The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Commission to executing impactful projects and fast-tracking development for the benefit of all the ethnic nationalities in the Niger Delta region. Ogbuku gave the assurance when he hosted a delegation led by the President General of Ogbakor Ikwerre Cultural Organisation Worldwide, Eze (Dr) Godspower Onuekwa, at the NDDC headquarters in Port Harcourt. The NDDC Chief Executive Officer stated that the Commission was open to all ethnic nationalities in the Niger Delta region, noting that its mandate was to serve the people…
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The arrival of Dr Samuel Ogbuku at the headquarters of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, on January 5, 2023, to assume office as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer marked a historic turning point. The rapid development of the Niger Delta region, which is the core mandate of the NDDC, got an impetus when the current Management, led by Ogbuku, mounted the saddle. From day one, Ogbuku and his team were confronted with the daunting challenges of development in the Niger Delta region. However, the challenges spurred them to look for new ways of achieving results. That inexorably…
A total of 227 staff of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, have been given plaques for long service awards for their contributions to the progress and performance of the Commission. Speaking during the award ceremony at the NDDC headquarters in Port Harcourt, the Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, said the awards’ essence was to motivate and build staff confidence in career progression and promote excellence through healthy competition for better service delivery. Ogbuku noted that the Commission’s management placed a high premium on staff development and growth, stating that the 227 awardees were recognised for their long-term service and…
Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court, Maiduguri on Thursday, November 28, 2024 convicted and sentenced Aisha Alkali Wakil and two others to five years imprisonment each. Wakil who is the Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Complete Care and Aid Foundation (NGO) alongside Programme Manager Tahiru Saidu Daura and Country Director , Prince Lawal Shoyode were re-arraigned on Monday, September 1, 2020 on four- count amended charges bordering on cheating, conspiracy and giving false information to the tune of N6 million. Count two of the charge reads: “That you, Aisha Alkali Wakil, Tahiru Saidu Daura and Prince Lawal Shoyade…
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, 9 December, 2024, commissioned the Abiola-Onijemo Link Road with a bridge in the Ifako Ijaiye Local Government Area of the State. The Abiola-Onijemo Link Road with bridge provides a strategic connection linking the Abiola/Ajayi/Ogba and Obawole/Iju-Ishaga communities, which are separated by a 25-meter swamp belt. The project covers a total length of 643 meters, including a 135-meter reinforced concrete bridge with retaining walls. The infrastructure features 7.3-meter-wide carriageways, alongside slip roads, walkways, and solar-powered street lighting—all representing state-of-the-art infrastructure tailored to meet the needs of a growing population. It also has a…
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat of Nigeria will hold its 70th Jalsa Salana Platinum celebration from Friday, 20 December to Sunday, 22 December, 2024 at the Conference Ground of the Jamia Ahmadiyya in Ilaro -Owode Road, Ogun State, reports TheGazelleNews.com. The theme of historic gathering of hearts and mind is: “And We Have Sent Thee (Mohammad) Not But As A Mercy For All People”. Those invited to grace the august occasion include President Bola Tinubu, some Governors from the northern and southern parts of Nigeria, political and traditional rulers and Islamic scholars among others. The Amir (National Head) Ahmadiya Musim Jamaat of…
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has restated governments commitment to rebuilding the healthcare sector in Nigeria. She stated this at the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the National Hospital Abuja. Senator Oluremi Tinubu pointed out that the hospital remains pivotal and critical to the development of the sector. “Every Nigerian deserves quality health care, regardless of their background or circumstances. The Federal Government, under the able leadership of President Tinubu, GCFR is committed to rebuilding the healthcare system in Nigeria. Therefore, the NHA plays a vital role in ensuring that all Nigerians have access to quality…
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has presented a budget proposal of N790 billion for the year 2025, which prioritizes critical sectors like infrastructure, human capital development, security, and agriculture. Presenting the draft budget at the chambers of Kaduna State House of Assembly on Monday, 2 November, 2024, the Governor said that his administration adopted a conservative but strategic approach to resource allocation, given the prevailing financial headwinds. The Governor disclosed that the 2025 budget earmarked N553 billion for Capital Expenditure while N237 billion is for Recurrent Expenditure. According to him, ‘’the capital allocation reflects our continued focus on infrastructure, with…
The Network of People Living With HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN), said Nigeria records 42,700 AIDS-related deaths annually and 1.1 million AIDS orphans. The National Secretary of the NEPWHAN disclosed this yesterday in Abuja during a candlelight event held in Abuja to commemorate lives lost to AIDS and recognise efforts in combating the epidemic. The National Secretary of NEPWHAN, Nicholas Ugbenyen, stated that of the 42,700 deaths, 14,400 were children and 14,500 were women. He stressed the urgency of prioritising pediatric HIV prevention and treatment to end AIDS in Nigeria by 2030. He urged stakeholders to adopt innovative and sustainable approaches…
As part of the commemoration of this year’s 16 days of Activism to Eliminate Gender-Based Violence, which started on 25, November, 2024, the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has disclosed that it has engaged 16 traditional rulers to bridge the advocacy gaps in the fight against the menace state. Speaking at the flag off of the advocacy campaign at the Oniwaya of Iwaya Palace in Yaba Local Council Development Area of Lagos, the Executive Secretary, Lagos Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), Mrs Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi said that the essence is to leverage the international days, through the traditional…