Nnimmo Bassey Calls for Urgent Climate Action, Community Empowerment at Niger Delta Conference
Renowned environmentalist and Director of Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), Nnimmo Bassey, has called for urgent climate action and genuine community empowerment to address the long-standing environmental devastation in the Niger Delta. Bassey made this passionate appeal in his keynote address at the 3rd Niger Delta Climate Conference, held in Port Harcourt. Speaking on […]
Niger Delta Conference Demands Shift Away from Fossil Fuels to Combat Climate Change
The 3rd Annual Niger Delta Climate Change Conference, hosted by Lekeh Development Foundation, LEDEF, has commenced in Port Harcourt, with key environmental stakeholders brainstorming on the effects of climate change in the region.Speaking at the conference, the Executive Director of ‘We the People,’ Ken Henshaw, said that the solution to climate change is multifaceted and […]
NDDC Committed to Completing Abandoned Projects in N’Delta Region
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has reaffirmed its commitment to completing abandoned critical projects that will significantly impact the lives of people in the region. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Chief Samuel Ogbuku, made this statement at a world press briefing held in Asaba to commemorate the 25th anniversary […]
SERAP to Tinubu: Probe NDDC Audit Report, Prosecute Obstructors
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has issued a direct challenge to President Bola Tinubu, calling for immediate action on the long-awaited forensic audit report of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). In a letter, SERAP urged the President to instruct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, to […]
NDDC Empowers 300 Youths in Niger Delta Region
Three hundred beneficiaries of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Technical skills programme has commenced the training into various skills of their choices.Speaking at the flag-off ceremony in Port Harcourt Rivers State, Managing Director Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku said the commission was taking definite steps to equip people of the region […]
Isoko Group Protests for Inclusivity in Niger Delta Pipeline Contract
The Isoko Renaissance Movement (IRM) staged a peaceful protest in Nigeria’s capital on Thursday, demanding a review of the Niger Delta pipeline surveillance contract to ensure inclusivity for the Isoko ethnic group. Led by Comr. Jezreel Enahoro, the group called for local control over pipelines in their communities, opposing the current contract held by Tantita […]
Niger Delta Stakeholders Demand Security Sector Reform Amid Rising Cult Violence
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s Niger Delta are calling for urgent security sector reforms to curb escalating cult-related violence, which has claimed 1,686 lives in 909 gang-related incidents from January 2020 to March 2025, according to SBM Intelligence. The South-South region, particularly Rivers State, bears the brunt of this crisis, fueled by government failures, political exploitation, and […]
Niger Delta Pays Tribute to Chief Wellington Okirika, Celebrating His Lasting Impact and Legacy
The Niger Delta region came alive with tributes and celebrations as prominent leader Chief (Dr.) Wellington Okirika, CON, the Bolowei of Gbaramatu Kingdom, marked his birthday. Admirers, community leaders, and political figures gathered to honour a man whose decades of advocacy, leadership, and unwavering commitment to justice have left an indelible mark on the region. […]
NDDC Organizes Agricultural Summit for Niger Delta
Efforts are underway to arrange a retreat and agricultural summit for the Niger Delta area, aligned with the agrarian initiatives of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. This announcement was made by Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), during the launch of the Renewed Hope Multi-Purpose Training Centre in […]
Civil Society, Legal Experts Back King Dakolo’s Lawsuit Against Shell’s Controversial N’Delta Divestment
A broad coalition of civil society organisations and legal experts has declared strong support for His Royal Majesty, King Bubaraye Dakolo, Agada IV of Ekpetiama Kingdom and Chair of the Bayelsa State Council of Traditional Rulers, as the Federal High Court in Yenagoa begins hearing a landmark environmental justice suit against Shell and key Nigerian […]
Niger Delta Pollution: Shell Loses Key UK Court Battle on Legacy Oil Spills
Shell’s long-running attempts to dodge responsibility for oil pollution in Nigeria have failed, at least for now. A London High Court judge has ruled that Shell plc and its Nigerian subsidiaries, must face a full trial in 2027 over long‑standing oil contamination in the Niger Delta. The decision marks a major breakthrough for residents of […]
Port Harcourt Goes Digital In The 2025 Niger Delta Tech Summit
Niger Delta is on the brink of a transformative digital revolution as it gears up for the Niger Delta Digital Summit 2025 in Port Harcourt. This landmark event represents a bold step toward reshaping the region’s economic future, shifting the focus from oil dependency to technological innovation. The Niger Delta Digital Summit 2025 seeks to […]