Niger Delta leaders on Friday highlighted the gains of Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB), declaring the passage by the 9th Nigeria National Assembly as a pointer to Nigeria’s path to greatness and development. “It is another benchmark for ensuring transparency and accountability in the oil and gas industry. We see a country on the point of incredible achievement and advancement” the leaders said. In a statement in Port Harcourt, the leaders described the passage of the complete version of the Petroleum Industry Bill as another landmark of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. “It is a good development that is capable of yielding a…
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President General of Okpe Union, Professor Igho Natufe, on Sunday made a critical appraisal of the Nigerian State and concluded that restructuring of the Nigerian Federal System in accordance with the notion of federalism was inevitable. “Our contribution to Nigerian development shall be influenced by the tenets of federalism. As a component of the Nigerian federation of ethnic nationalities, we endorse the call for restructuring the Nigerian federal system in accordance with the notion of federalism. In due course, after consulting with stakeholders in Okpe Nation and Okpe in the Diaspora, we shall announce the Okpe positions on key elements…
….Urge Okowa torevisit Sapele Polytechnic issue ….Sad over inadequate number of public Secondary Schools ….Condemn purported imposition of illegal Interim leadership ….Pledge support to Orodje Leaders of Okpe Kingdom in Delta State at the weekend urged President Muhammadu Buhari to open up different areas in the Southern parts of the country which have good seaports to decongest Lagos and ease the gridlock in the Nation’s commercial capital. ‘’On the economy, now is the time to look at opening up different areas in the Southern parts of the Country which have good seaports to decongest Lagos and ease the gridlock in the…
A major construction company, Webster Global Ventures Limited, at the weekend described its inclusion in the list of companies allegedly coerced to be paid by the National Assembly as a deliberate effort to destroy the company’s reputation. The company described the statement credited to the Acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Prof. Kemebradikumo Daniel Pondei as false, inaccurate, and misleading. In a statement made available to journalists in Lagos, the company said that the National Assembly never influenced any payment made to the company by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). In the words of the…
…Urges Buhari, Lawan, Gbajabiamila to stop payment of N15 billion to contractors A legal practitioner, Mr. Godwin Ojeh, has lamented what he called the corruption of self-enrichment in the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), calling on President Muhammadu Buhari, President of the Nigerian Senate, Ahmed Lawan and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Femi Gbajabiamila to stop the payment of N15 billion to contractors. ‘’The Interim Management Committee of the Niger Delta Development Commission has thrown caution to the winds. It is about to pay for jobs not done. The committee is processing the payment of a…
A positive political horizon which signposts the victory of Governor Godwin Obaseki in the September 19 governorship election, rejection of godfatherism, people’s power in politics and the state’s agenda for sustainable development were given at the weekend by Edo State Deputy Governor, Comrade Phillip Shaibu as the four main reasons for quitting the All Progressives Congress (APC). ‘’I am keeping the tenets of what we believe. Comrade Adams Oshiohmole told us that Godwin Obaseki is a team player and member of the family. He told us Obaseki knows the tradition of the family. I also know the tradition of the…
Sapele political leaders on Sunday rose from a meeting in Elume, insisting that the chairmanship of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State must come to Sapele Local Government Area. They also said that the speculations that some individuals in the party would try to jettison the zoning tradition and attain the second term in office for the Delta State PDP chairman, Mr. Kingsley Esiso was raising political tensions and if proven true, threatens to unleash a major turmoil and conflict. ‘’There is an impending injustice and injury about to be meted to the long-suffering people of Sapele Local…
Key actors in the field of the maritime economy on Monday expressed delight and satisfaction with the high degree of determination so far exhibited by President Muhammadu Buhari to move the country forward. They also commended the Federal Government for the priority it attaches to the economic recovery of the country. At a one day seminar on Blue Economy in Lagos and tour of secondary school students and teachers to Apapa Port Complex, the experts praised the government for the introduction of conducive macro-economic policies. They also praised the government for the policies it has enunciated and pursued in the…
· Praises Alameyeseigha, Jonathan, others · Speaks on the achievements of Seriake Dickson A people’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in Bayelsa State, Barrister Anthony George-Ikoli on Tuesday described his chances of becoming the flag bearer of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and governor of Bayelsa State in November as bright. ‘’I ran a very successful law practice. I went into government and also proved my mettle. The other contestants did not manage any enterprise successfully. I am not intimidated by the curriculum vitae of other contestants. I think I am better. I think I am the best. When given the opportunity,…
. ADVISE BUHARI ON NEXT NDDC CHAIRMAN, MANAGING DIRECTOR · BACK DELTA STATE Ondo State elders on Friday looked at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Establishment Act 2000, calling on President Muhammadu Buhari to appoint Delta State indigenes as the next Chairman and Managing Director of the Commission. ‘’It is the turn of Delta State to produce the chairman of the board and also the managing director’’ the elders said. The elders spoke in Akure, capital of Ondo State. They said the position of the managing director was the privilege of the four leading oil producing states of Delta,…
An All Progressives Congress (APC) leader in Lagos State, Hon Adeyinka Adedoyin, on Tuesday said the election of Rt. Hon Femi Gbajabiamila as Speaker of the House of Representatives was a sign of further development, true federalism and respect for the rule of law in Nigeria. Adedoyin spoke at a gathering of religious leaders, politicians, women and youth leaders in Surulere. He said Gbajabiamila’s victory was well deserved as ‘’ it is the result of hard work, confidence and above all, God’s intervention’’. ‘’I consider it remarkable that the representative of Surulere Constituency 1 is occupying the speakership position. I…
Top leaders of the Niger Delta Region on Wednesday reached a consensus on how to consolidate the unity and political stability of the region. They also urged President Muhammadu Buhari to appoint Deltans as Chairman and Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). ‘Mr. President, Nations are built when existing laws are implemented in its entirety. As you apply the Law and zero on Delta State for the appointment of the Chairman and Managing Director, we plead with you to pick men or women who would further your Next Agenda, serve the interest of the country and the…
· Lagos leaders protest The story is being told in Lagos State of the hard nose treatment Governor Akinwunmi Ambode handed close friends of a former governor in South-West. Allegations of nepotism and impunity flow freely just like tears for many selected for witch hunting. Governor Ambode and one of the associates of the former governor are locked in a fresh tango over hasty revocation of land. A letter dated August 8, 2016 and signed by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode revoked the existing Right of Occupancy in the parcel of land known and referred to as Block 128B, Plot 10, Lekki in…
…..Say House of Assembly Candidate is a promise keeper Some leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from Delta Central on Wednesday reacted to the orchestrated attack on the House of Assembly Candidate, Sapele Constituency, Chief Felix Anirah, describing him as “a man of impeccable credentials.” They also called the Special Adviser to the Delta State House of Assembly Speaker, Comrade Sunny Nwankego a disgrace to the party. “The opinion of Comrade Sunny Nwankego is essentially a figment of his own imagination. His comment is a recipe for chaos. He is only interested in fragmentation and conflict” the leaders said.…
A highly respected leader in Rivers State, Mrs Ibifuro Tatua on Thursday expressed confidence in the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC ) senatorial candidate, Ambassador Oji Ngofa in the February 16 National Assembly Elections. “We have to be able to trust our elected officials to do what is in our best interest. Ambassador Oji Ngofa embodies what is special about Rivers South-East, a force and an integrity that is completely genuine. He is the candidate we can trust to move the senatorial district forward” she said. At a rally for the APC senatorial candidate for Rivers South-East, Tatua…
