NDDC reacts to corruption allegation, defends car purchases

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, on Thursday absolved its current management of corruption and reckless spending of funds levelled against the commission by the presidency. In his reaction, the spokesperson of the commission, Chijioke Amu-Nnadi, denied the allegations, saying no such purchases were made since the current Governing Board assumed office on November 4,…

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YOUTHS BODYCONDEMNS KILLINGS IN RIVERS, CALLS ON ANKIO BRIGGS TO LEAD PROTEST AGAINST HERDSMEN’S ATTACK

Following reports yesterday of mass killing in Ohali-Elu town in Rivers State allegedly perpetrated by Fulani herdsmen, a youthsgroup known as the Niger Delta Youths Coalition (NDYC) has condemned the dastardly act as it also called on Ms AnkioBriggs to hurriedly lead a protest to condemn the attack. The herdsmen who were in the midst…

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Presidential panel accuses NDDC, Customs of corruption

The Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC) Itse Sagay, has  accused the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) of being reckless with funds meant for development. Mr. Sagay said the commission recently bought 70 cars, including eight Super Lexus Jeeps at N78 million each and 10 Landcruisers each costing N63 million. He said…

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