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Blank NEWS Online founding Editor-in-Chief and Publisher, Albert Eruorhe Ograka, is a Graduate of Mass Communication. He also holds a Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Journalism from the International Institute of Journalism (IIJ).

PREDATORS, VICTIMS AND ECHOES OF DISINTEGRATION

PREDATORS, VICTIMS AND ECHOES OF DISINTEGRATION

April 11, 2021April 11, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Austen AKHAGBEME: ONE of the palpably visible source of anger that readily culminates into feelings of separatism and other existential cry in our Nation today is insecurity. This is more so, given the level of workable strategies…

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Women Voters (NILOWV) Commend Gov Okowa For 17 Female Delta LG Vice Chairmen

Women Voters (NILOWV) Commend Gov Okowa For 17 Female Delta LG Vice Chairmen

April 11, 2021April 11, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Michael J. EKOKORUWE: THE Delta State Chapter of the League of Women Voters of Nigeria (NILOWV), has commended Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, Governor of Delta State, for providing a veritable platform that has successfully made 17 women…

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Oxfam International Pledges To Sustain Defense Of Marginalized

Oxfam International Pledges To Sustain Defense Of Marginalized

April 9, 2021April 9, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO:: OXFAM International has promised to continue to defend those who are marginalised, and whose rights have been trampled upon. It gave the promise at the fifth anniversary of its VOICE project, aimed at defending the…

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Drug Trafficker Excretes 1.750kg Cocaine After Arrest At Lagos Airport

Drug Trafficker Excretes 1.750kg Cocaine After Arrest At Lagos Airport

April 9, 2021April 9, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO:: A Madrid-bound suspected drug trafficker, Okonkwo Chimezie Henry arrested at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja has excreted a total of 113 wraps of cocaine weighing 1.750 kilogrammes, with a street value of N423…

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NIGERIA: THE FURY OF SEPARATISTS’ AGITATIONS

NIGERIA: THE FURY OF SEPARATISTS’ AGITATIONS

April 7, 2021April 7, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Austen AKHAGBEME: THE rise of discontent and dissatisfaction as a result of crass carelessness, clumsiness and cluelessness on the part of our leaders to finding a solution to our Security challenges is taking a deeper step towards…

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BISHOP EDEWOR TO BE LAID TO REST APRIL 17

BISHOP EDEWOR TO BE LAID TO REST APRIL 17

April 6, 2021April 6, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Michael EKOKORUWE: THE remains of the late pioneer Bishop of Oleh Dicocese, Anglican Communion , Rt. Rev Jonathan Edewor will be laid to rest on Saturday, April 17, 2021, after a funeral service at St.Paul Cathedral Oleh,…

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Sam Obi: We Were Bolt and Nut, Says Bashorun Askia Ogieh

Sam Obi: We Were Bolt and Nut, Says Bashorun Askia Ogieh

April 6, 2021April 6, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA)- By Albert OGRAKA: MANAGING Director/CEO of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh FCNA, CrFA, has described former Acting Governor, Late Rt. Hon. Prince Sam Obi as a statesman and a bastion of…

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Aruakpor Lays Foundation Of Emore Old Students’ Multi-Purpose Hall Donated By Eta Enahoro

Aruakpor Lays Foundation Of Emore Old Students’ Multi-Purpose Hall Donated By Eta Enahoro

April 6, 2021April 6, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Michael EKOKORUWE: THE Bishop of Anglican Communion, Oleh Diocese, Rt. Rev. John U. Aruakpor, at the weekend laid the foundation of 500 sitting capacity multi – purpose hall of the old boys Association of Emore Grammar School…

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Delta Chieftain Urges Federal Govt To Constitute NDDC Board Without Delay

Delta Chieftain Urges Federal Govt To Constitute NDDC Board Without Delay

April 4, 2021April 4, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) – Michael EKOKORUWE: THE Federal Government of Nigeria has been urged to constitute the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Board without further delay to fast track development and reduce hostilities caused by under development of the Niger Delta…

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Drug Trafficker Intercepted At Abuja Airport With N564 Mn Heroin

Drug Trafficker Intercepted At Abuja Airport With N564 Mn Heroin

April 4, 2021April 4, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO: A 40-year old Goodluck Igbineweka Odeh has been arrested at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja with two kilogrammes of heroin, which has a street value of N564 million. Odeh, who concealed the drug in…

