Govt Policy Statements: Gov. Okowa Cautions Officials   *** Confirms Ministry Of Information Clearing House

Govt Policy Statements: Gov. Okowa Cautions Officials *** Confirms Ministry Of Information Clearing House

Nigeria (Blank NEWS Online) –  IRKED by contradictory statements attributed to government officials, Delta State Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has said it is only the Ministry of Information that is the official organ for the dissemination of government information. The governor,…

46TH MEETING OF NATIONAL COUNCIL ON INFORMATION: SPEECH BY ALHAJI LAI MOHAMMED, MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND CULTURE

46TH MEETING OF NATIONAL COUNCIL ON INFORMATION: SPEECH BY ALHAJI LAI MOHAMMED, MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND CULTURE

Nigeria (Blank NEWS Online) –  Let me formally welcome you all to this 46th meeting of the National Council on Information, holding in this beautiful and friendly city of Asaba. Permit me to thank our host Governor, His Excellency, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa,…

GROUP CLEARS NAPIMS BOSS, DAFE SEJEBOR ON UNFOUNDED ALLEGATIONS ***"SAHARA REPORTERS GOOFED, ADDAX PETROLEUM CULPABLE" –NDIMRC

GROUP CLEARS NAPIMS BOSS, DAFE SEJEBOR ON UNFOUNDED ALLEGATIONS ***"SAHARA REPORTERS GOOFED, ADDAX PETROLEUM CULPABLE" –NDIMRC

Nigeria (Blank NEWS Online) –  THE Niger Delta Indigenous Movement for Radical Change (NDIMRC) has given the Group General Manager of National Petroleum Investment Management Services (NAPIMS), Mr Dafe Sejebor a clean bill of health over what it described as unfounded allegations….

IBORI TO UK: "YOU CAN’T CLAIM IGNORANCE OF DFID’S SPONSORSHIP OF MY TRIAL, CONVICTION"

IBORI TO UK: "YOU CAN’T CLAIM IGNORANCE OF DFID’S SPONSORSHIP OF MY TRIAL, CONVICTION"

Nigeria (Blank NEWS Online) –  Former governor of Delta State, Chief James Ibori, has described as false and shocking the claim by the British government that it was unaware of alleged funding of his investigation and conviction by the Department for International…

US Congressman Criticises Buhari's Draconian Rule In Nigeria      ***Seeks Sanctions

US Congressman Criticises Buhari's Draconian Rule In Nigeria ***Seeks Sanctions

Nigeria (Blank NEWS Online) –  A member of the United States Congress, Tom Marino, has condemned the draconian and dictatorship style of Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari and his All Progressive Congress (APC) led government. Tom Marino, a Republican from Pennsylvania who assumed…

Again, FG Stops Delta Govt From Fixing Failed Portion Of Asaba/Onitsha Road ***Ukah Calls For Urgent Attention

Again, FG Stops Delta Govt From Fixing Failed Portion Of Asaba/Onitsha Road ***Ukah Calls For Urgent Attention

Nigeria (Blank NEWS Online) –  The nightmare being witnessed by motorists and commuters on the Benin/Onitsha expressway as a result of the failed portion of the road shortly before the Asaba end of the Niger bridge may continue as attempts by the…

Keshi Begins Final, Heroic Journey Home, Thursday 28~Sunday, July 31

Keshi Begins Final, Heroic Journey Home, Thursday 28~Sunday, July 31

Nigeria (Blank NEWS Online) –  The final journey home for the late Super Eagles Chief Coach and renowned football tactician, Stephen Keshi, will begin on Thursday, July 28 with series of activities lined up to herald his interment in Illah, Oshimili North…

"I'm Committed To APC Led Govt" –Says Saraki °°°Denies Dumping APC for PDP

"I'm Committed To APC Led Govt" –Says Saraki °°°Denies Dumping APC for PDP

Nigeria (Blank NEWS Online) –  Embattled Nigeria’s Senate President, Senator Bukola Saraki, has denied reports alleging that he had defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as he insisted he was still loyal to the All Progressives Congress (APC), having contributed to…

BREAKING: Buhari Appoints Baru NNPC GMD, As Kachikwu Heads New Board

BREAKING: Buhari Appoints Baru NNPC GMD, As Kachikwu Heads New Board

Nigeria (Blank NEWS Online) –  President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the composition of the Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), as provided for under Section 1(2) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Act of 1997, as amended. Mr. Buhari also…

2016 Int'l Day of the African Child: Gov. Okowa Pledges Commitment To Child Protection, Survival

2016 Int'l Day of the African Child: Gov. Okowa Pledges Commitment To Child Protection, Survival

Nigeria (Blank NEWS Online) –By Albert OGRAKA–  Delta state Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has expressed the state government’s commitment towards the promotion and protection of of the rights of every child in the state, as enshrined in the Child’s Right Law…

Niger Delta Hostilities: Gov. Okowa Resort To Prayers Over Dwindling Oil Revenue

Niger Delta Hostilities: Gov. Okowa Resort To Prayers Over Dwindling Oil Revenue

Nigeria (Blank NEWS Online) –  Irked by the dwindling revenue accruing to the state due to the excessive damage on oil and gas installations by renewed militant attacks in the Niger Delta region, Governor Ifeanyi Governor, Okowa has gone to seek God’s…

Tributes: Ukah, Ex-Nigeria Hockey Federation Boss Mourns Ex-Super Eagles’ Coaches Amodu, Keshi

Tributes: Ukah, Ex-Nigeria Hockey Federation Boss Mourns Ex-Super Eagles’ Coaches Amodu, Keshi

