Tinubu has political will to develop Niger Delta, says Otuaro
President Bola Tinubu has a strong political will to support the sustainable development, stability and peace of the Niger Delta, Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) Administrator Dr. Dennis Otuaro said yesterday. He, however, reminded communities and stakeholders from the Niger Delta…
NDDC charges Rivers community to protect govt projects, inaugurates hybrid solar light
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has tasked communities in Rivers state to protect any government’s projects located in their area for their overall benefits. Speaking through its Rivers state representative on the board, Chief Tony Okocha, NDDC charged indigens…
FULL LIST: Reps confirm NDDC board, management designates
The House of Representatives has screened and confirmed the presidential designates to the Board and Management of the Niger Delta Development Commission. The designates appeared before the House ad-hoc committee mandated to conduct the screening on Thursday. President Bola Tinubu…
NSCDC parades 10 oil thieves, impounds nine
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps said it took delivery of 10 suspects allegedly involved in illegal oil bunkering and vandalism in Kryo Community near Alakiri waterways in Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State. The Corps said of…
Tinubu Appoints New Board For NDDC
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new Board and Management team for the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale made the announcement in a statement made…
NDDC Denies Owing Workers Six Months Salaries
The Niger Delta Development Commission has dismissed speculations that it is owing its security workers over six months salaries. The NDDC Director of Corporate Affairs, Dr. Pius Ughakpoteni, clarified a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Wednesday. Security workers attached…
Play leadership role, unite all ex-agitators – Monarch to NDDC MD
The Chairman of the First Phase Presidential Amnesty Programme, HRH Henry Binidodogha has asked the Managing Director, Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku to play the role of a leader by uniting all ex-agitators instead of trying to…
Okotie-Eboh withdraws suit against NDDC
The suit instituted against the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, by Prince Emmanuel Okotie-Eboh and others on behalf of Itsekiri Oil and Gas Communities in Warri South, South West and North Local Government Areas of Delta State has been withdrawn…
N/Delta group hails Tinubu for retaining NDDC management
The Movement for the Survival of Izon Ethnic Nationality in Niger Delta (MOSIEND) has commended President Bola Tinubu’s decision to return Dr Samuel Ogbuku-led management of Niger Delta Development Commision (NDDC). Mr Kenedy Tonjo-West, President of MOSIEND, told the News…
Court Delivers Judgement Seeking To Stop Buhari From Delegating Powers To Control NDDC
A Federal High Court, in Abuja, on Wednesday, dismissed a suit seeking to stop President Muhammadu Buhari from delegating powers to control the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to the minister of the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs. Justice James…