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CEOs Network Africa Honours Sen. Ned Nwoko at Prestigious Award Night

December 22, 2024December 22, 2024 by Blank NEWS Online
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STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE: PRESIDENT TINUBU CANCELS SCHEDULED EVENTS IN LAGOS IN HONOUR OF VICTIMS OF STAMPEDES IN FCT, ANAMBRA

December 22, 2024December 22, 2024 by Blank NEWS Online
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Sen. Ned Nwoko to receive prestigious award from CEOs Network Africa for outstanding records as Senator of FGN

December 21, 2024December 21, 2024 by Blank NEWS Online
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EU Provides Additional €1 million in Humanitarian Funding for Flood, Cholera in Nigeria

December 20, 2024December 21, 2024 by Blank NEWS Online
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Illicit drugs: NDLEA strengthens airport operations as officers undergo advanced trainings. Deploy new skills, tools across airports operations, Marwa charges officers

December 20, 2024December 20, 2024 by Blank NEWS Online
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Anambra IGR hits N5.2 billion following market tax reform research

December 20, 2024December 20, 2024 by Blank NEWS Online
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Deaconess Oborevwori Fetes wives of Trad Rulers, Market Women to End of Year 2024 Parley

December 19, 2024December 19, 2024 by Blank NEWS Online
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Oborevwori greets Uvwie monarch, Sideso at 81

December 19, 2024December 19, 2024 by Blank NEWS Online
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Oborevwori Bags Integrity Man of the Year 2024 Award

December 19, 2024December 19, 2024 by Blank NEWS Online
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Olomoro Monarch Commends Erijo, Warri, as Local Govt. Boss Lifts Suspension

December 18, 2024December 18, 2024 by Blank NEWS Online

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Blank NEWS Online founding Editor-in-Chief and Publisher, Albert Eruorhe Ograka, is a Graduate of Mass Communication. He also holds a Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Journalism from the International Institute of Journalism (IIJ).

Delta Mothers’ Day Of Prayer: Deaconess Uduaghan Harps On Godliness Among Women

Delta Mothers’ Day Of Prayer: Deaconess Uduaghan Harps On Godliness Among Women

February 3, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

The wife of the Delta state governor, Deaconess Roli Uduaghan has instructed women to remain in the consciousness of God through spiritual transformation of the society. Speaking today, Sunday, February 02, 2014, during the 7th Edition of the Delta Mothers’ Day Of…

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Atiku Concludes Plot To Abandon PDP For APC

Atiku Concludes Plot To Abandon PDP For APC

February 1, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

True to expectation, Nigeria’s former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has concluded plans to join forces with the All Progressives Congress (APC) against the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Blank NEWS Online can reveal. The move by Atiku, who is touted to be…

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Carjacking: Delta Police Smash Stolen Cars’ Syndicate In Asaba

Carjacking: Delta Police Smash Stolen Cars’ Syndicate In Asaba

January 31, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

Hi-tech security operatives of the Delta State Police Command, on Friday, January 30, 2013, swooped on a gang of car-jackers syndicate who ferry stolen vehicles into a workshop hideout in Asaba, the Delta state capital. The vehicles are allegedly solen from their…

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APC Berates Police for Disrupting Pro-Amaechi Abuja Rally

APC Berates Police for Disrupting Pro-Amaechi Abuja Rally

January 31, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

The Presidency and the Nigerian Police High Command have come under attack over the brutal disruption of Tuesday’s rally in the federal capital, Abuja, organised by the Anti-Corruption Network to protest against the endless impunity being perpetrated in Rivers State by the…

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Warri Wolves FC Striker, Najere Bags N.1m Fine For Breaching Rules

Warri Wolves FC Striker, Najere Bags N.1m Fine For Breaching Rules

January 29, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

The Management of Warri Wolves FC led by Davidson Owumi has slammed a N100,000 fine on star striker, Musa Najare for breaching camp rules. Najare was said to have deliberately elbowed an opponent in the match between Warri Wolves and Enyimba, which…

