From Ameachi Prosper (The New Diplomat's Delta State Correspondent) In recognition of his efforts in ensuring stability in African politics, former President Goodluck Jonathan, has bagged the prestigious award of the 'Africa Peace and Security Leader of the Year 2020'. The announcement was made by Dr Ken Giami, Publisher of the United Kingdom-based African Leadership Magazine…
From Segun Amure, (The New Diplomat's Abuja Bureau) Business mogul, Mr. Femi Otedola and Founding Chairman of MRS Group, Alhaji Sayyu Dantata are among prominent Nigerians who have pre-ordered copies of 'Strategic Turnaround,' a book authored by the former Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside. According to publisher…
From Ameachi Prosper (The New Diplomat's Delta State Correspondent) Elder statesman and Chairman of Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Chief Edwin Clark, has appealed to President Muhammad Buhari to direct the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio, to stop interfering in the operations of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Clark, who made the…
As Protest Rages In Warri North… From Amaechi Prosper (The New Diplomat's Delta State Correspondent) Ahead of the 2023 political permutations in Delta State, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state has been hit by fresh crisis which boiled over Saturday leading to the resignation of Chief Adizue Eluaka, a top Anioma politician and palace…
Blame Akpabio, Say Akwa Was An Insider During the alleged Cases of Multi-billion-naira fraud... Threaten To Take Protest To Abuja... From Ameachi Prosper (The New Diplomat's Delta State Correspondent) Over one thousand youths on Thursday shutdown the Agbarho section of the busy East-West road in Delta State calling for the sack of the appointed sole…
From Ameachi Prosper (The New Diplomat's Delta Correspondent) An Edo traditional Chief Ugheiemhekhia Kareem Yahaya has appeared before the Edo State Judicial Panel of Inquiry for victims of SARS and related abuses to seek for financial compensation to the tune of N50bn. Yayaha is the Clan head of Imiakebu Community in Etsako East LGA, Edo State,…
From Ameachi Prosper (The New Diplomat's Delta Correspondent) Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State says the federal government has been playing politics with the Ogoni environment remediation programme recommended by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). He noted that Ogoni having played a pivotal role in the economic development of Rivers State and the country…
Ijaw youths from the states of the Niger Delta region have vowed to proceed with their planned protest and shutdown of the headquarters of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) located in Port Harcourt, Rivers State over the failure of the Federal Government to address the issue of wrongful appointment of a sole administrator for…
*Accuses Federal Govt Of Continued Harassment Former Vice president Atiku Abubakar has sold off his shares at Integrated Logistics Services (Intels) Nigeria Ltd, a company he co-founded, over what he called continued harassment of his business interests by the federal government that has" been destroying legitimate business because of politics.” Atiku who was a co-founder…