As Nigerians await the report of the panel set up to investigate the circumstances that led to the avoidable death of 37 artisanal miners in Niger State, it has become imperative to examine the desperation for critical minerals by non-states actors and countries like China, EU, and the US. In doing…
By Akpokona Omafuaire, Warri Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has mourned former Delta State Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan, crediting him with contributing to peace in the Niger Delta. Tompolo, in a condolence…
The United Niger Delta Congress (UNDC) said at the weekend that Niger Delta Youths were prepared to assume national responsibilities in critical areas of the economy.It said youths of Niger
Former Delta State Governor, James Ibori, has mourned the death of prominent Niger Delta leader, Dele Cole, praising his commitment to resource control. Read More: https://punchng.com/dele-cole-stood-firmly-with-niger-delta-aspirations-ibori-mourns/
Sylvester Idowu in Warri The Publisher of the ‘Common Good Letter’, Rev. David Ugolor, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive that the continuing Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway be aligned with
Warns erring Ogoni cleanup contractors, issues ultimatum Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt The House of Representatives Committee on Host Communities has initiated moves to extend environmental cleanup operations beyond Ogoniland
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri have renewed calls for an increase in the 13% derivation for oil-producing states. Read More: https://punchng.com/obasanjo-diri-demand-more-oil-revenue-for-niger-delta/
As Obasanjo backs calls for a bigger share of oil revenue, questions over how Niger Delta governors spend billions already received deepen the region’s longstanding battle for resource control and accountability. The post Obasanjo, Diri renew Niger Delta’s agitation for bigger oil revenue appeared…
Okon Bassey in Uyo The Akwa Ibom Ex-Militants Forum has expressed support for the Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta Affairs, Dr. Dennis Brutu Otuaro, strongly condemning recent
• Eruani: project will kick-start region’s industrialisation •Gov Diri: refinery justifies agitation against oil injustice Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Monday advocated an increase in the 13 per cent derivation