No Official Ban On Work Permit To Nigerians In UAE –Envoy

No Official Ban On Work Permit To Nigerians In UAE –Envoy

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO: THE United Arab Emirates’ Ambassador to Nigeria Dr Fahad Obaid AI Taffaq has said there is no official communiction placed on issuance of work permit for Nigerians living and working in the United Arab Emirates….

NIS Moves To A New Office Complex In Sokoto

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO: THE Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Sokoto State Command has moved to a newly constructed ultra-modern office in Sokoto, the state capital. Speaking during the commissioning of the complex located along Gusau Road , Sokoto State…

Delta @30: Reps Delta Caucus Hails Okowa, Deltans

Delta @30: Reps Delta Caucus Hails Okowa, Deltans

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA)  –From Editor’s DESK: THE Delta State Caucus in the House of Representatives has congratulated the Governor of Delta state, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa and the entire people of Delta State on the 30th anniversary of the creation of…

DELTA @ 30: Bashorun Askia Says Okowa’s Support Enhancing DESOPADEC Dev Delivery

DELTA @ 30: Bashorun Askia Says Okowa’s Support Enhancing DESOPADEC Dev Delivery

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Editor’s DESK: Managing Director/CEO of Delta State Oil Producing Area Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh, has felicitated with Deltans on its 30th anniversary, saying that the amazing support of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa enhanced development delivery in…

BASHORUN ASKIA: A FERTILE SOIL FOR ALL CROPS -Mrs. Efijemue

BASHORUN ASKIA: A FERTILE SOIL FOR ALL CROPS -Mrs. Efijemue

UZERE– The Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer of the Delta State Oil Producing Area Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Odio Bashorun Askia Ogieh JP has been praised by Isoko People as a fertile soil for all crops. This definition of who the leader is,…

I Have No Regrets Being A Fashion Designer, Says STEP Beneficiary

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Gertrude Onyekachukwu-Uteh: BRADOUYAI KNOWLEDGE FININE hails from Burutu Local Government Area. He attended Bayelsa State University where he obtained a BSC in Business Administration in 2010. Five years after graduation, he was fortunate to be enrolled into the…

NDLEA: Pays Families Of 188 Officers Who Died In Active Service From 2014

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Editor’s DESK: THE National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have paid burial entitlements to families of 188 personnel who died in active service. The last time such entitlement was paid is 2014 which has left families to…

Delta Govt Formally Hands Over Asaba International Airport

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Editor’s DESK: THE Delta State Government has formerly handed over the management of the Asaba International Airport to the Asaba Airport Company. Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Chief…

Nigerian Army Does Not Enlist Former Boko Haram/Islamic State Terrorists -Says Director Army Public Relations

Nigerian Army Does Not Enlist Former Boko Haram/Islamic State Terrorists -Says Director Army Public Relations

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Editor’s DESK: OUR attention has been drawn to an online video making rounds in the social media by one Young Elder and produced by Anthony Jay. In the video, the so called Young Elder attempted to draw…

Fourth ALitFest holds last week of September 2021

Fourth ALitFest holds last week of September 2021

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO: THE fourth Abuja Literary and Arts Festival [ALitFest21] presented by the Abuja Literary Society [ALS] is set to take from 25th September to 2nd October 2021.Now in its fourth year, ALitFest21 has become a landmark…

Gulf Of Guinea: South Korea To Partner Nigeria On Security

Gulf Of Guinea: South Korea To Partner Nigeria On Security

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO: SOUTH KOREA has expressed her readiness to partner with Nigeria to ensure the security in the Gulf of Guinea. The Republic of Korea 1st Vice Minister, Foreign Affairs, Mr. Choi Jong Kun expressed the interest…

Glory Odueme Emerges New President, As Irri Community Elects New Executives

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Michael J. EKOKORUWE: COMRADE Glory Odueme has emerged president of Irri town during the August conference as new executives has been elected to run the affairs of Irri Development Union for the next two years, held at…

I Plough Back My Profit to Grow My Business, Says STEP Beneficiary

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Gertrude Onyekachukwu-Uteh: BEST OKEH OFEGO is the CEO of Waplink Global Enterprises, Ozoro. He has a BSC in Sociology from the Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki. He searched fruitlessly for job for eight years after university education. Fortune…

Zulum Wins Leadership Newspapers’ Person Of The Year 2020

Zulum Wins Leadership Newspapers’ Person Of The Year 2020

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO: BORNO State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum has been presented with Leadership Newspapers “Person of the Year, 2020” nomination letter, the newspaper’s highest category of award. The Vice Chairman of leadership Media Group, Mike Okpere, led…

Zulum Visits CDS On How To Handle Repentant Boko Haram

-Blank News Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO: BORNO State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has commenced consultations on how to react to the massive surrender of Boko Haram with a visit on Mondayto the Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor in Abuja….

