One of seven major Democratic contenders in Maryland’s gubernatorial race, Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz, died early Thursday morning after suffering from cardiac arrest, authorities said. Kevin Kamenetz, 60, a two-term Baltimore County executive, husband and father of two sons, was at…
By Albert OGRAKA: Delta state has become the first state in Nigeria to implement and deploy the digital integrated learning solution for six trades in the state owned technical colleges and vocational education centres. The $120,000 World Bank assisted SEEFOR project with…
Nigeria (Blank NEWS Online) –: The United States Diplomatic Mission has called for an end to violence amid growing tension in the country. United States Mission to Nigeria said in a tweet on Friday that it is joining well-meaning Nigerians to sue…
Nigeria (Blank NEWS Online) – Delta State Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has disclosed that the Delta State Investment Development Agency would soon be established to harness investment potentials in the state. The Governor who stated this when he received on courtesy…
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)…
Nigeria (Blank NEWS Online) – In a bid to further boost power generation in the oil and gas producing Delta state, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has signed a Memorandum of Understanding [MoU] with Alpha Energy and Electric Inc., an American company, for the…
Nigeria (Blank NEWS Online) – Operatives of Nigeria’s anti-drug agency the NDLEA have dismantled a drug trafficking organization’s laboratory in Asaba, Delta state capital and arrested eight persons, including four Nigerians and Mexicans with 1. 5 kilograms of methamphetamine with street value of…
Nigeria (Blank NEWS Online) – – By Sunday Ikuesan/Henry Stephen Ifeanyi Nigerian pastors in Gabon under the aegis of Nigerian Ministers’ Fellowship in Gabon (NIMIFEG) recently organised a powerful prayer summit for Nigeria. The organization prayed for peace, love and unity amisdt…
Nigeria (Blank NEWS Online) – Governor of Nigeria’s oil rich Delta State, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has called on the international community to partner with African nations on job and wealth creation “as a means to ensuring global peace and security.” Delivering the…
ABUJA, Nigeria, November 11, 2015/(Blank NEWS Online) – “…The clear intention of The World Bank to collaborate with the NEXIM Bank towards a structured intervention in the Nigeria’s solid minerals sector is quite expedient. More so, with commitment and firm resolve of…
Nigeria, November 03, 2015, (Blank NEWS Online) – African heads of state, government ministers and top officials from the United Nations, African Union and private sector groups have gathered in Senegal to chart a plan for boosting the uptake of intellectual property…
Nigeria, October 29, 2015, (Blank NEWS Online) – President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in New Delhi, India reaffirmed his Administration’s resolute commitment to curbing corruption, plugging all loopholes in public sector accounting and deploying available resources for the good of all Nigerians. Addressing…
Nigeria, September 30, 2015, (Blank NEWS Online) – Delta State Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has disclosed that his administration would provide the enabling environment for investments to thrive in the state so as to reinvigorate the economy. Speaking when the South…
Libreville, August 04, 2015, (Blank NEWS Online) – From Sunday Ikuesan, Gabon Correspondent A Nigerian diplomat attached to the Embassy of Nigeria in Gabon is dead. The Delta State born James Oguntoye ALA was until his death the accountant of Nigerian Embassy…
Nigeria, July 21, 2015, (Blank NEWS Online) – Blank NEWS Online can disclose what had been said during the meeting between Muhammadu Buhari and Barack Obama on Monday, July 20, 2015 at Oval office of the White House in the United States….
