Tag: NDDC probe
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(update) NDDC probe: Acting MD collapses during investigative hearing
The acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission Prof Kemebradikumo Pondei fainted on Monday during an investigative hearing at the National Assembly. Pondei collapsed where he was seated as members of the House Committee on NDDC grilled him. The committee had grilled him for about 45 minutes before he passed out. Pondei has…
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NDDC probe: Acting MD collapses, hospitalised
The acting managing director of the Niger Delta Development Commission ( NDDC), Kemerbrandikumo Pondei on Monday collapsed as he was being quizzed by the House of Representatives Committee on NDDC investigating alleged N81.5billion irregular expenditure by the commission. Pondei was immediately rushed out by some of his aides, assisted by some security agents for medical…
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NDDC: Set up investigative panel now, SERAP tells Buhari
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), a non-governmental Organization, has sent an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari, asking him to urgently set up a presidential investigative panel to probe grave corruption allegations in the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), including allegations that the agency illegally spent N81.5 billion on travels, condolences, consultancy and…
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Falana commends Wike for foiling Nunieh’s arrest
Human rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana (SAN), on Sunday applauded the move by the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, stopping the police from arresting a former acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Joy Nunieh. Falana also demanded that the Department of State Services obey three separate court orders for the release…