South South
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Gov. Okowa presents N298.078 billion budget to Delta Assembly
The governor says he has stabilised ”the ship of the state.”
Buhari’s aide criticises N-Power volunteers’ rampage
“Anyone who is caught will be dismissed immediately from the N-Power programme.”
Monkepox vaccination rumour spreads to Akwa Ibom
Many parents withdrew their wards from schools in the state.
Church’s N5,000 ‘deliverance fee’ stirs controversy
The fee was reportedly paid to The God’s Spirit Touch Church International.
Wike distances self from vice presidential campaign posters
The governor links posters to mischief makers.
Rivers govt announces conclusion of discussion with Real Madrid Foundation for football academy
“This meeting is the height of our deliberation to get the academy started.”
Cameroonian gendarmes invade Nigerian community, shoot six – Police
“We found out that six persons were shot and they are currently in the hospital.”
Governor Wike meets Ronaldo, Sergio Ramos, plans Real Madrid affiliated academy in Rivers
“This is a project that will revolutionise football in Rivers State and Nigeria.”
Nigeria monkeypox victim commits suicide
The state says victim showed no sign of clinical depression.
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Edo Assembly approves loan to purchase 75 buses
Clean copies of the house resolution are to be sent to the governor for immediate action
Akwa Ibom, Cross River Houses of Assembly to hold joint sitting
Akwa Ibom is marking the silver jubilee of its creation from Cross River.
Pat Utomi returns to social media after two years of absence
Mr. Utomi says only Nigerians, not the government, can police the social media.
Troops arrest barge laden with 456,600 litres of illegal oil
Army says arrest was made during a routine patrol following a tip off.
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Three weeks after kidnap, minister’s brother freed
Three police officers were killed during the kidnap in September.
World Bank comment: Group threatens renewed attack in Niger Delta
The groups also allege ‘Islamisation’ of the nation by the government.
WAEC letter admitted as exhibit in forgery case against federal lawmaker
The lawmaker reportedly filed the “forged” documents with INEC.
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Edo Govt. reduces 2017 budget estimate by 16.49 percent
The government says the reduction was necessitated by the creation of new ministries as well as the current economic realities in the country.
Monkeypox vaccination rumour: Bayelsa suspends all health activities in schools
The government asks parents to stop withdrawing children from schools.
Edo Govt cuts 2017 budget by 16.49%
Says cut was due to Nigeria’s poor macro-economic performance.
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Group drags Shell to London court over 2011 Nigeria Bonga oil spill
NGO says spill affected at least 350 communities in Delta and Bayelsa states.
Group drags Shell to London court over 2011 Nigeria Bonga oil spill
NGO says spill affected at least 350 communities in Delta and Bayelsa states.
Monkeypox: Seven patients recover fully in Bayelsa
The disease has been reported in seven states.
Nigerian Army commences “Exercise Crocodile Smile II” in Niger Delta-Official
The army says the operations will curb crime in the region.
Wike vows justice against killers of 10 people in Rivers
The police say the motive for the killing was not known
Again robbers attack bank customers in Uyo, cart away money
The vehicle was coming from a bank