BIGPEN Online Publisher Loses Father At 84

Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Editor’s DESK: CHIEF (DR.) CJ OGBODU, father of the publisher and Managing Editor of BIGPENNGR, an online media, is dead. Chief Ogbodu died on Sunday, August 15, 2021, after a protracted illness at 84 years. His first…

Another Chibok Schoolgirl Resurfaces With Two Kids From Boko Haram’s Den

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO: ANOTHER abducted Chibok schoolgirl has resurfaced with two children birthed in captivity seven years after Boko Haram kidnapped her alongside over 200 others. Hassana was one of over 200 schoolgirls abducted at a Government Secondary…

NHRC Commends Court’s Ruling On Abuja Raids

NHRC Commends Court’s Ruling On Abuja Raids

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO: THE Nigeria Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has commended the decision of the Federal High Court, Abuja which ruled in favour of six women harassed and abused during raids in the capital city by Environmental Protection…

DBS Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society Re-Elects Executive C’ttee @ AGM

DBS Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society Re-Elects Executive C’ttee @ AGM

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Editor’s DESK: THE 12th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Delta Broadcasting Service Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society (DBSMPCS) has been held with a unanimous return of the executive committee. According to a statement issued by the Secretary of DBSMPCS,…

Bashorun Askia Honoured, As DESOPADEC, PDP Chieftains Attend Isoko South PDP Chairman Daughter’s Marriage

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Editor’s DESK: MANAGING Director/CEO of DESOPADEC Odio Bashorun Askia Ogieh, has received commendation and honour from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faiithfuls for his human and infrastructure development prowess in Isoko nation. The rare honour was part…

Discipline, Commitment, Key To Success, YAGEPreneur Ogbiye Advises Fellow Beneficiaries

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA)  –By Gertrude Onyekachukwu-Uteh: OGBIYE AYORUNME SIMON is the CEO of Omorovie Fish Farm located at YAGEP Fish Farm Cluster at Egbokodo-Itsekiri in Warri South Local Government Area. He got enrolled in the Delta State Government’s Youth Agricultural Entrepreneurs Programme…

Journalists Laud Okowa On 2022 Budget Proposal

Journalists Laud Okowa On 2022 Budget Proposal

PRESS RELEASE -Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) -From Editor’s DESK: JOURNALISTS under the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, have lauded the state government for it’s proactive steps taken in approving the 2022 budget proposal of N425…

Nigeria Summons Ambassador To Indonesia For Debriefing Over Assault Of Official (See Video)

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO: THE Nigerian Government on Tuesday summoned its Ambassador to Indonesia, Muhammed Buba Ahmed for debriefing over the circumstances surrounding the manhandling and arrest of the one of the nation’s diplomat in Jakarta. A Nigerian diplomat…

Hoarding Of COVID-19 Vaccines Should Be Stopped To End Pandemic – Int’l Forum Countries Speak Out

Hoarding Of COVID-19 Vaccines Should Be Stopped To End Pandemic – Int’l Forum Countries Speak Out

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO: COUNTRIES on the globe have been asked to work against hoarding of COVID-19 vaccine and ensure that it is made available everywhere on the planet in order to put an end to the pandemic. Arising…

You Cannot Yet Travel To UAE Without Visa- Ghana Embassy Tells Passport Holders

You Cannot Yet Travel To UAE Without Visa- Ghana Embassy Tells Passport Holders

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO: GHANA Passport holders cannot yet travel to United Arab Emirates, the West African country’s embassy in the Arab country has said. A statement on Monday by Embassy of the Republic of Ghana in UAE said…

Markets, Shops Close, As Oleh Women Protest Illegality of OML 30 CDC *Gives Heritage Oil 7 Days To Respond

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Michael J. EKOKORUWE: MARKETS, shops and other economic activities were crippled, as women of Oleh Community, Isoko South local government area staged a peaceful protest over illigality of appointed Community Development Committee by HRM Anthony William Ovrawah,…

Oleh Diocese Of Anglican Communion Holds 8th Synod In Delta, Advocates For Restructuring Of Nigeria

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Michael J. EKOKORUWE: THE Bishop of the Anglican Communion, Oleh Diocese, Rt. Revd. John U. Aruakpor has advocated for the restructuring of Nigeria to reflect true federalism where the states will be in control of their resources…

