Disasters: NEMA DG solicits more collaboration in Kaduna Anambra community urges Obiano’s intervention in tussle for Nanka traditional PM stool COVID-19: Stakeholders urge govts to build sustainable recovery models Edo election: INEC concludes distribution of sensitive materials to LGAs Attacks: Gov. El-Rufai reassures of adequate security in Kaduna Airport Bye-elections: INEC boss visits Lagos CP, seeks support for hitch-free exercise Occasional robbery, kidnapping not peculiar to Ekiti — APC FG resuscitates Onikan artisans’ training school to address skill gap, unemployment Stop inciting Nigerians with your utterances, CSO tells Obasanjo, Soyinka Gov. Ikpeazu suspends executive secretary over building collapse in Aba Ondo 2020: Speaker empowers constituency Ekiti Govt warns monarchs against illegal seizure of chiefs’ salaries District Head alerts on rising kidnappings in S/Kaduna community Political interest responsible for lingering crisis in Heartland FC, club chairman says Flood threatening flood production in Nigeria – NEMA DG Gov. Tambuwal lauds NAHCON on Hajj savings scheme We will fight bandits to finish — Chief of Air Staff NAN committed to success of UNFPA programmes – MD Flood: Kwara Govt. pledges to support displaced persons in Pategi Negative sentiment persists on NSE, market capitalisation down N8bn Maritime Security: NIMASA, Air Force set to deploy assets for Deep Blue Project Food security: Kaduna Govt assures of enabling environment for large scale farming Police warns Zamfara APC against intervening in security issues NAFDAC warn against falsified Proximexa Suspension 125mg/5ml FCT pilgrims board partners Hajj reporters on manpower training Former Adamawa Acting Governor returns to PDP NIGCOMSAT partners other satellite agencies to power 1st African Satellite-Based Augmentation System President Buhari assents to Police Bill, 2020 Nigeria’s COVID-19 curve is flattening -PTF Zamfara APC expels Sirajo Garba, 125 others for violating NEC order FG committed to quality infrastructure delivery in Lagos communities – Controller Ondo 2020: Group canvasses support for Akeredolu/Ayedatiwa ticket Edo election: IPAC sensitises residents to hold peaceful election Sokoto Assembly tasks community leaders on monitoring of projects 32 contestants qualify for Mr/Miss Nigeria International Pageant UI VC Race: Candidates make pledges to UI community Persons living with disabilities want total inclusion in society Edo Election: Group wants INEC’s consistency in guidelines application FG reviews treasury forms, other accounting source documents—AGF NCC holds 1st virtual bi-annual meeting with Telcos on Complaints Management Edo election, a litmus test for country’s commitment to free, credible election Gov. Wike urges President Muhammadu Buhari to make Edo election a model FIFA president meets Trump to discuss 2026 World Cup finals Floods sack over 70 communities in Kogi, displace over 50,000 persons COVID-19: Entrepreneurs laud FG’s intervention fund for MSMEs Gov. Ganduje appoints board members for Kano Pillars FC Elections: INEC seeks NAN’s support NEC, NCDC agree on strengthening COVID-19 response across states South west pensioners express concern over increase in petrol, electricity tariff Mining: Osun Assembly to enact law on mining activities
"NDDC News"
- Education8 hours ago
StudyFree to help 8 Nigerian students continue studies abroad
An Edtech startup, StudyFree, says it has finalised plans to assist eight scholars of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) who were denied scholarship funding to...
- Politics2 days ago
Rep’s C’ttee on NDDC hosts Akpabio in closed-door meeting
The House of Representatives’ Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), on Tuesday, hosted the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Sen. Godswill Akpabio to a closed-door...
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![The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), says that the association is designing nose masks that will be suitable for pupils in nursery classes for easy breathing, as schools prepare for reopening. Mr Yomi Otubela, National President of the association made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Mr-Yomi-Otubela.jpg "NAPPS designning nose masks for children in nursery classes")
General news6 days agoNAPPS designning nose masks for children in nursery classes
The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), says that the association is designing nose masks that will be suitable for pupils in nursery classes...
