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NDDC revokes contracts, asks contractors for refund; Bayelsa Queens emerge 2022 NWFL PL champions | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

APC postpones screening of presidential aspirants indefinitelyNigeria immigration introduces tracking system for passport IssuanceBayelsa Queens emerge 2022 NWFL Premier League championsFG imposes tax on phone calls to finance healthcare fundNDDC…

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#YNaija2020Review: Lekki Shootings, Trouble in the NDDC…The 10 Wildest Scandals of the Year

Even we cannot believe all of this mess. 10. Channels reporter and the benevolent governor A medical doctor, Ifeyinwa Angbo was forced to cry out publicly via a two minutes…

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Maina follows in footsteps of NDDC’s Pondei, slumps in court

We are all, definitely, in pain - borrow your voice from Ayo Fayose. As the popular saying goes; "crime does not pay," and law-abiding citizens of the world have held…

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FG seeks to expand its loan foot prints to Latin America

It's another Wednesday being a Nigerian in Nigeria, and the daily reminder for today of this distressing fact is the news that the Federal Government of Nigeria is looking to…

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We have reasons government should stop sending students abroad

If you were to list commendable efforts by Nigerian leaders to ensure progressive development, you may be thinking of how students are sent to foreign countries on scholarships; as part…

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NDDC is saving Nigerians from chaos | #YNaijaCover

The executive director of projects at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Cairo Ojougboh has revealed that Nigeria will break if the commission releases the list of those who have…

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#NDDCProbe: Akpabio finally releases names of contract beneficiaries, but what next?

For as many who have been following the National Assembly probe of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) probe which has the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio at…

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Missing N100bn: The NEDC has a dozen of questions to answer and we all should be concerned

Another week is coming to an end, but the hunt for corrupt politicians and enablers in the country continues. In the space of four weeks, Nigerians have been entertained with…

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NDDC: Akpabio insists on withholding documents allegedly indicting lawmakers

Although majority of Nigerians agree that corruption exists not just in the Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) but across the various arms of government, recent developments involving the Niger Delta…

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FG or Niger Deltans? Nigerians debate who to blame in NDDC saga

Politicians in Nigeria since our independence have struggled with moral decency. This in turn has caused a number of troubling issues. The oil issues of Southern Nigeria is a perfect…

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Akpabio incurs wrath of the House of Reps., but will he bend?

The news of late has been riddled with the interesting stories surrounding the 'Niger Delta Development Commission' NDDC. It began in an interview, where former MD for the NDDC, spilled…

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NNPC corruption

Just like the NDDC, Nigerians want a probe of the NNPC

Corruption in Nigeria is an old song that Nigerians know its harmony too well. With every passing administration, one thing is always promised - 'we are going to fight corruption…

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Emergency or Political Skit: Acting NDDC MD loses consciousness during hearing

It's been non-stop drama since the former Acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Joi Nunieh, publicly accused the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio of misappropriation of…

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Coordinated corruption in the NDDC and the Buhari response

Nigeria's civil service, its political system, its government agencies are a beehive of corruption; no doubt. Simply refer to them as a cabal for organised crime. We criticise and run…

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NDDC drama: Governor Wike saves Joi Nunieh after hours of house detention

For a while now, there has been some controversy surrounding the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) following the launch of an investigation on alleged corruption in the commission. While the…

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God'swill Akpabio

What fate awaits Akapbio as more allegations of corruption spring up against him?

More and more allegations appear to be piling up against the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akapbio. Earlier accused of being at the centre of many discrepancies and corruption…

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God'swill Akpabio

Akapbio’s ‘4 Husbands’ response to allegations has got Nigerians talking

Former Akwa Ibom State governor and minister of the Niger Delta Development Commission is currently in a heated trend on social media, following an allegation against him by the past…

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NDDC Chairman

NDDC Boss, Daniel Pondei and the N1.5bn that has got Nigerians talking

Nigerian Twitter has been flung into debates over the recent update on the Senate investigation of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), over the alleged 40 billion naira corruption levied…

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5 Things that Should Matter Today: YCee and Kizz Daniel are proving artistes need entertainment lawyers before signing contracts

Kizz Daniel has now been dragged back to court by his former record label, G-Worldwide who are seeking N500m in damages over an alleged breach of contract. The label in…

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The days of balderdash between the Executive and the Legislature are over – Saraki

The Senate President, Abubakar Bukola Saraki Wednesday, highlighted that the era of face-offs between the legislature and the executive is over. Saraki who made the declaration when he ruled on the…

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N31 million ransom for Igbonla six, $793.2 million illegal cash in banks | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

1.2 million - The National Examination Council (NECO) said out of the 7,410,030 candidates that sat for the Senior School Certificate Examination between 2010 and 2016, a total of 1,283,485…

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. FG ORDERS REINSTATEMENT OF CRK, IRK AS SEPARATE SUBJECTS The Federal Government has asked the Nigerian Educational Research and Development…

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FG begins probe into educational qualification of NDDC staff

The Federal Government has ordered an investigation into the educational qualification of members of staff of the Niger Delta Development Commission. Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Mr Uguru Usani gave…

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Reps reject bill seeking to create South-East commission

After a rowdy session due to the absence of the sponsor of the bill, the House of Representatives has rejected a bill that seeks to create a South East Development…

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[The Presidential Blog] Finally, the Senate has time for President Buhari’s nominees

If you are anywhere near Twitter today, you'll see that the Senate Plenary is popping. motions left, right and centre and if you have any business with the Senate, today…

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Buhari sends replacement for rejected NDDC nominees to Senate

President Muhammadu Buhari has sent the names of three nominees for confirmation into the board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Recall that the Senate had rejected three nominees…

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BREAKING: EFCC arrests Jonathan’s ally over alleged theft of N2bn

by Azeez Adeniyi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested and detained a political ally of former President Goodluck Jonathan, George Tunah, for allegedly stealing N2bn from the…

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Opinion: NDDC and Sagay’s allegation of corruption

by Michael Jegede On March 2, 2017, the Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC) Prof. Itse Sagay, took a swipe at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC),…

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“We are ready for probe” | NDDC responds to alleged corrupt practices

by Azeez Adeniyi The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has it is ready to be probed to prove that it did nor purchase vehicles worth over N5.5billion. The Commission said…

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How NDDC bought over 70 new vehicles despite claiming broke – Sagay

by Azeez Adeniyi Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, Prof. Itse Sagay (SAN), on Thursday disclosed that the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) recently bought over 70 cars.…

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