Sordid Tales From NDDC
THIS REPUBLIC By Shaka Momodu Fellow Nigerians, I am at pains to point out that our failing country is a crime scene. I am not kidding. There is no better description for what our beloved…
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Ken Saro-Wiwa, NDDC & The Niger Delta
When Sani Abacha’s junta sentenced Kenule Beeson “Ken” Saro-Wiwa to death by hanging in 1995, the civilized world pleaded with him to overturn the verdict. Africa’s most respected statesman, Nelson Mandela begged for the internationally…
NDDC: A Disturbing Cesspool of Corruption
The Niger Delta Development Commission, an idea conceived to speed up the development of the oil producing region of the country, has completely derailed from her dreams and philosophy and is now riddled with allegations…
Rescue NDDC From Influence Peddlers
Punch Editorial Frustration is gradually giving way to disgust and impatience among stakeholders over the never-ending crises rocking the Niger Delta Development Commission. The crises have without a doubt, hobbled the performance of the commission…