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Niger Delta: FG mulls commission for 13% derivation, others

On November 10, 20208:00 amIn Newsby Nwafor

By Chris Ochayi Following alleged mismanagement of the 13 per cent derivation, the Federal Government might consider the establishment of National Derivation Commission, NDC, to handle the responsibility of monitoring and disbursement of developmental funds accruing to the Niger Delta region. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Ita Enang,
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Buhari seeks confirmation of nominees as Justices of Supreme Court, others

Amnesty: N/Delta stakeholders urge Buhari to appoint SA

On June 10, 20204:12 pmIn Newsby Nwafor

The Niger Delta Amnesty Vendors Association, NDAVA has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to order immediate payment of all verified contracts to enable the contractors goes back to site with immediate effect.

COVID-19: Why FG must fix Health sector now – N/Delta Group

On May 17, 20206:36 pmIn Newsby Urowayino Jeremiah

As the world is being ravaged by the novel Coronavirus pandemic, popularly called COVID-19, the Warri Consultative Forum (WFC) has called on the Federal Government to fix the health sector now to save Nigerians from the further suffering.

N-Delta: FG calls for dialogue to resolve conflicts

On February 24, 20207:16 pmIn Newsby Nwafor

The Federal Government has called on the people of the region to embrace dialogue in order to address issues giving rise to conflicts, agitations and youth restiveness in the region

Climate Change: N/Delta women demand for environmental justice

On December 28, 20195:45 amIn Newsby Nwafor

Niger Delta women have expressed worries over the devastating effects of climate change, calling on the government to take urgent steps to mitigate the impact.

N-Delta: I have what it takes to move region forward – Alasoadura

On September 26, 20194:03 pmIn Newsby Nwafor

The newly assigned Minister of State for Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Tayo Alasoadura has promised to apply his knowledge of mandate of the ministry to move region forward.

Appoint Johnny as Amnesty coordinator, Delta Ijaw tells Buhari

OMPALAN cautions Buhari on N-Delta

On September 9, 20194:58 amIn Newsby Nwafor

The Oil & Solid Mineral Producing Area Landlords’ Association of Nigeria has written President Buhari on the inability of the region’s robust interventionist scheme – the NDDC to deliver on its mandate.

Conference of Speakers’ll ensure success of Electoral Reforms — Hon Abbas

Reps probe Ntrn abandoned projects in N-Delta

On August 27, 20195:44 amIn Newsby Nwafor

Abuja —The House of Representatives has commenced enquiry into alleged abandonment of capital projects in Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta and Rivers states.

N-Delta communities protest in Abuja over non payment of N6.9bn fees by SPDC

On August 23, 20192:07 amIn Newsby Bankole

INDIGINES of oil-producing communities in Niger Delta, yesterday, took their protest over non-compliance with the Senate resolution by Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC, on payment of N6.9 billion to Niger Delta communities to Abuja.

Dokubo: How Amnesty Programme changed the face of N-Delta in one year

On March 10, 201912:25 amIn News, Viewpointby Bankole

The appointment of Professor Charles Dokubo as Co-ordinator of Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) in March 2018 has, no doubt, opened a new vista in the region in line with the Change Agenda of President Muhammadu Buhari. Dokubo’s achievements in one year have enabled the people of the Niger Delta to peep into a new direction of life. One can assert that the PAP Coordinator radically changed the face of the Amnesty Programme in the region and the people of the Niger Delta are better for it.