By Matthew Ogune, Abuja 20 October 2022 | 1:21 pm President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the disengagement of the Interim Administrator of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Effiong Okon Akwa. In a memo signed by the Director of press, Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs, Patricia Deworitshe, Buhari ordered that the directive should take effect from today, 20 October 2022. Akwa was appointed interim administrator… Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the disengagement of the Interim Administrator of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Effiong Okon Akwa. In a memo signed by the Director of press, Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs, Patricia Deworitshe, Buhari ordered that the directive should take effect from today, 20 October 2022. Akwa was appointed interim administrator of the Commission for the duration of the Forensic Audit into the operations of the NDDC, which has now been concluded. According to Deworitshe, Buhari also approved the constitution of a new Management Team and Governing Board of the NDDC in line with section 5(2) of the NDDC Act, 2000. “The names of the nominees for the new management team and Governing Board are to be transmitted to the National Assembly for approval,” She added. Latest NOW Tyson Fury will defend his world heavyweight title in an all-British trilogy fight against Derek Chisora in London on December 3 after the collapse of negotiations for a prospective showdown with Anthony Joshua. 12 mins ago Lebanon’s parliament failed Thursday for a third time to elect a successor to President Michel Aoun, stoking fears of a political vacuum after his mandate expires at the end of the month. 41 mins ago Efforts to vaccinate 70 percent of people in Africa against Covid-19 are stalling, the World Health Organization warned Thursday, with only three states out of 54 reaching the target. 52 mins ago The United States on Thursday pledged to provide $1 million in humanitarian aid for flood victims in Nigeria. US Consulate in Nigeria, Mary Beth Leonard, regretted the unusually heavy rainfall and resulting flooding that has affected nearly 2.8 million people across the country, with many homes being damaged or completely destroyed, displacing millions of people.… 1 hour ago It is well known that eating vegetables is healthy. Despite the fact that different vegetable types contain different specific nutrients, all variations are healthy. It’s easier to consume the vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants your body needs to thrive when you consume the required five servings of produce each day from a variety of sources.…
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