Akpabio calls for end to vandalism of oil, gas infrastructure in the Niger Delta
The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio has implored stakeholders in the oil and gas industry to create an enabling environment for the sector. The minister, who spoke at a Town-Hall Meeting on the protection of oil and gas infrastructure in the country, organised by the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture in […]
PIB: Niger Delta stakeholders reject 3 percent for host communities
Threats by Niger Delta Avengers, unnecessary – Presidency
The Presidency has said that threats by a militant group, Niger Delta Avengers, to launch Operation Humble in order to cripple the oil and gas industry, were unnecessary as its demands are already being deliberated on. The militant group on Saturday said it would resume attacks on oil and gas installations in the Niger Delta. […]
They are taking us for granted because we have nobody – Wike
The Governor of River State, Nyesom Wike has expressed dismay over the neglect of some parts of the East-West road which harbours the Oil and Gas Free trade zone and other institutions. He said this during the inauguration of Community Secondary School Eteo, Eleme and Community Secondary School, Obeakpu-Ndoki, Oyigbo respectively on Friday. The governor […]
Do not take our silence for granted, INC warns
The Ijaw National Congress (INC), has warned that their silence should not be taken for granted in the face of insecurity, injustice, nepotism, and other problems plaguing Nigerians. The President of the body, Prof. Benjamin Okaba, disclosed this at a press conference in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital. He said the Ijaw people had watched […]
Delta Fulani community leaders absolve selves from threat on Okowa
Cassava, starch factory set for production in Bayelsa
Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri has enjoined the citizens of the state to go back to the farms as he is set to commission a 60-metric tons cassava, starch factory at Ebedebiri in Sagbama Local Government Area of the state. Governor Diri, who was led an inspection of the factory by the state’s Commissioner […]
Tompolo refuses to meet Akpabio as ultimatum draws near
Jackrich denies plots with IYC to destroy oil installations, blames Wike
Leader of Network for Defense of Democracy and Good Governance (NDDGG), Ambassador Sobomabo Jackrich has debunked allegations that he and his groups plotted to join the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) to destroy oil installations and facilities across the Niger Delta. Jackrich in a statement said that he has never held any meeting with the IYC […]
Presidential Amnesty Programme gets approval to verify 30,000 ex-militants
Niger Delta oil no longer suitable for our business – Shell CEO
Ijaw youths threaten mayhem on FG
