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Resumption Of Senior Schls In Delta Satisfactory *JS 3, Pry 6 Underway -Ukah

August 5, 2020
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Ibori @ 62: Bashorun Askia Says DESOPADEC Among Ibori’s Imperishable Legacies

August 4, 2020
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DELTA: One Dead, As Ozoro Youths Protest Police Harassment, Brutality, Extortion
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Delta Obeys FG Covid-19 Protocols On Schools Resumption -Chief Ukah
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N41bn Fraud Allegation: Tony Elumelu Demands Apology From Sen. Akinyelure

August 3, 2020
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War On Insurgency Prolonged By Sabotage, Borno Gov Alleges
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KADUNA KILLINGS AND THE CONSPIRACY OF SILENCE (1)
Breaking News / International Relations / News / Youth Development

World Bank Approves $500 Million Credit For Girls Empowerment
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Attack On Borno Gov: Reps Minority Caucus Restate Call For Sack of Service Chiefs

July 31, 2020
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Encomiums Pour In As Bashorun Askia Led DESOPADEC Unveils More Projects In Delta

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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).

Resumption Of Senior Schls In Delta Satisfactory *JS 3, Pry 6 Underway -Ukah

Resumption Of Senior Schls In Delta Satisfactory *JS 3, Pry 6 Underway -Ukah

On August 5, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): Delta State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Chief Patrick Ukah, has expressed satisfaction with the level of teachers’ and students’ compliance as SS 3 students in the state resumed school today (04/08/2020) preparatory to their West African…

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Ibori @ 62: Bashorun Askia Says DESOPADEC Among Ibori’s Imperishable Legacies

Ibori @ 62: Bashorun Askia Says DESOPADEC Among Ibori’s Imperishable Legacies

On August 4, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Albert OGRAKA: Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh, FCNA, CrFA has felicitated with the former Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, as…

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DELTA: One Dead, As Ozoro Youths Protest Police Harassment, Brutality, Extortion

DELTA: One Dead, As Ozoro Youths Protest Police Harassment, Brutality, Extortion

On August 4, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Michael EKOKORUWE: Ozoro youths, alleged to be Yahoo Boys, went on rampage in Ozoro, headquarters of Isoko North Local Government Area, Delta State, protesting over harassment, brutality and extortion by the police in the area. The youths…

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Delta Obeys FG Covid-19 Protocols On Schools Resumption -Chief Ukah

Delta Obeys FG Covid-19 Protocols On Schools Resumption -Chief Ukah

On August 4, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Albert OGRAKA: The Delta State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has said it is ready to move on with the resumption of Senior Secondary schools in the state, in strict adherence to the Federal Government guidelines…

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N41bn Fraud Allegation: Tony Elumelu Demands Apology From Sen. Akinyelure

N41bn Fraud Allegation: Tony Elumelu Demands Apology From Sen. Akinyelure

On August 3, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): Former Managing Director of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Dr. Tony Elumelu has given the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petition, Senator Ayo Akinyelure seven days, to retract a statement credited to…

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War On Insurgency Prolonged By Sabotage, Borno Gov Alleges

War On Insurgency Prolonged By Sabotage, Borno Gov Alleges

On August 3, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA)- From Mike SOGBOLA (North-East Bureau Chief): Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has said that the war on insurgency should have been over had it not been for sabotage. The war on Boko Haram has been since 2009…

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KADUNA KILLINGS AND THE CONSPIRACY OF SILENCE (1)

KADUNA KILLINGS AND THE CONSPIRACY OF SILENCE (1)

On August 3, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Austen AKHAGBEME: For those who were familiar with Nigeria journalism in the late eighties and early nineties, ” Afghanistanism ” was a term used to describe the act of writing glowingly about the troubles abroad, while ignoring…

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World Bank Approves $500 Million Credit For Girls Empowerment

World Bank Approves $500 Million Credit For Girls Empowerment

On August 3, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA)- From Mike SOGBOLA (North-East Bureau Chief): The World Bank has approved a $500 million credit for the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment towards improving secondary education opportunities for girls in seven states in Nigeria. The credit,…

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Attack On Borno Gov: Reps Minority Caucus Restate Call For Sack of Service Chiefs

