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 […]
NDDC Kicks Off Procurement Process for 2024 Projects, Emphasizes Transparency and Integrity
Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC has commenced the procurement process for implementation of projects in the commission’s approved 2024 budget. Speaking at the opening of the bids in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Assistant Director Procurement, Mr. Tumi Grant, described the move as an indication of the commission’s belief in integrity and transparency. Also see: Our Economic […]
Bayelsa Seeks to Host the 2028 National Sports Festival
As the completion of a 25,000-seat stadium in Bayelsa State draws near, Governor Senator Douye Diri has instructed the Commissioner for Sports to make a bid for the state to host the National Sports Festival before he concludes his term in 2028. Diri foresees that the state will rise to the top of the sports […]
Stakeholders Unite To Drive Inclusive, Transparent PIA Implementation
In a groundbreaking series of stakeholder engagements across the Niger Delta, communities, traditional leaders, civil society organizations, regulatory agencies, and host community development trusts (HCDTs) have reaffirmed their commitment to inclusive, transparent, and accountable implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). The consultative meetings, convened by the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta […]
Troops Arrest 43 Oil Thieves, Uncover 27 Illegal Bunkering Sites Across N’Delta
Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army (NA) have arrested 43 suspected oil thieves, uncovered 27 illegal bunkering sites as well as recovered over 161,000 litres of stolen products across the Niger Delta Region (NDR), in the latest crackdown. The operations were conducted in synergy with other security agencies between 26 May – 8 June 2025. […]
Tech Skills: The Future for Niger Delta Youths – NDDC MD
Managing Director Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC, DR. Samuel Ogbuku says empowering youths in technology is securing a brighter future for them. Dr. Ogbuku, who made this known during the Port Harcourt Tech Expo in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, admitted that technology has evolved with benefits. While explaining that technology knowledge would make the youths […]
Cult Violence Escalates in Port Harcourt, Two Lives Lost
The ongoing cult war in the Diobu axis of Port Harcourt took a deadly turn on Wednesday night, June 4, 2025. Suspected members of a Deygbam cult faction shot and killed a local vigilante identified as Sango along Echue Street in Mile 2, Diobu. According to eyewitness accounts, the attack occurred around 10:00 p.m. The […]
Otuaro Pledges Continued Support for Niger Delta
The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr. Dennis Otuaro, has pledged continuous support for the people of Niger Delta’s while congratulating the traditional ruler of Okochiri Kingdom, His Royal Majesty King Ateke Tom, as he clocked 61. The celebration, held at the King’s palace in Okochiri, Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State, […]