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February 4, 2023

Atiku blames Tinubu for new notes shortage; Nigerians need cash now – Osinbajo laments naira scarcity | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: Atiku blames Tinubu for new notes shortage The Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar Campaign Organization has alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC), Presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed... Read More

December 23, 2022

I’ll reveal my presidential candidate in January – Gov. Wike; Fares soar as petrol sells at N270 per litre | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

I’ll reveal my presidential candidate in January – Gov. Wike Collect their money and vote for me – Peter Obi tells supporters ahead of 2023 elections Fares soar as petrol sells at N270 per litre We don’t want poverty, vote APC out – Gov Okowa to Deltans Senate fails to pass 2023 budget, cites errors,... Read More

October 1, 2022

Aisha Buhari apologizes to Nigerians for the country’s economic difficulties; Asake sells out O2 London show in minutes | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Aisha Buhari apologizes to Nigerians for the country’s economic difficulties Wike meets Peter Obi amid PDP crisis Let’s unite, rebuild our country – Tinubu Asake sells out O2 London show in minutes EFCC busts 95 suspected internet fraudsters in Warri Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news... Read More

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October 21, 2020

DJ Switch spread the #LekkiMassacre story to the world, and it’s not the first time she is fighting to #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria

Since the protest to end police brutality in Nigeria began, protesters have demanded that the movement remain leaderless. That way, no appointed leader or group of leaders will be bribed, bullied or persuaded from the cause, and so far this unwritten rule has been adhered to. However, we would be remiss not to acknowledge the... Read More

“I feel so shattered that they killed my son” – Florence Omagbemi

Super Falcons’ coach, Florence Omagbemi, has said that the death of her 15-year-old nephew was killed. Omagbemi said she adopted Samson after her sister died six months after his birth. His body and that of a friend were found in a hotel swimming pool in Effurun, Warri, Delta state. They were discovered two days after going... Read More

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Demola Olarewaju: 7 key reasons why Efe won #BBNaija

by Demola Olarewaju Hate to do stuff like this at a time when it will be what everyone else is doing but hope I can bring some fresh insight into the discussion. Let me admit: I routinely keep an eye on social trends especially those that give deep insight into human behaviour and psychology and... Read More

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The Thread: “Efe and Marvis should marry” “Bisola’s got an extraordinary mentality” “Efenomenon” | Nigerians cannot get over Efe’s 25M win

As you might imagine, Twitter NG is lit today. Different topics are trending at the same time, all having #BBNaija as the common denominator. So if you glance at your TL and see Funmi Iyanda, #BossNation, Warri, ‘Based on logistics’, just know that Nigerians are yet to exhaust the outcome of the BBNaija finale show.... Read More

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November 8, 2016

Militants blow up pipeline in Warri

Militants in the Niger Delta on Tuesday blew up an oil pipeline in Warri, Delta, according to AFP. Chairman of Batan community Dickson Ogugu who confirmed the incident said, “The line which was undergoing repair after the previous attack … was billed for commissioning either today or tomorrow.” Ogugu said four surveillance guards deployed to protect... Read More

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November 1, 2016

BLOOD MONEY XIII: The architect who became a boatman

Last month, YNaija.com launched its Monthly Citizenship Dispatches, which explores in detail, the lives and realities of Nigerian citizens across the country. This month, the dispatches come from the Niger Delta, where our reporters have spent weeks digging deep into a part of the country oft reported about and sadly still mis-understood. These are the... Read More

Citizenship, Featured

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October 25, 2016

BLOOD MONEY II: How Tompolo became Nigeria’s most wanted man

by Eromo Egbejule Last month, YNaija.com launched its Monthly Citizenship Dispatches, which explores in detail, the lives and realities of Nigerian citizens across the country. This month, the dispatches come from the Niger Delta, where our reporters have spent weeks digging deep into a part of the country oft reported about and sadly still mis-understood.... Read More