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![The Act for Positive Transformation Initiative, a Civil Society Organisation (CSO), has requested President Muhammadu Buhari to freeze the account of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), and suspend all further spending in the commission. Mr Johnson Kolawale, the Head, Directorate of Research, Strategy and Programme, made the call at a news conference on Monday […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Muhammadu-Buhari2-400x240.jpg "CSO urges Buhari to freeze NDDC account")
![The Act for Positive Transformation Initiative, a Civil Society Organisation (CSO), has requested President Muhammadu Buhari to freeze the account of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), and suspend all further spending in the commission. Mr Johnson Kolawale, the Head, Directorate of Research, Strategy and Programme, made the call at a news conference on Monday […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Muhammadu-Buhari2-80x80.jpg "CSO urges Buhari to freeze NDDC account")
Politics1 week agoCSO urges Buhari to freeze NDDC account
The Act for Positive Transformation Initiative, a Civil Society Organisation (CSO), has requested President Muhammadu Buhari to freeze the account of the Niger Delta Development Commission...
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![The Host Communities of Nigeria (HOSCON) – Producing Oil & Gas, on Monday inaugurated the Lagos State chapter executives to champion the fight for total inclusion of the state as oil producing state. The National Chairman, HOSCON, Dr Mike Emuh said the establishment of the body was necessitated by continuing negligence of the host communities […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/HOSTCOM.jpg "HOSCON inaugurates Lagos State chapter executives in Badagry")
Economy1 week agoHOSCON inaugurates Lagos State chapter executives in Badagry
The Host Communities of Nigeria (HOSCON) – Producing Oil & Gas, on Monday inaugurated the Lagos State chapter executives to champion the fight for total inclusion...
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![Dr Kayode Ajulo, a legal practitioner, has threatened law suit against the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), over non disclosure of names of those who misappropriated its N40 billion revenue and budget. Ajulo said this in a letter written to the Acting Managing Director of NDCC, Prof. Kemebradikumo Pondei, on Wednesday in Abuja, a […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Court9-400x240.jpg "Ajulo threatens law suit over non disclosure of N40b NDDC beneficiaries")
![Dr Kayode Ajulo, a legal practitioner, has threatened law suit against the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), over non disclosure of names of those who misappropriated its N40 billion revenue and budget. Ajulo said this in a letter written to the Acting Managing Director of NDCC, Prof. Kemebradikumo Pondei, on Wednesday in Abuja, a […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Court9-80x80.jpg "Ajulo threatens law suit over non disclosure of N40b NDDC beneficiaries")
General news2 weeks agoAjulo threatens law suit over non disclosure of N40b NDDC beneficiaries
Dr Kayode Ajulo, a legal practitioner, has threatened law suit against the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), over non disclosure of names of those who misappropriated...
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![The Presidential Support Committee, South-South zone, has called for tenure elongation of the Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the Nigeria Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The South-South Zonal Coordinator of the committee, Dr Alice Okpokpor, who said this in Abuja while briefing journalists on the outcome of an urgent extraordinary meeting of the Directors of PSC […]](https://i2.wp.com/live.mrf.io/statics/i/ps/storage.googleapis.com/thisday-846548948316-wp-data/wp-media/2019/05/d6d9719a-nddc-logo.jpg?widthu003d1200u0026enableu003dupscale "NDDC: Presidential Support Committee seeks elongation of IMC’s tenure")
General news2 weeks agoNDDC: Presidential Support Committee seeks elongation of IMC’s tenure
The Presidential Support Committee, South-South zone, has called for tenure elongation of the Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the Nigeria Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The South-South...
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![The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), says it has paid over 5.910 million U.S dollars (about N2.28 billion) for tuition and stipends owed stranded scholarship students in the United Kingdom. Mr Charles Odili, NDDC Director of Corporate Affairs, said in a statement in Port Harcourt on Monday that the commission disbursed the sum to 197 […]](https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2020/05/NDDC.jpg?fitu003d800%2C394u0026sslu003d1 "NDDC pays 197 stranded UK scholarship students N2.28bn")
Education2 weeks agoNDDC pays 197 stranded UK scholarship students N2.28bn
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), says it has paid over 5.910 million U.S dollars (about N2.28 billion) for tuition and stipends owed stranded scholarship students...
