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I’ll correct prolonged neglect of Niger-Delta – Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his commitment to correct the years of neglect of the Niger Delta region through the Renewed Hope Agenda. Tinubu gave this assurance at the Niger Delta Stakeholders’ Summit 2024 held in Port Harcourt. Represented by Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, the President said that the summit with the theme: “Renewed Hope for Sustainable Development of the…
Address Environmental Segradation Before Selling Off Assets – CSOs to Shell
By Usman Aliyu A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) working on the impacts of oil and gas extractions in the Niger Delta has kicked against the decision of Shell International to sell its onshore business assets in Nigeria. The CSOs in a statement on Wednesday in Benin, demanded that the oil company must address the ecological, health, economic and social impact concerns in the area…
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NAF airstrikes destroy boats loaded with stolen crude in Niger Delta
The Nigerian Air force Monday said multiple airstrikes by Air Component of Operation Delta Safe (OPDS) has hit oil thieves and their accomplices in the Niger Delta region. A statement by NAF spokesperson Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet disclosed that “one of such operations occurred on Saturday 5 August 2023 at about 4 Nautical Miles South-East of Bille, a riverine area located west of Bonny Island…
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COP 27: Stakeholders call for discourse on positions of vulnerable community
COP 27: Stakeholders call for discourse on positions of vulnerable community
The Executive Director, Connected Advocacy, Israel Orekha has called for the capturing of positions of the vulnerable community to climate change at the forthcoming COP 27 in Egypt. Orekha made the call in his opening remark at the 2nd Niger Delta Climate Change Exhibition, with the theme”Art 4 Climate Justice” in Benin on Friday. “Vulnerable communities are saying listening to the needs of our…
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Alleged misconduct: Niger-Delta beauty queen fired
Alleged misconduct: Niger-Delta beauty queen fired
The adornment decorated on Miss Grace Ekrakene, the 2nd Runner-Up of the Pageant for 2021/2022 edition has been withdrawn over alleged gross misconduct. The action was taken by FONDCUP Nigeria Limited and Ethel Women Initiative, organisers of the Face of Niger-Delta Cultural Pageant, (FONDCUP). The organisers in a statement expressed sadness and regret in taking such an extreme action, which…
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We’ll complete all critical projects in Niger Delta - Osinbajo
We’ll complete all critical projects in Niger Delta – Osinbajo
VICE-PRESIDENT Yemi Osinbajo has vowed that the Federal Government will ensure the completion of the critical projects it has embarked upon in the Niger Delta region. Prof. Osinbajo made this known yesterday at the 6th Anniversary Lecture/Niger Delta Awards Organised by Gbaramatu Voice Newspaper, which held in Lagos. Represented by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Niger Delta Affairs,…
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Niger Delta Militants Threaten To Attack Abuja And Lagos (Video)
Niger Delta Militants Threaten To Attack Abuja And Lagos (Video)
Niger Delta militants resurface, threaten to carry out attacks in Abuja, Lagos The Supreme Egbesu Liberation Fighters, a group of Niger Delta militants, has threatened to destroy infrastructure in Lagos and Abuja. In a video posted on Tuesday by Africa Independent Television (AIT), the group accused the federal government of marginalising the region and failing to deliver on the amnesty…
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Dance amongst the Hurricanes (A Poem) by Fubaraibi Anari Benstowe
Dance amongst the Hurricanes (A Poem) by Fubaraibi Anari Benstowe
The fires that could not consume us Made our bones metals This is how boys are forged into men
The world is for tungsten hearts Men who dare their beast in the face And carry their mountains in baskets
The world is for those who dance In gatherings of hurricanes And still survive its suffocation.
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