Attack On Borno Gov: Reps Minority Caucus Restate Call For Sack of Service Chiefs

On July 31, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives is alarmed by Thursday attack on the convoy of the Governor of Borno State, Baba Gana Zulum by suspected bandits, insisting that the sad incident has again reinforced the urgent…

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Encomiums Pour In As Bashorun Askia Led DESOPADEC Unveils More Projects In Delta

Encomiums Pour In As Bashorun Askia Led DESOPADEC Unveils More Projects In Delta

On July 31, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Albert OGRAKA: The people of Urhobo Ethnic Nation have joined many other Deltans to pour encomiums on the Bashorun Askia Ogieh led Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), as they unveil landmark projects executed by…

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Eid-el-kabir: Reps Minority Caucus Tasks Leaders on Selfless Service

Eid-el-kabir: Reps Minority Caucus Tasks Leaders on Selfless Service

On July 31, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has congratulated Nigerians, especially Muslim faithful on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el Kabir celebration. The Minority leader, Hon. Ndudi Elumelu in a statement on Thursday 30th July, 2020, called on…

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DESOPADEC 1st Anniversary: Bashorun Askia Urges Protection Of Executed Projects

DESOPADEC 1st Anniversary: Bashorun Askia Urges Protection Of Executed Projects

On July 29, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

**As Delta Speaker, Novena Varsity Boss, NAPS Senate, Others Laud Bashorun Askia led Board –Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Albert OGRAKA: The Managing Director/CEO of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh FCNA, CrFA has urged the…

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Recent uncovered corruption can lead to militancy, economic downturn, ActionAid laments

Recent uncovered corruption can lead to militancy, economic downturn, ActionAid laments

On July 28, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLA -North East Editor: The gale of corruption recently uncovered in the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) as well as few other federal agencies may unleash “new marque of militancy, economic downturn, trust deficits in governments…

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Elumelu felicitates Asagba of Asagba @96

Elumelu felicitates Asagba of Asagba @96

On July 28, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ndudi Elumelu has felicitated the Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty, Obi (Prof) Chike Edozien on the occasion of his 96th birthday anniversary. In his good will message on…

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NDDC: Nwaoboshi Debunks Allegation Of Handling of 53 Contracts …Urges Akpabio to account for N81bn

NDDC: Nwaoboshi Debunks Allegation Of Handling of 53 Contracts …Urges Akpabio to account for N81bn

On July 27, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): The Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Senator Peter Nwaoboshi has distanced himself from the list of contractors handling projects for the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC as contained in a letter by the…

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Covid-19: Delta Govt Lauded For Giving Out Starter Packs To STEP Graduates Amid Pandemic

Covid-19: Delta Govt Lauded For Giving Out Starter Packs To STEP Graduates Amid Pandemic

On July 23, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Albert OGRAKA: In spite of the current global economic downturn caused by the Coronavirus pandemic, the job and wealth creation programmes of the Delta State have continued to receive commendations, following the establishment of additional 107 STEP…

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Borno Governor Promises Igbo Spare Parts Sellers Lifeline

Borno Governor Promises Igbo Spare Parts Sellers Lifeline

On July 21, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA)- From Mike SOGBOLA (North-East Bureau Chief): Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has promised to assist Igbo spare parts sellers in their business for not deserting the state at the peak of Boko Haram insurgency. The Governor made…

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Lt Gen Buratai’s Major Achievements In War Against Insurgency In Nigeria

Lt Gen Buratai’s Major Achievements In War Against Insurgency In Nigeria

On July 21, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) – By Ibrahim Dahiru DANFULANI: Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai the helmsman of the Nigerian Army (NA) is an enigmatic personality and a natural leader in all human calculations. In view of the outstanding achievements in the areas…

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Late Flying Officer Arotile To Be Buried On July 23 With Full Military Honours

Late Flying Officer Arotile To Be Buried On July 23 With Full Military Honours

On July 21, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

*As Ministers Of Women Affairs, Information, NASS Members Pay Condolence visit To CAS -Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLA (North-East Bureau Chief): The remains of late Flying Officer Tolulope Arotile, the Nigerian Air Force’s (NAF’s) first female combat helicopter pilot, who…

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OUR NIGER DELTA AND THE STORY OF MAGGOTS