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![The Committee of Youth on Mobilisation and Sensitisation (CYMS), has called for inclusion of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) under the supervision of the Presidency to ensure transparency and equity in service delivery. The Director General, CYMS, Mr Obinna Nwaka, who made the call while addressing the newsmen on Monday in Abuja, said that […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/27212028/Buhari-full-speech-1.fw_.png "CYMS calls for inclusion of NDDC under Presidency")
Defence/Security2 weeks agoCYMS calls for inclusion of NDDC under Presidency
The Committee of Youth on Mobilisation and Sensitisation (CYMS), has called for inclusion of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) under the supervision of the Presidency...
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![The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it recently quizzed top officials of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) over various allegations of corruption. Mrs Azuka Ogugua, Spokesperson of the Commission, said this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. Ogugua said the allegations included diversion of funds, procurement fraud and […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Court5-400x240.jpg "ICPC quizzes NDDC officials over alleged corruption")
![The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it recently quizzed top officials of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) over various allegations of corruption. Mrs Azuka Ogugua, Spokesperson of the Commission, said this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. Ogugua said the allegations included diversion of funds, procurement fraud and […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Court5-80x80.jpg "ICPC quizzes NDDC officials over alleged corruption")
Defence/Security3 weeks agoICPC quizzes NDDC officials over alleged corruption
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it recently quizzed top officials of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) over various allegations...
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![The Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) says it will commence an accelerated forensic audit of NDDC, following Federal Government’ release of fund. Mr Charles Odili, Director of Corporate Affairs in the commission stated this in a statement he issued in Port Harcourt on Thursday. The statement noted that the […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Members-of-the-enlarged-Niger-Delta-Development-Commission-NDDC-Interim-Committee.jpg "Committee promises accelerated forensic audit of Niger Delta Development Commission")
General news3 weeks agoCommittee promises accelerated forensic audit of Niger Delta Development Commission
The Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) says it will commence an accelerated forensic audit of NDDC, following Federal Government’ release...
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![The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved the appointment of eight field experts to undertake the forensic auditing of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Sen. Godswin Akpabio, made the disclosure to State House correspondents after the council’s meeting, presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the State […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/expert-400x240.jpg "FEC approves appointment of 8 field experts for forensic auditing of NDDC")
![The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved the appointment of eight field experts to undertake the forensic auditing of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Sen. Godswin Akpabio, made the disclosure to State House correspondents after the council’s meeting, presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the State […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/expert-80x80.jpg "FEC approves appointment of 8 field experts for forensic auditing of NDDC")
General news3 weeks agoFEC approves appointment of 8 field experts for forensic auditing of NDDC
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved the appointment of eight field experts to undertake the forensic auditing of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)....
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![The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Public Account, Rep. Wole Oke (PDP-Osun) has pledged accelerated hearing in Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and Nigeria Bulk Electricity Trading (NBET) Plc audit reports. Oke gave the assurance on Tuesday in Abuja, after confirming that the committee received the reports from the Office of the Auditor General […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/nass2-400x240.jpg "Reps C’ttee to give accelerated hearing to audit reports on NDDC, NBET")
![The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Public Account, Rep. Wole Oke (PDP-Osun) has pledged accelerated hearing in Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and Nigeria Bulk Electricity Trading (NBET) Plc audit reports. Oke gave the assurance on Tuesday in Abuja, after confirming that the committee received the reports from the Office of the Auditor General […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/nass2-80x80.jpg "Reps C’ttee to give accelerated hearing to audit reports on NDDC, NBET")
Politics3 weeks agoReps C’ttee to give accelerated hearing to audit reports on NDDC, NBET
The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Public Account, Rep. Wole Oke (PDP-Osun) has pledged accelerated hearing in Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and Nigeria Bulk...
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![Deputy President of the Senate, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege (APC-Delta), has called on the Federal Government to shelve alleged plans to scarp the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), for ex-agitators in the Niger Delta region. He also advised people of the Niger Delta region to come up with a new narrative on holding leaders in the region […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Sen.-Ovie-Omo-Agege.png "Sen. Omo-Agege advises FG not to scrap amnesty programme")
Politics4 weeks agoSen. Omo-Agege advises FG not to scrap amnesty programme
Deputy President of the Senate, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege (APC-Delta), has called on the Federal Government to shelve alleged plans to scarp the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP),...
