The Ijaw National Congress (INC) on Monday urged the Federal Government to opt for dialogue in resolving issues in the Niger Delta rather than military intervention. The statement was made by the president of the Congress, Boma Obuoforibo in Port Harcourt. He stated that the Federal Government should consider the interest of the people. “We... Read More

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August 13, 2016

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Ijaw congress to FG: ‘We have martyred enough of our youths’

The Ijaw National Congress (INC) has said it would restore peace in the Niger Delta if the Federal Government declares a 30-day moratorium in the region. The group said this while addressing journalists at the INC Secretariat in Port Harcourt on Friday. The President of the INC, Charles Harry, said the group did not support... Read More

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November 18, 2013

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Sad news: INC President Sekibo slumps and dies

by Adeola Balogun The death has occurred of the President of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), Senator Tari Sekibo. Senator Sekibo passed on today after he reportedly slumped and died from what appeared to be a heart related ailment. The death of the 70-year-old has left the Ijaw nation in shock and thrown its members... Read More