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The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, has described the Arts and Culture Day organised by the Commission as a demonstration of the fact that the Niger Delta region is peaceful. Ogbuku, who stated this during the Arts and Culture Day organised as part of activities marking the Commission’s 25th anniversary in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, described the moment as an indication of peace in the region. The NDDC Chief Executive Officer explained that the day was set aside to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the oil-rich region, in keeping with the anniversary…

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, has expressed disappointment over the slow pace of work at the Rivers State House of Assembly (RSHA) Complex project, describing the progress as “grossly abysmal” and falling far below expectations. The Administrator made the remarks during an inspection tour of the project site along Moscow Road, Port Harcourt, on Friday, July 11, 2025. He also inspected key sporting facilities, including the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Elekahia, and the Alfred Diete-Spiff Sports Complex, to assess their readiness for hosting sporting events. Vice Admiral Ibas in a statement signed by Hector…

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine, announced Ghana’s interest in Ukrainian drones and its readiness to finance their production. Ukraine, in turn, is prepared to assist Ghana in securing its borders. The head of state shared this information on the social network X following a phone conversation with Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama. Zelenskyy noted that Ghana seeks to develop bilateral relations with Ukraine. “We discussed areas where we can already deepen our partnership, primarily in the agro-industrial sector and the establishment of a food logistics center in Ghana. Ghana is also interested in our technologies, the production of various…

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has announced Galaxy Z Fold7, a device that brings together the best of Galaxy design, camera functionality and AI innovation in the thinnest and lightest Galaxy Z Fold series to date. It delivers the premium performance and experience of an ultra-smartphone, while unlocking new levels of efficiency and productivity with a larger, more immersive display when unfolded. And with the new One UI 8 as its foundation, it seamlessly integrates intelligent, multimodal agents optimized for the foldable form factor. They also unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip7 and Flip 7R, a compact AI phone with multimodal capabilities, powered…

The Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma, has called for continued collaboration between the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, and the State governments in the Niger Delta region. Uzodimma, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr Chinyere Ekomaru, made the call during the Youth and Women Day celebration in Owerri, Imo State, as part of activities marking the 25th anniversary of the NDDC. He commended the collaboration between the NDDC and stakeholders, including youth and women, in the Niger Delta. The Governor said: “We urge the NDDC to continue in this trajectory. We thank the Board and Management of…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the people of the Niger Delta region, particularly the youths and women, for demonstrating solidarity with his administration and supporting the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The President’s message was conveyed by the Managing Director of the Niger Delta NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, during the Youth and Women Conference in Owerri, Imo State, as part of activities marking the 25th anniversary of the NDDC. Ogbuku announced that President Tinubu had mandated him to extend his gratitude to the youths and women of the Niger Delta for their support and cooperation. He noted that last…

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board has introduced the Nigerian Content Fund Clearance Certificate(NCFCC) as a mandatory compliance document for contractors and operators in the oil and gas sector. The certificate was launched during a Stakeholders’ Sensitization workshop held in, Lagos, where the Board also showcased an upgraded Nigerian Content Development Fund payment portal and a revised Community Contractors Finance Scheme. The NCFCC is now a prerequisite for contract bidding, project approvals, and Board certifications in the oil and gas industry. It forms a core part of NCDMB’s regulatory drive to ensure full compliance with statutory financial contributions as stipulated by section 104 of the Nigerian Oil…

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has charged the newly sworn-in Permanent Secretaries to uphold public trust by strictly adhering to accountability, due process, and effective policy implementation. Ibas gave the charge during the swearing-in of eight newly appointed permanent secretaries held Thursday at the Executive Chambers, Government House, Port Harcourt. The retired vice admiral emphasised the important role of civil service leadership in ensuring good governance and institutional integrity. According to the administrator, the appointments are both strategic and timely, as the exit of seasoned officers has created administrative gaps. “Your emergence is critical at this time. You must…

Cambodian lawmakers have amended the constitution on July 11 paving the way for people charged with foreign collusion to be stripped of their citizenship, despite concerns such a law could be used to silence government critics. The July 11 vote to amend Article 33 of the Constitution was passed unanimously. Justice Minister Koeut Rith said the 11th amendment of the Constitution paves the way for further legal frameworks to revoke citizenship from traitors. After it comes into effect, the government will propose to amend the 2018 Citizenship Law, allowing citizenship to be revoked. “This amendment aims to purify patriotism and…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has commenced the sale of Treasury Bills (TBs) to raise N1.76 trillion in the third quarter of 2025, as part of the Federal Government’s borrowing strategy for the 2025 national budget. This figure marks a 12.8 percent increase compared to the N1.56 trillion raised during the same period in 2024. The apex bank disclosed this in its Nigeria Treasury Bills Issue Programme for Q3 2025. Treasury Bills, which are short-term debt instruments with a maturity of less than one year, are used by the CBN to borrow on behalf of the federal government and…