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Senate Summons Niger Delta Minister Over Alleged ₦480B Fraud

Senate Summons Niger Delta Minister Over Alleged ₦480B Fraud

October 20, 2022 6:10 am

The Nigerian Senate has summoned the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Mr. Umana Okon Umana, over an alleged plot to divert ₦480 billion intervention fund which belongs to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and domiciled it in the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, without the approval of the National Assembly.

The Minister has been told to appear before the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, chaired by Senator Ayo Akinyelure (PDP Ondo Central) upon receipt of petition being investigated by the panel.

According to the petition, Umana has perfected plans to seek Presidential approval to collect the …

NDDC Tompolo Withdraws 7-Day Ultimatum To FG

NDDC: Tompolo Withdraws 7-Day Ultimatum To FG

June 6, 2021 6:56 am

Former leader of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), Government Ekpemupolo said he has agreed to withdraw the seven-day ultimatum he issued to the Federal Government, over its failure to constitute a substantive Board for the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).

Ekpemupolo, who is popularly known as Tompolo, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday.

He added that the ‘reluctantly’ withdrawal of the ultimatum, followed several appeals from Nigerians, including Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, and in the interest of peace in the troubled region and the country at large.

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Nigeria Records 223 Fresh COVID-19 Cases

Nigeria Records 223 Fresh COVID-19 Cases

November 7, 2020 8:26 am

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Friday in Abuja reported 223 new infections of the Coronavirus (COVID19) in the country.

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The NCDC published the figure via its verified website.

From the report posted lately, Nigeria has so far conducted 673,183 COVID-19 tests since February 2020 when the first case reported.

NCDC said with the 223 new infections in 16 states and the Federal Capital Territory, the country’s COVID-19 infections toll had risen to 63,731.

It said 96 coronavirus patients have recovered and discharged from various isolation centers across the country …

There'll Be Chaos In Nigeria If We Release List Of Looters - IMC

There’ll Be Chaos In Nigeria If We Release List Of Looters – IMC

August 31, 2020 10:03 am

The Interim Management Committee, IMC, of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has said that if it releases the list of those involved in looting the commission, the country will break.

The IMC has also accused members of the National Assembly of plotting to stall the forensic audit ordered by President Muhammadu Buhari.

The Executive Director in charge of Projects at the NDDC, Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, who made the allegation while speaking to Vanguard in Abuja, said that Nigeria would be shocked if the commission releases the names and calibre of persons involved in contract scam in 2017 and 2019 …

Breakdown Of How Pondei, Others Shared ₦5bn During Lockdown

Breakdown Of How Pondei, Others Shared ₦5bn During Lockdown

August 4, 2020 3:30 pm

The Nigerian Senate has revealed how the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) management shared approximately ₦5 billion for “medicals”.

This is contained in a report by the Ad-hoc committee which probed the multi-billion Naira scandal in NDDC.

Senator Olubunmi Adetunmbi (APC – Ekiti North) chaired the committee.

Senators Abdulfatai Buhari (APC – Oyo North); Chukwuka Utazi (PDP – Enugu North); Ibrahim Hadeija (APC – Jigawa North); Biobarakuma Wangaha (APC – Bayelsa East); Jika Dauda Haliru (APC – Bauchi Central); and Mohammed Tanko Almakura (APC – Nasarawa South) were members.

The disbursements, paid into individual accounts, were made in March during …

I Did Not Receive Any Contract From NDDC – Ibori Replies Akpabio

I Did Not Receive Any Contract From NDDC – Ibori Replies Akpabio

August 4, 2020 4:58 am

James Ibori, former Governor of Delta State, has countered allegations by Godswill Akpabio, Minister of Niger Delta, linking him to contract scam in the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC.

Ibori said contrary to Akpabio’s allegation he did not receive any contract from NDDC.

Akpabio had named Ibori as one of those who benefitted from the contract racketeering in NDDC.

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However, the former governor urged Akpabio to “calm down” and focus on carrying out his duties.