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Easter: DESOPADEC Boss Preaches Faith Renewal, Urges Deltans To Uphold Devt Virtues

Easter: DESOPADEC Boss Preaches Faith Renewal, Urges Deltans To Uphold Devt Virtues

April 3, 2021April 3, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Albert OGRAKA: Says DESOPADEC Will Sustain Youth Venture In Mandate Areas Encourages Covid-19 Vaccination THE Managing Director/CEO of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh FCNA, CrFA, has emphasized that the season…

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NAF Faults Boko Haram Video, Says Crashed Alpha Jet Not Shot Down By Terrorists -See Press Release

NAF Faults Boko Haram Video, Says Crashed Alpha Jet Not Shot Down By Terrorists -See Press Release

April 3, 2021April 3, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): From Mike SOGBOLO, (Edited By Albert OGRAKA): THE Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reacted to claims allegedly made by the Book Haram terrorists, which videos are being circulated on Social Media, and other news media reports, that he…

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“We Shot Down Missing Air Force Jet” -Boko Haram Terrorists Claim In Unverified Video

“We Shot Down Missing Air Force Jet” -Boko Haram Terrorists Claim In Unverified Video

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-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –With Agency Reports: A file photo of NAF personnel with an Alpha-jet of the Nigerian Air Force. Photo: Twitter-@NigAirForce THE blood-thirsty, unrepentant Boko Haram terrorist group has claimed it shot down a Nigerian fighter jet that went missing…

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Delta SUBEB Trains Pry Sch Teachers On ICT For 21st Century Teaching, Learning

Delta SUBEB Trains Pry Sch Teachers On ICT For 21st Century Teaching, Learning

April 2, 2021April 2, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) -From Sharon IVOVI: THE Executive Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board, Hon. Sunny Ogwu has stressed the need for teachers to be fully abreast and updated in information computer technology (ICT) as a tool for driving…

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Meet Suppliers Of Tramadol, Rophynol, Cocaine, Heroin To Boko Haram Terrorists *See Pictures

Meet Suppliers Of Tramadol, Rophynol, Cocaine, Heroin To Boko Haram Terrorists *See Pictures

April 2, 2021April 2, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO: A 35-year Chadian male, alleged to be supplier of illicit drugs to Boko Haram and bandits, has been arrested by operatives of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA with assorted hard drugs. The suspect, Adama…

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Schimchi Football Academy To Feature In Ghana, Cote D’voire Competitions

Schimchi Football Academy To Feature In Ghana, Cote D’voire Competitions

April 2, 2021April 2, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO: SCHIMCHI Football Academy will be featuring in football competitions in Ghana and Cote D’voire, its Chairman, Olugbenga Adetona has disclosed. The Academy, who at the weekend a-four team tournament organised by FOJEIS at Gbagada Mini…

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NDLEA Intercepts N2Bn Illicit Drugs @ Lagos Airport *As Officials Undergo Integrity Test

NDLEA Intercepts N2Bn Illicit Drugs @ Lagos Airport *As Officials Undergo Integrity Test

April 2, 2021April 2, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO: OPERATIVES of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have intercepted illicit drugs worth over N2billion at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, MMIA, Lagos. The Agency also arrested three suspected traffickers. This is just as…

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Ekpemupolo @50: Gbaramatu Youths Set To Celebrate Niger Delta Peace General

Ekpemupolo @50: Gbaramatu Youths Set To Celebrate Niger Delta Peace General

April 2, 2021April 2, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

✓✓Organizer Sets Over One Million Naira For Traditional Dancing Competition Winners -Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): As the Peace General, Icon of Niger Delta and Freedom Fighter, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo AKA Tompolo, the Ibe Ebidouwei of Ijaw Nation, marks his Golden…

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“Respect University Autonomy”, Alumni Association Enjoins Federal Goverment

“Respect University Autonomy”, Alumni Association Enjoins Federal Goverment

April 2, 2021April 2, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): THE Federal Ministry of Education has been enjoined to respect the relevant laws that grants autonomy to Federal Universities. In a communique issued and signed by the Publicity Secretary of the Association, Comrade Lambert Iwueke at the end…

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UZOR TASKS OLODIAMA, KPAKIAMA PEOPLE OF DELTA ON PEACEFUL CO-EXISTENCE

