3 h. ago Drop in oil theft: PINL hails impact of surveillance in Niger Delta

Tribune Online Drop in oil theft: PINL hails impact of surveillance in Niger Delta According to him, this has led to increased oil production, resulting in significant revenue for the Federal Government. Drop in oil theft: PINL hails impact of surveillance in Niger Delta Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Emerging tech community in Niger Delta as NDDC, others push region’s youths up global IT scale

…PH Tech Expo targets tech for local problems …AI, blockchain, robotics, cybersecurity lead at Expo A tech community may have read more Emerging tech community in Niger Delta as NDDC, others push region’s youths up global IT scale

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7 h. ago Pipeline surveillance is restoring Niger Delta’s environment — PINL

Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL), the company overseeing security along the Eastern Corridor of the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP), says read more Pipeline surveillance is restoring Niger Delta’s environment — PINL

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9 h. ago PICTORIAL: Navy Dismantles 5 Illegal Refineries, 21 Reservoirs In Rivers

Operatives of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) PATHFINDER have dismantled five illegal refining sites in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni local government area of Rivers State. The sites, which were used for massive illegal bunkering activities in the area, had 62 ovens, 21 reservoirs and 55 dugout pits containing approximately 50,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil, 83,000 litres […]

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39 h. ago Gov Otu blamed for disruption of NDDC projects commissioning in C’River

The Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has been blamed for the disruption of the commissioning of projects executed by the Federal Government in Calabar, the state capital. The incident, which happened on June 13, allegedly involved the destruction of structures prepared for the commissioning of  road projects executed by the Niger Delta Development […] The post Gov Otu blamed for disruption of NDDC projects commissioning in C’River appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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44 h. ago We are enjoying new energy, commitment under Tinubu — Niger Delta ex

Tribune Online We are enjoying new energy, commitment under Tinubu — Niger Delta ex-agitators Speaking during a meeting in Yenagoa, Salvation said the president has brought progress, peace, and stability to the Niger Delta region through a renewed commitment to the Presidential Amnesty Programme. We are enjoying new energy, commitment under Tinubu — Niger Delta ex-agitators Tribune Online

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53 h. ago Federal Gov’t Threatens Tougher Sanctions On Illegal Bunkering

The federal government has declared that it adopt tougher sanctions against those involved in illegal bunkering activities in the Niger Delta region. Director of Energy Security in the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), Hon. Ojukaye Flag-Amachree, made the vow while speaking at a stakeholders’ engagement organised by a pipeline surveillance firm, Pipeline Infrastructure […]

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59 h. ago “Niger Delta Thriving Under Tinubu’s Leadership” – Lokpobiri Replies Dickson’s Criticism

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has criticized Senator Seriake Dickson over his Democracy Day remarks, where Dickson accused President Bola Tinubu of complicity in the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State. In a statement released on Friday by his media aide, Nneamaka Okafor, Lokpobiri described Dickson’s comment as “an unfair […] The post “Niger Delta Thriving Under Tinubu’s Leadership” – Lokpobiri Replies Dickson’s Criticism appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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61 h. ago Democracy Day: PANDEF calls for restoration of democracy in Rivers

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has issued a strong call to action on the 26th anniversary of Nigeria’s Democracy Day, urging urgent restoration of democratic governance in Rivers State. In a press statement by its President, Godknows Igali, PANDEF commemorated the historic significance of June 12, 1993, and highlighted ongoing challenges […] The post Democracy Day: PANDEF calls for restoration of democracy in Rivers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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65 h. ago Cross River govt dismisses reports of disruption at NDDC event

  The Cross River State Government has dismissed as false, reports suggesting controversy surrounding the recent commissioning of projects by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in Calabar. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Nsa Gill, said in a statement that on Friday, June 13, 2025, the Minister of Regional Development, Abubakar Momoh, officially […] The post Cross River govt dismisses reports of disruption at NDDC event appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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68 h. ago Senator Dickson can’t distract Tinubu’s visible gain in Niger Delta with Political rhetorics – Lokpobiri