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![The Diocese of Evo, Anglican Communion in Rivers on Tuesday expressed its displeasure over the incessant killings in Southern Kaduna and rising rape cases in the country. The diocese gave the condemnation in a communiqué jointly issued by the Bishop of the diocese, Rev. Innocent Ordu, and its Chancellor, Mr Nlerum Amadi, at the end […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Rape-400x240.jpg "Anglican Church condemns rape, killings in Southern Kaduna")
![The Diocese of Evo, Anglican Communion in Rivers on Tuesday expressed its displeasure over the incessant killings in Southern Kaduna and rising rape cases in the country. The diocese gave the condemnation in a communiqué jointly issued by the Bishop of the diocese, Rev. Innocent Ordu, and its Chancellor, Mr Nlerum Amadi, at the end […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Rape-80x80.jpg "Anglican Church condemns rape, killings in Southern Kaduna")
General news1 month agoAnglican Church condemns rape, killings in Southern Kaduna
The Diocese of Evo, Anglican Communion in Rivers on Tuesday expressed its displeasure over the incessant killings in Southern Kaduna and rising rape cases in the...
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![Deputy President of the Senate, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, says the National Assembly is working on strengthening the country’s anti-graft laws. Yomi Odunuga, his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, in a statement on Friday said that Omo-Agege made the disclosure in Abuja, while receiving representatives of Good Leadership Advocacy for Africa (GLAFA). Omo-Agege said the […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/NASS3-400x240.jpg "NASS working to strengthen Nigeria’s anti-graft laws — Omo-Agege")
![Deputy President of the Senate, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, says the National Assembly is working on strengthening the country’s anti-graft laws. Yomi Odunuga, his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, in a statement on Friday said that Omo-Agege made the disclosure in Abuja, while receiving representatives of Good Leadership Advocacy for Africa (GLAFA). Omo-Agege said the […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/NASS3-80x80.jpg "NASS working to strengthen Nigeria’s anti-graft laws — Omo-Agege")
Politics1 month agoNASS working to strengthen Nigeria’s anti-graft laws — Omo-Agege
Deputy President of the Senate, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, says the National Assembly is working on strengthening the country’s anti-graft laws. Yomi Odunuga, his Special Adviser on...
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![The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has warned the public against activities of fraudsters offering non-existent jobs to unsuspecting seekers. Mr Charles Odili, NDDC Director of Corporate Affairs, said in a statement in Port Harcourt on Monday that the scammers demanded money from unsuspecting Nigerians to obtain jobs. “NDDC is once again compelled to alert […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Niger-Delta-Development-Commission-NDDC-450x300.jpg "NDDC warns Nigerians against scammers offering fake jobs")
General news2 months agoNDDC warns Nigerians against scammers offering fake jobs
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has warned the public against activities of fraudsters offering non-existent jobs to unsuspecting seekers. Mr Charles Odili, NDDC Director of...
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![Former Delta Governor, Dr Emmanuel, on Monday said the allegation linking him with a Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) road contract in Port Harcourt, Rivers, was false. Uduaghan in statement in Warri which was signed by his media assistant, Monoyo Edon, urged the public to disregard the allegation as reported by the media on Monday. […]](https://i2.wp.com/alexis.lindaikejisblog.com/photos/shares/5f27f3ac3275e.jpg "NDDC probe: Uduaghan dismisses reported N429m road contract allegation")
General news2 months agoNDDC probe: Uduaghan dismisses reported N429m road contract allegation
Former Delta Governor, Dr Emmanuel, on Monday said the allegation linking him with a Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) road contract in Port Harcourt, Rivers, was...
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![Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has congratulated a former Governor of the state, Chief James Ibori, on the occasion of his 62th birthday day anniversary on Aug. 4. Okowa in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Olisa Ifeajika, on Monday in Asaba eulogised Ibori for his path-finding and immense contributions to the development of […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Dv_cUv6XcAAB1_j.jpg "Okowa felicitates with Ibori at 62")
General news2 months agoOkowa felicitates with Ibori at 62
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has congratulated a former Governor of the state, Chief James Ibori, on the occasion of his 62th birthday day anniversary on...
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![Chief Whip of the Senate Orji Uzor Kalu on Monday said that the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has yet to pay some contractors that he facilitated to build community roads. Kalu, a former governor of Abia, said this while reacting to a the communique written by Sen. Godswill Akpabio, Minister of the Niger Delta […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Orji-Uzor-Kalu.jpg "NDDC has yet to pay contractors of roads I facilitated:Orji Uzor Kalu to Akpabio")
Politics2 months agoNDDC has yet to pay contractors of roads I facilitated:Orji Uzor Kalu to Akpabio
Chief Whip of the Senate Orji Uzor Kalu on Monday said that the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has yet to pay some contractors that he...
