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Crack In PDP NWC Over Reps Caucus Crisis…As Dep Nat’l Chairman, Youth Leader Disown Suspension Extension On Elumelu, Others

November 20, 2019
Breaking News / Business & Economy / News

BREAKING: FIRE GUTS UGHELLI MARKET, DESTROYS GOODS WORTH MILLIONS OF NAIRA

November 19, 2019
Breaking News / Business & Economy / News / State Of The Nation

Breaking: Delta Govt Sets Up Implementation C’ttee On New Minimum Wage
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Policy Implementation: DESOPADEC To Collaborate With Delta Assembly C’tee -Bashorun Askia MD/CEO
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Odio-Ologboship Tusle Of Ibrede Clan Ends In Peace **Ipoli Installed As New Odio-Ologbo

November 16, 2019
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Bashorun Askia Applauds Okowa’s Victory At Appeal Court **Urges Deltans To Support Vision Of Stronger Delta
Breaking News / Legal Matters / News / Politics

Appeal Court Verdict: Okowa lauds judiciary, thanks Deltans for Support
Breaking News / News / Politics

HoR Minority Leadership: Chinda, Three Others In Trouble For Impersonating Minority Caucus Leaders

November 15, 2019
Breaking News / News / Politics

Stop Interfering In House Of Reps Caucus Affairs, Arewa Group Tells PDP

November 14, 2019
Breaking News / Business & Economy / News

Gov. Buni Presents N108.4 Billion Appropriation Bill For 2020

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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).

Crack In PDP NWC Over Reps Caucus Crisis…As Dep Nat’l Chairman, Youth Leader Disown Suspension Extension On Elumelu, Others

On November 20, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): There appears to be a crack in the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the crisis in the selection of the House of Representatives Minority Leader as some members of the national leadership…

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BREAKING: FIRE GUTS UGHELLI MARKET, DESTROYS GOODS WORTH MILLIONS OF NAIRA

BREAKING: FIRE GUTS UGHELLI MARKET, DESTROYS GOODS WORTH MILLIONS OF NAIRA

On November 19, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) -By Mabamije Balogun A section of the Ughelli Main Market that leads to Oteri Community was today gutted by fire destroying goods worth millions of naira. The cause of the fire could not be ascertained but an unconfirmed…

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Breaking: Delta Govt Sets Up Implementation C’ttee On New Minimum Wage

Breaking: Delta Govt Sets Up Implementation C’ttee On New Minimum Wage

On November 19, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Albert OGRAKA: In a bid to actualize the promise made to Delta State workers by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa on payment of the new minimum wage, the State Government has fomally constituted a Committee to parley with the…

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Policy Implementation: DESOPADEC To Collaborate With Delta Assembly C’tee -Bashorun Askia MD/CEO

Policy Implementation: DESOPADEC To Collaborate With Delta Assembly C’tee -Bashorun Askia MD/CEO

On November 19, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): By Albert OGRAKA: The Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), has said it would collaborate with the state Assembly House Committee on DESOPADEC in driving the process towards the implementation of policies and programmes of the…

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Odio-Ologboship Tusle Of Ibrede Clan Ends In Peace **Ipoli Installed As New Odio-Ologbo

On November 16, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): The Odio-Ologboship tusle of Ibrede clan in Ndokwa East Local Government Area of Delta State has finally come to an end with the installation of Chief Couple Ipoli of Awah as the new Odio-Ologbo of the area. Chief…

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Bashorun Askia Applauds Okowa’s Victory At Appeal Court **Urges Deltans To Support Vision Of Stronger Delta

Bashorun Askia Applauds Okowa’s Victory At Appeal Court **Urges Deltans To Support Vision Of Stronger Delta

On November 16, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Albert OGRAKA: As Deltans all over the world celebrate the victory of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa at the Court of Appeal in Abuja on Friday, the Managing Director/CEO of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC)…

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Appeal Court Verdict: Okowa lauds judiciary, thanks Deltans for Support

Appeal Court Verdict: Okowa lauds judiciary, thanks Deltans for Support

On November 16, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) – By Albert OGRAKA: Delta Governor, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has commended the Judiciary for the “sound judgment” by the Court of Appeal, which affirmed his victory in the March 9, 2019 Governorship election in the state. His…

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HoR Minority Leadership: Chinda, Three Others In Trouble For Impersonating Minority Caucus Leaders

HoR Minority Leadership: Chinda, Three Others In Trouble For Impersonating Minority Caucus Leaders

On November 15, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): The Nigeria House of Representatives has decided to put a stop to the impunity of some of its members who it noted derives joy in breaching its rules and standing orders. Consequently, the House through its Committee on…

