37 h. ago PINL adopts traditional communication against crude oil theft in Niger Delta

The company said the sensitisation would help curb the growing menace of drug abuse and addiction amongst youths...

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53 h. ago NDYC Raises Concerns Over Alleged Threats To Nigeria’s Democratic Stability

The Niger Delta Youth Congress (NDYC) has expressed concerns over what it described as emerging threats to Nigeria’s democratic institutions, calling for renewed vigilance and accountability from public officeholders and electoral authorities. Speaking at a press conference, NDYC National Coordinator, Comrade Israel Uwejeyan, alleged that recent political developments involving the Minister of the Federal Capital […]

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3 d. ago Commission, Others Take Sickle Cell Awareness Campaign To Ondo

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has expanded its landmark sickle cell awareness campaign to Ondo State, as part of its renewed efforts to address the prevalence of the disease across the Niger Delta region. The outreach, organised in collaboration with the Ebiere Women Foundation, Sickle Cell Awareness Initiative Ireland–Nigeria (SCAIIN), and the Beyond Sickle […]

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3 d. ago Publish Niger Delta Commission’s Forensic Audit Report, Court Orders Tinubu

Justice Gladys Olotu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered President Bola Tinubu to make public the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) forensic audit report, which was submitted to the federal government on September 2, 2021. Justice Olotu also ordered the president to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of […]

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4 d. ago Group raises fresh concerns over open defecation practice in creek areas of Niger Delta

The easy practice of defecating in streams and creeks or right in the open to be washed back into streams read more Group raises fresh concerns over open defecation practice in creek areas of Niger Delta

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5 d. ago Niger Delta suffered because of personal interests –Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan blames personal ambition and weak political will for Niger Delta underdevelopment, urging for practical action to grow t Read More: https://punchng.com/niger-delta-suffered-because-of-personal-interests-jonathan/

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8 d. ago Economic growth: NDPHC asserts commitment to light up communities, industries

The Managing Director/CEO of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), Engineer. Jennifer Adighije, has restated the company’s commitment to lighting up communities, energising industries, and accelerating Nigeria’s economic transformation through reliable and sustainable power infrastructure. Adighije made the pledge at the groundbreaking ceremony of the 7.5MVA, 33/11kV Injection Substation and 2.5km 33kV line at […]

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1 week ago Commission’S Performance Under Tinubu Attracting South South Politicians To APC– Emami

A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the South-South, Ayiri Emami, has attributed the influx of prominent politicians from the zone into the party to the performance of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) since President Bola Tinubu took office. Notable politicians from the oil-rich zone, including three governors – Umo Eno of […]

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1 week ago Tinubu addressing issues of devt, economic growth, peace in Niger Delta — PAP boss

He stated that Tinubu's strategy as captured in his Renewed Hope Agenda is working for the Niger Delta and could be seen in his deliberate effort at tackling the...

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1 week ago Professor of economics shows Nigeria’s broken trade arteries

…And how Niger Delta’s failing ports, failed roads choke Nigeria’s industrial growth A professor of economics and finance expert has read more Professor of economics shows Nigeria’s broken trade arteries

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1 week ago Petroleum Act : Reps Warn Against Misappropriation Of N373bn Vote

The House of Representatives Committee on Host Communities (HC), has expressed concern over the alleged misappropriation of the N373 billion  earmarked for projects and social empowerments in Niger Delta oil – bearing communities under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) Towards this end, the House of Representatives may soon consider a Bill for a law to […]

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2 w. ago NDPHC urges industrial firms to explore direct power supply scheme

The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has called on high-energy-consuming organisations across the country to subscribe to its Eligible read more NDPHC urges industrial firms to explore direct power supply scheme

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2 w. ago BAT Ideological Group Calls For End To Rigasa Electricity Woes

BAT Ideological Group, led by Comrade Bamidele Atoyebi, has called for urgent resolution of the long‑standing power distribution challenges in Rigasa community, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The appeal was made during the group’s courtesy visit to the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), Engr. Jennifer Adighije, at the […]

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2 w. ago End bloodshed, tears in N’Delta, environmentalist urges Tinubu

An environmentalist and former delegate of the Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People (MOSOP) at the United Nations, John Idamkue, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to wipe away the tears of Ogoni people and end bloodshed in the Niger Delta region. Idamkue, a former aide to the late Ken Saro-Wiwa, made the appeal […]

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2 w. ago Amnesty International joins call for ‘full exoneration’ of Saro

Sanusi called for 'their full exoneration," noting that their only offence was "fighting to protect the Niger Delta from oil giant Shell...

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2 w. ago Niger Delta women, others task state govts on ecological funds

As the cases of flooding, erosion, shrinking yields, decreasing farm lands, polluted water ways, deforestation, coastal sea rise, lost of read more Niger Delta women, others task state govts on ecological funds

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2 w. ago PICTORIAL: Navy Rescues 10 Crew Members From Distressed Vessel Off Calabar Waters

The Nigerian Navy has disclosed that its personnel on Friday, 7 November 2025 rescued 10 crew members of a distressed vessel off Calabar Waters. A statement by Navy spokesman, Cdre. A. Adams-Aliu said troops Forward Operating Base IBAKA, rescued the crew members of MV SEMA III, while enroute Calabar, Cross River State from Malabo, Equatorial […]

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2 w. ago From Shell to Seplat: The rise of Nigeria’s oil independents

When Shell discovered commercial crude in the Niger Delta in 1956, it entrenched a hierarchy that lasted decades: international oil read more From Shell to Seplat: The rise of Nigeria’s oil independents

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2 w. ago Nigeria Must Harness Youth Potential For Food Sovereignty — IFAD

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has stated that Nigeria cannot achieve its food sovereignty dream without fully harnessing the potential of its youth. IFAD Country Director, Dede Ekoue, stated this in Benin, Edo State capital on Thursday at the 5th Supervision Mission of a Federal Government, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), and IFAD—Lifelihood […]

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2 w. ago Navy rescues 11 from sinking boat, destroys illegal refinery sites in Niger Delta

The Navy intensified its anti-crude oil theft efforts with the deactivation of multiple illegal refinery sites across Rivers and Delta States....

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