billionaire, Prateek Suri presents autobiography to Boris Johnson

Indian entrepreneur and founder of Maser Group and Maser Investments, Prateek Suri, recently presented his autobiography titled, Gateway to Africa, to a former British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson. A statement sent to Society Plus, noted that the “extraordinary moment underscored Suri’s rising global influence”. It added that “the symbolic exchange between the two influential figures Read More

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12 h. ago VIDEO: Police warn against spreading falsehoods, deny targeting critics

The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has cautioned Nigerians against spreading falsehoods, disinformation, mal-information, or distorting facts online, noting that they are criminal offense. In a video statement shared on the Nigerian Police Force’s X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday, Adejobi emphasised the importance of fact-checking before sharing information, urging bloggers, journalists, and content Read More

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13 h. ago Respiratory attack leaves Pope in a critical condition — Vatican

Tribune Online Respiratory attack leaves Pope in a critical condition — Vatican Pope Francis remains in a critical condition after suffering a respiratory attack that required high-flow oxygen and blood transfusions, the Vatican confirmed on Saturday.  The 88-year-old pontiff, who has been hospitalised for nine days at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital with double pneumonia, is alert but not out of danger. “At the moment, the prognosis is reserved,” […] Respiratory attack leaves Pope in a critical condition — Vatican Tribune Online

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14 h. ago Pope in critical condition after respiratory attack — Vatican

Pope Francis’s condition “remains critical,” the Vatican said on Saturday, confirming that the 88-year-old pontiff was alert but had suffered a respiratory attack requiring “high-flow oxygen” and blood transfusions. “At the moment, the prognosis is reserved,” the statement read, as the head of the Catholic Church prepared to spend his ninth night at Rome’s Gemelli Read More

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19 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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24 h. ago Feminism Doesn’t Justify Disrespect In Marriage – Funke Akindele

Funke Akindele, a Nigerian filmmaker, has expressed her support for feminism but made it clear that she does not approve women being disrespectful to their husbands. A feminist is someone who advocates for the equality of women in terms of political, economic, and social rights. In a video posted on Instagram on Friday, addressing skit […] The post Feminism Doesn’t Justify Disrespect In Marriage – Funke Akindele appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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25 h. ago 2024 Tax bill could trigger capital flight, undermine free zone revenues, NACCIMA warns

calls for protection of FTZs amid proposed tax reforms The Nigeria Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture read more 2024 Tax bill could trigger capital flight, undermine free zone revenues, NACCIMA warns

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26 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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30 h. ago Police arrest robbery gang leader, raid kidnappers den in Delta

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri  The Police in Delta State have arrested a fleeing armed robbery gang leader after a major raid on armed robbery and kidnapper’s dens. The suspect, Emeka was rounded up by the CP Special Assignment Team  (CP-SAT) led by ASP Julius Robinson, which stormed his hideout and busted the house of the […] The post Police arrest robbery gang leader, raid kidnappers den in Delta appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Delta govt demotes engineers over alleged fraud on road projects

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri Delta State Government has demoted two engineers in the civil service of the state effective from January 1, 2024, for allegedly issuing certificates of job completion on road projects that were yet to be completed. Gabriel Evuarhere, one of the affected officers was demoted from his position as deputy director to […] The post Delta govt demotes engineers over alleged fraud on road projects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 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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43 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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43 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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44 h. ago Police interrogate officers filmed manhandling civilian in Abia

The Abia State Police Command has taken action following a video on Facebook showing police officers allegedly manhandling a civilian. The incident was said to have occurred along Lagos Street in Umuahia on February 20 as the footage quickly gained attention on social media. According to a statement by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Maureen Chinaka, Read More

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44 h. ago Delta govt demotes two engineers for fraudulently certifying uncompleted projects

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri For allegedly issuing certificates of job completion on road projects which were yet to be completed, Delta State Government has demoted two serving engineers effect from 1st January 2024. The affected officers, Engr. Gabriel Evuarhere and Engr. Samuel Nwokolobia, were demoted from Deputy Director to Assistant Director and Assistant Director to Chief […] The post Delta govt demotes two engineers for fraudulently certifying uncompleted projects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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45 h. ago Blind vice principal, wife struggle to teach 363 students in Abia school

The Vice Principal of Ozuitem Community Secondary School in Abia State, despite being visually impaired, reportedly single-handedly teaches students in the absence of teachers, education activist and CEO of Educare, Alex Onyia, revealed. Onyia, in a video and post on Friday via X, said he was moved to tears after witnessing the blind vice principal Read More

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46 h. ago Police bust kidnapper’s hideout, recover arms, military uniform in Delta

Operatives of the CP Special Assignment team of the Delta State Police Command have busted a criminal hideout of some suspected kidnappers/armed robbers who have been terrorising residents of the Abraka/Obiaruku/Umutu axis of the state. This was contained in a statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer SP Bright Edafe, copies of which were Read More

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50 h. ago How Valentine’s Day Journey Unmasked Tantita’s ‘Magic’ In Delta Creeks

Tribune Online How Valentine’s Day Journey Unmasked Tantita’s ‘Magic’ In Delta Creeks The tranquillity and placidity of the once turbulent creeks along Warri rivers—stretching to Escravos, Ugborodo, and across Gbaramatu Kingdom, as well as the Ilaje enclaves all in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State—is unsettling. How, on earth, can this ‘wickedness’ persist at a time when hardship pervades the land?   This writer was […] How Valentine’s Day Journey Unmasked Tantita’s ‘Magic’ In Delta Creeks Tribune Online

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