Niger Delta – Page 6

GROUP CONGRATULATES DONALD TRUMP, WANTS NIGERIA SANCTIONED OVER COMMITTING WAR CRIME IN NIGER DELTA

November 10, 2016 Amurun KelvinLeave a Comment

The people of Niger Delta region in Southern Nigeria have congratulated Donald Trump on his historical election victory in the keenly contested election between Hillary Clinton, democratic party candidate and also requested that Nigerian government be sanctioned for committing genocide, war crimes and humanitarian crisis in Niger Delta region, especially in Gbaramatu Kingdom, and Ayakoromo […]

Niger Delta Leaders’ 16-point demand to Buhari that may restore peace in the region

November 1, 2016 Amurun KelvinLeave a Comment

Leaders of the Niger Delta region have presented a 16-point demand to President Muhammadu Buhari, handing out proposals they say would help restore peace to the oil-rich region. The demands were presented Tuesday at a meeting between the leaders and the president. Governors and ministers from the region, alongside political leaders including Edwin Clark and […]

Urhobo, Niger Delta and NDGJM by Sunny Awhefeada

October 28, 2016October 28, 2016 Amurun KelvinLeave a Comment

Come Saturday October 29, 2016, Urhobo youths will gather in Warri for the Urhobo youth summit organised by the youth wing of the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU). The youths deserve plaudits for holding such a summit. It is hoped that the outcome will galvanise the Urhobo people onto the path of a glorious dawn. One […]

Buhari says Oil money key to get out of recession, launches “Petroleum Industry Roadmap”

October 27, 2016October 27, 2016 Amurun KelvinLeave a Comment

President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria’s practical key out of economic recession still lies in monies made from the country’s oil and gas sector. Speaking at the launch of the ministry of petroleum #7BigWins initiative in Abuja on Thursday, Buhari said oil proceeds are needed to lay a solid foundation for a diversified economy. “The Petroleum […]

NIGER DELTA: “We have made mistakes. I apologise for the collective negligence and leadership failure” Gowon

October 22, 2016October 22, 2016 Amurun KelvinLeave a Comment

Yakubu Gowon, former military head of state of Nigeria, has apologised to Niger Delta communities for the neglect they have suffered in the hands of the successive governments. Gowon, who was the special guest of honour at the premiere of ‘Oloibiri’, a movie about the Niger Delta, urged the government across all levels to be […]

Dialogue between FG and Niger Delta leaders begin on October 29

October 16, 2016October 16, 2016 Amurun KelvinLeave a Comment

President Muhammadu Buhari has invited the Pan Niger Delta Forum, PNDF, established by Niger Delta leaders, penultimate Friday, to a meeting, next week Saturday, October 29, in Abuja for talks before commencing an acceptable dialogue with the stakeholders and representatives of militant groups. Vanguard learned that President’s Buhari’s invitation to the meeting was conveyed to […]

NIGER DELTA: ‘Oil pollution deforming, killing Ogoni babies causing infertility, early menopause – Vanguard Investigation

October 9, 2016October 9, 2016 Amurun KelvinLeave a Comment

Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta and Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, PAP, Brigadier General Paul Boroh (retd,) in an interview in July, in the heat of the bombing of oil pipelines by militants, disclosed that women were delivering deformed babies and turning barren in the region because of oil pollution, his […]

IJAW YOUTHS THREATEN COMPLETE SHUTDOWN OF OIL INSTALLATIONS IF PERSECUTION OF JONATHAN PERSISTS

October 6, 2016 Amurun KelvinLeave a Comment

Ijaw youths from across the various clans in the Niger Delta have today staged a massive protest in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State over what they described as the persecution of former President Goodluck Jonathan, his wife Patience and close associates of theirs. The youths numbering several thousands carried several placards with inscriptions that condemned sponsored media […]

Worst Economic Crisis In 25 Years: What Nigeria Can Do To Get Out Of Recession By Tony Ishiekwene

October 5, 2016 Amurun KelvinLeave a Comment

It is important we ascertain the reason(s) for this Economic crisis currently facing our country in order to devolve and deploy appropriate remedies and solutions to the problem. Why is Nigeria in Economic recession? We are in a recession because of the crash in oil prices and as well as low oil production, caused by […]

If Political official holders Sacrifice Six Months’ Pay, Nigeria will get out of recession – Activist

September 28, 2016 Amurun KelvinLeave a Comment

A Niger Delta Activist , Comrade Sheriff Mulade has urged President Muhammadu Buhari not to sell the National Assets to bail the country out of Recession, imploring the President and elected officials to sacrifice their six months’ pay to get the country out of the woods. Comrade Mulade who is also the National Coordinator Of […]