A statement by Ibori’s Media Assistant, Mr. Tony Eluemunor, said: “On hearing the news

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Akpabio names federal lawmakers involved in NDDC contracts

Akpabio Names Federal Lawmakers Involved In NDDC Contracts

July 27, 2020 6:57 am

The list containing names of Senators and House of Representatives members involved in the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, contracts has surfaced.

The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio submitted the names to the National Assembly committees probing the activities of the commission last Thursday.

The list was part of a letter the Minister sent to the National Assembly and also copied the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami.

However, following the alleged failure of the lawmakers to read that part of the letter, the National Youth Council of Nigeria presented the document to …

APC Records Rich Harvest In Benue

PDP Turned NDDC To ATM, Buhari Hates Corruption – APC

July 21, 2020 2:29 pm

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) was jittery over the ongoing probe of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).

Its National Publicity Secretary, Yekini Nabena, in a statement on Tuesday, hailed President Muhammadu Buhari for ordering a forensic audit.

“Has the President Buhari administration demonstrated its zero-tolerance for corruption? An emphatic yes!”, he declared.

The spokesman said the PDP has no interest in Buhari’s moves to reposition the NDDC.

”One thing is clear, no vested interest will continue to turn the NDDC into an Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) while multi-faceted development eludes the …

NDDC Probe - Pondei Was Auditioning For BBNaija – Omokri

NDDC Probe: Pondei Was Auditioning For BBNaija – Omokri

July 20, 2020 12:27 pm

Reno Omokri, former aide to ex-president Goodluck Jonathan has described the video of the acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Kemebradikumo Pondei where he fainted during his appearance before the House of Representatives Committee as fake.

Pondei slumped while being grilled by members of the committee led by Thomas Ereyitomi over alleged financial mismanagement of the NDDC.

The acting MD was noticed to have fainted while one of the committee members was talking, which eventually disrupted the sitting as efforts were made to revive him.

Reacting, Omokri said that the drama displayed by Pondei shows that …

Breaking - Pondei, ‘Slumps’ During Reps Committee Interrogation

Breaking: Pondei, ‘Slumps’ During Reps Committee Interrogation

July 20, 2020 8:41 am

Acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Daniel Pondei, slumped and went unconscious as the House of Representatives committee on NDDC grilled him on Monday.

The committee is in its fourth day of public hearing as it investigates alleged financial misappropriation at the agency.

Pondei had been grilled for over an hour and when he slowly slumped over his desk, appearing too faint.

Once he was spotted, several people present at the hearing rushed to his aid, propping him up and attempting to stabilise him, with the proceedings halted.

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NDDC - Akpabio Hijacked Buhari’s Audit, ₦10bn – Joy Nunieh

NDDC: Akpabio Hijacked Buhari’s Audit, ₦10bn – Joy Nunieh

July 18, 2020 12:15 pm

A former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Joy Nunieh, has revealed how she was asked to approve ₦10billion as Christmas bonus.

She made the revelation on Friday in her testimony before the House of Representatives committee on NDDC probe.

Nunieh, who testified via teleconference, noted that her rejection was part of why she was sacked.

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She said during her tenure, no palliatives were given, the first time in NDDC history.

“I did not give out Christmas palliatives. I was under pressure to bring ₦10billion – ₦1billion per state

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NDDC: Akpabio Appeals To Protesting Ijaw Youths For Peace

Akpabio Sues Nunieh Over Sexual Harassment Allegation

July 17, 2020 11:54 am
Godswill Akpabio, Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, has commenced a legal process against Joy Nunieh, a former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC.

Akpabio ordered his lawyer to seek court redress against Nunieh over allegations she made against him.

The Minister’s directive was contained in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Anietie Ekong.

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He described Nunieh’s claims against him as “cornucopia of false, malicious and libelous.”

The statement said: “Akpabio has instructed his lawyers to seek necessary redress in a Court of competent jurisdiction on

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