NDDC probe

NDDC Probe: Reps Ask Nigerians To Ignore Akpabio’s Letter To Gbaja, Threaten To Go Ahead With Litigation

Jul 29, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

Just In: Coronavirus: Reps To Suspend Plenary For 2 Weeks

The house of representatives has described the letter written by minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio, as diversionary tactics because it failed to substantiate the claims of the minister regarding procurement and awarding of contracts to the federal lawmakers. In a statement on Tuesday, spokesman of the lower legislative chamber of the national assembly, … Read more

NDDC: Akpabio, Pondei Making Mockery Of Probe, Buhari Should Sack Them – Fayose

Jul 25, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

Akpabio and Pondei are celebrating the execution of their theatrics with pepper soup. Former governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose, has implored President Muhammadu Buhari to sack Godswill Akpabio, minister of Niger Delta Affairs to show he’s serious and unbiased in his anti-graft war. The governor made the call In a tweet on Friday. The … Read more

NDDC probe: Don Jazzy Reacts To Alleged Financial Misappropriation Investigation

Jul 24, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

– Don Jazzy faults alleged financial probe in NDDC – The music producer added that Ken Saro-Wiwa who lost his life for the region’s cause wouldn’t be proud of how things turned around – He laments the state of Corruption in the country, saying it has now become endemic in the nation Nigerian music producer … Read more

NDDC Probe: Reps To Sue Akpabio For Perjury, Civil Defamation

Jul 23, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

– The House of Representative is set to take legal action against Minister for Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio for alleged perjury and civil defamation – The Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila announced this at the plenary o. Thursday, stating that he has directed the Clerk to engage the Lawyer to file a suit against Akpabio … Read more

Panel Investigating The Alleged Fraud In NDDC Recommends Dissolution Of IMC

Jul 23, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

BREAKING: Senate Approves HND Bill For Second Reading

– Senate has recommended the dissolution of the Interim Management Committee of the Niger Delta Development Commission – The panel also recommended that the NDDC should be transferred to the Presidency for supervision – The Senators are currently debating this recommendations The Senate ad hoc committee set up to investigate the alleged financial misappropriation and … Read more

NDDC Probe: Acting MD, Pondei To Stop Appearing Before Panel After Death Scare

Jul 20, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

Gbajabiamila asks panel to use document tendered to conclude its investigation. Apologises for the condition of the room where hearing took place Following the incident at investigative hearing of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) on Monday, Speaker of the house of representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, says acting managing director of the Niger Delta Development Commission … Read more

NDDC Says It Spent N81.5bn In 8 Months — Not 7

Jul 20, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

Breaking : Acting NDDC Chairman Collapses

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has debunked allegations and report that it spent the sum of N81.5 billion in seven months. Making clarification on the report, the commission said the sum was spent within eight months and not seven as it is being touted. The commission made this known In a series of tweets … Read more

NDDC Probe: Rep’s Speaker, Gbajabiamila Arrives Investigative Venue As Hearing Resumes

Jul 20, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

– Gbajabiamila arrives investigative venue as hearing resumes – Akpabio is now testifying before the committee at the investigative hearing. – The session was adjourned for one hour The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Monday, 20 July, showed up at an investigative hearing being conducted on the alleged illegal spending and … Read more

[Update] NDDC Probe: Heavy Security Guard As Protesters Clashed At Investigative Venue

Jul 20, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

NSCDC Officer Killed As Police Rescues Abducted Lebanese In Oyo

– Heavy security guard as protesters clashed at the investigation venue – House of Representatives are investigating the alleged illegal spending and mismanagement by the management committee of NDDC The National Assembly Complex is now under heavy security guard as protesters clashed over the ongoing probe of the Niger Delta Development Commission. Ekohotblog had earlier … Read more

[JUST IN] NDDC Probe: Chairman Of HOR Niger Delta Committee, Bunmi Tunji-Ojo Steps Down

Jul 20, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

Tunji-Ojo says the decision is to allow for fair hearing. He discloses that he’s not on a revenge mission. There’s a new twist to the crisis rocking the Niger Delta Development Commission on Monday as the Chairman of the House of representatives Committee on Niger Delta, Bunmi Tunji-Ojo announced that he would be stepping aside … Read more

‘They Want To Destroy Rivers’ — Says Wike On Police Invasion Of Ex NDDC MD Home

Jul 16, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

NDDC probe takes a new twist after siege on Nunieh’s residence Wike asks IGP to investigate invasion. Wike calls on NDDC colleagues to shield Nunieh from any harm. Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike has described as disgraceful the invasion of former acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Dr Joy Nunieh by armed … Read more

Ruckus In N’assembly As NDDC Director Fails To Give Accurate Budget Performance

Jul 15, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

Civil Servant Awards Self ₦145m PIB Media Fund - Senate

There was a mild melee at the national assembly on Tuesday as lawmakers bicker during the 2020 budget defence of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The situation led to the session being ended abruptly at the senate. The interim management committee (IMC) of the commission had appeared before a joint panel of the national … Read more