List of contractors is authentic and was not compiled by Akpabio - NDDC

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has disclosed that the list of contract beneficiaries released by Godswill Akpabio, minister of Niger Delta Affairs, is authentic and was not compiled by him. Prominent names on the list compiled in 2018 are former Governors, Orji Uzor Kalu (Abia), James Ibori (Delta}, Emmanuel Uduaghan (Delta), and Senator Peter Nwaoboshi.

Students On NDDC Scholarship stage protest in London over non-payment of their tuition fees (photos)

Nigerian students on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) scholarship program, today August 3, staged a protest outside the Nigerian High Commission in the United Kingdom, over the non-payment of their tuition fees by the commission.

Abiola Ajimobi made heaven, he is at peace with God – Former Oyo first lady, Florence Ajimobi says

Mrs. Florence Ajimobi, the widow of the former governor of Oyo state, late Abiola Ajimobi, says her husband made heaven and is currently at peace with God. The former first lady said this when she received a delegation of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ at her Oluyole, Ibadan home over the weekend. The former governor died on Thursday, June 25 in Lagos from COVID-19 complications.

Akpabio reportedly links former Delta state governors, James Ibori and Emmanuel Uduaghan, to some NDDC projects

The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has reportedly linked two former governors of Delta State, James Ibori and Emmanuel Uduaghan, to some of the projects that have been executed by the Niger Delta Development Commission, Punch reports. Akpabio in a letter sent to the speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, listed the former governors as some of the beneficiaries of the projects by the commission.

Amaechi evades question on Hong Kong being a third party in Nigeria-China loan deal

Rotimi Amaechi, the minister of transportation failed to answer a question on why Hong Kong is the third party in the loan agreement between China and Nigeria while appearing on a Channels Television program.

Nanny 'slaps baby like a toy' in footage secretly filmed by parents (video)

A distressing video captured the moment a nanny beat a baby when he woke up crying. The baby's 26-year-old dad, Mr. Tian, said he saw the childminder slap his child's buttocks, feet, and hands after watching security footage on his phone, according to police.

Nigeria will pay back loan from China in 20 years - Amaechi

The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has disclosed that the loan the Nigerian government got from China for the rail projects across the country will be paid back within 20 years. In a statement released on Saturday, August 1, the former Governor of Rivers state disclosed that China is the only country giving out loans with a low-interest rate of 2.8 percent. 

China won't give Nigeria loan again if you continue probing - Amaechi to Reps panel

Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has warned the house of representatives committee on treaties and agreements against continuing the probe on loan agreement between Nigeria and China. The Minister who noted that the federal government requested $500 million from the Chinese government to finance some rail projects across the country particularly in the south-east, asked for the suspension of the probe till the loan is secured. Amaechi averred that some sections of the country will suffer if China refuses to give Nigeria a loan to complete ongoing projects. 

Governor Sanwo-Olu says he'll like to meet 'mummy calm down' internet sensation

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has expressed his desire to meet the little boy in the catchy "mummy calm down" viral video. The Lagos State Governor who noted that the exchange between the little boy and his mother was funny, stated that it depicts the efforts parents put in molding children into responsible adults. He also urged Lagosians to ‘calm down’ as they enjoy the coming holiday and festivity, and also to observe prescribed protocols towards defeating the deadly Coronavirus which are, maintaining social distancing, washing, and sanitizing our hands, and using our face masks.

FG has spent N15.8bn on hazard allowances — Minister of Labour, Chris Ngige

Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, says the Federal Government has so far spent N15.8 billion on hazard allowances in its teaching hospitals and medical centers across the country. Ngige disclosed this while addressing newsmen at a meeting with the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) leadership in Abuja on Monday, July 27.