The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army has successfully dismantled 20 illegal oil refining sites, recovered 90,000 litres of stolen petroleum products, and arrested eight suspects in a major operation across the Niger Delta. The raid, conducted in collaboration with sister security agencies, targeted criminal activities in Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, and Delta States between 23 and 29 December 2024. …

Committed to securing the maritime borders of the country, the Nigerian Navy has deployed 15 warships and three helicopters for this year’s Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) sea exercise aimed at curbing maritime threats and improving security in the Gulf of Guinea. The exercise will showcase the navy’s ability to protect the maritime environment for national economic prosperity as well …

The NNPC Limited Chevron Nigeria Limited Joint Venture (NNPC-CNL JV) has made a significant near-field oil discovery with the successful drilling of the Meji NW-1 well, located in Petroleum Mining Lease (PML) 49 within the shallow offshore area of the Western Niger Delta. The area, recently converted to the PIA 2021 terms, is a critical part of Nigeria’s energy production …

President of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), Prof Benjamin Okaba, and retired Inspector General of Police, Udom Ekpoudom, did not see reason why northern senators and Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) should object to the National Animal Husbandry and Ranches Commission Bill currently before the Senate. Spokesperson for the Ijaw Republican Assembly (IRA), Ann-Kio Briggs, Convener of …

Niger Delta Stakeholders have stressed the urgent need to re-activate the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Advisory Committee, as provided for in its Establishment Act, to advise and monitor the activities of the Commission. This was part of the resolutions contained in a communique issued at the end of the Niger Delta Stakeholders Summit 2024, which took place at the …

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has stressed the importance of stakeholders’ engagements in the development of the Niger Delta region. Addressing newsmen during a World Press Conference in Port Harcourt, the NDDC Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, said it was imperative for Niger Deltans to have a conversation on development issues, hence …

Youths in the Torugbene community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State are in a jubilant mood as the lawmaker representing Burutu federal constituency in the National Assembly, Mr Julius Pondi, has completed the construction of a new mini-pitch initiated in the riverine community. The mini-pitch, equipped with modern facilities, including a well-maintained playing surface and seating areas for …

The Association of Nigeria Refineries Petroleum Marketers has inaugurated taskforce to flush out bunkering, adulteration products, artificial scarcity and all forms of illegalities in the sector. Inaugurating the task force in Asaba, the Delta State capital, the Niger Delta Operations Controller, Dr Eldson Nwadiaro, said they had a mandate to flush out all forms of illegalities in the petroleum sector …

The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Delta has warned criminal elements to steer clear of its areas of operation or be prepared to face the consequences. The Commander of the NNS Delta, Commodore Abba Muhsin, gave the warning on Saturday shortly after the quarterly route march by the personnel of the Command. The exercise which kick-started at about 6:15 am commenced …

Senator Seriake Dickson representing Bayelsa West said some very important personalities (VIPs) from Lagos and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, are behind oil theft in Niger Delta. Dickson stated this in an interview on Channels Television on Friday. The two-term governor of Bayelsa State said the official system and oil companies are beneficiaries of oil theft in the Niger Delta. …