Developing story: Nunieh leaves over N250 billion in NDDC coffers
More than N250 billion meant for the NDDC’s intervention in the development of the Niger Delta may have been left unspent by the Joi Nunieh led management. The Telegraph which has been on the trail of the developing story since Nunieh was shoved aside learnt…
Developing story: How Esther of Ogoniland was thrown out
Facts which may likely explain why Gbene Joi Nunieh lost out as the Acting Managing Director of the NDDC are gradually emerging. Although there are persons who are linking the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi to the travails of Barrister Nunieh, the Telegraph has learnt…
Developing story: Joi Nunieh removed
Developing story: Nunieh removed as Acting MD Joi Nynieh, Acting Managing Director of the NDDC has been removed from office, following a sudden decision by the Federal Government to set aside the composition of the Interim Management Committee which she has headed since August last…
I have great respect for traditional rulers – Wike
Rivers State Governor, Chief (Barr.) Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has stated he has great respect for traditional rulers, given the critical role that the traditional institution plays in promoting peace, unity and cultural harmony in the society. Ironically, the sudden turn around is coming after the…
MOSOP announces transitional council by Chimex Ndubuisi
After seven years on the saddle as President of the Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People (MOSOP), Legborsi Pyagbara has announced an 8-man council to conduct an election that would usher in a new leadership for the movement. Addressing the Ogonis during the 28th…
Secretariat shooting: 6 in custody
At least six persons are being held in police custody,following sharp disagreements between youthful elements drawn from Bille and Krakrama communities which reportedly turned violent. They are being questioned over their alleged role in the conflict which created pandermonium within the Rivers State Secretariat Complex…
Kalabaris are fortunate – Peterside
“The people of Kalabari are fortunate to have such a man of depth, candour and perseverance as a father, monarch and guardian”, so declared Dr Dakuku Peterside, Director General of NIMASA in a goodwill message. Recall that the Monarch who recently turned 90 had celebrated…
Heavens will not fall
Governor Nyesom Wike’s lack of decorum and respect for the Rivers traditional institution may have brought him under pressure by those who want him to apologise for what is perceived as an insult on royalty. But the man who, out of respect for northern traditional…
Raid on Jonathan’s country home: BSG yet to react
There has been no reaction from the Bayelsa State Government, following reports that gunmen early Tuesday morning moved to seize control of the Otuoke residence of the former Nigerian President, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. Otuoke which is the village of the former number one citizen…
Raid on Jonathan’s country home: BSG yet to react
There has been no reaction from the Bayelsa State Government, following reports that gunmen early Tuesday morning moved to seize control of the Otuoke residence of the former Nigerian President, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. Otuoke which is the village of the former number one citizen…
