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The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Mr. Nsima Ekere, has stated the commitment of the Governing Board and Management to fashion a new path for the sustainable development of the Niger Delta region. Mr. Ekere was speaking as the new Board, led by Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, took over the reins of the interventionist agency at the NDDC headquarters in Port Harcourt on Monday . He said the new NDDC will operate a 4-R Initiative, as a strategic roadmap for development, adding that “this would involve restructuring the balance sheet, reforming the governance protocols, restoring the Commission’s core mandate and reaffirming its commitment to doing what was right and proper.” The NDDC boss reaffirmed the need for cooperation in the Niger Delta, stating: “We will work to promote cooperation, collaboration and synergy among stakeholders, such as state and local governments, oil and gas companies, donor agencies, civil society

Some leaders in the Niger Delta region have presented a 16-point demands to President Muhammadu Buhari, over what they described as way forward in the oil-rich region. The demands presented was headed by King Alfred Diette Spiff, accompanied by Edwin Clark and former governor, Victor Attah other stakeholders from the region. Top on the list of  demands is the relocation of the administrative and operational headquarters of major International Oil Companies (IOCs) to the Niger Delta region. The leaders say the decision would fast-track the development of the region. The region’s leaders, under the aegis of Pan Niger Delta Forum, also demanded the clean-up of other communities affected by spill, besides Ogoniland. They also asked for a review of the amnesty programme’s core mandate of providing a robust exit strategy, to ensure that those trained have jobs to return to or are given stipends. According to Clark, the document  presented will ''now set the ball ro

The trial of former National Security Adviser (NSA) Sambo Dasuki, has gathered more momentum as his case on alleged mismanagement of $2.1billion arms funds gets tougher.  According to source close to  Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, former president of Nigeria, said the case may likely need the attention of the ex-president to be his witness. The source said: “All is set for the defence of Dasuki, who is still insisting on an open trial to let Nigerians know the beneficiaries of the arms cash. “One of those who may testify is ex-President Goodluck Jonathan whose remarks in London appeared to be the first phase of the war chest of the ex-NSA. “You know the ex-NSA said he acted on Jonathan’s instructions in disbursing some of the cash. And from the look of things, the ex-President is now ready to accept responsibility for whatever Dasuki did. “We believe it has reached a level that Nigerians must know what really happened, how funds were disbursed and who got what. “This is why

It was a mass jubilation in Rivers State as one of the big political chieftain took a bow from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressive Congress. Shortly after Dr. Henry Ogiri formally defected into the APC with over 4000 supporters in Abua/Odua Local Government Area and across the state, residents in Rivers have began to react over the defection of the political chieftain into the APC. According to some analysts over the weekend, described the defection of the former NDDC boss from Peoples Democratic Party as a step in the right direction that will frustrate many politicians whom he assisted while in his previous party. Recall Dr. Ogiri was the then Director of Finance in NDDC that supported the last administration to gain victory during the 2015 governorship election in Rivers. In his speech he said, whoever that is still ''dreaming'' of seeing any PDP logo around him should wake up from his/her sleep, noting that such dream is a bad one for

  Ken Saro Wiwa Jnr and his dad   The demise of Ken Saro Wiwa Jnr. has been a great shock to the Ogonis and Nigeria at large. In a swift response, President Muhammadu Buhari said his heartfelt condolence goes to the people of Ogoni Kingdom over the passage of their illustrious son, author and environmental activist, stressing that he was an ardent believer in the unity, progress and stability of his community. President Buhari added that the painful passing of a promising Nigerian whose willingness and dedication to the clean-up of Ogoni land inspired a healing process in Nigeria after the death of his father, Ken Saro-Wiwa. In another development, Sen. Magnus Ngei Abe in his condolence message described death as a big loss that took him time to comprehend.  ''It took hours for me to fully comprehend this tragedy. This is indeed a great loss not only to the Ogoni people but to Nigeria.'' ''The Ogoni people will miss Ken junior, Nigeri