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has faulted Senator Seriake Dickson’s Democracy Day remarks, describing them as a disappointing and inaccurate portrayal of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s role in Nigeria’s democratic journey and his commitment to resolving political tensions in the Niger Delta. In a statement issued by his Special […] The post Senator Dickson can’t distract Tinubu’s visible gain in Niger Delta with Political rhetorics – Lokpobiri appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Otuaro calls for stakeholder backing to empower Niger Delta youths

Tribune Online Otuaro calls for stakeholder backing to empower Niger Delta youths Rather than jacking up the monthly stipends of former militants, the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr Dennis Otuaro, has urged stakeholders across the Niger Delta to support his mission to... Otuaro calls for stakeholder backing to empower Niger Delta youths Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Niger Delta stakeholders demand audit of host community funds under PIA

… Also Unite to drive inclusive, transparent Petroleum Industry Act implementation Stakeholders in the Niger Delta have demanded for acceptable read more Niger Delta stakeholders demand audit of host community funds under PIA

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3 d. ago PANDEF calls for restoration of democracy in Rivers on 26th anniversary 

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has issued a strong call to action on the 26th anniversary of Nigeria’s Democracy Day, urging urgent restoration of democratic governance in Rivers State.  In a press statement by its President, Godknows Igali, PANDEF commemorated the historic significance of June 12, 1993, and highlighted ongoing challenges […] The post PANDEF calls for restoration of democracy in Rivers on 26th anniversary  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Niger Delta: Stakeholders unite to drive inclusive petroleum industry act implementation

Tribune Online Niger Delta: Stakeholders unite to drive inclusive petroleum industry act implementation In a groundbreaking series of stakeholder engagements across the Niger Delta, communities, traditional leaders, civil society organisations, regulatory agencies, and host community development trusts (HCDTs) have reaffirmed their commitment to inclusive, transparent, and accountable implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). The consultative meetings, convened by the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta […] Niger Delta: Stakeholders unite to drive inclusive petroleum industry act implementation Tribune Online

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5 d. ago New economy emerges in Niger Delta rural areas powered with solar light system as NDDC clocks 25

Most rural communities in the Niger Delta now shine brightly at night, all due to the solar light project launched read more New economy emerges in Niger Delta rural areas powered with solar light system as NDDC clocks 25

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5 d. ago Ijaw youths urge Tinubu to reinstate Fubara, Rivers lawmakers

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja An apex association for Niger Delta youths, the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide, has urged President Bola Tinubu to use the occasion of June 12 to reinstate suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara and all the elected state assembly members on or before the date of celebration. The youths, while […] The post Ijaw youths urge Tinubu to reinstate Fubara, Rivers lawmakers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Over 325,000 flock PH Tech Expo 2025 as experts plot future tech path for Niger Delta

More than 325,000 tech enthusiasts and investors flocked the just concluded Port Harcourt Tech Expo (PH TECH EXPO-2025) which is read more Over 325,000 flock PH Tech Expo 2025 as experts plot future tech path for Niger Delta

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6 d. ago June 12 celebration: Ijaw youths urge Tinubu to reinstate Fubara, Rivers lawmakers

… Express readiness to fight for democratic right From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja An apex association for Niger Delta youths, the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide, has urged President Bola Tinubu to use the occasion of June 12 to reinstate suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminilayi Fubara and all the elected lawmakers in the State on […] The post June 12 celebration: Ijaw youths urge Tinubu to reinstate Fubara, Rivers lawmakers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago NDDC @ 25: IAWPA Set To Begin Solar Fan Project For Niger Delta Communities

The International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA) has congratulated the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) on its 25th anniversary, revealing its plan distributing solar fans in some communities. “We commend the Commission’s developmental role in the Niger Delta region, transforming lives and promoting sustainable development,” IAWPA’s International Spokesman, Amb Emmanuel Nkweke, said in a […]

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