Angry Landlords Shutdown NDDC
Persons claiming to be landlords of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, on Monday 25th October 2021, prevented workers of the agency from gaining access to their offices. It is not clear what the grouse of the so-called landlords who took over the place is….
Don’t come back to work unless…
Youths in the Niger Delta Monday chased staff of the NDDC out of their offices in Port Harcourt. The action is coming in the wake of increasing calls by stakeholders across the oil-rich region who are asking for the establishment of a governing board. The…
Threat over NDDC: Ijaw youths warn Wike
Ijaw youths have warned Governor Nyesom Wike, urging him to be more cautious in his reaction to burning issues which affect the Niger Delta region. The Ijaws have also accused him of neglecting the development of the the Ijaw speaking areas of Rivers State. The…
NDDC used to fight me – Wike
Governor Nyesom Wike says the sum of N10 billion was deployed by the NDDC in 2019 to fight against him during the governorship elections. It is not clear how the Rivers State Governor came upon those staggering figures, but he told Channels Television Tuesday, that…
NDDC probe: It is okay, Hon. Minister, it is okay – Deputy Chairman
Public search light is gradually being beamed on the activities of members of the National Assembly on matters relating to the wanton looting of the NDDC. Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio who was testifying under oath on Monday alleged most contracts awarded…
N40 billion not missing – Akpabio
The alleged disappearance of N40 biilion from the coffers of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has been described as untrue. Senator Godswill Akpabio, Minister of Niger Delta Affairs said while testifying before the House Committee investigating the rot at the NDDC that the claims…
Breaking news: Pondei slumps
The Acting Managing Director of the NDDC, Professor Pondei has been rushed out of the House Committee room where he was undergoing interrogation. Pondei slumped to the table while fielding questions from lawmakers when hearing commenced early today. It is not yet known what his…
Nunieh debunks audit claim, goes for Akpabio
The Esther of Ogoniland and former Acting Managing Director of the NDDC, Joi Nunieh has debunked claims that the forensic audit ordered by the President is on course. Nunieh who appeared before the House Committee investigating the NDDC via a virtual platform swore that the…
The Joi Nunieh story: Police dispels rumour
The Police has finally dispelled rumours making the rounds that some policemen who were drafted to the Port Harcourt residence of a former Acting Managing Director of the NDDC were there illegally. Nyesom Wike, Governor of Rivers State had stormed the residence Thursday, ordered the…
NDDC: Several heads may roll
The Presidency which has been silent since initiating the forensic audit at the NDDC has reiterated its determination to get to the bottom of the pilfering of public funds meant for the development of the Niger Delta region. Billions of dollars budgeted for the transformation…
