The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has re-affirmed its commitment to assist universities and polytechnics in the Niger Delta region by providing basic infrastructure in their various campuses. The NDDC Director Corporate Affairs, Dr Ibitoye Abosede, spoke about the Commission’s resolve to advance the course of education in the region, during a courtesy visit by…
Stakeholders from the Niger Delta region have sent a protest letter to President Muhammadu Buhari faulting the allegation of perjury against the Minister of State Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, describing the petition as cooked, doctored, fake, frivolous and laughable. Describing it also as an open display of dangerous politics ahead of the 2023. According…
Three Major Seminarians, who were abducted by armed persons from the Chapel of the Seminary at Christ the King Major Seminary, Fayit Fadan Kagoma in Jema’a Local Government Area, Kaduna State, on Monday 11 October, 2021 have been released by their abductors. The following is the text of a statement released by the Chancellor, Catholic…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration has commenced the provisions of 4,104 affordable houses for staff of the administration as part of activities to commemorate Nigeria’s 61st Independence Anniversary. FCT Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, performed the official site handover/ground breaking ceremony of Muhammadu Buhari Staff Affordable Housing Estate in Karshi, to signpost the…
Cross River State Government has yet spent over N27 Billion to construct the Obudu International Cargo and Passengers airport, near the popular Obudu Mountain Resort. Commissioner for aviation in the State, Jake Otu Enyia disclosed this in an interview in Calabar. According to him, the sum is far less than what some other state governments…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello has called on residents of the Territory to join hands with the Administration of President Muhammadu Buhari and stand firm on the side of unity, peace and the collective progress of the country. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Minister Anthony…
It is on a very sad note that I address the State today to condemn in very strong terms, the violence that has been witnessed in Anambra in the past few days. Since last weekend, some armed persons have unleashed terror with sporadic attacks on innocent citizens in various parts of the State From the…
As the nation prepares to mark the 61st Independence Anniversary on October 1, the FCT Administration has stepped up activities to ensure a successful and hitch free celebrations within the Territory. Part of these activities include the decoration of parts of the city with flags and other national symbols. Speaking during a tour of the…
President Muhammadu Buhari has applauded the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, for supporting the security agencies in the Niger Delta region in their efforts to ensure a peaceful environment. The President, who was represented by the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, spoke yesterday at the inauguration of the Nigeria Police Barracks, Special Protection Unit, SPU,…
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) says the country has saved the sum of $2 billion dollars from the ongoing Train 7 of the Nigeria liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) project as a result of using Nigerian firms. The Executive Secretary of NCDMB, Mr Simbi Wabote stated this on Friday, shortly after receiving the…