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Stop Interfering In House Of Reps Caucus Affairs, Arewa Group Tells PDP

Stop Interfering In House Of Reps Caucus Affairs, Arewa Group Tells PDP

On November 14, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): A socio-cultural and political pressure group, the Arewa Youth for Peace and Security (AYPS) has cautioned the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against interfering in the affairs of the PDP caucus of the…

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Gov. Buni Presents N108.4 Billion Appropriation Bill For 2020

Gov. Buni Presents N108.4 Billion Appropriation Bill For 2020

On November 14, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike Sogbola: Yobe State Governor, Alhaji Mai-Mala Buni on Wednesday presented an appropriation bill of N108.4 billion to the Assembly. The proposed budget, the first by Buni, indicates an increase of N16.7 billion or 15.5 percent over the budget…

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Police warns against herders/farmers clashes

On November 13, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike Sogbola: Yobe Police Command on Wednesday said it won’t tolerate herders/farmers clash in the State. The warning was issued by the Yobe Commissioner of Police, Yahaya Abubakar during a meeting organized by his office with farmers and herders. …

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NORTH EAST DEVT COMMISSION TO PARTNER NIG ARMY TO REPAIR DESTROYED FACILITIES IN THE NORTH-EAST

NORTH EAST DEVT COMMISSION TO PARTNER NIG ARMY TO REPAIR DESTROYED FACILITIES IN THE NORTH-EAST

On November 13, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike Sogbola: The North-East Development Commission (NEDC) has assured the Nigerian Army (NA) of its desire and unwavering commitment to repairing roads and other critical infrastructure destroyed as a result of insurgency in North-East. Its Chairman Governing…

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NIGERIAN ARMY, DICON SIGN AGREEMENT FOR EZUGWU MRAP VEHICLES PRODUCTION

NIGERIAN ARMY, DICON SIGN AGREEMENT FOR EZUGWU MRAP VEHICLES PRODUCTION

On November 13, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) – From Mike Sogbola: The Nigerian Army on Tuesday formalised agreement with the Defence Industries Corporation of NIGERIA / Command Engineering Depot on mass production of 28 Mines Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles for its counter terrorism/insurgency and…

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Oshimili South PDP Ward Seven Lauds Okonji’s Leadership Style

On November 12, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): Chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ward 7 (Umuagu) in Oshimili South Local Government Area, Delta State, have lauded the Chairman of the party in the area, Ogbueshi Dada Okonji, for providing good leadership for the party….

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Borno Govt Gives 3000 Beggars N30,000 Each

Borno Govt Gives 3000 Beggars N30,000 Each

On November 12, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike Sogbola: Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara has assisted over 3,000 street beggers with a token of N30,000 each in the last two months. This is part of his administration’s social protection scheme which has seen over 7,000 persons…

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Muoboghare, Eta, Onowakpor, Afahokor, Others Attend Book Launch On Isoko Ethnic Nationality

Muoboghare, Eta, Onowakpor, Afahokor, Others Attend Book Launch On Isoko Ethnic Nationality

On November 12, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA)- By Michael Ekokoruwe: The Delta State Commissioner for Higher Education, Professor Patrick Muoboghare, Hon. Eta Enahoro, Managing Director Skywards Resources limited, Hon. Joel- Onowakpor Thomas, Chief executive officer, Elomas group of companies and others have officially launched a…

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ELUMELU, OTHERS ARE LOYAL PARTY MEMBERS …On Rule of Law We Stand

ELUMELU, OTHERS ARE LOYAL PARTY MEMBERS …On Rule of Law We Stand

On November 9, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): The attention of the leadership of the Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives under Hon. Ndudi Elumelu has been drawn to allegations of disloyalty leveled against it in a statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary of…

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NATIONAL ASSOC. OF TEACHERS OF LANGUAGES IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION, POLYTECHNICS HOLD 25TH ANNUAL CONFAB, WORKSHOP

NATIONAL ASSOC. OF TEACHERS OF LANGUAGES IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION, POLYTECHNICS HOLD 25TH ANNUAL CONFAB, WORKSHOP

On November 7, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Albert OGRAKA/ Michael EKOKORUWE: The National Association of Teachers of Languages in Colleges of Education and Polytechnics, has held its silver Jubilee/ 25th annual national conference and workshops towards peaceful co-existence, National cohesion and development in Nigeria. The…

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Breaking: Delta Budgets N389.1 Billion For 2020 Fiscal Year

