Boma Iyaye of NDDC denies Rivers governorship bid
The Executive Director of Finance and Administration at the Niger Delta Development Commission, Boma Iyaye, has denied reports that he plans to run for governor of Rivers State. He described the claims as false and said they were spread on social media without any basis. Iyaye also dismissed rumours that he has the backing of […]
₦6 Trillion NDDC Loot: Publish their Names – Federal High court orders FG
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Federal Government to publish the names of individuals indicted in the alleged diversion of ₦6 trillion from the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The ruling, delivered by Justice Gladys Olotu on November 10, directed President Bola Tinubu and the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, […]
IBUAM: Keyamo, Midala, Others Hail Balami, Says Tinubu Will Win Borno In 2027
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Management, Festus Keyamo, has commended Comrade Isaac Balami for establishing the Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management (IBUAM), describing the initiative as a major milestone that will attract more Nigerians to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking during the unveiling of the university, Keyamo said the achievement represents […]
ICPC warns NDDC staff against corrupt practices
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has issued a strong warning to staff of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to avoid any form of corruption. Mrs. Ekere Usiere, ICPC’s Anti-Corruption Commissioner overseeing Rivers and Bayelsa states, made the statement through NDDC’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mrs. Seledi Thompson-Wakama, in Port […]
Tinubu’s govt has changed dynamics of NDDC – Ohanaeze
The youth group of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, a top Igbo cultural organization, has praised President Bola Tinubu’s government for bringing back hope to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). They said the new NDDC Board, which President Tinubu formed earlier this year, has been a major turning point for the commission that has existed for 25 […]
Okonjo-Iweala seeks lasting solutions to Niger-Delta’s socio-economic difficulties
The head of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has asked the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to step up its efforts in fixing the region’s long-standing economic troubles. She pointed out that for many years, the Niger Delta has faced serious environmental damage due to the heavy oil and gas activities in the […]
Amaechi’s wife: Warn Wike against unguarded utterances – Rivers women tell Tinubu
A women’s group in Rivers State has asked President Bola Tinubu to caution the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for making offensive public statements. The group, known as the Rivers State Women Association of Nigeria (RIVSWAN), said Wike’s behavior is not suitable for someone holding a position in the federal cabinet. They […]
Ijaw warns against purportet protest over NDDC leadership
The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), Central Zone, has warned two groups not to go ahead with their planned protest against the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). These groups are the Coalition of Niger Delta Civil Society Organizations (CNDCSOs) and the Niger Delta Ex-agitators’ Forum. According to the IYC, the protest is based on false claims. […]
Gunmen abduct NDDC MD’s aide in Bayelsa
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted Akari Loveday, the special adviser on Domestic Affairs to the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The incident happened on Friday, March 7, while Akari was traveling by boat to Ayakoro community in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. This area is the hometown […]
NDDC Begins ₦50,000 Monthly Payment To 10,000 Niger Delta Youths
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has officially started paying ₦50,000 monthly stipends to 10,000 young people in the Niger Delta. This is part of the NDDC Youth Internship Scheme, which helps participants gain hands-on training and valuable skills. Mrs. Seledi-Thompson-Wakama, the Director of Corporate Affairs at NDDC, shared this news with journalists in Port […]