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DELTA: At last, Uduaghan Terminates ULO Contract For Section C Of Ughelli/Asaba Road Project

DELTA: At last, Uduaghan Terminates ULO Contract For Section C Of Ughelli/Asaba Road Project

January 28, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

As a result of incessant road carnage and in a bid to fast-track the haphazard construction of the 149 kilometres Asaba/Ughelli road, Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta State has ordered the state Ministry of Works to terminate section C of the project…

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NIGERIA: President Jonathan’s 2014 Ministerial Nominees, Service Chiefs

January 28, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

2014: Jonathan’s Ministerial Nominees: 1. General Mohammed Aliyu Gusau rtd. (Zamfara) 2. Senator Musiliu Obanikoro (Lagos) 3. Boni Haruna (Adamawa) 4. Hon. Mohammed Wakil (Borno) 5. Alhaji Abduljelili Oyewale Adesiyan (Osun State) 6. Ambassador Aminu Wali (Kano) 7. Hadjia Jamilia Salik (Kano)…

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Amaechi Defies All Odds, Attends Ogoni SRM Rally —APC

Amaechi Defies All Odds, Attends Ogoni SRM Rally —APC

January 27, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

Rivers State Governor, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has defied his detractors by braving the odds to attend yesterday’s rally organised by the Save Rivers Movement (SRM) in Ogoni land, the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said. “Against…

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Macaulay vs Nwaoboshi: Uduaghan Bars Political Appointees From Speaking On Delta 2015 Guber Poll

Macaulay vs Nwaoboshi: Uduaghan Bars Political Appointees From Speaking On Delta 2015 Guber Poll

January 26, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

DELTA State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan has warned all his political appointees to desist from granting political interviews. The warning came on the heels of recent political fisticuffs between the Chairman of the Delta State Chapter of the ruling Peoples’ Democratic Party…

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“APC Lied, We Are Still In PDM” -Says Rivers PDM

“APC Lied, We Are Still In PDM” -Says Rivers PDM

January 26, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

The Rivers State Chapter of the People Democratic Movement (PDM) Party Chairmen Forum have debunked recent claims by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state that “APC has swallowed the PDM”. While decrying the recent publication by Chief Eze .C. Eze,…

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Delta PDP Zoning: Isoko Group Lambasts Nwaoboshi On Anti-Politics

Delta PDP Zoning: Isoko Group Lambasts Nwaoboshi On Anti-Politics

January 26, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

Chairman of Isoko Grassroots Movement (IGM) Hon Sunday Elueni has asked Barrister Peter Nwaoboshi, the Delta State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to address issues raised by the Secretary to the State Government, Comrade Ovuozourie Macaulay. He also challenged other…

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APC Blasts PDP, Police Over Ogoni Rally Violence *Renews Call For Mbu’s Redeployment

APC Blasts PDP, Police Over Ogoni Rally Violence *Renews Call For Mbu’s Redeployment

January 21, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

The All Progressives Congress (APC), Rivers State Chapter, says it is saddened by the repeat violence at the rally organised on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014 by the Save Rivers Movement (SRM). The party in a statement made available to Blank NEWS Online…

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Anti-Gay Law: Uduaghan Accuses Int’l Community Of Double Standard *Says Gay Marriage Is Taboo In Nigeria

Anti-Gay Law: Uduaghan Accuses Int’l Community Of Double Standard *Says Gay Marriage Is Taboo In Nigeria

January 21, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

Blank NEWS Online reports that Governor of Nigeria’s oil rich Delta state, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has in Dublin, Ireland, stoutly defended the law forbidding gay marriage in Nigeria, likening it to pedophilia, a psychiatric disorder, in which an adult has sexual interest…

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Adamu Muazu Is New PDP National Boss *Tukur To Be Appointed Defence Minister

