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By Constance MejuPANDEF spokesperson Ken Robinson, Niger Delta Dialogue co-ordinator, Judith AsunniThe high level of violence in Rivers State has been traced to the nature of politics in the country and the struggle for oil by oil thieves and it is putting citizens of the state at risk.This was part of revelations by a research on Rivers State commissioned by the Niger Delta Dialogue, NDD, a non-governmental body dedicated to promoting development in the Niger Delta, on the security situation in the six Niger Delta States of Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta and Edo states. The research was provided…

Delta State Branch of an international women group, Okpotopo Ada Igbo Worldwide took to the street in the state capital, Asaba on.., to protest the violation of women and girls in country through rape.The women group led by Mrs Ngozi Odiwe who represented the president, Hon Josephine Kachikwu, among others, are agitating for strict and stiff punishment for rape offenders with the belief that if everyone, especially women, who, are the most targeted come together to form a formidable force, positive changes will come.The women used the opportunity to educate the public, especially the youth on the need to cry…

MISS PREEYE BRODRICK                                   BRASS LOCAL GOVERNMENTMR. ESAU ANDREW                                              BRASS LOCAL GOVERNMENTDR. IBIERE JONES                                                 BRASS LOCAL GOVERNMENTCHIEF THOMPSON AMULE                                EKEREMOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTMISS GRACE EKIOTENE                                      EKEREMOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTMR. STANELY BRABOKE                                      EKEREMOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTSURV. MOSES TEIBOWEI                                     KOLOKUMA/OPOKUMA LOCAL GOVT.HON. ISELEMA GBARANBIRI        …

10 August 2020We can’t breathe- Africa chokes on COVID-19 and fossil fuel flamesCommuniqué from Oilwatch Africa Annual General Meeting 2020 Preamble:On the 10th of August 2020, Oilwatch Africa, held a virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM), with the theme- We can’t breathe – Africa Choking on COVID and Fossil flames. The AGM was attended by 32participants from 12 African countries, including Nigeria, Togo, Swaziland, Mozambique, South Africa, Ghana, Kenya, DRC, Uganda, Coted’Ivoire, Zimbabwe, Ivory Coast. The meeting surveyed the devastating impacts of fossil fuels on the continent, both through exploitation and combustion, punctuated this week by the  oil spill off the shores…

A CALL FOR DISCIPLINE AND RESTRUCTURE OF THE NDDCThe Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (IHRHL)   has received the news of impunity, misappropriation, mismanagement, contract racketeering, diversion of funds and corruption perpetrated by public officials at the Niger Delta Development Commission from various media institutions in the country.The IHRHL is not shocked at the implosions and revelations emanating from the development agency.We ordinarily would have been surprised if reports from the NDDC portray her to be an agency that has integrity, is accountable, obeys the rule of law, follows due process in contract awards and procurement etc.The NDDC is…

 By Iduozee Paul Former militants from Edo State have commended the empowerment plans outlined in the manifesto of the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Pastor OsagieIze-Iyamu, and promised to support him in the September 19 Governorship election.They made this promise at a meeting with the candidate in Benin City where they were led by a former militant chief, General Don Ben.Speaking on behalf of the group, General Don Ben said the empowerment plans outlined in the SIMPLE agenda manifesto of Ize-Iyamu are reflective of their desires and if implemented, will engender peace and proper social integration across communities in…

 By Iduozee Paul Former militants from Edo State have commended the empowerment plans outlined in the manifesto of the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Pastor OsagieIze-Iyamu, and promised to support him in the September 19 Governorship election.They made this promise at a meeting with the candidate in Benin City where they were led by a former militant chief, General Don Ben.Speaking on behalf of the group, General Don Ben said the empowerment plans outlined in the SIMPLE agenda manifesto of Ize-Iyamu are reflective of their desires and if implemented, will engender peace and proper social integration across communities in…

By Iduozee Paul Benin Pastor OsagieIze-Iyamu, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the Edo governorship election, has assured residents of the state of a violence-free election while calling on his main opposition, the PDP, to shun provocative acts and focus its campaign on issues, not insults and name-calling.Addressing media executives in Lagos after a meeting, Ize-Iyamu harped on the importance of the media in ensuring a free and fair election preceded by campaigns governed by useful debates on relevant policies and programs.The governorship hopeful said his party, the APC, has focused on his manifesto, the SIMPLE agenda, and…

By Eferegbo HenryOgoni women have been assured of greater inclusion in the livelihood programmes of HYPREP under the Ogoni Clean-up programme. Governing board member and former MOSOP president, Mr. Legborsi gave the assurance at an interactive session organized by Kebetkache Women Development and Resource Center.The governing council member was giving an updates on the Ogoni UNEP Clean- Up in Port Harcourt last week. He explained that contrary to beliefs that, HYPREP has not abandoned women even though they were not directly included in the recommendations of UNEP, the  but has instead, mapped out plans to engage more women in its…