By Dr. David Leffler In response to the deadly Bardo National Museum attack, Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi deploys troops while fearful citizens worry about whether their government can stop future terrorism without loss of their precious freedoms. It remains only for President Essebsi (or even a leader of... Read more
From Diana Okon-Effiong, Asaba The Delta State government has donated N500 million to 100 beneficiaries of the year 2013 First Class Graduate Scholarship Scheme. Speaking at the presentation ceremony on Monday in Asaba Gov. Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta also appealed to parents to ensure proper upbringing of... Read more
Dr. Dakuku Peterside, governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Rivers State has met with residents of Port Harcourt Waterfronts in continuation of his consultations with critical stakeholders ahead of the general elections. The meeting which held at Delta Hotel, Port Harcourt attracted traditional chiefs, religious leaders,... Read more
The multi-billion naira 132KV Transmission Line and two 30MVA, 132/33KV substation with associated 33KV overhead lines built by the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, at Oghara in Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State has been inaugurated. Performing the commissioning ceremony on Wednesday, the Minister of Power, Professor... Read more
Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) has denied reports that it shut down its flow stations in Bayelsa over fears of attack by militants over negative outcome of polls results. It was gathered that the oil firm reportedly acted to forestall attacks by militants aggrieved by Jonathan’s... Read more
By Ejikeme Ibe In a few days’ time, Nigerians will be going to the polls once more to elect their President, a host of Governors and sundry officials who will preside over the affairs of their country and constituencies for the next 4 years starting on 29 May 2015. I... Read more
The immunization of children against Hepatitis B infection and typhoid has commenced in primary schools across the 15 local government areas of Akwa Ibom State. The week-long health programme, organized by the Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Health in conjunction with the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, is expected... Read more
An oil leak from Seibou Deep facility operated by Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), has been discharging crude into Ogboinbiri River at Southern Ijaw Council Area, Bayelsa. Residents in the coastal settlements in Ogboinbiri and neigbouring communities say the oil leak had damaged the fishing activities of the... Read more
The Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) on Thursday confirmed an oil leak incident from its underwater line within its oil fields in Bayelsa. According to a statement issued by Mr Joesph Obari, Spokesperson of the oil firm, the leakage was reported on January 23, 2015, and subsequently shut... Read more
Ex-militant leaders from the nine states of the South-South geo-political zone in what appears to be a volte face have dumped elements of threat and force and chosen to persuade voters instead. It will be recalled that the ex-militants had met last month in government house Yenagoa and... Read more
