Olu of Warri tasks oil firms on development, laments neglect of Itsekiri communities
The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has expressed concern over what he described as the persistent underdevelopment and neglect of Itsekiri oil-bearing communities, calling on international oil companies operating in the area to fulfil their responsibilities to host communities.
Impeachment: FG may lose $30m oil revenue from Ogoni oil resumption – MOSOP
By Daniel Abia Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People, MOSOP, has raised the alarm that theimpeachment proceedings by the Rivers State House of Assembly against Governor Siminalayi Fubara could pose serious threat to the peaceful resumption of oil exploration in Ogoni. MOSOP noted that Federal Government might lose the opportunity of raking in […]
ITSEKIRI Alleged Maginalisation: I will no longer keep quiet, Olu of Warri tells oil companies
By Akpokona Omafuaire THE Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, has said that he can no longer keep quiet while his kingdom suffers continued marginalization and suppression by oil companies “who have exploited it’s resources” for over 60 years. The Olu of Warri spoke yesterday at Jakpa community of Warri North Local Government […]
Leave Rivers alone, Onuesoke tells Nigerians
By Ephraim Oseji Former Delta State gubernatorial aspirant, Chief Sunny Onuesoke, has appealed to Nigerians to mind their business and leave Rivers State alone to resolve its crisis. He argued there is no state in Nigeria that does not have a similar issue, adding that the difference is that they have been able to manage […]
Former Delta LP guber candidate, Pela, leads mass defection to ADC as rift widens
As the 2027 general elections draw near, the political dynamics in Delta State have taken a significant turn with the mass defection of several key politicians from the Labour Party (LP) to the Africa Democratic Congress (ADC). Leading the wave is the Labour Party’s gubernatorial candidate, Deacon Kawhariebie Ken Pela, alongside national assembly, state house […]
If children are truly a blessing from God, why do we blame the childless?
By Ola Taiwo In Nigeria and many parts of the world, we often say, “Children are a blessing from God.” This belief is echoed from pulpits to naming ceremonies, during family prayers, and at traditional celebrations. It’s a statement rooted in faith and hope. Yet, there is a striking contradiction: while we proclaim that children […]