UZOR TASKS OLODIAMA, KPAKIAMA PEOPLE OF DELTA ON PEACEFUL CO-EXISTENCE

March 31, 2021March 31, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank. NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Michael EKOKORUWE: CHIEF Edwin Uzor, Special Adviser to Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, Governor of Delta State, on Peace Building and Conflict Resolution, has urged the people of Olodiama community, Ughelli South local government area and Kpakiama community,…

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Maris Lecture: Elekeokwuri, Financial Expert As Lawmaker Unveiled

Maris Lecture: Elekeokwuri, Financial Expert As Lawmaker Unveiled

March 30, 2021March 30, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA):: HON. Anthony Elekeokwuri, is the member representing Ika North-East Constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly. On Wednesday, March 31, 2021, he will be among those to discuss the topic, “Effective Tax Administration For The Delivery Of…

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MARIS LECTURE: Unveiling The Spiritual Father Of The Day, Konyeke

MARIS LECTURE: Unveiling The Spiritual Father Of The Day, Konyeke

March 30, 2021March 30, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): FEW hours to the 2021 edition of Maris Annual Public Service Lecture, the Maris Trust Council has revealed the reason behind the choice of the Holy Week as the date for the annual Lecture. Speaking when he unveiled…

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Delta: Dame Okowa Hosts 92 Female Councillors *Urges Loyalty

Delta: Dame Okowa Hosts 92 Female Councillors *Urges Loyalty

March 30, 2021March 30, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): THE 92 female councilors across the 25 Local Government Areas of Delta State have been charged to ensure that they live and act true to the loyalty they profess, especially to their political leaders. The wife of the…

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“OKOWA‘S SMART AGENDA HAS YIELDED POSITIVE RESULTS IN DELTA” –UZOR

“OKOWA‘S SMART AGENDA HAS YIELDED POSITIVE RESULTS IN DELTA” –UZOR

March 30, 2021March 30, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Michael EKOKORUWE/Kwale: THE Special Adviser to Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, Governor of Delta State, Chief Edwin Uzor says, the SMART Agenda of Okowa administration has created peaceful environment for sustainable development and inclusive government of the state….

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Six Weeks Oil Spill: Gbaramatu People Cry Out Over Chevron’s Inept

Six Weeks Oil Spill: Gbaramatu People Cry Out Over Chevron’s Inept

March 27, 2021March 27, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): We Have Been Left To Die By Chevron We Want Physical Presence Of Chevron MD To Ensure Honesty, Transparency The Spill Is Brazen, Unacceptable Risk THE people of oil – rich Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South-West Local Government…

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MARIS LECTURE: Omon-Irabor, Gracefully Combining Profession With Motherhood

MARIS LECTURE: Omon-Irabor, Gracefully Combining Profession With Motherhood

March 26, 2021March 26, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online ( NIGERIA) – IN today’s world, women are excelling in different fields. From effective management of homes to businesses, women have held their own. In places of worships, they occupy more space than men as they often pray for their loved…

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Use Political Platforms To Secure Future Of Women -Dame Okowa Tells Female LG V’Chairmen

Use Political Platforms To Secure Future Of Women -Dame Okowa Tells Female LG V’Chairmen

March 26, 2021March 26, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

WIFE of the Delta State Governor and founder of 05 Initiative, Dame Edith Okowa has enjoined the recently elected 17 female Local Government Vice Chairmen to see that they use their current platforms to secure the political future of other women. Dame…

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Dame Okowa Hosts Wives Of Delta LG Chairmen *Lauds Women’s Role In Politics

Dame Okowa Hosts Wives Of Delta LG Chairmen *Lauds Women’s Role In Politics

March 25, 2021March 25, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) – Wife of Delta State Governor, Dame Edith Okowa has called on women to desist from fighting themselves and rather pursue a life of purpose. She made the call when spouses of Chairmen in the 25 Local Government…

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Aniocha North: Jerry Nkeweshe Dumps PDP For APC, Received By Revalidation, Registration C’ttee

Aniocha North: Jerry Nkeweshe Dumps PDP For APC, Received By Revalidation, Registration C’ttee

March 25, 2021March 25, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Enalo James/Onicha-Olona: CHIEF Jerry Nkeweshe, the Owelle of Onicha-Olona in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta state has dumped the Peoples Democratic party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). The grassroots politician who decamped on…

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Buni Denies Alleged Supreme Court Judges’ Pact With PDP On Imo North Poll

Buni Denies Alleged Supreme Court Judges’ Pact With PDP On Imo North Poll

March 24, 2021March 24, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) – From Mike SOGBOLO: The Acting Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Mai-Mala Buni has said he had at no time alleged that some judges of the Supreme Court met with opposition Peoples’ Democratic Party to subvert…