Citizenship, Featured

AY and Funke Akindele in A Trip to Jamaica

October 6, 2016

Review: AY’s ‘A Trip to Jamaica’ tries too hard to be funny, doesn’t succeed

by Okon Ekpo In 2014, comedian AY Makun hit box office pay dirt with 30 Days in Atlanta, a laugh a minute, jumbling clash of skits that despite its artistic limitations, connected with audiences in ways unheard of for a Nollywood film opening at the cineplexes and ended up crossing the previously unheard of 100... Read More

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September 6, 2016

Gunmen kidnap Catholic priest in Delta state

Unknown gunmen have kidnapped a catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Paul Irikefe in Delta State. The priest who arrived the state on Monday afternoon to attend the burial rites of his friend and colleague, Rev. Fr. Amaefule Chike, was said to have been kidnapped in Warri. Father Irikefe is a lecturer with Saints Peter and Paul Catholic... Read More

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Edwin Clark takes swipe at Jonathan, Obasanjo and Yar'Adua | YNaija.com

FG’s dialogue with militants ‘will not work’ – Ijaw leaders

Ijaw leaders, on Saturday, called on the federal government to withdraw its troops from all occupied Ijaw land while decrying the destruction of oil installation by Niger Delta militants. The elders made this known during its consultative council meeting with the Bayelsa governor, Seriake Dickson and Delta deputy governor, Kingsley Otuaro, in Warri, Delta state where they called for the... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

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Niger Delta militants

‘Niger Delta governors know militants behind pipelines destruction’

An Itsekiri group, Warri Study Group (WSG) on Wednesday, accused former and serving governors in the Niger Delta of secretly liaising with militants to cause destruction in the region in an effort to get the Federal Government to negotiate and drop criminal charges against them. Chairman of the group, Edward Ekpoko, in a statement, asked... Read More

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[UPDATE] Militants carry out fresh attack, ‘blow up oil facility’

An oil facility which belongs to the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company, a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, has been blown up by Niger Delta militants. The attacked oil facility is located around Ogidigben, Warri South West Local in Delta State. Vanguard reports that “the incident occurred along the Chanomi Creek around Ogidigben area about... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

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‘Main coordinator’ of Niger Delta Avengers arrested by Nigerian Navy

The Nigerian Navy has announced the arrest of a militant kingpin who is believed to be the coordinator of recent militant attacks on oil facilities of Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation and Chevron in the Niger Delta region. Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers has claimed responsibility for the series of attacks on oil and pipeline installations... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

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Just In: 2 soldiers, 4 civilians killed by Niger Delta militants

The Nigerian Army on Thursday, announced the death of 2 soldiers and 4 civilians – whom were killed by Niger Delta militants. John Unuakahlu, Assistant Director army public relations, who made the disclosure, noted that the soldiers were killed on Wednesday, in Warri South West local government area of Delta state. “At about 5:50pm on... Read More

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‘Soldiers now own Gbaramatu kingdom… I’m in danger’ – Monarch

Oboro Gbaraun II, Aketekpe Agadagba, the traditional ruler of Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, on Sunday, has said that his life is in danger. The monarch claims that the Nigerian military has placed him under house arrest. The traditional ruler raised the alarm when he was paid a... Read More

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December 13, 2015

‘No Itsekiri son involved in arms deal scandal’ – FG

The federal government has revealed that no Itsekiri native was implicated in the ongoing investigation into the diversion of arms funds by the last administration. Several politicians, industrialists, traditional rulers and religious leaders in attendance as the 20th Olu of Warri, Ikenwoli Gbesimi Emiko 1 was crowned on Saturday in coastal Ode-Itsekiri, Delta State. The president of the country,... Read More

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Buhari should be in jail, not contesting elections – Dokubo-Asari blows hot (again)

by Iyobosa Omoregie In a classic case of a ‘pot calling kettle black’, a former Niger Delta militant leader says that a former dictator is ‘immoral’ and ‘ought to be in jail’. Leader of the Niger Delta People Salvation Front, Mujahid Dokubo-Asari, has stated that the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Muhammadu Buhari, should not... Read More

