NDDC: Dubious, corrupt contractors behind attacks on Akpabio, says Ex-militants

NDDC: Dubious, corrupt contractors behind attacks on Akpabio, says Ex-militants

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): Ex-militants in the Niger Delta region, have alleged that certain dubious and corrupt contractors to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) were sponsoring the incessant attacks against Senator Godswill Akpabio, Minister of Niger Delta Affairs. The ex-militants who…

HERITAGE ENERGY OPERATIONAL SERVICES PROVIDES SUPPORT TO HOST COMMUNITIES

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited (HEOSL) the operator of OML 30 has taken very definitive action to cushion the impact of the novel COVID-19 pandemic on its host communities. Acting on behalf of the joint venture partners, NPDC…

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…

Two COVID-19 Patients On The Run In Maiduguri, As Fear Grips Residents

Two COVID-19 Patients On The Run In Maiduguri, As Fear Grips Residents

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): From Mike SOGBOLA, North East Correspondent: Fear has gripped Maiduguri, the Borno State capital as two patients, Abbas Hassan, a 24 year-old male and Hauwa Mohammed, 42 year-old female, are on the run after testing positive to COVID-19…

NAF@ 56: NAF DONATES PALLIATIVES TO HOST COMMUNITIES IN LAGOS, ENUGU, YENAGOA, OTHERS

NAF@ 56: NAF DONATES PALLIATIVES TO HOST COMMUNITIES IN LAGOS, ENUGU, YENAGOA, OTHERS

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): In compliance with the directive of the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, for all Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Commands to donate palliatives to members of NAF host communities in commemoration of the NAF’s 56th Anniversary, the Tactical,…

How Terrorists Attacked Ex-Borno Gov. Sheriff’s Convoy, Kill 6 –Sources Disclose

How Terrorists Attacked Ex-Borno Gov. Sheriff’s Convoy, Kill 6 –Sources Disclose

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): Five persons were killed in the convoy of former governor of Borno State, Sen. Ali Sheriff along Maiduguri-Damaturu highway, a security source has revealed. The source, who spoke anonymously to our correspondent, said the Boko Haram attacked the…

COVID-19: Why it took time to discover Borno’s index case- UMTH, CMD

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) – From Mike SOGBOLA- Maiduguri: The Chief Medical Director of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital ( UMTH  ), Professor Ahmed Ahidjo has revealed why it took time to discovered the COVID-19 index case in Borno State. The…

RETRENCHMENT LOOMS: HERITAGE OIL FIRM MARGINALIZES ISOKO HOST COMMUNITIES IN OML 30 *IDU Seeks Okowa’s Intervention

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Michael EKOKORUWE: Isoko nation is constrained to unravel the hidden intentions of the management of Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited, manager of the Oil Mining Lease 30 Isoko cluster groups, as the company writes to send hosts…

BASHORUN ASKIA FOUNDATION PRESENTS FOOD ITEMS TO KEKE, OKADA RIDERS, NON-INDIGENES, OTHERS

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Prosper EDO/Albert OGRAKA: The President of Bashorun Askia Foundation, Odio Bashorun Askia Ogieh, FCNA, CrFA, on Thursday, April 23, 2020, presented sundry Food Items to members of the Delta State Commercial Motorcycle and Tricycle Operators Association, popularly…

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…

IRRI FEDERAL UNION GIVES PALLIATIVE WORTH N4M TO 12 COMMUNITIES IN DELTA, BAYELSA

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Michael EKOKORUWE: Irri kingdom Federal Union sons and daughters at home and in the Diaspora, have presented palliatives worth Four Million Naira to the 12 communities of the kingdom to alleviate the effects of COVID 19 pandemic…

OLEH KINGDOM COMMENDS OKOWA, IKPOKPO FOR DELTA STATE PALLIATIVES TO OLEH WARD 1 AND 2

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Michael EKOKORUWE: The President General of Oleh kingdom, Chief Believe Alakri and residents of Oleh ward 1 and 2, have commended Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, Governor of Delta State and Sir Itiako Ikpokpo, Chairman Isoko South local…

DESOPADEC MD Mourns As Rear Admiral Good Akpolo Dies at 67

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): Managing Director of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh, has expressed sadness and pain over the death of Rear Admiral Good Omo-Owho Akpolo (rtd.). Rear Admiral Good Akpolo (rtd.) who was one time…

