Briga News Nigeria Renowned Niger Delta environmental and human rights activist, Chief Mulade Sheriff, PhD, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to halt the current practice of paying the 13 per cent oil derivation funds directly to oil-producing state governments, advocating instead for the funds to be channelled into federally coordinated mega development…
Briga News Nigeria A prominent Ijaw leader, peace advocate, and renowned human and environmental rights activist, Chief Mulade Sheriff, PhD, has welcomed Nigerians to the New Year 2026, urging governments at all levels to embrace prudence, accountability, and purposeful governance focused on delivering electoral promises rather than being distracted by the next election cycle. Mulade,…
Briga Media The Ijaw Publishers’ Forum (IPF) has held its 2nd annual media conference in Warri, Delta State, with the theme “Safeguarding the Niger Delta Natural Resources for Future Generations”. In his welcome address, Comrade Ozobo Austin, National President of IPF, emphasised the importance of protecting the Niger Delta’s natural resources and environment for future…
Briga Media The coordinator federal amnesty programme High Chief Dr. Dennis Otuaro has charged members of the Ijaw Publishers Forum to report facts to promote ethical journalism while telling the Ijaw and Niger Delta story. Otuaro was represented by the national spokesman of the Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) made this disclosure at the 2nd Ijaw…
Briga Media •••Says 4500 Students Deployed In Varsities In Nigeria In 2025 The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr Dennis Otuaro, has said that President Bola Tinubu is happy with the significant achievements recorded by the agency in the Niger Delta in about two years. He spoke at the flag-off of the fourth batch…
Briga Media The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr Dennis Otuaro, has congratulated the Founder of Esther Matthew Tonlagha Foundation, Mrs Esther Tonlagha, on her conferment with an Honorary Doctorate of Science (D.Sc) Degree in Community Development and Empowerment by the Federal University, Otuoke. The honoree is the wife of Engr. Matthew Tonlagha, an…
Briga Media The hospitality scene in Delta State is about to get a major boost as BON Hotel Udu, popularly known as BON Hotel De Tranquil, prepares to officially open its doors tomorrow, Friday. Located at KM 12 DSC Aladja Expressway, Igbiki Ovwian in Udu Local Government Area, the new facility is positioning itself as…
Briga Media Dr Dennis Otuaro, Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, has been confirmed as chairman of the 2026 Ijaw Media Conference. This was contained in a statement signed by the duo of Pastor Arex Akemotubo and Tare Magbei, Chairman and Secretary of the Planning Committee, respectively. They explained that the conference theme, “Safeguarding Niger…
Briga Media The Niger Delta Youth Council of Nigeria (NDYCN) has distanced itself from a misleading publication made by Mr. Becham Ufuoma, who has been falsely claiming to be the President of the organization. In a statement, Amb. Blessing Adogbeji, the National President of NDYCN, described Ufuoma as an imposter who has never been elected,…
Ijaw Youth Council (IYC ) Worldwide Press Release 10/12/2025 Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide Condemns the Unlawful Sealing of Former Minister Timipre Sylva’s Abuja Residence and Calls for an End to Selective Victimisation “A Disturbing Pattern of Selective Justice – IYC Demands Transparency” The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide wishes to express its profound concern over…