Push for Better Project Standards in the Niger Delta DELTA State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has called for stronger oversight and improved quality control in the execution of development projects across the Niger Delta region, stressing that interventionist agencies must deliver lasting value to host communities. The governor made the remarks on Monday in Asaba while […]
Delta, NDDC, Chevron Move to Revive Omadino–Escravos Road Project THE Delta State Government, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), and Chevron Nigeria Limited have intensified efforts to ensure the successful execution of the Omadino–Okerenkoko–Escravos Road and Bridges project, a strategic infrastructure initiative set to boost connectivity and economic development in the state’s riverine communities. Spanning […]
Executive Order 9: Stakeholders Demand Clarity, Warn of Legal Fallout THE controversy surrounding President Bola Tinubu’s Executive Order 9 continues to deepen, as oil and gas stakeholders, legal practitioners and policy experts question its legality and implications for Nigeria’s petroleum sector. Signed on 18 February 2026, the directive mandates that all revenues from the oil […]
Torch Ceremony Signals Countdown to Regional Showpiece THE symbolic torch for the 2nd Niger Delta Games arrived in Delta State on Monday, marking a key milestone in preparations for the regional sporting event designed to uncover and nurture young talents. The torch was presented at Government House, Asaba, and received on behalf of Governor Sheriff […]
By FRANCIS RAPHEAL BIOBARAKUMA A Debate Beyond Social Media RENEWED arguments over the meaning and scope of the “Niger Delta” have resurfaced in public discourse, exposing longstanding misconceptions about geography, governance structures and separatist history in southern Nigeria. At the centre of the debate are three often conflated concepts: the Niger Delta as a geographical formation, […]
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI THE NDDC says preparations are underway to deliver a bigger and better Niger Delta Games in 2026, with Edo State set to host the second edition. Speaking at the inaugural organising meeting in Port Harcourt, Main Organising Committee Chairman Alabo Boma Iyaye said the Commission plans to expand participation, improve logistics and […]
RESIDENTS of Onicha Quarters, Ubulu-Uku, in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State, have called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to reopen investigations into an alleged misappropriation of ₦245 million released for the rehabilitation of the Onicha-Uku/Onicha-Ugbo Road, a project awarded by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in 2015. The […]