Millions Benefit from EU’s Peace Building in Niger Delta
Over ten million persons have benefited from the Community Centred Approach to Transforming Criminality and Violence in three states of the Niger Delta region. Mass Media and Information Management Coordinator of the peacebuilding organisation, Search for Common Ground, Nigeria, Mr Sunny Dada, made this known at a Regional Dissemination Meeting of a Social Media Listening […]
Niger Delta Forum Backs Tinubu’s Reforms, Seeks Inclusive Development
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has thrown its weight behind President Bola Tinubu’s reform initiatives, while urging the Federal Government (FG) to prioritise inclusive development across the Niger Delta and the wider nation. In a goodwill message marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary on Tuesday, the group, through its National Chairman, Ambassador Godknows Igali, congratulated […]
Illegal Oil Bunkering Tops Social Media Conversation in Niger Delta- Search for Common Ground Study Reveals
A one-day Social Media Listening Stakeholder Validation Meeting took place on Monday in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, to mitigate online conflict drivers and engender peace-building efforts in communities in the Niger Delta. At the presentation of the Social Media Listening Report by officials of Search for Common Ground, Nigeria, participants discussed the findings, which […]
SSDC Targets Infrastructure, Human Capital to Fast-Track South-South Growth
The newly inaugurated South-South Development Commission (SSDC) has pledged to prioritise large-scale infrastructure and human capital projects as part of its blueprint to accelerate economic transformation across the oil-rich region. At its maiden board meeting in Abuja on Thursday, September 4, the Chairman, Chibudom Nwuche, outlined the commission’s focus areas, ranging from transport corridors and […]
Niger Delta Women Seek Justice through SERAP
Women in Nigeria’s Niger Delta, including those from Rivers State, are raising their voices against systemic marginalisation and injustice, with support from the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP). On Monday, September 1, during an interactive session in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, women from Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, and Rivers States shared […]
HYPREP, NDDC Partner on Sustainable Use of Nipa Palm to Restore Niger Delta Mangroves
The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) and the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) have initiated discussions on sustainable ways to tackle the invasion of nipa palm in the Niger Delta while creating economic value from the plant. This collaboration informed the visit of the NDDC’s Environmental Protection and Control Department, led by its Director, Elder […]
Tompolo Deploys Drones to Strengthen Pipeline Protection in Niger Delta
In the creeks of the Niger Delta, where oil theft has long thrived, private security outfit Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) is turning to technology to stay ahead of criminals. The company, owned by ex-militant leader Chief Government Ekpemupolo (Tompolo), has announced the deployment of drones capable of flying up to 16 hours to […]
FG Sensitizes Niger Delta Communities on LIFE-ND, Other Intervention Programmes
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to improving livelihoods in the Niger Delta through the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises in the Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) Project and other intervention programmes. The Coordinator of LIFE-ND, Dr. Jarus Uvieghara, disclosed this during a sensitisation campaign in Port Harcourt. He explained that the project, which covers the nine […]
NDDC Will Create More Economic Opportunities for Niger Delta Youths – Alabo Iyaye
The Executive Director Finance and Administration EDFA Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC, Alabo Boma Iyaye says the commission will create more opportunities for youths of Niger Delta to be gainfully engaged. Alabo Iyaye made this known while receiving the award of “The heart of Gold” for Excellence Service by Eve Afrique Magazine at NDDC headquarters […]
Niger Delta Group Defends Tompolo, Tantita Security Against Allegations
The 21st Century Youths of Niger Delta and Agitators with Conscience (21st CYNDAC) has strongly refuted recent allegations of manipulation and abuse of power levelled against High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, and Tantita Security Services. In a statement made available to TPCN, the group condemned claims that Tompolo was using his position in […]
On Eradicating Oil Theft in Nigeria’s Niger Delta
As Nigeria grapples with economic hardships, the recent military operations in the Niger Delta serve as a stark reminder of how deeply entrenched oil theft undermines our nation’s stability. The arrest of 71 suspects, the destruction of 14 illegal refining sites, and the recovery of over 33,000 liters of stolen petroleum products in just a […]
Malam Nuhu Ribadu Praised For Revitalizing Nation Security, Oil Sector Growth
The Niger Delta Ethnic Nationalities Youth Leaders Forum (NDENYLF) has commended the National Security Adviser, NSA, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, for his exemplary leadership in strengthening Nigeria’s security landscape and catalyzing improvements in oil production. NDENYLF is a coalition of all ethnic youth presidents and leaders across the Niger Delta region. In a statement issued by […]