- General news2 months ago
NDDC audit: Kalu asks NASS to focus on missing funds
Senate Chief Whip, Sen. Orji Kalu, has said that the ongoing audit of the operations of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), should focus on missing...
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![Senate Chief Whip, Dr Orji Kalu, said on Monday that the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) had not paid contractors that handled roads he facilitated in Abia. Kalu stated this in a statement issued by Mr Emeka Nwala of Office of the Senate Chief Whip and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria The […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/30120129/nigerias-diversity-must-be-seen-as-blessing-orji-kalu.jpg "`NDDC yet to pay contractors that handled road projects I facilitated’-Orji Kalu")
General news2 months ago`NDDC yet to pay contractors that handled road projects I facilitated’-Orji Kalu
Senate Chief Whip, Dr Orji Kalu, said on Monday that the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) had not paid contractors that handled roads he facilitated in Abia....
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![COVID-19: FCT leads with 130 cases, as Nigeria records 386 new infections August 2, 2020 6:14 am By Abujah Racheal The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) led the pack on Saturday with 130 Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases as the country recorded 386 new infection in the country. Data from the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC ) […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/coronavirus1-400x240.jpg "COVID-19 Update in Nigeria – NCDC Coronavirus Records")
![COVID-19: FCT leads with 130 cases, as Nigeria records 386 new infections August 2, 2020 6:14 am By Abujah Racheal The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) led the pack on Saturday with 130 Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases as the country recorded 386 new infection in the country. Data from the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC ) […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/coronavirus1-80x80.jpg "COVID-19 Update in Nigeria – NCDC Coronavirus Records")
COVID-192 months agoCOVID-19 Update in Nigeria – NCDC Coronavirus Records
COVID-19: FCT leads with 130 cases, as Nigeria records 386 new infections August 2, 2020 6:14 am By Abujah Racheal The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) led...
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![President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in Abuja reacted for the first time on the allegations of corruption leveled against the leaderships of some Federal Government Agencies and Commissions. These commissions include the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The president, who spoke after observing his Eid prayers at […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Muhammadu-Buhari3-400x240.jpg "Corruption: Buhari reacts to investigations in NDDC, EFCC, says appointees abused trust")
![President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in Abuja reacted for the first time on the allegations of corruption leveled against the leaderships of some Federal Government Agencies and Commissions. These commissions include the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The president, who spoke after observing his Eid prayers at […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Muhammadu-Buhari3-80x80.jpg "Corruption: Buhari reacts to investigations in NDDC, EFCC, says appointees abused trust")
General news2 months agoCorruption: Buhari reacts to investigations in NDDC, EFCC, says appointees abused trust
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in Abuja reacted for the first time on the allegations of corruption leveled against the leaderships of some Federal Government Agencies...
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![Mr Olomu Micheal, a Senior Special Assistant Special Duties to the acting Managing Director, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Prof. Kemeberadikumo Pondei, has resigned his appointment at the commission. Micheal, in a letter dated July 20, 2020, addressed to the NDDC acting managing director, a copy made available to newsmen on Wednesday, said the decision […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Pondei.jpg "NDDC: Pondei’s aide on Special Duties resigns")
Politics2 months agoNDDC: Pondei’s aide on Special Duties resigns
Mr Olomu Micheal, a Senior Special Assistant Special Duties to the acting Managing Director, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Prof. Kemeberadikumo Pondei, has resigned his appointment...
- Politics2 months ago
Reps spokesman to Akpabio: Make public your claims
The spokesman for the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu (APC-Abia) has allegef that the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, has not proved his...
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![A company, Eve-Rite Logistics Ltd., on Tuesday, said that Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court did not get any contract from the Niger Delta Development Commission contrary to the media reports. The company’s Secretary, Aghogho Akpojotor., gave the clarification in a statement made available to journalists in Abuja with the title: “Re: Judge, Reps, […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Court7-400x240.jpg "Alleged NDDC fraud: No contract awarded to Justice Dimgba, firm clarifies")
![A company, Eve-Rite Logistics Ltd., on Tuesday, said that Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court did not get any contract from the Niger Delta Development Commission contrary to the media reports. The company’s Secretary, Aghogho Akpojotor., gave the clarification in a statement made available to journalists in Abuja with the title: “Re: Judge, Reps, […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Court7-80x80.jpg "Alleged NDDC fraud: No contract awarded to Justice Dimgba, firm clarifies")
Judiciary2 months agoAlleged NDDC fraud: No contract awarded to Justice Dimgba, firm clarifies
A company, Eve-Rite Logistics Ltd., on Tuesday, said that Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court did not get any contract from the Niger Delta Development...
