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BREAKING: Niger Delta Stakeholders Demand Forensic Probe of NDDC Finances
Stakeholders under the aegis of Niger Delta Integrity and Democracy Network, NDIDN, have called for a forensic probe of the finances and projects of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, over the management’s links to to former Bayelsa Governor Timipre Sylva.
Sylva is said to be involved in the alleged coup plot against President Bola Tinubu’s government.
He is named as the seventh defendant, “still at large,” in a 13-count treason and terrorism charge filed by the Federal Government against the alleged plotters.
NDIDN, in a statement signed by Comrade Francis Edafe, its National Coordinator, noted that the management of the NDDC has deep ties to the former governor. According to the group, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, NDDC Managing Director, is a well-known political loyalist of Timipre Sylva and reportedly served as his Chief of Staff during his governorship.
“It was this godfather relationship that secured his appointment to head the NDDC,” the statement said, adding the brother of Sylva’s wife is believed to be serving as Personal Assistant to Ogbuku.
“This is not a loose association — it is a tight family and patronage network embedded right at the top of the NDDC.
“Such infiltration raises serious questions about whose interests are being protected: the suffering people of the Niger Delta or a network linked to anti-government activities,” Edafe said, noting that the NDDC has not lived up to its responsibilities.
It noted that despite huge sums at the disposal of the commission, oil producing communities continue to endure environmental pollution, abandoned projects, and youth unemployment.
The statement further highlighted allegations of financial ties between NDDC contracts and the alleged coup financing.
It pointed to reports that agencies such as the NFIU and EFCC traced suspicious large sums, including claims of up to ₦45 billion in NDDC-related funds to the plot.
Even as the NDDC management has denied the claims, NDIDN stressed the need for a forensic audit to get to the root of the matter.
“A comprehensive forensic audit of all contracts, projects, and financial transactions must be launched without delay by the EFCC and security agencies.
“All influences traceable to the Sylva network within the NDDC should be thoroughly investigated and purged,” the statement added.
The stakeholders urged traditional rulers, youth groups, elders, and stakeholders across the Niger Delta to support this call.
“The NDDC belongs to the people, not to any godfather’s proxy. President Tinubu must act decisively to sanitise this vital institution and demonstrate zero tolerance for compromised leadership,” Edafe added.
NDIDN vowed to sustain public advocacy and explore all lawful avenues until concrete action is taken to protect public resources and strengthen Nigeria’s democracy.
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2027 PRESIDENTIAL: ‘50% of You Don’t Have Voters Card’ but You Are Telling Me To Contest – Jonathan
As the 2027 elections draw near, former Nigerian President, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has called for active participation of Nigerian youths in electoral processes.
DAILY POST reports that Jonathan made the remark in Abuja on Thursday when a large number of youths stormed his residence, appealing to him to join the 2027 presidential race.
Addressing the crowd, Jonathan urged those advocating his comeback to get their Permanent Voters Card, PVCs, and actively participate in the election.
He urged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC to carefully look at the growing apathy in Nigeria, lamenting that Nigerians are not interested in elections.
He said that young citizens of the country “must be involved in the electoral process”.
Lamenting the prevailing voter apathy in the country, Jonathan told the youths, “Probably 50% of you don’t even have voters card and you are asking me to go and contest the election”.
DAILY POST recalls that on 5th May 2010, upon the death of then President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, Jonathan was sworn in as Nigeria’s President.
On May 29, 2011, the Bayelsa-born politician was again sworn in after winning the April 2011 presidential election.
Although Jonathan, who lost the 2015 election to Mohammadu Buhari is yet declare his intention to join the 2027 race, a cross section of Nigerians are calling for his comeback.
Some political analysts, however, argue that the Nigerian constitution does not allow for a person to be sworn in as President three times.
A Nigerian man, Kenneth Godwin, has been charged in the United States over an alleged wire fraud scheme linked to a casino in South Dakota.
The US Department of Justice said a federal grand jury indicted Godwin on charges including conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud and illegal access to a protected computer.
Authorities believe he is currently living in Nigeria.
According to investigators, the alleged fraud occurred between May 2023 and March 2026 and targeted Prairie Wind Casino & Hotel, a business owned by the Oglala Sioux Tribe in South Dakota.
If convicted, Godwin could face up to 20 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, supervised release and possible restitution payments.
FBI official Christopher Dotson said the case involved an international business email fraud operation that severely affected the tribal business.
“This international business e-mail compromise scheme caused substantial financial damage to a business owned and operated by the Oglala Sioux Tribe on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota,” he said.
Another official, Parsons, warned that the FBI would continue tracking suspects no matter where they are located.
“No agency on earth is better at this than the FBI. They will track down those who steal from and commit fraud against the people of the United States wherever those offenders may be,” he said.
The FBI is investigating the case, while Assistant US Attorney Ben Patterson is handling the prosecution.
Authorities also stressed that the charges remain allegations at this stage and that Godwin is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
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