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PMB And The NDDC – By Femi Adesina

John Ogunsemore Feb 4, 2022 0

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is an interventionist agency created for the development of the oil-producing region of the country. Well, it is meant to be an interventionist agency, but one thing is crystal clear. Despite…

Law

Bill seeking inclusion of new oil producing states in NDDC passes 2nd reading at Senate

Naomi Sharang Nov 10, 2021 0

A bill to amend the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Act for the inclusion of new oil producing states has passed second reading at the Senate. This followed the presentation of the lead debate by the sponsor, Sen. Solomon…

Insecurity

‘Sheath Your Swords’ – Buhari Makes Subtle Appeal To Niger Delta Avengers Over Threat

Paul Mbagwu Jun 27, 2021 0

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday responded to the threat by a resurgent Niger Delta Avengers, noticeably without a threat to crush them like Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Instead, a presidential statement by Special Adviser,…

Economy

Akpabio: Final forensic audit report of NDDC ready by July

Chijioke Okoronkwo Jun 23, 2021 0

Godswill Akpabio, Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, says the final report of forensic audit of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) will be ready by the end of July. Akpabio, who fielded questions from State House correspondents on…

Features

NDDC needs more money – Akpabio

Isaiah Eka Apr 17, 2021 0

Sen. Godswill Akpabio, Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, has called for improved funding for the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to enhance the infrastructural development of the region. Akpabio made the call in his keynote…

Politics

Wike warns Akpabio against insulting S’South govs

John Ogunsemore Mar 12, 2021 0

The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has cautioned the Minister of Niger Delta, Senator Godswill Akpabio against insulting governors of the South-South geopolitical zone. He issued the warning while taking a swipe at the ex-Akwa…

Government

PIB: S’South Govs Demand 10 Percent As Host Community Trust Fund

John Ogunsemore Mar 9, 2021 0

Governors of the South-South States have demanded an upward review of the provision of 2.5 percent as Host Community Trust Fund in the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) to 10 percent in the best interest of oil communities and the nation.…

Politics

Governors Still Sidelined In NDDC’s Affairs – Wike

John Ogunsemore Feb 12, 2021 0

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike says despite the inauguration of the advisory council of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), oil-producing state governors are still sidelined in the affairs of the intervention agency. The…

Opinion

Effiong Akwa and the NDDC – By Reuben Abati

John Ogunsemore Jan 12, 2021 0

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) was in the news for all the wrong reasons in the year 2020. The agency that was established 20 years ago to bring development to the nine oil-bearing communities of the Niger Delta became an…

Features

Buhari Removes Pondei As NDDC Boss, Appoints Replacement

John Ogunsemore Dec 12, 2020 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has removed the Kemebradikumo Pondei-led Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The president also appointed Mr. Effiong Okon Akwa, the Acting Executive Director,…

Features

NDDC boss, who fainted during probe, says ongoing audit will “unravel a lot of things”

John Ogunsemore Nov 12, 2020 0

The acting Managing Director, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Prof. Kemebradikumor Pondei, has said that the ongoing forensic audit of the commission was not meant to witch-hunt any individual or group. Pondei said this in…

Health

COVID-19: NDDC Distributes 54 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Machines To 9 States — MD

Desmond Ejibas Oct 12, 2020 0

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has begun the distribution of 54 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) machines and other medical kits to health facilities in nine Niger Delta states, an official said. SEE ALSO: Nestlé Nigeria…

Politics

“No president of Nigeria ever hated Niger Delta like Buhari” – Asari-Dokubo fumes

John Ogunsemore Sep 20, 2020 0

Popular former Niger Delta agitator, Mujahid Asari Dokubo has claimed that President Muhammadu Buhari hates the region. He stated that the alleged hatred was shown in the president's treatment of the region since the inception of his…

Features

NDDC project director denies saying each senator got N20m COVID-19 palliative

John Ogunsemore Sep 2, 2020 0

Director of Projects, Interim Management Committee IMC, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Cairo Ojougboh says there is no truth behind reports in which he was quoted to have said that each senator got N20 million in COVID-19…

Features

You lied; no senator collected N20m palliative – Senate tackles NDDC project director

John Ogunsemore Sep 1, 2020 0

The Senate has described as a lie an assertion that each senator got N20 million as COVID-19 palliative from the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Director of Projects, Interim Management Committee of the NDDC, Dr. Cairo…