- General news2 months ago
Buhari’s anti-corruption fight, not waning – FG
The Federal Government says recent allegations of monumental corruption in a number of government agencies is not a sign that the President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration’s fight...
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![The Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has appealed to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to pay the allowances, tuition fees and other incentives of students on scholarship scheme. In a statement signed by Mr Gabriel Odu, Head of Media, Public Relations and Protocol Unit, NIDCOM, Dabiri-Erewa said that as […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Untitled-design-2019-12-17T123311.327.png "Pay stranded students tuition fees abroad, NiDCOM tells NDDC")
Foreign2 months agoPay stranded students tuition fees abroad, NiDCOM tells NDDC
The Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has appealed to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to pay the allowances, tuition fees...
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![All Progressives Congress (APC) Professionals Forum has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to rebuild and reposition the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to enable it meet its objectives. National Coordinator of the forum Mr Akeem Akintayo, gave the advice on Monday shortly after meeting with the APC Caretaker Committee, headed by Gov. Mai Mala Buni of […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Muhammadu-Buhari14-400x240.jpg "APC professionals urge Buhari to reposition NDDC")
![All Progressives Congress (APC) Professionals Forum has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to rebuild and reposition the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to enable it meet its objectives. National Coordinator of the forum Mr Akeem Akintayo, gave the advice on Monday shortly after meeting with the APC Caretaker Committee, headed by Gov. Mai Mala Buni of […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Muhammadu-Buhari14-80x80.jpg "APC professionals urge Buhari to reposition NDDC")
Politics2 months agoAPC professionals urge Buhari to reposition NDDC
All Progressives Congress (APC) Professionals Forum has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to rebuild and reposition the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to enable it meet its...
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![The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has tasked public transport and fleet operators to adhere strictly to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) protocols, to prevent further spread of coronavirus. The FRSC Sector Commander in Ebonyi, Mrs Stella Uchegbu, stated this on Monday, while addressing fleet operators at the Enugu North Transportation Company’s park […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/FRSC-400x240.jpg "COVID-19: FRSC sensitises transporters on safety protocols")
![The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has tasked public transport and fleet operators to adhere strictly to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) protocols, to prevent further spread of coronavirus. The FRSC Sector Commander in Ebonyi, Mrs Stella Uchegbu, stated this on Monday, while addressing fleet operators at the Enugu North Transportation Company’s park […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/FRSC-80x80.jpg "COVID-19: FRSC sensitises transporters on safety protocols")
COVID-192 months agoCOVID-19: FRSC sensitises transporters on safety protocols
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has tasked public transport and fleet operators to adhere strictly to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) protocols, to...
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![The UK chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC), has expressed gratitude to Nigerians for their firm support to the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration in spite of the country’s challenges. Mr Ade Omole, the leader of the chapter, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Abuja. He assured […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Muhammadu-Buhari18-400x240.jpg "APC UK thanks Nigerians for supporting Buhari’s govt.")
![The UK chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC), has expressed gratitude to Nigerians for their firm support to the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration in spite of the country’s challenges. Mr Ade Omole, the leader of the chapter, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Abuja. He assured […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Muhammadu-Buhari18-80x80.jpg "APC UK thanks Nigerians for supporting Buhari’s govt.")
Politics2 months agoAPC UK thanks Nigerians for supporting Buhari’s govt.
The UK chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC), has expressed gratitude to Nigerians for their firm support to the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration in spite of...