Nigeria (Blank NEWS Online) –  Delta State Commissioner for Information and former President of Nigeria Hockey Federation, Mr. Patrick Ukah, has described the death of Nigeria Football Federation’s Technical Director and Ex-Super Eagles Coach, Shaibu Amodu, three days after that of ex-national…

Names Of Nigeria's 47 Ambassadorial Nominees

Names Of Nigeria's 47 Ambassadorial Nominees

Nigeria (Blank NEWS Online) –  President Muhammadu Buhari submitted these 47 names of ‘the career diplomats’ who will head Nigeria’s missions abroad when confirmed by the Senate, led by Senate President Bukola Saraki. 1. Obinna Chukwuemeka Agbugba (Abia) 2. Salisu Umaru (Adamawa)…

London Anti-Corruption Summit : Full Text of President Buhari's Statement

London Anti-Corruption Summit : Full Text of President Buhari's Statement

Nigeria (Blank NEWS Online) –  President Buhari was a panelist at the opening session of the London Anti-Corruption Summit, this morning at Lancaster House. Read the official statement from the president. STATEMENT BY HIS EXCELLENCY MUHAMMADU BUHARI PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC…

Bail-Out Funds: Delta Never Withheld Nor Diverted Funds –Ukah    ***As ICPC Report Clears Delta

Bail-Out Funds: Delta Never Withheld Nor Diverted Funds –Ukah ***As ICPC Report Clears Delta

Nigeria (Blank NEWS Online) –  Delta State Government has released an in-depth analysis of how the bail out funds from the federal government for the settlement of arrears of workers’ salaries and emoluments were effectively used. Although it expressed dismay over claims…

Gov. Okowa Condoles With Blank NEWS Online Publisher On Mother's Death

Gov. Okowa Condoles With Blank NEWS Online Publisher On Mother's Death

Nigeria (Blank NEWS Online) –  Delta State Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has expressed heartfelt condolences to the Publisher and Editor-In-Chief of Blank NEWS Online, Comrade Albert Eruorhe Ograka on the sad demise of his mother, Madam Elizabeth Izuma Ograka (née Akhirebhu)….

Isoko Nation Pledges Support For Okowa's Govt “As Gov. Okowa Seeks Cooperation To Boost Investments

Isoko Nation Pledges Support For Okowa's Govt “As Gov. Okowa Seeks Cooperation To Boost Investments

Nigeria (Blank NEWS Online) –  The Isoko nation in Delta State has pledged to support Governor Ifeanyi Okowa in fast-tracking the ongoing developmental strides of his administration, saying that his policies are people oriented and genuinely driven. President General of Isoko Development…

Ochei's Birthday Gift: Delta Assembly Initiates IPP Probe

Ochei's Birthday Gift: Delta Assembly Initiates IPP Probe

Nigeria (Blank NEWS Online) –  As former Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, Engr. Victor Onyekachi Ochei marks his 47th birthday anniversary with pomp and pageantry on Thursday, February 25, 2015, the state legislature on the other hand initiated a probe…

Delta Govt. Uncovers Plot To Steal N7 Bn From State Treasury Account  *As Police Arrest 5

Delta Govt. Uncovers Plot To Steal N7 Bn From State Treasury Account *As Police Arrest 5

Nigeria (Blank NEWS Online) By Albert OGRAKA–  The Delta state government has adduced reasons for the delay in payment of January 2016 workers salaries in the state to an alleged attempt to defraud the state government of about N7billion. The disclosure was…

Okowa Orders Release Of Funds For Delta NUJ Secretariat *Assures Journalists Of Open-Door Policy

Okowa Orders Release Of Funds For Delta NUJ Secretariat *Assures Journalists Of Open-Door Policy

Nigeria (Blank NEWS Online) –  DELTA State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has ordered the immediate release of funds for the ongoing building of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta state council Secretariat. Okowa, who gave the directive during an interactive…

NUJ Honours Delta Speaker With Award *As Igbuya Counsels Journalists On Ethics

NUJ Honours Delta Speaker With Award *As Igbuya Counsels Journalists On Ethics

Nigeria (Blank NEWS Online) By Albert OGRAKA–  Speaker of the Delta state House of Assembly, Rt. -Hon. Monday Ovwigho Igbuya has urged media practitioners, especially members of tthe Nigeria Union of Journalist (NUJ) to be more proactive in reporting activities of government…

Lassa Fever Alert: Delta Govt. Warns Residents To Keep Off Rats   *7 Things To Know About The Deadly Viral Illness

Lassa Fever Alert: Delta Govt. Warns Residents To Keep Off Rats *7 Things To Know About The Deadly Viral Illness

Nigeria (Blank NEWS Online) By Albert OGRAKA–  The Delta state Government has warned residents in the state of the current spread of Lassa Fever disease is in parts of Nigeria. In separate statements, the Delta State Ministry of Information and the Office…

Delta Central Senatorial Poll: Appeal Court Judgement, Miscarriage of Justice –Amori **Calls For Calm

Delta Central Senatorial Poll: Appeal Court Judgement, Miscarriage of Justice –Amori **Calls For Calm

Nigeria (Blank NEWS Online) –  On Saturday March 28 and Saturday April 25, 2015, the people of Delta Central Senatorial District gave me their mandate to represent them in the Senate. Despite the antics and desperation of the opposition parties in the…

New Drivers' Licences: FRSC Holds Sensitization In Delta *As Kumven Warns Against Fake Licenses

New Drivers' Licences: FRSC Holds Sensitization In Delta *As Kumven Warns Against Fake Licenses

Nigeria (Blank NEWS Online) –  By Albert OGRAKA The Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC), Delta State Sector Command has reiterated its commitment to the enforcement of road safety rules to curtail avoidable vehicular accidents throughout the yuletide. Speaking at an enlightenment seminar…