45 h. ago Military foils N168m oil theft, destroys 22 illegal refineries in Niger Delta

The Nigerian Military has intensified its crackdown on oil theft in the Niger Delta, successfully foiling illegal activities and oil read more Military foils N168m oil theft, destroys 22 illegal refineries in Niger Delta

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7 d. ago Niger Delta: Troops arrest 23 oil thieves, recover 180,000 litres of stolen products

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 6 Division have intensified their crackdown on oil theft in the Niger Delta region. Between April 21 and 27, they arrested 23 suspected oil thieves and deactivated 13 illegal refineries, recovering over 180,000 litres of stolen petroleum products. Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, Acting Deputy […] The post Niger Delta: Troops arrest 23 oil thieves, recover 180,000 litres of stolen products appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Tinubu praises Emami’s peacebuilding, protection of Niger Delta oil infrastructure on 50th birthday

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has praised Ayiri Emami, a prominent Itsekiri leader, businessman, and philanthropist, for his outstanding peace building contributions as he marks his 50th birthday on April 26. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu commended Emami’s unwavering commitment to nation-building, highlighting his […] The post Tinubu praises Emami’s peacebuilding, protection of Niger Delta oil infrastructure on 50th birthday appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago N/Delta Oil Communities Facing Extinction From Gas Flaring, Spills, NGOs Warn

As Nigeria joined the rest of the international community to commemorate the World Earth Day (WED), a coalition of non governmental organisations (NGOs) have drawn the attention of the federal government and other subnational authorities to the plights of residents of oil communities in the Niger Delta region. The Network Advancement Program for Poverty and […]

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4 w. ago Army arrests 43 oil thieves, destroys 14 illegal refineries in Niger Delta

The Nigerian Army, 6 Division said its operatives have arrested 43 suspected oil thieves and recovered 254,000 litres of stolen products in the Niger Delta region. The Army said a total of 14 illegal refineries were also destroyed, while 14 boats used for the illicit activity were destroyed. The Acting Deputy Director 6 Division Army Read More

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4 w. ago Navy confiscates vessels carrying illicit arms, crude oil in Niger Delta

By Philip Nwosu In a sweeping crackdown on crude oil theft and illegal refining activities, the Nigerian Navy says it seized large quantities of stolen crude oil, intercepted arms shipments, and destroyed several illegal refining sites across the Niger Delta during its operations in March. The Navy’s latest offensive, conducted under Operation Delta Sanity II, […] The post Navy confiscates vessels carrying illicit arms, crude oil in Niger Delta appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Navy seizes vessels with illegal arms, crude oil in Niger Delta

By Philip Nwosu The Nigerian Navy has cracked down on crude oil theft and illegal refining in the Niger Delta, seizing stolen crude, intercepting arms, and dismantling refinery sites in March under Operation Delta Sanity II. The month-long effort also nabbed vessels with illegal weapons and thousands of litres of illicit petroleum products. Navy spokesman […] The post Navy seizes vessels with illegal arms, crude oil in Niger Delta appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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last month Navy Intercepts 400,000 Gallons Of Stolen Crude Oil In Niger Delta

The Nigerian Navy’s Operation Delta Sanity II recovered nearly 400,000 gallons of stolen crude oil across the Niger Delta in March 2025. Furthermore, over 30 illegal refinery sites were shut down, and numerous suspects involved in arms smuggling and oil bunkering were apprehended by the operatives. Commodore A. Adams-Aliu, the spokesperson for the Nigerian Navy, […] The post Navy Intercepts 400,000 Gallons Of Stolen Crude Oil In Niger Delta appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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