The fight for supremacy between two rival cult groups have claimed the lives of two teenagers in Yenagoa, Bayelsa capital on Saturday night. The incident, occurred at the Amarata area of Yenagoa metropolis. Causing pani amongst residents who watched the horror and fierce battle between the rival... Read more
Activist urges FG to consolidate gains of Osinbajo’s peace tour to Niger Delta
Nigeria March 19, 2017
A Niger Delta Activist and Youth Leader, Mr Richard Akinaka has urged the federal government to build on the successes of Prof. Yemi Osinbajo’s recent peace building visit to the region. He observed that the existing peace achieved through consultations proves that dialogue was more effective... Read more
By Efa-Iwa Rex Egbe Some weeks back, I made a rebuttal about the erroneous and mischievous rants of some of my (our) misinformed NigerDelta brothers. First and foremost let me tell you all a little story for the avoidance of doubt, I’m from the Agbo ethnic group in Cross... Read more
From Dianabasi Effiong, Calabar In its efforts to reduce rates of infant and maternal mortality rate in the state, Cross River State Government has concluded plans to integrate traditional birth attendants (TBAs) into its health care, given their strategic role in the society. Director-General, Cross River State Primary HealthCare... Read more
Ibeno port in Akwa Ibom seeks partnership with International Development Agencies
Nigeria March 7, 2017
The management of Port Notel, an indigenous port development firm says it is seeking to attract foreign investors to its deep sea port project in Ibeno, Southern Akwa Ibom. Mr Victor Akpanika, Managing Director of the firm told our correspondent in Yenagoa on Tuesday that the firm held... Read more
Local refinery operator, stakeholders applaud FG on proposed modular refineries in Niger Delta
News March 7, 2017
. As Bayelsa Govt warns oil communities against shutting oil production A local refinery operator Mr Roland Kiente and some stakeholders in Bayelsa on Sunday commended the proposed liberisation of modular refineries to drive development in the Niger Delta region. Acting President, Prof Yemi Osibanjo had during the... Read more
Niger Delta Youths Coalition says protest by Ankio Briggs on grazing land uncalled for
News March 7, 2017
The Niger Delta Youth Coalition for Peace and Progress (NDYCPP) on Thursday said that the aborted protest led by Ms Annkio Briggs, a Niger Delta Activist against allocation of grazing land was ill advised. Briggs had led a protest on Tuesday against donation of 1,200 hectares of land... Read more
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board(NCDMB) on Monday, expressed concern that indigenous companies in the oil and gas industry had not accessed the $600 million Local Content Development fund as expected. NCDMB Executive Secretary, Engr. Simbi Wabote, made the observation at a news conference in Yenagao,... Read more
A clergyman, Rev. T. Y Emmanuel, has urged the Bayelsa government to clear outstanding backlog of salaries owed to workers in the state to avert the wrath of God. The cleric gave the advice on Thursday during a Church Service to commemorate the first anniversary of Governor... Read more
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