OUR POLITICS AND THE SEARCH FOR A TRUE NIGERIAN (1)

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Austen AKHAGBEME: Against the backdrop of both the objective and subjective conditions that have helped to shape Nigeria’s Political History over time and her citizens’ perception of one another; it is also pertinent to seek to know…

Asaba Int’l Airport Has Re-Opened For Commercial Flight Operations

Asaba Int’l Airport Has Re-Opened For Commercial Flight Operations

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA)- By Editor The news of Asaba Airport’s re-opening has been confirmed and contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the Delta State Government, Chiedu Ebie and made available to Blank NEWS Online on Thursday, August 13…

Communique Expected As N’East Govs Meet In Maiduguri. *Security Top Agenda

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) – From Mike SOGBOLA, North-East Bureau Chief:: A communique is expected later in the day as Governors of Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba and Yobe states, making the North East Region, are meeting in Maiduguri the Borno State…

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

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

-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…

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

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

–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…

War On Insurgency Prolonged By Sabotage, Borno Gov Alleges

War On Insurgency Prolonged By Sabotage, Borno Gov Alleges

–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…

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

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

–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…

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

–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…

OUR NIGER DELTA AND THE STORY OF MAGGOTS

OUR NIGER DELTA AND THE STORY OF MAGGOTS

–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…

THE TINUBU FACTOR AND THE REST OF US

THE TINUBU FACTOR AND THE REST OF US

–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…

This State Expends N132mn Monthly From Local Govt Fund On Security

This State Expends N132mn Monthly From Local Govt Fund On Security

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –Our Correspondent: Borno State Government said about N132 million is expended monthly on members of Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), hunters and vigilantes from the local government fund to secure the state from Boko Haram. The state said…

UN Condemns Boko Haram Attack On Parts Of Borno

UN Condemns Boko Haram Attack On Parts Of Borno

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –Mike SOGBOLA, Maiduguri: United Nations has condemned Saturday’s attacked by terrorists group on parts of Borno State. A statement by the Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr Edward Kallon, said the action of the group is vehemently condemned, It…

COVID-19: UNICEF Strengthens E-Learning, Commences Distribution Of Radios To Vulnerable Children

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLA (Editor, Nort-East Bureau): United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has commenced the distribution of radio sets to all internally displaced and other vulnerable children in Borno State. This, according to the UN agency, would ensure that…

Reign of Terror: Boko Haram Raids Borno Village, Kills Over 70 Persons

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) – From Mike SOGBOLA ((North East Bureau Editor): Boko Haram visited fury on a Borno village for allegedly sharing information about them to the military. In the reign of terror, the insurgents killed over 70 people at a…

Operation Delta Hawk: A Move Whose Time Has Come –Bashorun Askia

Operation Delta Hawk: A Move Whose Time Has Come –Bashorun Askia

–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 applauded His Excellency, Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa for initiating the process for the setting…

Covid-19: Aniagwu, Ifeajika Appeal To Deltans To Help Curb Community Spread Of Virus

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Editor Delta state commissioner for information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has appealed to the people of Delta state to follow the health protocols prescribed by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and the government as part of…

IDPs Camps’ Fire: FG Plans 10,000 Housing Units

IDPs Camps’ Fire: FG Plans 10,000 Housing Units

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLA, NORTH EAST BUREAU EDITOR: Towards rehabilitation of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the country, the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has put measures in place to fast track the building of 10,000 housing units in…

Through Lent, Ramadan, Troops Kill 1015 Boko Haram, Arrest 84 Collaborators -Buratai

Through Lent, Ramadan, Troops Kill 1015 Boko Haram, Arrest 84 Collaborators -Buratai

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): From Mike SOGBOLA, North East Correspondent: The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) , Lt . Gen. Tukur Buratai has said that Nigerian troops withstood the rigour of Lent and Ramadan to inflict major defeats of Boko Haram, killing…

Eid-el-Fitr Celebrations Sobering, Says DESOPADEC Boss Bashorun Askia

Eid-el-Fitr Celebrations Sobering, Says DESOPADEC Boss Bashorun Askia

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): By Albert OGRAKA: Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh FCNA, CrFA,  has described this year’s Eid el Fitr celebrations as sobering with great lessons learnt following stringent restrictions…

NAF DEPLOYS SPECIAL FORCES ELEMENTS, ADDITIONAL PLATFORMS TO BOOST ONGOING OPERATIONS IN KATSINA

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): NAF DEPLOYS SPECIAL FORCES ELEMENTS, ADDITIONAL PLATFORMS TO BOOST ONGOING OPERATIONS IN KATSINA In furtherance of President Muhammadu Buhari’s directive on the launch of a major crackdown against bandits, kidnappers and other criminal elements in Katsina and other States…

Bashorun Askia Speaks On Impact Of Covid-19 On Oil Bearing Delta Communities And Way Forward

Bashorun Askia Speaks On Impact Of Covid-19 On Oil Bearing Delta Communities And Way Forward

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) -Edited By Albert OGRAKA: Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh FCNA, CrFA, speaks on the Impact of COVID-19 on Oil Bearing Communities of the Niger Delta region and…

When Nations Triumph Over Adversaries, It’s Down To Labour’s Sacrifice –Odio Bashorun Askia

When Nations Triumph Over Adversaries, It’s Down To Labour’s Sacrifice –Odio Bashorun Askia

