Again, NDDC Entangled in Web of Scandals

Again, NDDC Entangled in Web of Scandals

- By Kelvin Ebiri, South South Bureau Chief, The Guardian Newspaper on Sunday, May 17, 2020.

Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, CON, Federal Minister of Niger Delta Affairs.


Amid the anticipation of the much-touted forensic audit of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), the agency has been enmeshed in yet another web of scandal involving questionable awards and payments for unbudgeted contracts.
At a time when people are losing faith in the ability of legislative and political actors to ensure the reign of corporate governance in the NDDC, the National Assembly against all odds, has ordered a probe into alleged financial malfeasance in the outfit, particularly, the alleged spending of N40b within three months, by the Prof. Kemebradikumo Pondei-led Interim Management Committee (IMC).

TOP 20 Nigerian Filmmakers From 2012-2020

TOP 20 Nigerian Filmmakers From 2012-2020

1. Akin Omotoso
Indisputably the leading Nigerian filmmaker since 2012 to date for his critically acclaimed award winning films.

2. Andrew Dosunmu

3. Tunde Kelani
4. Kunle Afolayan
5. Branwen Okpako
6. Jeta  Amata
7.  Biyi Bandele
8. Femi Odugbemi
9. Tade Ogidan
10. Teco Benson
11. Chico Ejiro
12. Lancelot Imasuen
13. Niyi Akinmolayan
14. Omoni Oboli
15.  Mildred Okwo
16. Ishaya Bako
17 Kenneth Gyang
18:Charles Uwagbai
19. Moses Inwang
20. C.J. Obasi

NB:
Emphasis on the filmmakers who are directors of locally and internationally acknowledged films, critically acclaimed by film critics and qualified for juried international film festivals. And again emphasis is based on quality in filmmaking; content and context of the subject matter of each film in storytelling in characterisation and interpretation of the thematic nuances in motion picture.

- By Ekenyerengozi Michael Chima, The Founder, Publisher and Editor of the NOLLYWOOD MIRROR®Series, the first book series on Nollywood and the Nigerian film industry.
© EKENYERENGOZI MICHAEL CHIMA. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.  No copying, duplicating, reproduction or republication of this list without the prior authorisation and permission of the author.

The Failures of the Political Ruling Class of the Fulani Tribe in Nigeria

#StayHome @MBuhari @GovKaduna @CNNAfrica @USEmbassyAbuja @BBCAfrica@channelstv @GarShehu @MobilePunch@GuardianNigeria
The political ruling class of the Fulani tribe is to blame for the destructive nature of lawless Fulani herdsmen ruled by their primitive herd mentality. pic.twitter.com/uFqto1g1LE

— 247 Nigeria (@247nigeria) May 14, 2020

GLOBAL CENTRE FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE PRESS STATEMENT: SENATOR AKPABIO’S ALLEGED BOASTING IN THE MIDST OF A PROBE.

GLOBAL CENTRE FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE

PRESS STATEMENT

SENATOR AKPABIO’S ALLEGED BOASTING IN THE  MIDST OF A PROBE.

Gentlemen of the Press.

You are most welcome to this press briefing.

It is common knowledge in the public sphere that the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has been in the news recently for all the wrong reasons. 

The Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the commission has been accused by several persons and organizations of engaging in fraud, looting, pillaging and ransacking of the scarce resources belonging to the Niger Delta Region. The supervising Minister of the commission, the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio has equally been severally accused of executing an agenda of grievous larceny, greed and revenge.

THE ABUSE OF PUBLIC SECTOR RULES BY THE INTERIM MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE OF NDDC

THE ABUSE OF PUBLIC SECTOR RULES BY THE INTERIM MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE OF NDDC

One of the greatest things social science bequeathed to society is the institution of government. Governments provide the parameters for everyday behaviour for citizens and guarantees protection of lives and properties. The Civil Service is an intrinsic part of public sector, in fact its jewel. Good governance in the public sector is the corner stone for effective and efficient organizational performance and is underpinned by a number of accountability requirements. Plato, the Athenian philosopher of ancient Greece posited that governance is an art predicated on exact knowledge and should be conducted by philosopher kings or those with the highest and clearest discernment. That is why public service with its bureaucracies are characterized by fixed rules, discipline and proper conduct for productive service delivery. The system and structure for governance must therefore be supported by effective leadership and organizational culture.

Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu: The Father of New Lagos

#StayHome@MBuhari @ProfOsinbajo @followlasg@jidesanwoolu @femigbaja@NTANewsNow @channelstv@realFemiOtedola @BBCAfrica@CNNAfrica @TheEconomist@OfficialAPCNg @atiku @MobilePunch@HerbertOWigwe @Forbes
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Father of New Lagoshttps://t.co/4AI68a4sW4 pic.twitter.com/marXMGDvpP

— 247 Nigeria (@247nigeria) April 23, 2020

Prescription Drugs For The Treatment Of COVID-19

About Cipropharm 500mg Ciprofloxacin Ciprofloxacin hydrochloride monohydrate (a derivative of Ciprofloxacin) is reported as an ingredient of Cipropharm.

Anambra 2021: Interrogating the Soludo Personage

Anambra 2021: Interrogating the Soludo Personage

- By James Egbuna

Who is Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo is a rhetorical question.He is no masquerade that needs unmasking.His achievements and accomplishments announce him loudly.He has name- recognition.

My $50, 000 Challenge During The #Lockdown

#StayatHome #lockdown @CNNAfrica @TheEconomist @NOIweala @OWNTV @realFemiOtedola @FT @HerbertOWigwe
My #$50000Challenge
I need US$50000 before April 30 for the following:
1. Launch my iPost Nigeria and
2. Support the poor in Nigeria.
Every contribution is an investment. pic.twitter.com/cJ5JiwScOd

— 247 Nigeria (@247nigeria) April 19, 2020

#Abbakyari

#COVID19#StayHome#lockdown#abbakyari@aishambuhari @OfficialAPCNg@ProfOsinbajo @GarShehu @bbchausa@dwnews @VOAAfrica @CNNAfrica
May Almighty God comfort the bereaved families, relations and TRUE friends of
Mallam Abba-Kyari, the Chief of Staff to President @MBuhari . pic.twitter.com/vtSfrZfOwQ

— 247 Nigeria (@247nigeria) April 18, 2020