From Ameachi Prosper (The New Diplomat's Delta State Correspondent) The Chairman of Traditional Rulers of Oil Producing Communities of Nigeria (TROMPCON), Delta State Chapter, HRM. (Dr.) Emmanuel Ekemejewa Sideso (JP) OON, Abe 1, the Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom, has apealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to inaugurate the board of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) without…
Wants Members To Avoid Gossips From Ameachi Prosper (The New Diplomat's Delta State Correspondent) Delta State Chief Judge, Justice Marshal Umukoro has inaugurated 18 members of Local Government Council Election Tribunal, charging them to uphold integrity and probity in the discharge of their judicial duties. Justice Umukoro gave the advice while administering oath of office…
The Deputy President of Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has congratulated Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala over her selection and confirmation as the new Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). The New Diplomat earlier reported that her appointment was confirmed on Monday, following the WTO General Council Meeting held virtually. Omo-Agege in a statement by his Special Adviser on…
From Ameachi Prosper (The New Diplomat's Delta Correspondent) A liquid substance suspected to be crude oil has been discovered gushing from the ground in the non-oil-producing community of Otuabula 2, in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) has taken samples for testing after visiting the…
From Ameachi Prosper (The New Diplomat's Delta Correspondent) Grief and palpable fear have enveloped the Amukpe community in Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State following the mysterious death of two lovers, Matilda and Ufuoma Alome. The two were found dead inside their apartment by curious neighbours who knocked on their door. After getting no response…
From Ameachi Prosper (The New Diplomat's Delta State Correspondent) A fresh outbreak of cholera has been recorded in Ogbein-Ama community, Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State, killing two people. Following the outbreak residents have called on the Delta state government to come to their aid and stop the Cholera spread. Secretary-General, Ogbein-Ama Federated Community,…
With Agency Report -- In a landmark ruling, the UK Supreme Court on Friday allowed 42,500 Niger Delta farmers and fishermen to sue Royal Dutch Shell (RDS) in English courts after years of oil spills in the region contaminated land and groundwater. Senior judges said there was an arguable case that UK-domiciled Shell, one of…
By Abiola Olawale A Nigerian billionaire businessman and former member of the House of Representatives, Prince Ned Nwoko, has alarmed the security agencies, alleging that there are plans by certain individuals to take his life. Nwoko, husband of Nollywood Actress, Regina Daniels, linked the alleged plan to kill him to an ongoing struggle for kingship…
By Oyinlola Awonuga Balogun (The New Diplomat's Entertainment, Fashion and Sports Desk) Minister of Youth and Sports Development Sunday Dare and other well-wishers have congratulated one of Nigeria’s all-time athletics legends, Blessing Okagbare, after she announced her entry into the Guinness Book of Records as one of the hallowed names there. The 32-year-old revealed her…