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“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

Busola 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

Adefemola Akintade 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

Adefemola Akintade 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

Busola 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…

Features

Nigerian Students Have Become Beggars Abroad – Abike Dabiri to NDDC

Tony Abu Momoh Jul 29, 2020 0

Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa has stated that Nigerian students on scholarship abroad have become beggars due to the refusal of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to pay their…

Politics

NDDC Probe: NASS Members Named By Akpabio React

John Ogunsemore Jul 27, 2020 0

Members of the National Assembly named as beneficiaries of NDDC contracts by Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio have challenged him to prove his allegations.The former Akwa Ibom State Governor named the lawmakers…

Government

Akpabio exposes Lawmakers, Companies awarded NDDC Contracts (Full List)

Adefemola Akintade Jul 27, 2020 0

Senator Peter Nwaoboshi exposed for 53 projects Senator Urhoghide, Anyanwu , others

Politics

Scandal: Akpabio Finally Releases List of Lawmakers Taking Contracts from NDDC

Tony Abu Momoh Jul 27, 2020 0

The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio has finally released a list of lawmakers whose names were found on the contract list of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).While dropping the list however, Akpabio failed…

Government

Magu, NDDC probe authenticate war against corruption – MURIC

Professor Ishaq Akintola Jul 25, 2020 0

The Presidency is currently probing the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ibrahim Magu. The Nigerian Senate is also currently probing the Niger Delta Development Commission.Reacting to…

Politics

We know all the looters of Niger Delta resources – PANDEF

John Ogunsemore Jul 25, 2020 0

The National Chairman, Pan-Niger Delta Elders Forum (PANDEF), Commodore Idongesit Nkanga (Retd), says government officials have turned the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) into a cash cow to fund their elections.He stated that…

Features

Reps drag Akpabio to court over NDDC contract claims

John Ogunsemore Jul 23, 2020 0

The House of Representatives has passed a resolution to sue Minister for Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, over his claim that members of the National Assembly got "most" of the contracts awarded by the Niger Delta Development…

Features

I never said National Assembly took 60% of NDDC projects – Akpabio

John Ogunsemore Jul 23, 2020 0

The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has denied accusing members of the National Assembly of getting 60 percent of the projects awarded by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).Akpabio made this known…

Breaking

BREAKING: Reps dare Akpabio to publish names of lawmakers who got NDDC contracts

Adefemola Akintade Jul 21, 2020 0

Members of House of Representatives have dared Godswill Akpabio, Minister of Niger Delta Development Commission to publish the names of lawmakers who were awarded NDDC contracts within 48 hours.This is coming after Akpabio at an…

Government

NDDC Probe: Nigerians react as Akpabio reveals 60 percent of projects are awarded to Lawmakers

Adefemola Akintade Jul 20, 2020 0

Godswill Akpabio, Minister of Niger Development Commission (NDDC) has alleged that 60 percent of the commission's projects are awarded to lawmakers, disclosing the two Panel Chairmen were aware of the projects.However, the Minister…

Government

Nigerians in shock as NDDC Acting MD, Pondei collapses during Reps interrogation

Adefemola Akintade Jul 20, 2020 0

Following the collapse of Pondei, Acting Managing Director, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) at the investigative hearing of N40billion financial impropriety, Nigerians have taken to social media to express their thoughts.…

Breaking

VIDEO: NDDC Acting MD collapses during interrogation

Adefemola Akintade Jul 20, 2020 2

Here is a video of Prof Daniel Pondei, Acting Managing Director of Niger Delta Development Commisssion (NDDC) collapsing at the investigative hearing of N40 billion financial impropriety at the commission

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