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).
Delta Guber: INEC, PDP Blame APC, O'tega For Stalling Trial  *As APC Begs To Obtain Original Documents  *Tribunal Adjourns to Sept. 4

Delta Guber: INEC, PDP Blame APC, O'tega For Stalling Trial *As APC Begs To Obtain Original Documents *Tribunal Adjourns to Sept. 4

Nigeria, August 28, 2015, (Blank NEWS Online) –  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have accused the All Progressive Congress (APC) and its gubernatorial candidate in the governorship election in Delta State, Olorogun Otega Emerhor, of stalling…

Okowa Reads Riot Act To 14-Man DESOPADEC Board *Vows To Sanction Erring Members *Insists On Prudent Fund Mgmt

Okowa Reads Riot Act To 14-Man DESOPADEC Board *Vows To Sanction Erring Members *Insists On Prudent Fund Mgmt

Nigeria, August 28, 2015, (Blank NEWS Online) –  Considering the critical nature of the new composition of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission [DESOPADEC] as well as the unsavoury postulations of some Deltans on the newly amended law establishing the Commission,…

DELTA GUBER POLL: Tension Grips Okowa, PDP, INEC *As Tribunal Dismisses Bid To Stop Subpoenas

DELTA GUBER POLL: Tension Grips Okowa, PDP, INEC *As Tribunal Dismisses Bid To Stop Subpoenas

Nigeria, August 22, 2015, (Blank NEWS Online) –  Palpable tension seems to have overwhelmed the incumbent Governor of oil and gas rich Delta state, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as well as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC),…

"Establish Mini Refineries To End Pipeline Vandalism, Illegal Refining " -Gov. Okowa Advocates

"Establish Mini Refineries To End Pipeline Vandalism, Illegal Refining " -Gov. Okowa Advocates

Nigeria, August 21, 2015, (Blank NEWS Online) –  DELTA State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has advocated the establishment of mini refineries to decrease the level of pipeline vandalism in the country. According to Governor Okowa, establishing mini refineries in different areas…

APC USA: Crisis in 8th National Assembly, Listen Attentively…

APC USA: Crisis in 8th National Assembly, Listen Attentively…

 Nigeria, August 18, 2015, (Blank NEWS Online) –   APC Diaspora International Secretariat has been following with keen interest the developments in the National Assembly, notably, we are concerned about the possible ramification on the psyche of our patent Secretariat in Abuja, Nigeria….

Delta Guber Tribunal: APC, O’tega’s 5 Motions For Extension Dismissed *PDP, INEC Says Petitioners Seek False Proof

Delta Guber Tribunal: APC, O’tega’s 5 Motions For Extension Dismissed *PDP, INEC Says Petitioners Seek False Proof

Nigeria, August 03, 2015, (Blank NEWS Online) –  A three-man panel of the Delta State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, chaired by Justice Nasiru Gunmi, at its resumed sitting on Monday, August 03, 2015, in Asaba, threw out another set of five motions…

“My Administration Will Not Be Distracted By Criticism” -Says Gov. Okowa  *DESOPADEC Amendment Bill In Interest Of Oil Producing Communities

“My Administration Will Not Be Distracted By Criticism” -Says Gov. Okowa *DESOPADEC Amendment Bill In Interest Of Oil Producing Communities

Nigeria, July 31, 2015, (Blank NEWS Online) –  Delta State Governor, Senator DR Ifeanyi Okowa has asserted that unwarranted criticism will not distract his administration from its focus on providing prosperity for all Deltans. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr…

"Engage In Constructive Criticisms" -Gov. Okowa Tells Rumour Vendors *As Asagba of Asaba Clocks 90

"Engage In Constructive Criticisms" -Gov. Okowa Tells Rumour Vendors *As Asagba of Asaba Clocks 90

 Nigeria, July 29, 2015, (Blank NEWS Online) –  DELTA State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has warned against rumour mongering as the nation experiences another phase of democratic government. Speaking at an inter-denominational  thanksgiving service to mark the 90th birthday  of the…

"DESOPADEC Board Tenure Lapsed, Not Dissolved" –Says Gov. Okowa  *Denies Receipt Of N70Bn Bailout

"DESOPADEC Board Tenure Lapsed, Not Dissolved" –Says Gov. Okowa *Denies Receipt Of N70Bn Bailout

Nigeria, July 26, 2015, (Blank NEWS Online) –  DELTA State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has frowned at myriad of claims alleging the dissolution of the Delta State Oil Producing Communities Development Commission (DESOPADEC), saying the claims were false. Addressing a press…

NIGERIA: FG, States Get N413.7bn Bailout  *FG, States, LGs Share $1.7bn from ECA *CBN Grants N300bn Special Intervention Fund *DMO Restructures N660bn Commercial Loans 

NIGERIA: FG, States Get N413.7bn Bailout  *FG, States, LGs Share $1.7bn from ECA *CBN Grants N300bn Special Intervention Fund *DMO Restructures N660bn Commercial Loans 

Nigeria, July 13, 2015, (Blank NEWS Online) –  President Muhammadu Buhari has approved a three-pronged, long term financial relief package to stave off the embarrassing economic situation the last administration, especially state governments, plunged the country into. To this end, the bailout…

Delta Guber Tribunal: Ogboru Makes U-turn, Drops Motion to Inspect Polls Materials *As Tribunal Reject  Emerhor’s  Oral Application

Delta Guber Tribunal: Ogboru Makes U-turn, Drops Motion to Inspect Polls Materials *As Tribunal Reject  Emerhor’s  Oral Application

 Nigeria, July 11, 2015, (Blank NEWS Online) –  Labour Party (LP) governorship aspirant in the just concluded governorship election in Delta State, Chief Great Ogboru, Friday, July 10, made   a dramatic u-turn  during  proceedings at   the state governorship  election  petition…

Rivers: Wike Swears In Caretaker Bosses, As Court Sacks Amaechi's 22 LG Chairmen *PDP Hails Dissolution  *This is travesty of justice – Rivers APC

Rivers: Wike Swears In Caretaker Bosses, As Court Sacks Amaechi's 22 LG Chairmen *PDP Hails Dissolution *This is travesty of justice – Rivers APC

Nigeria, July 10, 2015, (Blank NEWS Online) –  Rivers state Governor Nyesom Wike, on Thursday night swore in twenty two caretaker committee Chairmen to replace the elected council executives dissolved by a a Federal High court ruling delivered by Justice Lambo Akanbi,…