Tag: Warri

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

Atiku blames Tinubu for new notes shortage APC supporters clash at national secretariat We have no plans to extend Feb 10 deadline for old naira notes - CBN Tension in…

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FG responds as gunmen abduct dozens of train passengers; Atiku not sick but invited to London by British government – PDP Campaign | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

FG responds as gunmen abduct dozens of train passengersBuhari, security chiefs nominated for global peace prizeAtiku not sick but invited to London by British government - PDP CampaignTinubu tells Nigerians…

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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. WikeCollect their money and vote for me - Peter Obi tells supporters ahead of 2023 electionsFares soar as petrol sells at…

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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 difficultiesWike meets Peter Obi amid PDP crisisLet’s unite, rebuild our country – TinubuAsake sells out O2 London show in minutesEFCC busts…

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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,…

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“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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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AY and Funke Akindele in A Trip to Jamaica

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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‘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…

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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'.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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