Nigeria says 63% of sanitizers in use not registered
As much as 63 percent of hand sanitizes being used in Nigeria against the COVID-19 virus is not registered, the government has said. Such sanitizers could, therefore, be fake, Boss…
Buhari orders speedy, coordinated investigation of corruption allegations in NDDC
In view of the federal government’s resolve to ensure transparency and accountability in the management of the huge resources allocated for the development of the Niger Delta sub-region, President Muhammadu…
Editorial: Godswill Akpabio and his uncontrollable libido
Some stories are best told straight. True or not, the allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct against the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio by Ms. Joi Gbene…
Court reverts forfeiture, orders EFCC to return Saraki’s Houses
The Federal High Court in Lagos yesterday reversed itself and ordered the anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to return two houses in Ilorin belonging to a…
Nigeria’s COVID-19 daily cases hit 595, total now 34,854
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 595 new COVID-19 cases in the country as total infections from the virus rose to 34,854. The NCDC made this known…
Buhari Orders Speedy Conclusion of NDDC Audit, Warns against Disrespect of NASS
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered a speedy conclusion of the ongoing forensic audit of the finances of the Niger Delta Development Commission. “All investigating agencies and auditing firms currently working…
South-South Governors say they support neither Nunieh nor Akpabio in NDDC Crisis
South-South Governors Forum has criticized the current crisis trying to tear the Niger Delta Development Commission apart, saying it supports neither of the principal gladiators in the fight. It said…
IGP Unaware of Siege at Nunieh’s Residence – Governor Wike
Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police was not aware of the siege that a team of Policemen laid on Thursday at Joy Numieh’s residence, Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike has said. Nunieh…
NDDC officials Walkout on Reps
Senior officials of the Niger Delta Development Commission, led by the acting managing director, on Thursday walked out on members of House of Representatives Committee probing alleged mismanagement of funds…
National Assembly Clerk dares commission, Rejects Retirement Notice
The Clerk of Nigeria’s National Assembly has rejected a retirement notice served him and 150 others based on their ages or years of service, saying the notice the action was…