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September 21, 2023

Plans initiated for job creation in oil-producing states: NDDC

“We have a new way of thinking and a new way of doing things. We are moving away from the past because times are changing.”

Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)
September 20, 2023

Court grants 69 gay wedding suspects bail

Sixty-nine gay suspects apprehended in Delta during a gay wedding ceremony have been granted bail.

GAY WEDDING SUSPECTS
September 18, 2023

FG promises to build Abuja-Lagos, Port Harcourt-Lagos superhighways

The federal government says it is planning two super highways across the country through a public-private partnership scheme.

David Umahi (Credit: Aisha Buhari)
September 17, 2023

Air strikes destroyed over 30 illegal oil refining sites in Rivers: NAF

“These efforts will be sustained in these locations and others until oil thieves and their accomplices desist from their illegal activities,” the statement added.

Illegal crude oil refining site
September 15, 2023

Minister seeks cooperation of Niger Delta governors to develop region

Minister Abubakar Momoh has solicited the cooperation of governors from the Niger Delta to speed up the region’s development.

Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Mr Umana Okon Umana
September 10, 2023

Gov Fubara places N100 million bounty on ‘2-Baba’, other cultists over killing of Rivers DPO; suspends traditional ruler

The governor said investigation by security agencies had linked one Gift David Okpara Okpolowu (2-Baba) and his gang to the murder of the senior police officer.

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara [Photo: Facebook/RSG]
September 9, 2023

Police confirm killing of DPO in Rivers by suspected cultists

The DPO was killed during an exchange of gun fire between his team and the cultists, who also made away with his body.

Bako Angbashim
September 4, 2023

Police detain four officers for assaulting woman in Rivers

However, the police in a statement on its X handle on Monday disclosed that the officers have been identified and are now in custody.

Nigeria Police has arrested four officers
September 2, 2023

South-South youths urge fairness, equity in distribution of palliatives

The group said they were worried that justice may not be done to deserving beneficiaries as partisanship may characterise the process.

palliatives [Credit: Premium Times]
August 29, 2023

Tinubu appoints new NDDC board, management; Ogbuku returns managing director

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new board and management of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).

Samuel Ogbuku and Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)