Just watch how Dr. Dakuku Adol Peterside, reacts on Tai Result, describing APC candidates in the Rivers South East Senatorial District as authentic.

the Senate finally put to rest the controversy trailing the conduct of the Post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (Post-UTME) by the Universities, thereby declaring it illegal and unconstitutional, just as the upper chambers said that with the decision, the question of who was in charge of admission has been answered. Deliberating on the report by the Senator Barau Jibrin led Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND, of a Bill for an Act to amend the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Act and other matters connected thereof, 2016( SB.245), the senators amended subsection (a) of section 5 to read as follows: ” 5(b) the Matriculations Examinations conducted by the Board shall be the sole examinations required for admission and entry into all Universities, ‘ Polytechnics (by whatever name called) and Colleges of Education (by whateVer name called), to the exclusion of any other institution or body.” With the passage of the bill, it would now require

Just watch why Eleme people came out en mass to witness what  Comrd. Abiye S.George, leader of All Progressive Congress Youth League (APCYL) brought to Ward 9.

So many Nigerians has been carried away with the figurative expression made by President Mohammadu Buhari  that his wife Aisha belongs to the ''kitchen, living room and the other room.'' In a swift reaction, Dr. Idris Ahmed wrote; ''Aisha Buhari was born Aisha Halilu, on 17th February 1971, in Adamawa state. She did her primary and secondary school education in the same state. When Aisha married Muhammadu Buhari on 2nd December 1989, she only had a secondary school leaving certificate at the time. Based on his pragmatic outlook to life and a zeal to empower women, especially his wife, Muhamamdu Buhari continuously sponsored Aisha's education up to masters degree level. Furthermore, he encouraged her to pursue business, so that she could be independent and make contribution to society. These are some of Aisha's achievements while living with Muhamamdu Buhari his wife: 1. Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Administration from Ahmadu Bel

The people in Andoni Local Government Area in Rivers South East Senatorial District has long been deprived of infrastructural developments.  Perhaps, many will attribute the inability of accessing the water ways to bad representation.  While this lasted for sometime, Sen. Magnus Ngei Abe came into plights of the people in ANOLGA and renovated it. Now people can access their villages through the said  jetty renovated by Sen. Abe.

Engr. Sampson Ngerebara addressing a large crowd at APC rally in Etche, Rivers State.

So many Nigerians has been carried away with the figurative expression made by President Mohammadu Buhari  that his wife Aisha belongs to the ''kitchen, living room and the other room.'' In a swift reaction, Dr. Idris Ahmed wrote; ''Aisha Buhari was born Aisha Halilu, on 17th February 1971, in Adamawa state. She did her primary and secondary school education in the same state. When Aisha married Muhammadu Buhari on 2nd December 1989, she only had a secondary school leaving certificate at the time. Based on his pragmatic outlook to life and a zeal to empower women, especially his wife, Muhamamdu Buhari continuously sponsored Aisha's education up to masters degree level. Furthermore, he encouraged her to pursue business, so that she could be independent and make contribution to society. These are some of Aisha's achievements while living with Muhamamdu Buhari his wife: 1. Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Administration from Ahmadu Bello

POLICE PRESS RELEASE RESCUE OF FOURTEEN (14) OIL WORKERS The Commissioner of Police Rivers State Police Command, CP Francis M. Odesanya in keeping with his pledge to fight all manners of crime and criminality in the state, which pledge is already yielding fruitful result, has again smashed the gang of kidnappers responsible for the abduction of fourteen (14) Oil Workers on the 2 nd  day of September 2016. 2.      The Oil Workers were rescued unhurt due largely to the efforts of the Command’s Tactical Units, who, at the early hours of today 18/9/2016, engaged the hoodlums, in a fierce gun battle which lasted for one and half hours, leading to the rescue of the victims, the hoodlums took to flight abandoning their hostages. Efforts are on to arrest and bring them to justice. 3.      The last of the hostages, seven in number were rescued unhurt bringing the total number to fourteen (14). However, no ransom was paid. They have been debriefed and are receiving medical attention

Sen. Magnus Ngei Abe replying gov. Wike