Nigeria, July 13, 2015, (Blank NEWS Online) – A new Nigeria is happening and it will require the commitment of all Nigerians, according to Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo during an interactive session he held with Nigerians based in Addis Ababa last…
“Melinda Gates announced on Thursday that her and husband Bill’s foundation will spend $776 million tackling hunger over the next six years, doubling existing commitments. Gates made the announcement in Brussels, where she urged European leaders to make the nutrition of women…
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates – Blank NEWS Online can report that following a high magnitude earthquake which struck Nepal on Saturday, the Ministry of Interior’s search and rescue team has departed for Nepal to help with the international relief operation after…
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – April 21, 2015 – Promontory CEO explains what tough regulatory expectations mean for the region and the world. Regulatory regimes are becoming tougher around the world, raising the question: who is responsible for the trend and how…
Libreville, 16, April, 2015: Blank NEWS Online can report that a vehicle belonging to the Embassy of Nigeria in Gabon was set ablaze on Sunday by rioters. The vehicle, a Toyota mini jeep with matriculate number 097CD016 was completely burnt down on…
The ECOWAS Observer Mission (EOM), headed by former President of Ghana, John Kuffour, has declared Saturday, March 28 Presidential election acceptable, free and transparent. Kuffour who made the claim in Abuja on Sunday, March 29, 2015, lauded the commitment exhibited by the…
Governor of Nigeria’s oil rich Delta state, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has said that the International Community cannot be exonerated from the criminality of crude oil theft in Nigeria. Speaking Tuesday,:March 24, 2015 at the commissioning of thirty gunboats procured by the Defence…
A body of 13 global experts to be known as the President’s Advisory Panel (PAP) of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) has on Thursday, March 19, 2015 been formerly inaugurated. President of Islamic Development Bank (IDB), Dr Ahmed Mohamed Ali chaired the…
The European Union Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Michel Arrion has expressed satisfaction wth the preparedness of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the March 28 Presidential and National Assembly as well as the April 11 Governorship and Houses of Assembly…
Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan, at the United Nations General Assembly, has called for international collaboration to end terrorism, vowing that the country will not relent in its fight against the menace. “Let me underline today, that we shall not waver until we…
The persistence of crude oil theft in the Niger Delta region where over 400,000 barrels per day are stolen may threaten world peace and democracy if concerted action is not taken to curb it, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, governor of Delta State,…
After over a year’s on-the-spot-assessment of implementation of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the United Nations has commended the Delta State government for meeting international standards in the thematic areas of education, health, agriculture, provision of portable water and sanitation through the…
In continuation of its strategy of international expansion and growth, QNB, “One of the World’s Strongest Banks” has announced the acquisition of an additional holding of 11.0%1 (2,047,877,260 ordinary shares) in Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (Ecobank), making QNB Group’s total stake in Ecobank…
Australian negotiator Dr Stephen Davis continues making shocking claims now alleging that Boko Haram pass a large amount of their finances through the Central Bank Of Nigeria (CBN). This comes days after the expert, who had spent 4 months in Nigeria’s North-East…
The Chairman of the Delta State Council of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has described the 43rd conference of International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) held at Sofia, Bulgaria as a good opportunity to deliberate on issues affecting the transport…
World Health Organization says untested drugs can be used to treat patients infected with the Ebola virus, considering the scale of the outbreak and more than 1,000 recorded deaths in West Africa. The WHO made the statement after its medical experts met…
Nigeria’s Blessing Okagbare completed a Glasgow 2014 sprint double by winning the women’s 200m, finishing the race at 22.25 seconds to claim victory quite ahead of Jodie Williams and Bianca Williams, both English. Okagbare, 25 had on Monday won the 100 meters…
Delta State has been assured of support by stakeholders including United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), and Nigerian Investment Promotion Council (NIPC) in its strive for investment components of its Delta Beyond Oil policy which seeks to…
Fifteen students sponsored by the Delta State Government for a training in Footwear Design and Technology yesterday graduated from the prestigious Moda Pelle Academy, Milano, Italy after two weeks of intensive training. The state had also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with…
Delta State Governor DR. Emmanuel Uduaghan has assured Nigerians that the 2015 general elections would be free, fair and devoid of violence. Governor Uduaghan who gave this assurance on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 in Asaba when he received the United States Ambassador…
In its determination to further boost bee keeping, fishery and oil palm production in Nigeria’s oil and gas wealthy Delta State, the Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan led government has reached an agreement with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) to provide technical…
The British Government has expressed readiness to invest in Delta State and assist the state to develop its potentials to grow the economy. British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr. Peter Carter who disclosed this in Asaba yesterday during a visit to…
Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has urged countries in the world to collectively step up actions to stem the tide of terrorism in Nigeria and other parts of the globe. Besides, Foreign Defence Advisers/Attaches to Nigeria have also commended the Delta…
The governor of Nigeria’s oil wealthy Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan has unveiled a comprehensive package to creating befitting environment to ensure that private sector investments thrive in the state. Uduaghan’s zeal to lift the state beyond its frontiers include driving…
Delta State governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, has taken his drive for investment to Germany where the 2014 African Finance and Investment Forum (AFIF) is currently taking place in Cologne. A statement signed by the Special Assistant to Delta state Commissioner for Infrmation,…
