Category: National
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Presidential Amnesty Office Confirms Disbursement of March Stipends to Beneficiaries
The Presidential Amnesty Office has confirmed the disbursement of the N65,000 stipends for March 2024 to all beneficiaries. In a statement released on Saturday, the office addressed concerns raised by delegates regarding non-payment or delays in stipend disbursement, attributing any delays to technical issues experienced by some banks. The office reiterated its commitment to ensuring…
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In Wake of OKUAMA Tragedy, Otuaro Holds Talks with COAS Lagbaja in Abuja
Chief Dennis Otuaro, PhD, Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), met with Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, in Abuja on Thursday to address pressing security concerns in the Niger Delta region, following a recent tragic ambush on Nigerian troops in Okuama community, Ughelli South, Delta State, resulting in the death of…
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PAP Boss Otuaro Meets Ex-President Jonathan for Consultation in Abuja
Chief Dennis Otuaro, PhD, the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), met with Former President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja on Thursday. The meeting was part of Otuaro’s efforts to engage various stakeholders for the successful implementation of the programme, which aims to foster peace and development in the Niger Delta region. During the meeting,…
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OKUAMA TRAGEDY: PAP Administrator Otuaro Joins President Tinubu to Pay Tribute to 17 Slain Military Personnel in Abuja
The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Chief Dennis Otuaro, PhD, joined President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, in paying tribute to the 17 soldiers who lost their lives in the Okuama community tragedy in Delta State approximately two weeks ago. Expressing profound sadness…
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OKUAMA: Edwin Clark Sounds Alarm as Nigerian Military Raids Home by Land and Air
Former Federal Commissioner for Information and Ijaw national leader, Chief Edwin Clark, has revealed that soldiers conducted a raid on his country home in Kiagbodo, Delta State, by both land and air in search of arms. The Elderstatesman disclosed that on Saturday, March 23, 2024, approximately 30 to 40 armed soldiers arrived in about 5…
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HIGH-LEVEL TALKS: PAP Boss Otuaro Meets Defence Minister to Quell Niger Delta Security Challenges
The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Chief Dennis Otuaro, PhD, held a crucial meeting recently with the Honourable Minister of Defence, Alhaji Muhammed Badaru Abubakar, in Abuja. The meeting was convened in response to the recent tragic events involving the loss of 16 soldiers in Okuama community, Delta state. Chief Dennis Otuaro extends…
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PAP Administrator Otuaro Makes Courtesy Call on SGF Akume in Abuja
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, CON, graciously welcomed Chief Dennis Otuaro, PhD, the newly appointed Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), during a meeting at his office in Abuja on Friday. This gathering marked the inception of significant initiatives aimed at revitalizing the program, with a dedicated focus…
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OKUAMA/OKOLOBA: Presidential Amnesty Programme Boss, Otuaro, Meets Defence Minister for Strategic Talks
Chief Dennis Otuaro, PhD, the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), met with the Honourable Minister of State for Defence, His Excellency, Dr. Muhammed Bello Matawalle, MON, in Abuja on Friday, March 22, to extend condolences and discuss strategic collaboration. The visit aimed to express condolences to the Nigerian military following the March 14,…
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Edwin Clark Urges President Tinubu to Fast-Track Roads, Rail Projects in Niger Delta
Chief Edwin Clark, Ijaw National leader and convener of Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), has urged President Bola Tinubu to prioritize the completion of abandoned roads and rail projects leading to the Niger Delta region. In a letter to Tinubu on Wednesday, Clark commended the president for initiating the Lagos-Calabar coastal road construction but emphasized…
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University of Benin Congratulates Otuaro on Appointment as PAP Administrator
The Department of Political Science at the University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria, has congratulated Dr. Dennis Otuaro on his recent appointment as the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP). Dr. Otuaro’s appointment by President Bola Tinubu on March 15 marks a significant milestone in the efforts to address youth restiveness in the Niger…