Archives for February 9th, 2016

Maritime Varsity: Michael Johnny Dares Amaechi, Says He’s Against Development of Niger Delta Region

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By Francis Sadhere Chairman, Egbema Gbaramatu Communities Development Foundation (EGCDF), Chief Michael Johnny has dared the Minister of Transportation, Hon. Rotimi Amaechi to carry out his proposal of scrapping the Nigerian Maritime University (NMU), Okerenkoko in Warri South Local Government Area, saying that Amaechi against the development of the Niger Delta region. Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, ...

GROUP GIVES NAPIMS CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH OVER APPROVAL OF $260M CONTRACTS FOR EXXON MOBIL’S USAN FIELD

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  THE Niger Delta Indigenous Movement for Radical Change (NDIMRC) has given the National Petroleum Investment Management Services (NAPIMS) a clean bill of health over alleged illegal approval of $260M contacts for ExxonMobil’s Usan Field.   Dr. Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu, Minister of State for Petroleum and GMD, NNPC. In a press statement signed by its President, Nelly Emma; ...

Ambakederemo Wants Buhari To Extend Tenure of Semenitari At NDDC

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By Our Correspondent The Lead Convener of South/South Reawakening Group, Mr. Joseph Ambakederemor has called on President Mohammadu Buhari to extend the appointment of the new Acting Managing Director of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Mrs. Ibim Semenitari to enable her focus on repositioning the board. Acting Managing Mrs. Ibim Semenitari. Director of Niger Delta Development ...

Umahi’s SA on IGR suspended indefinitely

By McDonald Onu Onu Ebonyi State Governor,Engr. David Umahi,  has  ordered an indefinite  suspension  of  his special adviser on Internally Generated Revenue,Chief Jeremiah Oketa,  for action,described as going beyond the authority and command of his office. The Commissioner for Information and State Orientation,Senator Emanuel Onwe, announced this while briefing journalists on the outcome of this week's state executive ...

Rivers Rerun Polls: Avenge the death of our members, APC tells Electorates

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By Our Correspondent The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has made a passionate appeal to the people of the State to avenge the murder of over 100 of its members in the process of installing Chief Nyesome Wike as Governor by overwhelmingly rejecting the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the rescheduled State and National ...

ENAJEDU, NOW PRESIDENT OF OWHE CLAN PG’S FORUM

Ovedhe Jerry. The President General of Owhelogbo Community Development Union (OCDU) Prince Simon Enajedu is now the position of the President General of Owhe Clan President Generals' Forum and had in the spirit of patriotism expressed acceptance and excitement over the position assuring the people of quality leadership. On his Part, the outgoing President of the Forum, ...

Isoko North PDP Passes Vote of Confidence on Okowa, Ogor, Macaulay, Others

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Ovedhe Jerry People's Democratic Party PDP members in Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta  have passed a vote of confidence on leaders of the party for their leadership qualities, good governance and effective representation. Governor Ifeanyi Okow of Delta State The vote of confidence was passed at an enlarged meeting of the leaders and stakeholders of ...

Utomi, good role model from Delta State, says Okowa

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By Our Correspondent Delta State Governor, Sen Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has described Prof Pat Utomi as a good role model from Delta State. Governor Okowa stated this in Lagos at the weekend during the grand finale of activities to mark the 60th birthday celebration of the Ibusa, Delta State born academic of many parts. Delta State ...