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![Anti-Corruption and Research Based Data Initiative (ARDI), an NGO, says the ongoing forensic audit of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has vindicated President Muhammadu Buhari’s fight against corruption in Nigeria. Mr Dennis Aghanya, Executive Secretary of ARDI, made this known while reacting to Senate’ call for the sack of Prof. Kemebradikumo Pondei-led Interim Management Committee […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Muhammadu-Buhari6-400x240.jpg "Group says NDDC forensic audit vindicates President Buhari’s anti-corruption fight")
![Anti-Corruption and Research Based Data Initiative (ARDI), an NGO, says the ongoing forensic audit of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has vindicated President Muhammadu Buhari’s fight against corruption in Nigeria. Mr Dennis Aghanya, Executive Secretary of ARDI, made this known while reacting to Senate’ call for the sack of Prof. Kemebradikumo Pondei-led Interim Management Committee […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Muhammadu-Buhari6-80x80.jpg "Group says NDDC forensic audit vindicates President Buhari’s anti-corruption fight")
General news2 months agoGroup says NDDC forensic audit vindicates President Buhari’s anti-corruption fight
Anti-Corruption and Research Based Data Initiative (ARDI), an NGO, says the ongoing forensic audit of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has vindicated President Muhammadu Buhari’s fight...
- Politics2 months ago
Reps to investigate invasion of Nunieh’s residence
The House of Representatives has mandated the Committee on Police Affairs to investigate reasons for the invasion of Dr Joi Nunieh’s residence by the Police Command...
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![The Senate on Thursday called on the Interim Management Commitee (IMC) of the Niger Delta Development Commission(NDDC) to refund the N4.923 billion payments, made to staff and contractors in breach of procurement process. It said that the refund should be made to the NDDC’s Account with immediate effect. The resolution of the Senate was sequel […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/NASS-400x240.jpg "Senate wants NDDC IMC to refund N4.923bn alleged illegal payments to staff, contractors")
![The Senate on Thursday called on the Interim Management Commitee (IMC) of the Niger Delta Development Commission(NDDC) to refund the N4.923 billion payments, made to staff and contractors in breach of procurement process. It said that the refund should be made to the NDDC’s Account with immediate effect. The resolution of the Senate was sequel […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/NASS-80x80.jpg "Senate wants NDDC IMC to refund N4.923bn alleged illegal payments to staff, contractors")
Politics2 months agoSenate wants NDDC IMC to refund N4.923bn alleged illegal payments to staff, contractors
The Senate on Thursday called on the Interim Management Commitee (IMC) of the Niger Delta Development Commission(NDDC) to refund the N4.923 billion payments, made to staff...
- Politics2 months ago
N40bn NDDC probe: Reps step down consideration of report
The House of Representatives on Thursday stepped down consideration of its reports on the alleged N40 billion irregular expenditures in the Niger Delta Commission (NDDC) investigation....
- Politics2 months ago
Akpabio responds to 48-hour ultimatum issued by House of Reps
The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Sen. Godswill Akpabio has said that he never alleged that 60 per cent of contacts in the Niger Delta Development...
- Politics2 months ago
Reps to institute suit for alleged perjury against Akpabio
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabimila has directed the Clerk of the House to engage the services of a legal counsel to...
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![Data from Nigeria Centre for Disease and Control (NCDC) showed the number of deaths from COVID-19 rose to 813, with 38,344 infections. The NCDC made this known on its official twitter handle on Wednesday. The agency data showed that eight Nigerians died from COVID-19 complications, as at July 22. The health agency announced that Nigeria reported […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Osagie-Ehanire-Health-Minister-Nigeria-2.jpg?fitu003d900%2C563u0026sslu003d1 "Nigeria’s Coronavirus death toll rises to 813 as total infections hits 38,344-NDDC")
Health2 months agoNigeria’s Coronavirus death toll rises to 813 as total infections hits 38,344-NDDC
Data from Nigeria Centre for Disease and Control (NCDC) showed the number of deaths from COVID-19 rose to 813, with 38,344 infections. The NCDC made this known...
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![The Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) has said that the acute power supply limitation and the inability to connect more communities in Ondo South to the national grid was due to a damaged breaker at the Ondo 132/33KV Station. Mrs Kunbi Labiyi, the Chief State Head, Ondo and Ekiti States, gave the clarification in a […]](https://i2.wp.com/ocdn.eu/images/pulscms/OWQ7MDA_/8d6f2cbbb5529650090512f2a8f75ded.png "BEDC explains why Ondo South remains in blackout for 10 years")
General news2 months agoBEDC explains why Ondo South remains in blackout for 10 years
The Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) has said that the acute power supply limitation and the inability to connect more communities in Ondo South to the...