Bashorun Askia Mourns Rear Admiral Akpolo **Says “Uzere Kingdom, Delta, Nigeria Loses Man Of Immeasurable Competence And Acuity”

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Albert OGRAKA: Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Delta State Oil Producing Area Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh, FCNA, CrFA, has condoled the Akpolo family, over the death of former Command Intelligence Officer, Eastern Naval Command,…

Reps Minority Leader, Ndudi Elumelu, Mourns Ex-AGF, Richard Akinjide

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, has expressed sorrow over the death of legal luminary, former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Chief Richard Akinjide, describing his death as…

Isoko North Appreciates Okowa On Food Palliatives –“Food items distributed to the vulnerable” -Egbabor

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): The Chairman, Isoko North Local Government Council, Hon. Emmanuel Egbabor has conveyed the appreciation of the people of the area to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and the state government for the provision of food items to cushion the effect…

IKPOKPO RECEIVES, DISTRIBUTES DELTA STATE PALLIATIVES TO 11 WARDS OF ISOKO SOUTH

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): By Michael EKOKORUWE: The chairman of Isoko South local government area of Delta State, Sir Itiako Ikpokpo, has received and distributed the palliatives from Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, governor of Delta State food bank set up to cushion…

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 LOCKDOWN: AGED, VULNERABLE RECEIVE FOOD ITEMS AT OKPE–ISOKO COMMUNITY

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Michael EKOKORUWE: The less privileged and vulnerable residents of Okpe –Isoko community, Isoko North local government area of Delta State, have received food items from Isoko North political leaders and distributed through the President General of the…

COVID 19 LOCKDOWN: ISOKO NORTH POLITICAL LEADERS GIVE FOOD ITEMS WORTH OVER N10M TO COMMUNITIES

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) -By Michael EKOKORUWE: To cushion the effects of COVID-19 pandemic ravaging the world and states in Nigeria, elected and appointed political class of Isoko North local government area of Delta State, has presented food items worth over 10…

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…

COVID-19 LOCKDOWN: BUHARI TO ADDRESS NIGERIANS TODAY, April 13, 2020

COVID-19 LOCKDOWN: BUHARI TO ADDRESS NIGERIANS TODAY, April 13, 2020

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): President Muhammadu Buhari will broadcast to the nation Monday, April 13, 2020 at 7pm. Television, radio and other electronic media outlets are enjoined to hook up to the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and Federal…

COVID 19 LOCKDOWN: OLEH PRESIDENT LAUDS UNITED LEADERSHIP FOR DONATION TO COMMUNITY              *  As Residents Comply With Easter Sunday Service Restriction

COVID 19 LOCKDOWN: OLEH PRESIDENT LAUDS UNITED LEADERSHIP FOR DONATION TO COMMUNITY * As Residents Comply With Easter Sunday Service Restriction

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Michael EKOKORUWE: The President General of Oleh kingdom, Isoko South local government area, Chief Believe Alakri, has commended the United Leadership of Oleh kingdom for presenting over N4 million worth of food items to Oleh community to…

COVID-19: NGO LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE, JOLLY PHONICS, FOR PUPILS TO LEARN AT HOME

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Universal Learning Solutions, a UK not-for-profit organization, has launched the Nigerians Educate Everywhere at a Distance (NEED) project for students and pupils to learn at home with ease. According to the CEO…

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…

COVID 19 LOCKDOWN: United Leadership Gives Over N4m Worth Food Items To Oleh Community

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Michael EKOKORUWE: A none political and social cultural group known as United Leadership of Oleh Community in Isoko South local government area of Delta State, has presented food items worth over 4 million Naira for distribution to…

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: Samuel Askia Jr Led Progressive Minds Raises Nearly N3M For Less Privileged In 24 Hrs

Covid-19: Samuel Askia Jr Led Progressive Minds Raises Nearly N3M For Less Privileged In 24 Hrs

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Albert OGRAKA: Convener of Progressive Mind’s and Managing Director/CEO of Uzere Cassava Processing Factory, Samuel Askia Junior, has raised nearly Three Million in less than 24 hours to cushion the effect of the lockdown in Isoko South…

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…

Reps Minority Leader Set to Distribute Food Items Worth Over N45 Mn To Constituents

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): In keeping with his promise of providing food to the people of Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency to cushion the effect of the Covid-19 lockdown on them in Delta State, the Minority Leader of the House of representatives, Hon Ndudi…

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…