OUR NIGER DELTA AND THE STORY OF MAGGOTS

On July 21, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) – By Austen AKHAGBEME: With the offensive stench coming out of the Niger Delta Development Commission, one wonders what has become of Patriotism, accountability and the love for one another in Nigeria. The Agency, which was designed to…

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COVID 19: ENFORCEMENT C’TEE ARREST 21 FOR FLOUTING FACEMASK, OVERLOADING RULES

COVID 19: ENFORCEMENT C’TEE ARREST 21 FOR FLOUTING FACEMASK, OVERLOADING RULES

On July 15, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) – From Michael EKOKORUWE: Enforcement committee led by Chief Efe O. Okolosi, Chairman COVID 19 NCDC protocol enforcement committee, Isoko South, has arrested 21 persons at Oleh, Isoko South local government area of Delta State for flouting facemask…

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NDLEA Arrests 380 Persons With Drugs Worth Over N1 Billion

NDLEA Arrests 380 Persons With Drugs Worth Over N1 Billion

On July 8, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLA, North-East The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has said drugs worth over a billion were seized from 380 arrested suspects since the beginning of 2020 in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. Borno State commandant…

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Elumelu Felicitates Okowa @ 61

Elumelu Felicitates Okowa @ 61

On July 8, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ndudi Elumelu has congratulated the Governor of Delta State, Senator, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, on the occasion of his 61st birthday anniversary. In a statement on Wednesday 8th July, 2020,…

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61st Birthday: Okowa Progressively Changed Narratives Of Delta Growth -Askia

61st Birthday: Okowa Progressively Changed Narratives Of Delta Growth -Askia

On July 8, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Albert OGRAKA: MANAGING Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Delta State Oil Producing Area Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh FCNA, CrFA, has felicitated with the state governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa on his 61 birthday…

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“You’re Diamond Coated, As You Step Into Elders Council” -Bashorun Askia Tells Nani

“You’re Diamond Coated, As You Step Into Elders Council” -Bashorun Askia Tells Nani

On July 7, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Albert OGRAKA: Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh FCNA, CrFA, has extolled the Commission’s Executive Director, Finance and Administration, Hon. Chief (Barr.) John Obukohwo Nani, on his 60th…

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NIGERIA: UN Suspends Air Services In North East

NIGERIA: UN Suspends Air Services In North East

On July 4, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLA/North East Editor The United Nations Air Services have been suspended in the troubled North East. This followed an attack on one of it’s helicopters in Damasak, Borno State by terrorist group. The helicopter had hoped…

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How Ex-Warlord, Tompolo’s Maritime Security Contract Boosted NIMASA’s Revenue —-Jamoh

How Ex-Warlord, Tompolo’s Maritime Security Contract Boosted NIMASA’s Revenue —-Jamoh

On July 4, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): More than five years after the termination by the Nigerian Maritime and Safety Agency (NIMASA), of maritime security contract it entered with Global West Specialist Vessels Limited, a company said to be sponsored by ex-warlord, Chief Government Ekpemupolo,…

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Court Jails Fraudster, Convicts Another

Court Jails Fraudster, Convicts Another

On July 4, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –Mike SOGBOLA: The Maiduguri Zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, July 2, 2020, secured the conviction of one Lawan Zanna Ajimi before Justice Aisha Kumaliya of Borno State High Court. He was…

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ADAMS OSHIOMHOLE: THE RACE, THE GAIN AND THE PAIN

ADAMS OSHIOMHOLE: THE RACE, THE GAIN AND THE PAIN

On July 2, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online ( NIGERIA) –By Austen AKHAGBEME: Without offence to modesty, Adams Oshiomhole can be aptly described as a quintessential character; a public performer, a motivational orator with a unique gift of the garb. He’s an exemplary leader of men. He…

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EDO 2020: BETWEEN OBASEKI AND HIS LIKELY SUCCESSOR

EDO 2020: BETWEEN OBASEKI AND HIS LIKELY SUCCESSOR

On July 1, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Kashetu MOMOH: I am an ardent follower of Nigerian politics, especially because of its murky nature. Having read series of write ups on the emerging political brouhaha between Obaseki and his ousted god-father in Edo State, Adams…

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CoS To Borno Governor Is Dead

