The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has raised concerns about the hacking of the social media accounts of its Governing Board Chairman, Chiedu Ebie, by fraudsters. According to a statement issued on Monday by the NDDC Director of Corporate Affairs, Seledi Thompson-Wakama, the chairman’s Facebook account was cloned, while his Instagram account was compromised. The … Read more
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC,, says that it did not divert funds to support the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate in Edo. NDDC Director of Corporate Affairs, Mrs Seledi Thompson-Wakama told newsmen in Port Harcourt on Monday that the claims are fabrications by mischief makers. “NDDC is aware of online reports claiming it … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has announced its commitment to revitalize the rice mill located at Elele Alimini in the Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State. The move is part of the NDDC’s strategy to bolster food security in the region by resurrecting the 180 tonnes/day rice mill. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The British high commission in Nigeria and the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) have announced plans to collaborate on renewable, clean energy and green infrastructure in the Niger Delta region. EDITOR’S PICKS Group Demands Investigation Into Alleged Corrupt Verdicts By Election Petition Tribunals Police Declare Killer Of Slain Rivers DPO … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has convicted and sentenced the political godson of former President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, George Turnah to six years imprisonment. Turnah who was a former Special Adviser to Dan Abia, erstwhile Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission and two … Read more
By Femi Odere Perhaps as one of those people who see me, some of whom have described me, to my face, as an “activist” or a “one-man riot squad” (rightly or wrongly) in the media and information dissemination environment, Dr. Paul Akintelure, a long-standing and loyal member of APC from Ondo South Senatorial District called … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday appointed a new board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). According to a statement made available to newsmen by Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, the new appointments take immediate effect. The President appointed Chiedu Ebie from Delta State as the new Chairman of the NDDC … Read more
The Senate has confirmed Lauretta Onochie as NDDC chairman. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate has confirmed the appointment of the president’s Special Assistant on New Media, Lauretta Ifeanyi-Onochie, as the substantive Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission Board. The Senate Tuesday at the plenary also confirmed 12 others except two who didn’t … Read more
A Court has stopped the confirmation of Onochie, Ogbuku as NDDC chairman and MD. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Assembly has been directed by the Federal High Court, Abuja, to stop the screening and confirmation of Lauretta Onochie and Samuel Ogbuku as Chairman and Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission respectively. … Read more
President Buhari has appointed Lauretta Onochie as the new NDDC chairman. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has requested the Senate to confirm the appointment of his Special Adviser on Social Media, Lauretta Onochie, as the substantive Chairman of the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Buhari Officially … Read more
The Niger Delta Development Commission’s (NDDC) sole administrator, Effiong Akwa, has been fired by President Muhammadu Buhari. Eko Hot Blog reports that the NDDC boss was fired without explanation. He was appointed in October. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Ekiti State House Of Assembly Speaker Is Dead Sanwo-Olu: Lagos Will Continue To Ensure Mutually Beneficial Relationships … Read more
The NDDC official was trailed from a burial which he attended and, on his way back to his house, he was abducted while his car was left behind …the assailants demanded a sum of N10 million as ransom before their victim would be released from captivity EDITOR’S PICK Obi Reacts To Tinubu’s Labourers’ Comment, Says … Read more
The former NDDC boss was the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for Akwa Ibom in the 2019 elections His arrest is the latest scandal to have been linked to the NDDC after President Muhammadu Buhari ordered a forensic audit of the agency in 2019 EDITOR’S PICK Buhari’s Top Aide Resigns Over 2023 Race Arsonists … Read more
Etteh, who is currently in the custody of the EFCC was arrested over a shady ₦240m contract awarded by the Niger Delta Development Commission According to an official of the commission, she has been unable to explain why the firm transferred ₦130m to her out of the money EDITOR’S PICK Many Feared Dead As Explosion … Read more
NDDC Re-Assures National Assembly, Debunks Publication the Movement for Sustainable Development of the Niger Delta did not get its facts right EDITOR’S PICK Kaduna Train Attack Victim Dies From Gunshot Injury Insecurity: Nigerians Leave Their Homes Unsure Of Returning – Wole Soyinka ‘Our Policies, Programmes Aim At Nothing But The Betterment Of Nigeria’ – Buhari … Read more
Buhari dragged to court for hiding looters identities EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has been dragged to court “for failing to reveal the identities of those accused in the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for embezzlement of over N6 trillion.” Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) seeks “an order of mandamus to … Read more
…the project was handed over to the police as a way of fostering good relationships with the security agencies. President Muhammadu Buhari has said the federal government will continue to provide the platform for all the security agencies in the country to fight terrorism, kidnapping and banditry. President Buhari spoke through Vice President Yomi Osibanjo … Read more
Wike explained that the problem he has with the NDDC is a lack of synergy with the state governments in the region Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike on Tuesday said the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is a cash cow for politicians in the country. He stated this during the commissioning of the Police Barracks, … Read more
The supreme body of Ijaw youth groups, known as Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) Worldwide, has urged Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari to immediately sack the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio. EkohotBlog reports that the IYC in a statement signed in Port Harcourt on Friday by its President, Peter Timothy Igbifa, stated that sacking … Read more
The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has just received the NDDC forensic audit report from the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs. EkohotBlog reports that President Muhamamadu Buhari has received the conclusive report of the forensic audit of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) from the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio. Read Also: Breaking: … Read more