Adamu Muazu Is New PDP National Boss *Tukur To Be Appointed Defence Minister

January 20, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

Following the alleged forced resignation of former National Chairman of the Poples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, the Party has appointed the former Governor of Bauchi State, Alhaji Adamu Mu’azu, as its new party chairman. Mu’azu is to replace the former…

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$16 Bn Gas City Project: Delta Govt Convenes Ogborodo Community Crisis C’ttee

$16 Bn Gas City Project: Delta Govt Convenes Ogborodo Community Crisis C’ttee

January 20, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

Blank NEWS Online can report that the intra-communal crisis in Ugborodo, host Community to the on-going $16 billion (N2.56 trillion) Africa’s largest gas project has received some concerns and measure of positive outlook, as the Secretary to Delta State Government (SSG), Comrade…

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International Relations: Uduaghan Bags Outstanding Leadership Award In Dublin

International Relations: Uduaghan Bags Outstanding Leadership Award In Dublin

January 19, 2014February 27, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

The governor of Nigeria’s oil and gas wealthy Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, has on Saturday, January 18, 2014 received an International Outstanding Leadership Award from Metro Éireann, Ireland’s leading and only multi-cultural newspaper. Uduaghan who led a team of managers…

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Delta IGR: Uduaghan Inaugurates Task-Force On Property Tax Collection

Delta IGR: Uduaghan Inaugurates Task-Force On Property Tax Collection

January 19, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has inaugurated a task force on Ground Rent Collection with a charge to deltans to pay their taxes promptly so as to sustain the improved economic growth in the state. Governor Uduaghan who stated this on…

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SOKU OIL WELLS: TAM DAVID-WEST WARNS JONATHAN “LEAVE SOKU OIL WELLS IN RIVERS”

SOKU OIL WELLS: TAM DAVID-WEST WARNS JONATHAN “LEAVE SOKU OIL WELLS IN RIVERS”

January 18, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

As the controversy over who owns Soku oil wells deepens between the Rivers State Government and the Bayelsa State Government, Former Minister of Petroleum Resources and rights activist, Professor Tam David-West have warned President Goodluck Jonathan who is from Bayelsa, to leave…

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APC Concurs with Soyinka, Recommends CP Mbu For Borno, Yobe *Condemns Presidency’s Silence on Disrupted Rivers Rally

APC Concurs with Soyinka, Recommends CP Mbu For Borno, Yobe *Condemns Presidency’s Silence on Disrupted Rivers Rally

January 17, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

The All Progressives Congress (APC), Rivers State Chapter, has joined Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka in pleading with President Goodluck Jonathan to send controversial Rivers State Commissioner of Police, CP Mbu Joseph Mbu, to Borno or Yobe state to help end the…

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National Security: Jonathan Replaces Service Chiefs *Badeh Is CDS (Defence), Minimah Is COAS (Army), Jibrin Is CNS (Navy), Amosu Is CAS (Airforce)

National Security: Jonathan Replaces Service Chiefs *Badeh Is CDS (Defence), Minimah Is COAS (Army), Jibrin Is CNS (Navy), Amosu Is CAS (Airforce)

January 17, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

Owing to unending security challenges that have bedevilled the country in the last few years, especially the Northern part of Nigeria, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has on Thursday approved the long awaited changes in the nation’s military high command. The erstwhile Chief…

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Political Drama: At Last, Tukur Quits Stage, As Jonathan Affirms Resignation Of PDP Boss

Political Drama: At Last, Tukur Quits Stage, As Jonathan Affirms Resignation Of PDP Boss

January 17, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

True to Blank NEWS Online earlier report on Wednesday, January 15, 2014, tittled “Breaking News: PDP National Chairman, Tukur Bows To Superior Pressure”, the embattled National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, has finally resigned. Although Tukur’s pride…

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Delta LG Transition C’ttee Chairmen Fault Sahara Reporters On Alleged Diversion Of SURE-P Funds

Delta LG Transition C’ttee Chairmen Fault Sahara Reporters On Alleged Diversion Of SURE-P Funds

