Category: Niger Delta

E. K. Clark Was A Titan Among Men – Omo-Agege

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Deputy Senate President in the 9th assembly, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has described the passing of Chief E. K. Clark, as the end of an eventful era characterised by the distinguished role of some leaders who fought assiduously for the building of a Nigeria anchored on justice, fair play, equity and true federalism. Reacting to the demise of the elder statesman, Omo-Agege said his life was a testimony to courage. Senator Omo-Agege in a statement signed by his Media Adviser, Mr Sunny Areh said: “I received the news of the passing…

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How Pa. EK Clark Died In Abuja

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Chief Edwin Clark, leader of PANDEF and a prominent Ijaw leader and the South South, has passed away. The family confirmed his death in a brief statement.   The former National Commissioner of Information , a Senator and Lawyer was 97 years old. The statement was signed by his brother, Prof. C. C. Clark, and his son, Penawei Clark, on behalf of the children. The statement reads: “The Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family of Kiagbodo Town, Delta State, wishes to announce the passing of Chief (Dr.) Sen. Edwin Kiagbodo Clark OFR, CON…

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Deltans are feeling the impact of Oborevwori’s devt – Clark

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…says Governor has outperformed his predecessors in a short time Elder Statesman and Convener of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Chief Edwin Clark, has commended Delta State Governor Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, for his achievements in the state since assuming office on May 29th, 2023. Clark, who said Governor Oborevwori had achieved much within a short time as governor, added that he had outperformed his predecessors. In an open letter on Friday, Clark praised Oborevwori for transforming Warri into a bustling commercial hub and addressing long-standing infrastructural challenges across…

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WHY NIGER DELTANS DO NOT WANT TO BE PART OF BIAFRA

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By H.E Goodluck Jonathan Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan yesterday delivered a lecture at Texas US on why remaining indivisible with Nigeria than joining forces with Biafrans in splitting the country will pay Niger Deltans more. I begin this write-up by saying that I mean no ill-thought towards the Biafran struggle or Igbos in general. What I’ve written here are mainly my personal reflections concerning the Niger Delta, especially with regards to non-Igbo groups and their stake in the Biafran movement which has been rebirthed for some time now.…

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Urhobo Youths Denounce Proposed Nationwide Protest

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  Youths of Delta Central Senatorial District under the aegis of Urhobo Progress Union, UPU, (Youth Wing, Worldwide) have denounced the proposed nationwide protest over hardship in the country. In a communique signed by the National President, “Osu re Ighele”, Activist Blessed Ughere on Wednesday, said Urhobo youths would not be party to the proposed protest. The communique read: “Given the current security challenges affecting Delta Central (Urhobo Nation) and Urhobos in other parts of Delta State, we firmly believe that engaging in protests now would be counterproductive. “Therefore, we…

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Tompolo’s Tantita Bags Vanguard Crude Oil Infrastructure Security Award

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  Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, a private security company owned by High Chief (Dr.) Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, aka, Tompolo has received the Vanguard Crude Oil Infrastructure Security award of the year 2023. The event held at the Convention Centre of Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos Friday night had celebrities, politicians, business moguls, and dignitaries in their numbers in attendance. The Vanguard award ceremony honoured distinguished Nigerians who have excelled in their chosen endeavours. Worried by Nigeria’s low output in oil and gas occasioned by vices of pipeline…

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Benefitting Communities Can Choose Their Projects –NDDC Boss

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Chief Samuel Ogbuku, Managing Director, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) said that the commission cannot choose projects for benefiting communities. Ogbuku stated this at the 13th Extraordinary General Assembly of the Forum of Monarchs in the South South on Tuesday in Asaba. The theme of the meeting is ” Strengthening Collaboration for Development in the South South Region: the Role of the Traditional Institution. He said that communities have the right to dictate to the commission what they wanted and not the commission to dictate to them. Ogbuku said that…

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Tantita Operatives Apprehend Speedboat With Unquantified Illegally Refined Products

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  OPERATIVES of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited Tuesday morning arrested a V6 200-Horse- Power Engine Speedboat conveying unquantified illegally refined crude oil stored in sacks. Politicsgovernance.com learned that the boat was intercepted at the Ogunu Creek, in Warri South Local Government Area, Delta State. The arrest took place while Itsekiri Tantita workers were on a peace sensitization tour to different communities in the area. In a chat with newsmen, Engr. Samson Uwatse, Tantita Security Co-ordinator, Ugbodede and Iffiekporo Communities said, “In the course of our work visit today 21st…

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Tantita Receives Daily Independent Security Company Of The Year Award

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By Our Reporter   LAGOS: TANTITA Security Services Limited on Saturday night at the prestigious Eko Signature Hotel was awarded the Daily Independent newspapers Security Company Award for the year 2023 for it’s uncompromising battle against oil theft in the country. Tantita Security Services is a private company of High Chief Government Ekpemupolo a.k.a Tompolo which has waged war against illegal oil bunkering leading to the Country’s improved economy. Receiving the award on behalf of Tompolo and Tantita Management, Dr. Paul Bebenimibo promised that the company is poised to continue…

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Surveillance: Itsekiri Leader Calls For Truce Between Olu Of Warri And Tompolo

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In the midst of escalating tensions surrounding the award of pipelines surveillance contracts by the NNPCL in the Niger Delta region, prominent figure, a prominent Itsekiri Leader and former chairman of Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State,Chief Godwin Ebosa has stepped forward to advocate for peace and understanding among all parties involved. The controversy, which should have been a source of empowerment for the people, is creating division and discord among the people. Ebosa, in a statement released to the press, emphasized the importance of preventing the situation…

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