US Blockade, COVID-19 Pandemic Cause Us Loss Of $3.6 Bn In 2020 -Cuba Cries Out

US Blockade, COVID-19 Pandemic Cause Us Loss Of $3.6 Bn In 2020 -Cuba Cries Out

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO: CUBA has cried that United States blockade against her and the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic have caused a loss of about $3.6 billion between April and December, 2020 alone. Addressing a press conference in Abuja on…

ECOWAS Vision 2050 Will Be Ready In December -ECOWAS Commission

ECOWAS Vision 2050 Will Be Ready In December -ECOWAS Commission

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO: THE President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, Jean-Claude Kassi Brou has revealed that the ECOWAS Vision 2050 will be validated and endorsed in December, this year. The President said this…

Loyalty, Administrative Capacity Earned Ukah SSG –Gov. Okowa

Loyalty, Administrative Capacity Earned Ukah SSG –Gov. Okowa

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Editor’s DESK: DELTA Governor, Sen. (Dr) lfeanyi Okowa, on Thursday, said loyalty and capacity earned Chief Patrick Ukah appointment as Secretary to the State Government (SSG). Okowa disclosed this at a civic reception organised in honour of…

“Continue with Job Creation Programmes, Make More Youths Self-Reliant” – STEPreneur Chima Begs Okowa

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Gertrude Onyekachukwu-Uteh: CHIMA, EMMANUEL OGE: The STEPreneur for this week is Oge Emmanuel Chima, a Fashion Designer. He hails from Aniocha North Local Government Area and has a BSC in Sociology. He enrolled into the Delta State…

Zulum, Shettima Distance Selves From Embattled Kyari (See Video Proof)

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO: BORNO State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum and his predecessor, Senator Kashim Shettima have distanced themselves from embattled “Supercop” Abba Kyari, insisting that they have not met with him recently. A posting on the Facebook of…

Executive, Legislature Partners In Progress -Ukah

Executive, Legislature Partners In Progress -Ukah

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Editor’s DESK: THE Delta State Government has assured members of the State House of Assembly that it will continue to maintain a robust relationship between the Executive and Legislative arms of government. The Secretary to the Delta…

Okpanam Community To Host Delta SSG To A Grand Reception

Okpanam Community To Host Delta SSG To A Grand Reception

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Editor’s DESK: THE people of Okpanam Kingdom, Oshimili North Local Government Area, is to host their illustrious son, Chief Patrick Ukah, who is the Secretary to the Delta State Government (SSG) and the Akpatakpo Enyi 1 of…

05 Initiative Gives Support To Orphanages In Delta **As Dame Okowa Hails Zenith Bank

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Editor’s DESK: WIFE of the Governor of Delta State and founder of 05 Initiative, Dame Edith Okowa, has passionately appealed to well meaning individuals and corporate bodies to always support orphanage homes and care givers operating in…

Delta Govt Approves N425bn “Indicative budget” For 2022

Delta Govt Approves N425bn “Indicative budget” For 2022

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA)  –From Editor’s DESK: DELTA Government has approved an “indicative budget” of N425 billion for 2022. The reconstituted State Executive Council approved the budget at its maiden meeting presided by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa in Asaba on Friday. Briefing newsmen…

THE EXPERIENCE: Cleric Inaugurates High-Powered C’ttee For Egugbo’s Book Presentation

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Editor’s DESK: VERY Rev. Fr. John Konyeke has inaugurated a high-powered committee for the public presentation of the book, THE EXPERIENCE, authored by renowned journalist, Comrade Fidelis Egugbo, Special Assistant (Media) to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State….

AAU NEC Resolves To Engage Edo Govt Over Unwholesome Interference *As Meeting Ends In Asaba

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Editor’s DESK: THE National Executive Council of the Ambrose Alli University has promised to continue to engage the Edo State Government over the unwholesome interference in the management of the University and the enactment of the obnoxious…

Army Recruitment: Zulum Gives N12.8m Support For 641 Borno Candidates

Army Recruitment: Zulum Gives N12.8m Support For 641 Borno Candidates

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO: BORNO State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has given N12.8m as support for 641 candidates from the state currently at their final stage of the recruitment exercises into the Nigerian Army’s 81 regular intake for 2021….

Iteire Inspects Council Offices, Provides Furniture

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Michael J. EKOKORUWE: THE Executive Chairman, Isoko North Local Government Council, Hon. Christian Othuke Iteire on Tuesday, embarked on an unscheduled inspection of directorate offices in the Council secretariat Ozoro, and provided furniture to the staffs of…