Education

NDDC Pays Over N2.28bn For Tuition Of 197 Stranded UK Scholarship Students

Desmond Ejibas Aug 31, 2020 0

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. SEE ALSO: Lockdown: WACOL Cautions…

Features

There’ll be Trouble If We Reveal People Who Got NDDC Contracts – Projects Director

Tony Abu Momoh Aug 31, 2020 0

The NDDC director also claimed that the Federal paid Nigerians N30,000 each as Covid relief package while each senator was paid N20 million each

News

NDDC: EFCC Begins Probe of Akpabio, Pondei over alleged Diversion of Public Funds

Tony Abu Momoh Aug 19, 2020 0

This was revealed by the EFCC in response to a petition that Akpabio and Pondei diverted at least N40 billion from the NDDC. The petition signed by Human Rights Activist

News

I Wasn’t Acting, I Truly Fainted – NDDC Boss, Pondei

News Agency of Nigeria Aug 18, 2020 0

The acting Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, CEO and Interim Management Committee, IMC, Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Prof Kemebradikumo Pondei on Tuesday, has finally opened up on the bizarre incident at the House of…

Government

NDDC yet to pay Scholarship Students Abroad, Two Weeks after Presidential Directive

Tony Abu Momoh Aug 15, 2020 0

Over 200 Nigerian students being sponsored by the NDDC were left stranded in the US and UK after the commission failed to pay them the promised $30,000 tuition fees

Politics

Lawmakers Forced NDDC to pay for Projects not Executed – Pondei

Tony Abu Momoh Aug 8, 2020 0

According to Pondei, the lawmakers forced the NDDC to pay for Projects which they refused to execute before passing the 2019 budget

News

NDDC Spent N2.1bn on Media and Publicity in less than One Year – CBN

Tony Abu Momoh Aug 7, 2020 0

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the office of the Attorney General of the Federation (OAGF) have accused the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) of spending N2.1bn on public communication in less than one year. Both agencies…

Features

NDDC Spent N10bn To Block My Reelection – Wike

John Ogunsemore Aug 4, 2020 0

The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike says the management of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) expended N10 billion to block his re-election bid but failed. He disclosed this during an appearance on a Live Television…

Politics

How NDDC’s N6bn Palliative Fund Was Diverted – Senior Official

John Ogunsemore Aug 4, 2020 0

The Keme Pondei-led Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has been accused of misappropriating and diverting N6.25bn approved by President Muhammadu Buhari as COVID-19 palliatives for indigent…

Government

Akpabio, Calm Down – Ibori reacts to benefitting from NDDC contracts

News Agency of Nigeria Aug 3, 2020 0

James Ibori, former Governor of Delta state has debunked allegations of receiving contracts from Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The Punch on Monday August 3 reported that Godswill Akpabio, Minister of Niger Delta Affairs…

Jobs

Nigerians Should Beware Of Scammers Offering Fake Jobs- NDDC

Desmond Ejibas Aug 3, 2020 0

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has warned the public against activities of fraudsters offering non-existent jobs to unsuspecting seekers. SEE ALSO: APC will face consequences for disqualifying Obaseki - Odigie-Oyegun Mr…

Government

JUST IN: Buhari Reacts As TUC Threatens Strike Over Corruption In NDDC, NSITF, EFCC

John Ogunsemore Aug 3, 2020 0

President Muhammadu Buhari says the Trade Union Congress (TUC) should partner his administration to root out corruption in the country instead of antagonising the government. The president disclosed this in a Monday statement signed by…

Government

NDDC: Uduaghan breaks silence as Akpabio names him among Contracts Beneficiaries

News Agency of Nigeria Aug 3, 2020 0

Emmanuel Uduaghan, former Governor of Delta state has reacted to speculations that he is among the beneficiaries awarded contracts by Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The Punch on Monday, August 3 reported that…

Government

“Keme Pondei Not Taking Kickbacks From Contractors” – NDDC Reacts

News Agency of Nigeria Aug 3, 2020 0

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has rebutted the allegation that the Acting Managing Director, MD, Interim Management Committee, IMC, Professor Kemebradikumo Pondei, was collecting 30 per cent kickback from contractors,…

Government

NDDC: Pondei’s aide on Special Duties tenders resignation amid Probe

Deji Abdulwahab Jul 29, 2020 0

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…

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