Nigeria: 2014 National Conference and Niger Delta Exit From Bondage by Godini G. Darah

Former President Goodluck Jonathan’s initiative in convening the 2014 National Conference has entered the annals of Nigerian and African history as the bravest and most audacious political intervention for the redemption and liberation of Nigeria. As one of the delegates at the conference, I share the popular disappointment that the convener did not proceed to […]

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Why Ijaw Nation Must not Abandon Tompolo: Adaka Boro Reincarnation by Alaowei Cleric

Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo (a.k.a Tompolo) is generally believed by majority of Niger Deltans to be a reincarnation of the Niger Delta pioneer martyr, Major Jasper Isaac Adaka Boro who pioneered the liberation struggle. Though Boro gave birth to several field fighters who raised the bar from where he stopped, Tompolo is an exceptional martyr having […]

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Niger Delta will not allow Boro, Sawo Wiwa’s fate to befall Tompolo – Ozobo

Ijaw People’s Development Initiative, IPDI, President, Mr. Austin Ozobo, has said that Niger Delta will not allow what happened to renowned activists, the late Isaac Adaka Boro and Ken Saro Wiwa, to befall former militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo. Ozobo said in a press statement in Warri: “Boro and Sarowiwa died in the hands […]

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Ijaws demand more oil derivation fund to accelerate development

The Ijaws of the Niger Delta in their quest to accelerate development in their area have called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to increase the 13% oil derivation to 25% to enable the various state governments in the Niger Delta and the developmental agencies to fulfill their promises and the mandate to the people. […]

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