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) – By Albert OGRAKA: Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Odio Bashorun Askia Ogieh, FCNA, CrFA, has felicitated with workers across the globe, as they mark Labour Day on…

EXPERT DISCLOSES PATTERNS OF TRANSMISSION OF COVID-19 IN NIGERIA *Predicts New Cases To Hit 3,000 In May

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Albert OGRAKA: A renowned Delta State based Biometrician Geneticist and member of International Biometrician Geneticist Convention (MIBGC), Olisemeka Isiekwe PhD, has predicted that Covid-19 flu infections, would rise, hitting a 3,000 high in May. He also said…

THE PANDEMIC: IMPERIALISM OF THE BAD SAMARITANS -By Austen Akhagbeme

THE PANDEMIC: IMPERIALISM OF THE BAD SAMARITANS -By Austen Akhagbeme

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) – By Austen AKHAGBEME: It is often very worrisome to think that Africa ,over the years, have always been the victim of foreign negative machinations and the extra externalities of factors (clothed in various euphemisms) that often helped…

Six Years After Chibok Schoolgirls Kidnap, Gov. Zulum Sends Delegate With Gifts To Parents

Six Years After Chibok Schoolgirls Kidnap, Gov. Zulum Sends Delegate With Gifts To Parents

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): From Mike Sogbola, North East Correspondent: Six years after the 112 Chibok schoolgirls remained in Boko Haram captivity, Borno Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum sent a delegation to comfort their parents. Over 200 schoolgirls were abducted in Chibok six…

Covid-19: Again, Buhari Places Nigerians On Lockdown, Amidst Complaints Of Hunger **See full address

Covid-19: Again, Buhari Places Nigerians On Lockdown, Amidst Complaints Of Hunger **See full address

ADDRESS BY H.E. MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE EXTENSION OF COVID- 19 PANDEMIC LOCKDOWN AT THE STATE HOUSE, ABUJAMONDAY, 13TH APRIL, 2020 Fellow Nigerians In my address on Sunday, 29th March, 2020, I asked the residents…

AT EASTER, BASHORUN ASKIA URGES NIGERIANS TO REMAIN FOCUSED ON GOD

AT EASTER, BASHORUN ASKIA URGES NIGERIANS TO REMAIN FOCUSED ON GOD

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): Managing Director of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh FCNA, CrFA, has asked Nigerians to remain focused on God as we battle the COVID-19 pandemic, saying God is revealing his awesomeness. In an…

THE PANDEMIC, THE PALLIATIVE AND THE DISASTER CAPITALISTS

THE PANDEMIC, THE PALLIATIVE AND THE DISASTER CAPITALISTS

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Austen AKHAGBEME: It was the renown Canadian scholar, Naomi Klein who first drew the world’s attention to the concept of Disaster Capitalism in her book,THE SHOCK DOCTRINE, where she scholarly observed and narrated the underbelly of evil…

COVID-19: BASHORUN ASKIA DONATES FOOD, CASH, SANITARY ITEMS TO ISOKO NATION

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Albert OGRAKA: MANAGING Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Delta State Oil Producing Area Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh, (FCNA, CrFA) has donated cash, food and sanitary items to the Isoko nation, in a bid…

COVID-19: REPS MINORITY CAUCUS WANTS EVEN DISBURSEMENT OF PALLIATIVES TO STATES

COVID-19: REPS MINORITY CAUCUS WANTS EVEN DISBURSEMENT OF PALLIATIVES TO STATES

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to adopt an even disbursement and distribution of palliative funds and other essential materials to all states of the federation to cushion the effect  of…

COVID-19: REPS MINORITY CAUCUS REJECTS CHINESE DOCTORS

COVID-19: REPS MINORITY CAUCUS REJECTS CHINESE DOCTORS

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has rejected the decision of the Federal Government to import Chinese doctors into the country over the deadly COVID-19 pandemic. The minority Caucus, in a statement issued by its Leader…

COVID-19 LOCKDOWN: ARCHBISHOP APENA URGES CHRISTIANS TO PRAY FOR  NATION

COVID-19 LOCKDOWN: ARCHBISHOP APENA URGES CHRISTIANS TO PRAY FOR NATION

**As Churches in Oleh, Environs Comply To Stay At Home Order Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Michael EKOKORUWE: The Archbishop of Bethesda Gospel Mission, Irri, Isoko South local government area, Archbishop Christian A. O. Apena, has urged Christians in Nigeria to pray…

COVID 19: LOCKDOWN COMPLIANCE AT OLEH **AS RESIDENTS EXPRESS FEAR OF HUNGER

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Michael EKOKORUWE: Residents of Oleh kingdom, Isoko South local government area, complied with the sit at home order by Delta State governor Sen. Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, to prevent the transmission of coronavirus pandemic ravaging some states in…

COVID-19: PRESIDENT BUHARI SPEAKS TO NIGERIANS *Orders Shutdown Of Lagos, Ogun, FCT *Urges Compliance To Health Rules

COVID-19: PRESIDENT BUHARI SPEAKS TO NIGERIANS *Orders Shutdown Of Lagos, Ogun, FCT *Urges Compliance To Health Rules

ADDRESS BY H.E. MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE COVID- 19 PANDEMIC SUNDAY 29TH MARCH, 2020 Fellow Nigerians, From the first signs that Coronavirus, or COVID-19 was turning into an epidemic and was officially declared a world-wide…