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*Survey Results From Collated Field Data Show Why The South South Geo-political Zone Are Demanding A Direct Disbursement of 13% Derivation Fund to Host Oil Producing Communities As A first line Charge, As Provided in the 1999 Constitution. By Hamilton Nwosa (Head, The New Diplomat’s Polling, Research & Data Desk. With Field Reports from our…
December 18, 2020
By Akanimo Kufre (The New Diplomat's A/Ibom|C/River Correspondent) The Akwa Ibom State Government has expressed appreciation to President Muhammadu Buhari for approving the construction of Ibom Deep Sea port 20 years after the plan was first conceptualized. The State Commissioner for Information & Strategy, Ini Ememobong in a statement said through the approval, the federal…
December 17, 2020
The immediate past governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, has said explained that restructuring in Nigeria wholesomely might be an uphill task on account of existing lack of consensus position as well as plurality of views on the subject matter among Nigerians. The former governor advised that the application of the word “restructuring” connotes…
December 16, 2020
From Ameachi Prosper(The New Diplomat's Delta & Edo States Correspondent) The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has reiterated the commitment of the Edo State Government to deepen business co-operation and investment ties between the state government and the Kingdom of Belgium. Governor Obaseki made the submission when the Belgium Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency,…
December 15, 2020
The Niger Delta region has once again voiced its opposition to the naming of an interim lead to oversee the affairs of the Niger Delta Development Commission(NDDC) until the completion of an on-going forensic audit. These concerns were expressed by the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), a socio-political platform under the leadership of elder-statesman, and…
December 15, 2020
Urges Buhari to listen to the yearnings of N'Delta people Ijaw youths from the constituent states of the Niger Delta region under the auspices of Ijaw Youth Council have faulted the decision of President Muhammadu Buhari to appoint a Sole Administrator to oversee the affairs of Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC until the completion of…
December 14, 2020
The long hostilities between incumbent Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state and his immediate predecessor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole may have been revved dramatically as both men head for another imminent show-down over the decision of the Edo State House of Assembly to re-christen the Edo University, Iyamho. In a sudden move on Monday, the Edo…
December 14, 2020
Following plethora of alleged illicit and inappropriate expenditure associated with Kemebradikumo Daniel Pondei as acting managing director of the Niger Delta Development Commission(NDDC), President Muhammadu Buhari has fired him and his Interim Management Committee(IMC). Special Adviser to the President on media and publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, who announced this latest development via a press statement…
December 12, 2020
International concerns are already mounting with the continued closure of the operational head office of Seplat Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) on the orders of a court ruling obtained by Access Bank Nigeria Plc. With just about two weeks to the end of the year, and with no likely indication that the office would be unsealed…
December 12, 2020
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*Survey Results From Collated Field Data Show Why The South South Geo-political Zone Are Demanding A Direct Disbursement of 13% Derivation Fund to Host Oil Producing Communities As A first line Charge, As Provided in the 1999 Constitution. By Hamilton Nwosa (Head, The New Diplomat’s Polling, Research & Data Desk. With Field Reports from our…
December 18, 2020
By Akanimo Kufre (The New Diplomat's A/Ibom|C/River Correspondent) The Akwa Ibom State Government has expressed appreciation to President Muhammadu Buhari for approving the construction of Ibom Deep Sea port 20 years after the plan was first conceptualized. The State Commissioner for Information & Strategy, Ini Ememobong in a statement said through the approval, the federal…
December 17, 2020
The immediate past governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, has said explained that restructuring in Nigeria wholesomely might be an uphill task on account of existing lack of consensus position as well as plurality of views on the subject matter among Nigerians. The former governor advised that the application of the word “restructuring” connotes…
December 16, 2020
From Ameachi Prosper(The New Diplomat's Delta & Edo States Correspondent) The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has reiterated the commitment of the Edo State Government to deepen business co-operation and investment ties between the state government and the Kingdom of Belgium. Governor Obaseki made the submission when the Belgium Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency,…
December 15, 2020
The Niger Delta region has once again voiced its opposition to the naming of an interim lead to oversee the affairs of the Niger Delta Development Commission(NDDC) until the completion of an on-going forensic audit. These concerns were expressed by the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), a socio-political platform under the leadership of elder-statesman, and…
December 15, 2020
Urges Buhari to listen to the yearnings of N'Delta people Ijaw youths from the constituent states of the Niger Delta region under the auspices of Ijaw Youth Council have faulted the decision of President Muhammadu Buhari to appoint a Sole Administrator to oversee the affairs of Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC until the completion of…
December 14, 2020
The long hostilities between incumbent Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state and his immediate predecessor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole may have been revved dramatically as both men head for another imminent show-down over the decision of the Edo State House of Assembly to re-christen the Edo University, Iyamho. In a sudden move on Monday, the Edo…
December 14, 2020
Following plethora of alleged illicit and inappropriate expenditure associated with Kemebradikumo Daniel Pondei as acting managing director of the Niger Delta Development Commission(NDDC), President Muhammadu Buhari has fired him and his Interim Management Committee(IMC). Special Adviser to the President on media and publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, who announced this latest development via a press statement…
December 12, 2020
International concerns are already mounting with the continued closure of the operational head office of Seplat Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) on the orders of a court ruling obtained by Access Bank Nigeria Plc. With just about two weeks to the end of the year, and with no likely indication that the office would be unsealed…
December 12, 2020
