2 h. ago Release NDDC Forensic Audit Report Or I Resign As FCT Minister, Wike Tells Federal Gov’t

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has called on the Federal Government to make public the findings of the forensic audit conducted on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), daring authorities to release the report or risk his resignation from cabinet. Wike made the bold declaration during an interview on Channels Television’s […]

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4 h. ago Wike Accuses Amaechi’s Wife Of Misappropriating N4bn NDDC Funds

Former Rivers State governor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has launched a scathing attack on his predecessor and political rival, Rotimi Amaechi, accusing Amaechi’s wife of misappropriating N4 billion meant for the training of Niger Delta women. Wike made the allegation during an interview on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’, where […]

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10 h. ago NDYC Urges Politicians To Respect INEC’s Integrity, Condemns Amaechi, El

The Niger Delta Youth Congress (NDYC) has condemned the recent comments made by former Governors Rotimi Amaechi and Nasir El-Rufai against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and its chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu. The group, in a statement on Friday signed by its National Coordinator, Israel Uwejeyan, described the comments as “reckless, self-serving, and politically […]

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17 h. ago Isoko Group Seeks Development Of Gas Turbine Project In Niger Delta

The Isoko Renaissance Movement (IRM) has called on the federal government to develope the Isoko Gas Turbine project to ensure ample electricity supply in Isoko land. This was part of the demands made by the group at a peaceful protest by the group to the National Assembly on Thursday. Speaking during a peaceful protest on […]

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37 h. ago Title: Groups raise alarm over plans to destabilise the NDDC, say MD not sponsoring Goodluck Jonathan

Groups in the Niger Delta have raised alarm saying underground efforts were underway to undermine the Niger Delta Development Commission read more Title: Groups raise alarm over plans to destabilise the NDDC, say MD not sponsoring Goodluck Jonathan

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68 h. ago Niger Delta Celebrates Chief Wellington Okirika, Honours Enduring Legacy

Prominent Niger Delta leader and political icon Chief (Dr.) Wellington Okirika, CON, the Bolowei of Gbaramatu Kingdom, has been celebrated across the region on his birthday, as admirers and community leaders reflect on his enduring contributions to justice, equity, and the development of the Niger Delta. Ambassador Dr Samantha Simeon led the tributes and described […]

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68 h. ago Amankanu Community In Enugu Cries Out Over Prolonged Chieftaincy Crisis

The Amankanu community in Enugu State has raised alarm over a prolonged chieftaincy crisis that has left the community without a traditional ruler for over a decade. In a press statement issued by the Concerned Citizens of Amankanu and signed by Chief Dr. Joel Tochukwu Mba, the group called for urgent government intervention to restore […]

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3 d. ago FG to reclaim dormant oil assets, demands results from operators — Lokpobiri declares

The Federal Government has issued a bold ultimatum to oil and gas operators in Nigeria: deliver measurable results or relinquish read more FG to reclaim dormant oil assets, demands results from operators — Lokpobiri declares

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3 d. ago Implement electoral and legislative reforms before 2027, Ijaw group tells FG

The Niger Delta Renewal Group (NDRG), a pan-Ijaw group, has called on the Federal Government to implement electoral and legislative reforms. read more Implement electoral and legislative reforms before 2027, Ijaw group tells FG

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3 d. ago Niger Delta governments must empower BRACED Commission to drive development

Governments and the people of the Niger Delta should strengthen regional development agency, BRACED Commission, to drive development. read more Niger Delta governments must empower BRACED Commission to drive development

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3 d. ago Foundation Launches Digital Skills, Entrepreneurship Initiative For Youths

In the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, where pipeline vandalization has become a recurring menace, Africa’s Hub for Skills and Enterprise Development (AHSED) has launched an initiative to empower youths and secure the nation’s oil infrastructure. Project SSE, “Secure the Pipeline, Secure the Future, Establish the Future,” aims to equip young people with digital skills […]

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4 d. ago Niger Delta: CSOs, Bayelsa traditional ruler kick against divestment of oil assets

Tribune Online Niger Delta: CSOs, Bayelsa traditional ruler kick against divestment of oil assets Coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) led by Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) in collaboration with Social Action on Monday kicked against the divestment of oil assets in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Niger Delta: CSOs, Bayelsa traditional ruler kick against divestment of oil assets Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Bayelsa community demands justice for 1.5million people impacted by Shell’s Carbon Pollution

King Bubaraye Dakolo, Gada IV of Ekpetiama Kingdom, has joined forces with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to demand justice. read more Bayelsa community demands justice for 1.5million people impacted by Shell’s Carbon Pollution

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4 d. ago How citizens aid crude oil thieves in Niger Delta, Tantita boss reveals

Tribune Online How citizens aid crude oil thieves in Niger Delta, Tantita boss reveals The Executive Director of Technical Operations at Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL), Capt. Warredi Enisuoh, has lamented the widespread culture of indifference among Nigerians as a key factor contributing to the persistent crude oil theft plaguing the Niger Delta, describing it as sabotage driven by apathy and economic desperation. Speaking during a lecture titled, […] How citizens aid crude oil thieves in Niger Delta, Tantita boss reveals Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Army arrests 46 suspects, destroys 23 illegal refining sites in Niger Delta

Tribune Online Army arrests 46 suspects, destroys 23 illegal refining sites in Niger Delta "In Akwa Ibom State, troops raided a warehouse at Ukanafun LGA, where 131 nylon bags filled with over 3,930 litres of stolen products were recovered. Army arrests 46 suspects, destroys 23 illegal refining sites in Niger Delta Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Troops seize 30,000 litres of stolen oil, arrest 46 thieves, dismantle 23 illegal refineries

Troops of the Nigerian Armed Forces have intensified the fight against oil theft in the Niger Delta, seizing over 30,000 read more Troops seize 30,000 litres of stolen oil, arrest 46 thieves, dismantle 23 illegal refineries

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5 d. ago Major road in Delta State gets renewed NDDC attention after 16 years

A major road in Delta State has attracted a strong attention of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The Managing read more Major road in Delta State gets renewed NDDC attention after 16 years

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5 d. ago Ondo Monarch Installs NDDC Director As Asiwaju Of Akure Kingdom

The Deji and paramount ruler of Akureland, in Ondo State, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, has installed the executive director of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and former Secretary to the State Government, (SSG), Hon. Abegunde Ifedayo, as the Asiwaju of Akure Kingdom. At the event held in Ojukoto at the palace of the Deji, Oba Aladelusi […]

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8 d. ago Police arrest Ondo traditional ruler for abducting, sexually abusing minor

The Ondo State Police Command on Thursday confirmed the arrest of one Chief Adeniyi Ifedayo over alleged abduction and sexual abuse of a 12-year-old girl in Laaagba community in Ondo East Local Government Area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, Olayinka Ayanlade confirmed the monarch’s arrest. Ifedayo, who is […] The post Police arrest Ondo traditional ruler for abducting, sexually abusing minor appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Stakeholders to celebrate 70 years of oil discovery in Bayelsa

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa Stakeholders in the Niger Delta region are set to commemorate the 70th anniversary of oil discovery in Nigeria. Oil was discovered in 1956 at present-day Bayelsa State, with the first oil well, named Oloibiri Oil Well 1, located in Otuabagi, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The organisers of the […] The post Stakeholders to celebrate 70 years of oil discovery in Bayelsa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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