January 16, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

The 25 Transition Committee Chairmen of the Delta State Local Government Councils, has today (Thursday, January 16, 2014), described as false, a media report published by Sahara reporters and tagged: “Council Chairmen accuse Uduaghan of treading with SURE-P funds through unknown accounts.”…

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Delta NLC Boss Sues For Peace, Unity Within Congress

Delta NLC Boss Sues For Peace, Unity Within Congress

January 16, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

The Chairman, Delta State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Williams Akporeha has appealed to members of Congress in the state to shun acts capable of causing disunity and rancour among labour leaders in Delta State. Comrade Akporeha made this…

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PDP: Twist In Tukur’s Resignation, Despite Superior Pressure

PDP: Twist In Tukur’s Resignation, Despite Superior Pressure

January 16, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

Despite claims that Nigeria’s embattled National chairman of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bamanga Tukur had handed President Goodluck Jonathan his resignation letter, there was a twist in the ensuing episode on Wednesday, when Tukur insisted that he is still chairman…

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Breaking News: PDP National Chairman, Tukur Bows To Superior Pressure

Breaking News: PDP National Chairman, Tukur Bows To Superior Pressure

January 15, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

Embattled National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, has resigned. A PDP chieftain dislosed that President Goodluck Jonathan will inform the meeting of the National Caucus of the party tonight in Abuja about the new development. The fate…

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Delta State To Become Nigeria’s Medical Tourism Destination – Ogeah

Delta State To Become Nigeria’s Medical Tourism Destination – Ogeah

January 15, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

With the successful kidney transplant accomplished at the Delta State University Teaching Hospital (DELSUTH), Oghara, on Tuesday, January 13, 2014, the stage is now set for the state to become Nigeria’s medical tourism destination. The kidney transplant, the first of its kind…

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Uduaghan Meets Irish Investors, Receive International Leadership Award In Dublin

Uduaghan Meets Irish Investors, Receive International Leadership Award In Dublin

January 15, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

The governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, will on Friday, January 17, 2014 participate in a Mini Investment Summit for Delta State during which he will meet with Irish investors seeking to take advantage of the investment potentials in the…

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Forgery/Unlawful Possession Of Fire Arms: Court Arraigns Osogbue, Grants Him Bail

Forgery/Unlawful Possession Of Fire Arms: Court Arraigns Osogbue, Grants Him Bail

January 14, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

An American based businessman, Chief Steve Ike Osogbue, remanded at the Federal Prisons, Kwale, on the order of a Chief Magistrate, Mrs. A.N. Okonkwo Okanume, sitting at Ashaka Magisterial Division was on Monday, January 13, 2014 granted bail at Kwale High Court….

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Medical Breakthrough: DELSUTH Completes First Kidney Transplant

Medical Breakthrough: DELSUTH Completes First Kidney Transplant

January 14, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

True to the expectation of Deltans, Nigerians and the International Community, the Delta State University Teaching Hospital (DELSUTH), Oghara has recorded what is still considered a rare feat in the medical field in Nigeria with the successful kidney transplant. Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan,…

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Commonwealth Parliament: Uduaghan Adocates Improved Trade Relations Among African Nations

Commonwealth Parliament: Uduaghan Adocates Improved Trade Relations Among African Nations

January 14, 2014February 27, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has advocated an improved trade relations among African countries for speedy economic growth in the region. Dr. Uduaghan who made the call Sunday when the Executive members of Commonwealth Parliamentary Association paid him a courtesy visit…

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Rivers Tragic Rally: APC Seeks CP Mbu’s Redeployment *Condemns shooting of Abe, killing of 5 children

Rivers Tragic Rally: APC Seeks CP Mbu’s Redeployment *Condemns shooting of Abe, killing of 5 children

January 14, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

The All Progressives Congress (APC), Rivers State Chapter says it has noted the barefaced lies spewed out by the State Police Commissioner, CP Joseph Mbu, in his desperation to minimize the public outrage that has rightly trailed the death of five innocent…

