ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has assured the State’s collaboration that his administration will tackle oil theft, saying that it poses a serious threat to the Niger Delta region. The Governor stated this in Government House, Yenagoa, when he received a Federal Government delegation, led by Minister of State for Petroleum, Chief Timipre Sylva. Governor Diri regretted that the menace had negatively affected the environment and image of the oil-rich area. He canvassed urgent actions against the economic crime in the interest of the region and the nation at large. Diri lamented that…
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ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- A former governor of Imo state, Emeka Ihedioha has debunked a report making the rounds on social media that he called the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi crafty. Ihedioha said the report did not emanate from him, adding that it is the handiwork of purveyors who are trying to dent his image. Ihedioha made his stance known in a press release by his media aide, Chibuike Onyeukwu on Tuesday titled, ‘RE – 2023: Igbos Should Wait Till 2031, Peter Obi is Crafty: Fake News: Please Disregard’. The former governor said he did…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- There are speculations that the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ebonyi State Chapter is allegedly plotting to suspend Ann Agom-Eze, from the Party. Agom-Eze was Governor David Umahi’s closeth rival for APC Ebonyi South Senatorial ticket. It was gathered that the move to suspend Mrs Agom-Eze by the leadership of the party in the state, was made known last week. However, it was stalled by some party faithful at her (Agom-Eze) Umudomi Ward in the Onicha Local Government Area of the state. It was learnt that the alleged move was geared towards removing her from the…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- National Coordinator of South South Elders Forum, Chief Anabs Sara-Igbe, on Tuesday criticized Governor Nyesom Wike over his plan to demolish hotels found harbouring political gatherings. Governor Wike had vowed to demolish the spot for allegedly stirring violence over the 2023 general elections in Rivers state. Responding to Wike’s warning, Sara Igbe, former National Publicity Secretary, Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) noted that such threats would not suppress ongoing efforts to rescue Rivers state from the grips of the governor. He said, “This is time for rescue mission. Rivers state has been seized by Governor…
Enugu, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Festus Keyamo, the Minister of State for Labour and Employment has described the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi as a carpetbagger. He said that Obi may be a trojan horse for the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar. The APC presidential campaign council spokesman made the claims while speaking with Arise News. Keyamo expressed fear that Obi might lead his supporters to nowhere. He said: “Peter Obi, Kwankwaso brought colour into the campaign, and I admit they have raised some consciousness among the electorates, but outside the South-East,…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has accused Igbo politicians of being responsible for the Presidency’s insults on the South-East. The pro-Biafra movement stated that the Presidency would have taken the South-East seriously if Igbo politicians had not sabotaged its leader, Nnamdi Kanu. Emma Powerful, IPOB’s spokesman, disclosed this while denying the group’s involvement in the alleged killing of eight Nigeriens and security agents in Owerri, the capital of Imo State. IPOB also criticized the Presidency over its comments on the incident, which it said amounts to intimidation of Ndigbo. IPOB said the President Muhammadu…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Special Counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, (IPOB), Aloy Ejimakor has insisted that the Biafran agitator is not a “bad guy.” Ejimakor stated this following the ruling by an Abia Court on the invasion of Kanu’s residence by the Army and a remark by the United Nations, (UN). The lawyer recalled the court’s ruling that the Army attempted to terminate Kanu’s life. In a tweet, the lawyer said such a stance had shown that Kanu is not a bad guy and should be freed. According to Ejimakor: “It’s the…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Worldwide has called on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), to intervene and ensure the immediate release of Senator Ike Ekweremadu. The former Deputy Senate President is currently being held in the United Kingdom where he is facing trial for alleged organ harvesting. The Senator is still behind bars, while his wife Beatrice has been granted bail. In a statement made available on Tuesday, the National President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike said it was unjustifiable that the United Kingdom authorities had no regard for Ekweremadu’s…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has vowed that the State will not cede its governorship position to the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC). Wike stated this yesterday while speaking to his Lagos State counterpart, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Governor Sanwo-Olu was in Rivers State to commission the Orochiri -Worukwo (Waterlines junction) Flyover in Port Harcourt, the state capital. During the event, Wike told the Lagos Governor not to be deceived by some propagandists claiming they were coming to reclaim the State. Wike said the former administration in the State had looted the State’s treasury, stressing that…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has declared war against Oil Bunkering and Pipeline vandalism in the State. Uzodinma made the declaration while meeting with the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Marlin Sylva; the Chief of Defense Staff, General Lucky Irabor together with his entourage and the CEO of NNPC PLC, Mele Kyari at the Government House New Executive Chamber. In his address, Governor Uzodimma hinted at efforts made by the Government with joint forces of the security agencies to curb oil theft and secure oil production in the State which has been…