NDDC: National Assembly frustrating Buhari’s anti-corruption war — N’Delta leaders
By Henry Umoru – Abuja A group under the aegis of the Niger Delta Forum for Equity and Justice has taken a swipe at the National Assembly, accusing the lawmakers of frustrating President Muhammadu Buhari’s anti-corruption crusade. In a statement, on Wednesday, by the leaders of Niger Delta Forum for Equity and Justice, the group, […]
Akpabio and new vision for Niger Delta
By Anietie Ekong THE appointment of Senator Godswill Akpabio as the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs on August 20, 2019, was greeted by great enthusiasm by people across the Niger Delta region. President Muhammadu Buhari was widely hailed for the appointment described as putting a square peg in a square hole. The excitement of the […]
2023: Niger Delta group seeks legislation on power rotation
A political pressure group, Niger Delta Youth Coalition (NDYC), has called for legislation that would enthrone political zoning systems and power rotation as part of the county’s law.
2023: Niger Delta group seeks legislation on power rotation
A political pressure group, Niger Delta Youth Coalition (NDYC), has called for legislation that would enthrone political zoning systems and power rotation as part of the county’s law. National Coordinator of the group, Mr Emmanuel Ogba, made the call on Saturday in Port Harcourt. He urged the National Assembly to strive towards making legislations aimed […]
We must maintain peace across Niger Delta – Akpabio
Niger Delta Minister and former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Chief Godswill Akpabio, on Friday, said that the Niger Delta Region must ‘forge a bond of peace’ for true development to occur.
Imo, Abia, Ondo not part of Niger Delta region ― Prof. Etekpe
By Samuel Oyadongha – Yenogoa The Director, Institute for Niger Delta Studies (INDS) of the Niger Delta University, Prof. Ambily Etekpe, has said it was wrong to have included Imo, Abia and Ondo as member states of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The NDDC was created by former President Olusegun Obasanjo after years of […]
Buhari has done well for Niger Delta, says Dokubo
Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Prof. Charles Dokubo, has lauded President Muhammadu Buhari, for his unwavering determination towards deepening peace and development of the Niger Delta region.
Clark stopped militants’ revolt against NDDC interim management ―Report
By Emma Amaize – Port Harcourt Elder Statesman and South-South leader, Senator Edwin Clark, has quietly intervened and prevailed on some angry militants in the Niger Delta Delta, threatening to lock up the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Headquarters in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, over the continued operation of the Interim Management Committee, IMC, to […]
Some people targeting acting NDDC MD to derail recovery of loot
The Coalition of Civil Societies for Good Governance and Change Initiative (CCSGGC) says there is a deliberate attempt to frustrate Joi Nunieh, acting managing director of the Niger-Delta Development Commission (NDDC), in the bid to recover looted funds. The group tackled some “disgruntled elements in the guise of civil society groups who are blackmailing Dr. […]
NDDC: Who is afraid of Nunieh?
There is a new campaign in town, and it is hinged on bringing down a high-profile target at all costs. The strategy is that if the target is not brought down, there would indeed be trouble, and the consequences might be severe. I have watched closely as the events are unfolding, and I dare say […]
Buhari’s administration changing Niger Delta positively – Presidency
Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja The Presidency said on Sunday President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration has brought positive changes to the Niger Delta region. The Presidency said with the significant progress recorded in the Ogoni Clean-Up project, the Federal Government’s New Vision for the Niger Delta was making good progress. The Senior Special Assistant to the Vice […]
Dickson offers automatic employment to 104 first class graduands
By Samuel Oyadongha – Yenagoa Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, has offered automatic employment to 104 First Class graduates of the state-owned Niger Delta University, Amassoma in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area. Dickson gave the directive during the 5th Combined Convocation ceremony of the NDU from 2015 to 2019 academic sessions. The beneficiaries include 13 […]
NDDC 50-man Project Committee opaque, prone to fraud ―Coalition
Perez Brisibe – Ughelli The 50-man Project Verification Committee of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has been described by a Coalition as “opaque and prone to fraud.” The committee which is headed by the NDDC Executive Director, Projects, Dr. Cairo Ojougboh during its inaugural speech, had stated that “records available to the commission show that most […]
We laid our dear Alabo (Prof) Robin Wg Horton to rest (1932-2019)
By Dr. Godknows Igali Our beloved Prof Robin, just like Canadian botanist, Collin Powell, and British linguist, Kay Williamson died and we buried him in the Niger Delta, Ijaw soil. By Royal Decree of His Serene Majesty, Prof TJT Princewill, Amachree XI, the Amayanabo, he was on 18th January 2020 buried in the sacred island […]
Niger Delta group cautions Minister over utterances on NDDC Board
By Perez Brisibe THE Minister of State for Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Tayo Alasoadura, has been asked by the Niger Delta Integrity Network, NDIN to be mindful of his utterances against the board of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC which he described as “hurriedly put together.” Describing the outburst of the minister as regrettable, […]
Buhari not playing politics with Niger Delta development — Akpabio
NDDC isolated from State govt’s – Ayade By Ike Uchechukwu – Calabar Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio has asserted that President Buhari was not in any way playing politics with the development of the Niger Delta region of the country. He added that the forensic audit ordered by the president was a […]