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![A group, Southern Nigeria Peoples Mandate (SNPM), has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to set up a judicial panel of inquiry into the alleged financial misappropriation in the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The president of the group, Mr Augustine Chukwudum, made this call in a statement issued to newsmen in Enugu on Tuesday. The statement […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Muhammadu-Buhari9-400x240.jpg "NDDC saga: Group urges President Buhari to set up panel of inquiry")
![A group, Southern Nigeria Peoples Mandate (SNPM), has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to set up a judicial panel of inquiry into the alleged financial misappropriation in the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The president of the group, Mr Augustine Chukwudum, made this call in a statement issued to newsmen in Enugu on Tuesday. The statement […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Muhammadu-Buhari9-80x80.jpg "NDDC saga: Group urges President Buhari to set up panel of inquiry")
General news2 months agoNDDC saga: Group urges President Buhari to set up panel of inquiry
A group, Southern Nigeria Peoples Mandate (SNPM), has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to set up a judicial panel of inquiry into the alleged financial misappropriation in...
- Politics2 months ago
Reps give Akpabio 48hrs to publish names of lawmakers with contract in NDDC
The House of Representatives has given the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, 48 hours to publish names of lawmakers with contracts in the...
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![The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila has empathised with the acting Managing Director, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Prof. Kemebradikumo Pondei, following his collapse at the ongoing N40 billion probe. Gbajabimila, who made a surprise appearance at the venue of the hearing on Monday in Abuja, also apologised for the poor […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Speaker-House-of-Representatives-Femi-Gbajabiamila.jpg "N40bn probe: Gbajabimila empathises with ailing NDDC boss")
Politics2 months agoN40bn probe: Gbajabimila empathises with ailing NDDC boss
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila has empathised with the acting Managing Director, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Prof. Kemebradikumo Pondei, following...
- Politics2 months ago
N40bn NDDC probe: Akpabio denies knowledge of contract allegedly awarded to Rep. Tunji-Ojo
The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, says he does not have knowledge of any contract allegedly awarded to the Chairman, House of Representatives...
- Politics2 months ago
Breaking: N40bn NDDC probe: Ag MD collapses at Reps investigative hearing
Prof. Kemebradikumo Pondei, acting Managing Director, Niger Delta Development Commission(NDDC) on Monday collapsed during the investigative hearing while fielding questions from lawmakers at the ongoing N40...
- Politics2 months ago
Breaking: N40bn NDDC probe: Reps C’ttee Chairman steps down
The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Rep. Olubumi Tunji-Ojo (APC-Ondo), has stepped down following accusations of involvement in corrupt practices...
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![The Presidency has frowned at a number of opinion articles and a stringent newspaper editorial on Sunday, which outrageously said President Muhammadu Buhari was not in control of his administration. Malam Garba Shehu, the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, made this position known in a statement in Abuja on Sunday. According to […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Muhammadu-Buhari15-400x240.jpg "Governance: Presidency reacts to editorials, says Buhari critics should appreciate due process")
![The Presidency has frowned at a number of opinion articles and a stringent newspaper editorial on Sunday, which outrageously said President Muhammadu Buhari was not in control of his administration. Malam Garba Shehu, the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, made this position known in a statement in Abuja on Sunday. According to […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Muhammadu-Buhari15-80x80.jpg "Governance: Presidency reacts to editorials, says Buhari critics should appreciate due process")
General news2 months agoGovernance: Presidency reacts to editorials, says Buhari critics should appreciate due process
The Presidency has frowned at a number of opinion articles and a stringent newspaper editorial on Sunday, which outrageously said President Muhammadu Buhari was not in...
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![A civil society organisation, Peoples Alliance for Indigenous Rights (PAIR), has advised former officials of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), to allow the forensic audit of the commission. The group gave the advice at a briefing by Iriogbe Emmanuel and James Okoronkwo, its Coordinator and National Secretary, on Sunday in Abuja. The News Agency […]](https://i2.wp.com/netstorage-legit.akamaized.net/images/02c3a36e8455b66f.jpg "Group advises warring NDDC parties to allow forensic audit order")
General news2 months agoGroup advises warring NDDC parties to allow forensic audit order
A civil society organisation, Peoples Alliance for Indigenous Rights (PAIR), has advised former officials of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), to allow the forensic audit...