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Malaysia, India, Russia, 5 Other Countries Listed For NDLEA Visa Clearance

Malaysia, India, Russia, 5 Other Countries Listed For NDLEA Visa Clearance

March 24, 2021March 24, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO: The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has listed the eight countries which require that it gives a mandatory visa clearance to those intending to travel to their land. The countries are: Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia,…

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Read About What Kills 500,000 People Yearly In Africa- WHO

Read About What Kills 500,000 People Yearly In Africa- WHO

March 24, 2021March 24, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO: MORE than 500,000 people are lost in Africa to tuberculosis yearly, the World Health Organisation said on Wednesday. The WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, who gave the figure in a message to…

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ITEIRE OVERHAULS ISOKO NORTH VIGILANTE TO COMPLEMENT SECURITY AGENCIES

ITEIRE OVERHAULS ISOKO NORTH VIGILANTE TO COMPLEMENT SECURITY AGENCIES

March 23, 2021March 23, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Michael EKOKORUWE: THE Executive Chairman of Isoko North local government area of Delta State, Hon. Dcn. Christian Iteire, yesterday overhauled the vigilante from various Isoko North communities to complement the Army and other security agencies towards ensuring…

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USAID Announces Additional $168.5Mn Assistance To Nigeria

USAID Announces Additional $168.5Mn Assistance To Nigeria

March 22, 2021March 22, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO: THE U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced an additional $168.5 million in development assistance to Nigeria. The latest assistance brings the total U.S. assistance to the Nigerian people to $2.16 billion under the…

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Bashorun Askia Charges Security Institute On Growing Insecurity

Bashorun Askia Charges Security Institute On Growing Insecurity

March 22, 2021March 22, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) – As Nigeria grapples with rising insecurity on multiple fronts, the International Institute of Professional Security (IIPS) has been urged to make its expertise available in resolving the crisis. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Delta State Oil…

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EULOGIES AS ASKIA, AMADHE, ETA, ONWO, OGBA, OGHORE, AMAGADA, ASASA, OTHERS ATTEND IRRI MONARCH’S BURIAL

EULOGIES AS ASKIA, AMADHE, ETA, ONWO, OGBA, OGHORE, AMAGADA, ASASA, OTHERS ATTEND IRRI MONARCH’S BURIAL

March 22, 2021March 22, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Michael EKOKORUWE: The remains of the Odiologbo of Irri kingdom, HRM Joshua F.D. Aghagba, was finally lied to rest at the weekend amidst eulogies from the Delta State government, political and prominent leaders of Isoko nation, held…

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Women, Youths As Synergy Between Community Leaders, Groups In Peace Building -Uzor

Women, Youths As Synergy Between Community Leaders, Groups In Peace Building -Uzor

March 18, 2021March 18, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Michael EKOKORUWE: Chief Edwin Uzor, Special Adviser to the Governor of Delta State, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, on peace building and conflict resolution, has described the role of women and youths as effective relationship and partnership between…

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ASABA AIRPORT CONCESSION: Delta Govt Confirms Receipt Of N1Bn In Deal Time

ASABA AIRPORT CONCESSION: Delta Govt Confirms Receipt Of N1Bn In Deal Time

March 18, 2021March 19, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Albert OGRAKA: Delta State government has confirmed the receipt of N1 billion upfront fee as part of the proceeds deal from the concessioning of Asaba Airport. Delta State Commissioner for Finance, Sir Okemur Fidelis Tilije, who confirmed…

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Uzor Advocates Measures For Effective Community Peace Building In Delta

Uzor Advocates Measures For Effective Community Peace Building In Delta

March 18, 2021March 18, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Michael EKOKORUWE: The special Adviser to the governor of Delta State, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, on peace building and conflict resolution, Chief Edwin Uzor yesterday urged stakeholders and key community representatives from Isoko South to use the…

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Early Warning, Response Systems Vital Tools For Conflict Prevention, Says Bashorun Askia Ogieh

Early Warning, Response Systems Vital Tools For Conflict Prevention, Says Bashorun Askia Ogieh

March 18, 2021March 18, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): MANAGING Director, Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, Bashorun Askia Ogieh, has said early warning and response systems are vital tools for conflict prevention in the country. The DESOPADEC boss was speaking at Uzere on Wednesday,…

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