Breaking: Delta Budgets N389.1 Billion For 2020 Fiscal Year

On November 6, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

See Full Text Of Budget Inside: –Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Albert OGRAKA: Delta State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has presented the year 2020 proposed budget of N389,190,799,362 Billion to the State House of Assembly. Presenting the 2020 Budget Proposals, christened “Budget…

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Okotie-Eboh Pry School 1 Pupils To Return To Class Soon -Delta Govt Assures

Okotie-Eboh Pry School 1 Pupils To Return To Class Soon -Delta Govt Assures

On November 6, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): Pupils of Okotie-Eboh Primary School 1, Sapele, Sapele Local Government Area, are to return to their fully reconstructed block of classrooms soon following the completion of work on the project by the state government The state Commissioner for…

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Delta Gov. Okowa Presents 2020 Proposed Budget To House Of Assembly Today, Nov. 6

Delta Gov. Okowa Presents 2020 Proposed Budget To House Of Assembly Today, Nov. 6

On November 6, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Albert OGRAKA: Delta State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa will today, Wednesday, November 6, 2019, present the year 2020 proposed budget to the State House of Assembly. The notification of the 2020 proposed budget presentation by the…

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Confidence In Health Care System Will Curb Medical Tour–Says Okowa

Confidence In Health Care System Will Curb Medical Tour–Says Okowa

On November 6, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): Governor of Delta, Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa, has said that medical tourism will greatly reduce with effective Patient Centered Care (PCC) system as Nigerians will have more confidence in the health facilities. Delivering a keynote address at the…

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BASHORUN ASKIA REBRANDS DESOPADEC MEDIA, PUBLIC AFFAIRS UNIT WITH NEW WORKING TOOLS

BASHORUN ASKIA REBRANDS DESOPADEC MEDIA, PUBLIC AFFAIRS UNIT WITH NEW WORKING TOOLS

On November 4, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): The Managing Director/CEO of DESOPADEC, Bashorun Askia Ogieh, in keeping to his promise of rebranding the Commission, has approved the distribution of modern working tools to staff reporters of the Media And Public Affairs Unit. Presenting the items…

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Kwale Industrial Park: When Okowa Wooed Chinese Investors

Kwale Industrial Park: When Okowa Wooed Chinese Investors

On November 4, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By FIDELIS EGUGBO : The world has become a global village through the aid of technology, to the extent that as an event breaks, it is known by anyone who cares. Based on United Nations (UN) data, Nigeria,…

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TERRORISTS SUFFER LOSSES IN NORTHERN BORNO **AS NAF DESTROYS HIDEOUT AT ARRINNA CIKI

TERRORISTS SUFFER LOSSES IN NORTHERN BORNO **AS NAF DESTROYS HIDEOUT AT ARRINNA CIKI

On November 4, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike Sogbola Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE has destroyed an Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) Terrorists’ hideout and neutralized some of their fighters at Arrinna Ciki on the fringes of the Lake Chad…

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FAKE OPERATION: ARMY URGES NIGERIANS TO DISREGARD PURPORTED OPERATION POSITIVE IDENTIFICATION

FAKE OPERATION: ARMY URGES NIGERIANS TO DISREGARD PURPORTED OPERATION POSITIVE IDENTIFICATION

On November 2, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online NIGERIA: FAKE OPERATION: ARMY URGES NIGERIANS TO DISREGARD BRICKS PUBLICATION ON THE PURPORTED NIGERIAN ARMY OPERATION POSITIVE IDENTIFICATION Following the widespread apprehension on the purported Nigerian Army (NA) operation positive identification from 1 November to 23 December 2019, as…

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IRRI KINGDOM COMMENDS OKOWA FOR TECH COLLEGE **ADOPTS AMENDED CONSTITUTION

IRRI KINGDOM COMMENDS OKOWA FOR TECH COLLEGE **ADOPTS AMENDED CONSTITUTION

On November 1, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Michael EKOKORUWE The people of Irri kingdom in Isoko South local government area of Delta State, have adopted the amended constitution of Irri Development Union for the liberation of the community from vices and reproach towards promoting…

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Atiku-Buhari: S/Court judgment’ll not daunt opposition – Reps Minority Caucus

Atiku-Buhari: S/Court judgment’ll not daunt opposition – Reps Minority Caucus

On October 31, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has assured that the judgment of the Supreme Court on the petition by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, on the February 23 presidential election…

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APC’s Lacklustre Victory: PDP Awaits God Judgement, As S’Court Dismisses Atiku’s Appeal

APC’s Lacklustre Victory: PDP Awaits God Judgement, As S’Court Dismisses Atiku’s Appeal