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“I’m Not A Convict” -Kashamu Replies OBJ

“I’m Not A Convict” -Kashamu Replies OBJ

January 12, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

Chairman of the Organisation and Mobilisation Committee for the Peoples Democratic Party in South West, Chief Buruji Kashamu, on Saturday, replied the strong worded letter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo which described him as a convict on extradition request. Kashamu in a…

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Nigerian Knights Urged To Defend Church At All Times

Nigerian Knights Urged To Defend Church At All Times

January 11, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

THE Grand President of Benin Grand Commandery of Knight of Saint John International (KSJI), Brig. Gen. Joseph Ojobu has urged members of the Order to be prepared at all times to defend the church and to make heaven. Brig. Gen. Ojobu made…

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OBJ Writes Again: Decries Appointment Of Convict Kashamu As PDP Zonal Leader **PDP National Chairman, Bamanga Tukur Begs OBJ

OBJ Writes Again: Decries Appointment Of Convict Kashamu As PDP Zonal Leader **PDP National Chairman, Bamanga Tukur Begs OBJ

January 11, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

Nigeria’s former Military Head of State, Civilian President and erstwhile Board Of Trustees (BOT) Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has re-emerged with another controversial missive, where he took a swipe at the party’s leadership and President Goodluck…

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“No Automatic Promotion For Delta Teachers” -Uduaghan Says @ Gov. Akpabio Teacher’s Funeral *Laments Decadence In Youths

“No Automatic Promotion For Delta Teachers” -Uduaghan Says @ Gov. Akpabio Teacher’s Funeral *Laments Decadence In Youths

January 11, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

DELTA State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan has justified the significance in merit and hardwork by reiterating that there will be no automatic promotion for teachers in government owned schools. The governor insisted that promotion would henceforth be based on merit, stressing that…

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Delta: Govt Will Not Allow Distraction On Multi-Billion Gas Project -Uduaghan Insists

Delta: Govt Will Not Allow Distraction On Multi-Billion Gas Project -Uduaghan Insists

January 9, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has re-affirmed his faith and commitment to the $16 billion Gas City Project in the state, insisting that the project was on course and would not be stalled by activities of fifth columnists. Uduaghan, in a…

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At Last, Rivers Assembly Sits *N485Bn Budget Passage Is Illegal -PDP

At Last, Rivers Assembly Sits *N485Bn Budget Passage Is Illegal -PDP

January 8, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

After nearly six months of legislative impasse and following an Abuja Federal High Court ruling which nullified a resolution by the National Assembly to usurp the functions of the Rivers state legislature since July 2013, members of the state House of Assembly…

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Delta Oil Community Killing: Navy Denies Invasion *Accuses Media Of Sensationalism

Delta Oil Community Killing: Navy Denies Invasion *Accuses Media Of Sensationalism

January 8, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

The Nigerian Navy has denied and disproved claims of its alleged invasion of the oil-rich Ugborodo community in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State. Although it recognised that there was fracas in the area between the Arotun and Madagho communities…

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Rivers High Court Bombing: Matters Arising *Rivers Govt Names Suspects *APC, PDP Trade Blames

Rivers High Court Bombing: Matters Arising Rivers Govt Names Suspects APC, PDP Trade Blames

January 7, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

The alleged bombing of a High Court in Ahoada, Rivers State in the morning of Monday January 6th, has infuriated public concern, following myriad of accusations and counter accusations from political interest groups in the oil-rich state, currently embroiled in class feud….

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Right Of Reply: “Enemies Of Progress Against $16 Billion Gas City Project In Delta” -SSG

Right Of Reply: “Enemies Of Progress Against $16 Billion Gas City Project In Delta” -SSG

January 6, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

Delta state government has reiterated its awareness that enemies of progress are out to thwart the realisation of the $16 Billion Gas City Project in Ogidigben, Delta state. An urgent press statement made available to Blank NEWS Online by the Secretary to…

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