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February 11, 2015

APC senatorial candidate ‘harassed by militants in Delta’

by Ranti Joseph All Progressives Congress (APC) have been barred from campaigning by a reformed militants in Delta State, led by Goddey Smith, aka Bounanawei, King of the Forest in the riverine Burutu Local Government Area of the state. It was reported that the militants chased away a senatorial candidate of the party, Temisan Omatseye... Read More

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January 31, 2015

We don’t understand what Gov. Uduaghan is saying about his failed senatorial ambition

by Anike Jacobs Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta State claims he relinquished his senatorial ambition because he did not want to leave office in a crisis situation – especially with intelligence information that guns would boom in Warri after his victory. Hmm, okay. Speaking with journalists in Warri, the governor explained thus: “There was heavy... Read More

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January 28, 2015

SPOTTED: Pres. Jonathan visits Warri billionaire, Ayiri Emami

by Akan Ido President Goodluck Jonathan has taken his campaign to the abode of Warri, Delta State billionaire businessman, Ayiri Emami. The President who is currently on a nationwide tour to canvass for votes in the next elections in February paid a visit to Emami who is a known supporter of the ruling party. The... Read More

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December 21, 2014

Pay your dues or else – NIMASA warns shippers

by Iyobosa Omoregie The Central Zonal Coordinator, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) in Warri, Ibikunle Olayiwola, has warned terminal operators and shipping companies in the zone against non-remittance of maritime dues. Olayiwola gave the warning during a visit to NIMASA in Oghara, Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta, on Saturday, December 20.... Read More

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December 17, 2014

Ex-BBA housemate, Tayo Faniran lounges with billionaire, Ayiri Emami (PHOTOS)

by Damilola Jagun Despite denying receiving $350,000 (N64,382,500) from Ayiri Emami, BBA hotshots first runner-up, Tayo Faniran visited the Delta billionaire shortly after arriving in Nigeria. It was reported that Tayo got the cash gift from Emami, after losing out the $300,000 (N55,185,000) cash prize of Big Brother Africa, to Tanzanian housemate, Idris Sultan. Tayo would later refute the... Read More

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December 5, 2014

Feature: Chevron GMoU, a CSR initiative worthy of emulation

by Kolapo Olapoju In recent time, the Niger-Delta region of the Nigeria has witnessed a lengthy period of peaceful co-existence with oil companies operating in the region, as opposed to what was obtainable about a decade ago when the region was enmeshed in communal clashes, abductions and societal unrest over the perceived indifference of oil... Read More

October 21, 2014

Singer, Omawumi denies being married || Read what she said…

by Damilola Jagun Singer, Omawumi Megbele has reacted to the widespread report of her secret wedding in Warri, Delta state. The artiste, who is extremely private about her family, says nothing of such happened and that people should endeavour to stop listening to unconfirmed news reports. At the recently held Genevieve Pink Ball in Lagos, Omawumi... Read More

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October 15, 2014

Unlock the secrets of your city with Heineken

by Jewel Stephen Are you adventurous, do you like to unwind and experience new relaxation spots in your city that are out of this World? Your best bet is to hook on to the Heineken®’ new cities of the World campaign to inspire your quest for adventure and new experience; you’ll be surprised that there... Read More

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October 15, 2014

Oil thieves arrested in Delta, illegal refineries taken apart

by Tony Tamuno The anti-oil bunkering squad of the Joint Task Force, Operation Pulo Shield, has arrested seven suspected oil thieves in Delta State. Spokesman of Operation Pulo Shield, Lt. Col. Mustapha Anka, said the suspects, who operated a truck containing 160 drums of stolen oil, were arrested along Nonwa Tai road‎. The truck was... Read More

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