On October 30, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Albert OGRAKA: The usual jubilation that follows victories at the courts was lacking in most parts of the country, following the judgement of Nigeria’s Apex court on the 2019 Presidential election. The Supreme Court of Nigeria on…

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DELTA: Ibrede Community Gets New Odio-Ologbo

DELTA: Ibrede Community Gets New Odio-Ologbo

On October 30, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): The people of Ibrede community in Ndokwa East Local Government Area of Delta State has at last selected one of their own, Mr Aruhor Gregory as the new Odio-Ologbo of Ibrede Community. Mr Aruhor Gregory from Edi family…

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Shoddy Projects: Delta Govt Slams 3-Year Retention Period On Road Contractors

Shoddy Projects: Delta Govt Slams 3-Year Retention Period On Road Contractors

On October 30, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Albert OGRAKA: In a bid to get value for taxpayers’ money invested on road construction, Delta State Government may slam three years retention period on contractors. This was disclosed in a meeting with the contractors and other…

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NASS READY TO SCREEN, CONFIRM BUHARI’S NDDC BOARD NOMINEES

NASS READY TO SCREEN, CONFIRM BUHARI’S NDDC BOARD NOMINEES

On October 29, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Enalo JAMES The National Assembly have received the list of nominees for the Board of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) earlier put together by President Muhammadu Buhari. This was disclosed in a letter read by the President…

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North-East crisis: MSF accuses military of spurious accusations against NGOs

North-East crisis: MSF accuses military of spurious accusations against NGOs

On October 28, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Mike Sogbola The last definitely has not be held of the barring of activities of two international non governmental agencies, Action Against Hunger and Mercy Corps, as Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF), otherwise called Doctors Without…

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OPPOSITION REPS INSIST ON THOROUGH SCRUTINY OF 2020 BUDGET

OPPOSITION REPS INSIST ON THOROUGH SCRUTINY OF 2020 BUDGET

On October 27, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)-led opposition in the House of Representatives at the weekend, picked holes in the N10.33 trillion 2020 budget, insisting that the annual estimate will be subjected to thorough legislative scrutiny to ensure that it…

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Personal Assistants: Elumelu Employs 125 Persons In Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency

Personal Assistants: Elumelu Employs 125 Persons In Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency

On October 26, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) : Minority leader of the Federal House of Representatives and member representing Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon Ndudi Elumelu has issued appointment letters to a total of 125 women and youths, as Personal Assistants and political aides to…

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Child Right: Bashorun Askia Hails Roles Of Girl Child Ambassador, Premier Queen

Child Right: Bashorun Askia Hails Roles Of Girl Child Ambassador, Premier Queen

On October 25, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

–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 applauded the roles of the “Ambassador of Girl Child, South South”, Queen Idara Ekong and that of…

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ESCRAVOS, ENVIRONS ELECTRICITY PROJECT: DELTA GOVT REASSURES OF COMPLETION

ESCRAVOS, ENVIRONS ELECTRICITY PROJECT: DELTA GOVT REASSURES OF COMPLETION

On October 25, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) – By Albert OGRAKA: Delta State Government says the ongoing Federal Government electrification projects for the Escravos and environs communities has reached an impressive stage. Recall that the Federal Government had approved $64 million for power supply to Escravos…

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NDDC: Extend Probe To N’Delta Ministry, Amnesty Program –IMG Urges FG

NDDC: Extend Probe To N’Delta Ministry, Amnesty Program –IMG Urges FG

On October 24, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): ISOKO Monitoring Group, IMG, yesterday, stressed the need for the Federal Government to extend the proposed forensic audit of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, to the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs and Presidential Amnesty Program. It added…

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CIVIL SOCIETY GROUPS HONOUR BASHORUN ASKIA AS PROVEN STRATEGIST, AMBASSADOR OF GOOD LEADERSHIP

CIVIL SOCIETY GROUPS HONOUR BASHORUN ASKIA AS PROVEN STRATEGIST, AMBASSADOR OF GOOD LEADERSHIP

On October 23, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) – By Albert OGRAKA: The Managing Director/CEO of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh, has been honoured in acknowledgement of his track record of excellent leadership and humanitarian approach to governance. The…

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NAF JETS NEUTRALIZE SEVERAL TERRORISTS AT BUKAR MERAM IN BORNO STATE

NAF JETS NEUTRALIZE SEVERAL TERRORISTS AT BUKAR MERAM IN BORNO STATE

On October 23, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA)- From Mike Sogbola: In continuation of the sustained onslaught against terrorist elements in the Northeast of the Country, the Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE has neutralized several Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters…

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