CoS To Borno Governor Is Dead

On July 1, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLA/North-East: Chief of State (CoS) to Borno State Governor (Prof. Babagana Zulum), Dr Babagana Wakil is dead. A statement by the spokesman to the Governor, Mallam Isa Gusau announced his death on Wednesday. Though the cause…

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Bashorun Askia Celebrates Othuke Of Isokoland Major-General Omu At 80 *Says He’s My Mentor, Father

Bashorun Askia Celebrates Othuke Of Isokoland Major-General Omu At 80 *Says He’s My Mentor, Father

On July 1, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Albert OGRAKA: “Major-General (Chief) Paul Ufuoma Omu is my mentor, father, bridge builder of repute and foremost peace ambassador.” Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh, FCNA,…

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“Gift A Child Initiative” Joins Call To End Rape

“Gift A Child Initiative” Joins Call To End Rape

On June 30, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): Gift A Child Initiative, a non governmental organization, NGO in Benin City, Edo State in collaboration with four other NGO’s, weekend called on the Federal and State Governments to step up appropriate laws to end rape and all…

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ARCHBISHOP APENA EULOGIZES CATHERINE ILOLO, SAYS SHE WAS A VERY GOOD CHRISTIAN, PHILANTHROPIST

ARCHBISHOP APENA EULOGIZES CATHERINE ILOLO, SAYS SHE WAS A VERY GOOD CHRISTIAN, PHILANTHROPIST

On June 29, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Michael EKOKORUWE: The Archbishop of Bethesda Gospel Mission, Irri, Isoko South local government area of Delta State, Archbishop Christian Aggrey O. Apena, has eulogized Hon. Mrs. Catherine Ilolo, former commissioner, local governmentl service commission, Delta State over…

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THE TINUBU FACTOR AND THE REST OF US

THE TINUBU FACTOR AND THE REST OF US

On June 28, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) – By Austen AKHAGBEME: When Afenifere, the yoruba cultural and political organisation signed the fatal accord with former President Obasanjo in his bid for a second term, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu saw ahead of them all. Which is…

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Own Your Projects, Motivate Us To Do More –Bashorun Askia Tasks Communities

Own Your Projects, Motivate Us To Do More –Bashorun Askia Tasks Communities

On June 25, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): …Commissions Doctors’ Quarters At Naifor Island, Warri South West LGA Another milestone in the annals of project execution and commissioning was recorded Thursday, June 25, 2020 as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Delta State Oil Producing…

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DESOPADEC TOUR OF PROJECTS IN URHOBO NATION: Bashorun Askia Expresses Satisfaction

DESOPADEC TOUR OF PROJECTS IN URHOBO NATION: Bashorun Askia Expresses Satisfaction

On June 25, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): As the inspection of ongoing projects by the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) continues, the Managing Director/CEO,, Bashorun Askia Ogieh has expressed satisfaction with the projects, The Management Team of the Commission, led by Bashorun…

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DESOPADEC: Bashorun Askia, Evangelist Diden Commiserate With Ilolo Family

DESOPADEC: Bashorun Askia, Evangelist Diden Commiserate With Ilolo Family

On June 25, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, Bashorun Askia Ogieh, along with the Chairman of the Board, Evangelist Michael Diden, paid a condolence visit to the family of late Catherine Ilolo, a PDP…

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Bashorun Askia Leads DESOPADEC Management On Project Inspecton In Isoko, Ndokwa Nation

Bashorun Askia Leads DESOPADEC Management On Project Inspecton In Isoko, Ndokwa Nation

On June 24, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

Blank NEWS Online (Nigeria) –By Boniface Nzesi OSSAI & Franscisca EGARA-OKORO: In its avowed commitment to put smiles on the faces of the people of the Mandate Areas, the Management Team of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), yesterday,…

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PASTOR OSAGIE IZE-IYAMU: THE TWIST AND THE TURNS

PASTOR OSAGIE IZE-IYAMU: THE TWIST AND THE TURNS

On June 23, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) – By Austen AKHAGBEME: Amidst the political fireworks, permutations and calculations, Pastor Ize- Iyamu came in handy as the much taunted bride. Paradoxically, his suitors were his nemesis in an earlier daring and keenly contestation that broke his…

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