4 d. ago Attacks on oil facilities: Pipeline protection firm moves to take back initiative, schedules meetings with groups

…says Bodo attack on pipeline was clear sabotage With bombings and attacks on oil facilities in Rivers State in the read more Attacks on oil facilities: Pipeline protection firm moves to take back initiative, schedules meetings with groups

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4 d. ago Surveillance Firm Moves To Avert More Pipeline Explosions In Niger Delta

Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL), the firm responsible for securing the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP), has began moves to avert further explosions of the pipeline, which supplies crude oil to the Bonny oil terminal in Rivers State. To this end, the firm has scheduled its stakeholders engagement with all communities and relevant stakeholders on the […]

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9 d. ago Fubara Denies Links To Militants, Bemoans Fake Reports Of Pipeline Bombings In Rivers

Suspended Rivers State governor, Siminialayi Fubara, has distanced himself from militant groups allegedly threatening the federal government over the ongoing political crisis in the state. Fubara, in a statement released on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, expressed concerns over attempts to link him to militant activities. He dismissed claims of attacks on […]

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1 week ago Rivers: Community refutes reports of explosion on Soku gas pipeline

Tribune Online Rivers: Community refutes reports of explosion on Soku gas pipeline Conflicting reports are emanating from Soku, in Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State, where it has been reported that a gas explosion has occurred. Rivers: Community refutes reports of explosion on Soku gas pipeline Tribune Online

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1 week ago Host Community Debunks Reported Explosion At NLNG Pipeline In Rivers

The people of Soku community in Rivers State have debunked reports on social media suggesting an explosion on gas pipelines along the Soku-Abua-Rumuji Right of Way. The Soku oil and gas field, which is a critical component of Oil Mining Licence (OML) 23, is jointly owned by Eni, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPCL), Shell […]

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1 week ago Another explosion hits gas facility in Rivers amid ongoing crisis

Barely a week after an explosion rocked the Trans Niger Pipeline in Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State, read more Another explosion hits gas facility in Rivers amid ongoing crisis

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1 week ago Gas facility erupts in flames as Rivers records second explosion

An explosion took place at the Soku oil facility in Akuku Toru Local Government Area barely one week after a similar incident on the Trans Niger Pipeline in Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State. The explosion was confirmed on Sunday by the Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC-Nigeria), an NGO with links in […] The post Gas facility erupts in flames as Rivers records second explosion appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago CUPP Slams AGF Fagbemi Over ‘False’ Pipeline Bombing Allegations Against Fubara

The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), has berated Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, over his allegations that the suspended Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, orchestrated recent militant attacks on pipelines in the state. In a press release jointly signed by High Chief Peter Ameh and Comrade Mark Adebayo, […]

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1 week ago Rivers Crisis: I Didn’t Instruct Militants To Attack Oil Pipelines – Fubara Tells Tinubu, AGF

Suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has denied some allegations claiming that he was behind recent attacks on oil installations by suspected militant groups in the state. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, Governor Fubara stated that viral reports saying that he failed to reconstruct the State House of Assembly […] The post Rivers Crisis: I Didn’t Instruct Militants To Attack Oil Pipelines – Fubara Tells Tinubu, AGF appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Rivers: Tinubu used pipeline attack as pretext for emergency rule — PANDEF

Tribune Online Rivers: Tinubu used pipeline attack as pretext for emergency rule — PANDEF The group argued that pipeline attacks have occurred in various parts of the country, including under Tinubu’s administration, without leading to military intervention or emergency declarations. Rivers: Tinubu used pipeline attack as pretext for emergency rule — PANDEF Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Explosion Kills 1 As Suspected Pipeline Vandal Arrested In Rivers

One person is suspected to have been killed following an explosion that occured at the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP) in Aluu community of Ikwerre local government area of Rivers State. The explosion, which occured on the right of way of TNP on Sunday, March 16, 2025 came barely 24 hours before another explosion on the […]

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2 w. ago Fubara failed to restrain militants from vandalising pipelines, says AGF

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, on Wednesday alleged that the now-suspended Governor of Rivers State, Mr Siminalayi Fubara, tele-guided militants to blow up pipelines in the state. Fagbemi made the accusation while defending President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency hours earlier. He said although the Read More

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2 w. ago Rivers crisis: Gbarain youths debunk pipeline explosion in Bayelsa

Tribune Online Rivers crisis: Gbarain youths debunk pipeline explosion in Bayelsa The President of the Gbarain Youth Federation has described circulating rumors on social media about a pipeline explosion in Gbarain Kingdom as false and harmful. Rivers crisis: Gbarain youths debunk pipeline explosion in Bayelsa Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Rivers: Sources divided over pipeline fire incident in Omoku areas

…As security agencies hunt for motive of oil facility bombings Sources are divided over what looks like another attack of read more Rivers: Sources divided over pipeline fire incident in Omoku areas

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2 w. ago Nigeria Oil Production Decline Looms As Explosion Rocks Biggest Crude Pipeline

An explosion has struck the Trans-Niger Pipeline, one of Nigeria’s largest oil pipelines, in the Bodo area of Rivers State. LEADERSHIP checks indicate that the incident, which occurred on Monday night, has raised concerns about potential disruptions to Nigeria’s already struggling oil production. The pipeline, with a capacity to transport over 450,000 barrels of crude […]

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2 w. ago Oil earnings threatened as explosion rocks 450,000bpd pipeline

Nigeria’s daily oil output might be affected following an explosion that rocked a section of the Trans Niger Pipeline in Bodo Community, Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State. The pipeline is owned by Renaissance Africa Energy Holdings. A media person in the Renaissance Renaissance Africa Energy Holdings said the company responded to an incident Read More

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2 w. ago Low Oil Production Decline Looms As Explosion Rocks Nigeria’s Biggest Crude Pipeline

Following the explosion on the Trans-Niger Pipeline (TNP), one of Nigeria’s largest oil pipelines, in the Bodo area of Rivers State, on Monday night, Nigeria’s oil production may decrease. LEADERSHIP checks indicated that the incident has raised concerns about potential disruptions to Nigeria’s already struggling oil production. The pipeline, with a capacity to transport over […]

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2 w. ago JUST IN: Massive fire erupts as explosion hits Trans Niger Pipeline in Rivers

Tribune Online JUST IN: Massive fire erupts as explosion hits Trans Niger Pipeline in Rivers An explosion has rocked a section of the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP) in Bodo Community, Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State, sparking a massive fire. JUST IN: Massive fire erupts as explosion hits Trans Niger Pipeline in Rivers Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Rivers house of commotion: Wike mocks Fubara as groups threaten pipeline attacks

AS the political crisis in Rivers State continues to fester, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has mocked the governor, Siminalayi Fubara, over recent developments in the state. Wike, who boasted of his victory in the political battle between him and the governor, said, “You are down by two-zero,” referring to Fubara. Read More

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