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By John Odhe The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has bagged the prestigious Local Content Champion of the Year Award at the 2025 Annual Energy Conference of the Association of Energy Correspondents of Nigeria held at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. The Executive Secretary, Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, who was represented by the General Manager, Corporate Communications, Dr. Obinna Ezeobi, received the award and delivered the Board’s goodwill message at the event, commending NAEC for providing a credible platform that has consistently enriched national energy discourse and strengthened public understanding of Nigeria’s energy policies. “NCDMB has been a close friend and partner of NAEC since its establishment in 2010 under the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development Act,” he said.  “Our achievements over the years have been enabled by the strong communication support of the media. Section 67 of the NOGICD Act mandates us to promo...

By John Odhe  In furtherance of its human capacity building initiatives and provision of thoughtful leadership in the Nigerian oil and gas industry, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) is set to launch Nigerian Content Academy Lecture Series, focussing discourse on strategic areas in the oil and gas industry. The weekly lecture series is organised by the Nigerian Content Academy, a specialised unit of the NCDMB, and it has already lined up heavy weights in the oil and gas industry and the national economy for the speaking roles. Some of the confirmed speakers include former President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, pioneer Executive Secretary of NCDMB, Dr. Ernest Nwapa, Special Adviser on Energy, Mrs. Olu Arowolo Verheijen, Executive Chairman of AA Holdings and former Chief Executive Officer of Seplat Ltd, Mr. Austin Avuru, among other distinguished industry leaders. According to the Director of the Nigerian Content Academy, Dr. Ama Ikuru, the lecture series ...

Abuja — The Zonal Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), South-South, and Acting Chairman of the PDP in Bayelsa State, Hon. Barr. Alabh George Turnah, MON, has paid a private visit to former Governor of Rivers State and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), His Excellency Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, CON, at his Abuja residence. Turnah noted that it was a delight to see the former Rivers Governor in great spirit and perfect health. He disclosed that the meeting afforded him the opportunity to brief Wike on the state of affairs of the PDP in the South-South geopolitical zone. According to him, the discussions centered on the commitment of the Dan Orbih-led South-South Zonal Working Committee of the PDP to rebuild and reposition the Party for greater strength and unity. He said Wike commended the Committee’s efforts so far and assured of his continuous support in consolidating the fortunes of the PDP in the region and across the country. Turnah further noted that beyo...

In a strongly worded press statement dated October 1, 2025, Senator Samuel N. Anyanwu, the National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has officially decried the formation of caretaker committees for Akwa Ibom and Cross River States, denouncing recent purported National Working Committee (NWC) resolutions as unconstitutional. The letter, addressed to the National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Iliya Damagum, highlights a series of infractions against the PDP constitution (2017 as Amended). Senator Anyanwu asserts that duties like issuing notices for meetings and implementing resolutions fall strictly within the remit of the National Secretary’s office, as mandated by Section 36 (1) b and e of the PDP constitution. He further emphasizes that any action or decision reached by an illegally constituted NWC lacks validity and will have no legal consequence. Denouncing the recent press statement from the National Publicity Secretary regarding the dissolution of the Akwa Ibom and Cro...

The South South Zonal Working Committee of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed recent claims credited to the Party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Debo Ologunagba, regarding the alleged dissolution of the Akwa Ibom and Cross River States Chapter Executives. In a strongly worded statement issued on Wednesday, by Prince Etim Isong, Zonal Publicity Secretary of the PDP, South South Zone, the leadership declared that the alleged dissolution was “unfounded and purely fabrications born from his own imagination.” The Zone emphasized that the purported statement by Ologunagba not only violates due process but also undermines the collective decision-making process of the PDP as enshrined in its constitution. According to the statement: "It must be emphasized that the statement on the purported dissolution of constitutionally established Party organs with elected officials within the Zone, without due consultation with the Zonal leadership, highlights not just a critical p...

By Anita Okongo As Nigeria marks her 65th Independence Day Anniversary and Bayelsa State celebrates 29 years of creation, the Zonal Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), South-South, and Acting Chairman of the PDP in Bayelsa State, Hon. Barr. Alabh George Turnah, MON, has extended heartfelt felicitations to Nigerians and the good people of Bayelsa State on these historic milestones. In a statement signed by Kelvin Loveday-Egbo his Media Assistant, Hon. Turnah described both anniversaries as moments of sober reflection, thanksgiving, and renewed commitment to the ideals of unity, peace, and progress. He noted that despite daunting challenges, the resilience of Nigerians and Bayelsans alike has continued to inspire hope in the possibility of building a nation and state that works for all. “As we celebrate Nigeria at 65 and Bayelsa at 29, let us remember that the greatness of our country and state lies in our collective resolve to remain patriotic, uphold justice, and promote ...