2 h. 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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29 h. 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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29 h. ago Navy Dismantles Illegal Refineries, Apprehends Six In Bayelsa, Delta, Anambra

Troops of the Nigerian Navy’s Operation Delta Sanity and its units have arrested six suspected crude oil thieves during a series of coordinated operations carried out from April 20 to April 22. The Director of Naval Information, Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, made this announcement on Thursday in Abuja. Adams-Aliu stated that on Sunday, the Nigerian Navy […] The post Navy Dismantles Illegal Refineries, Apprehends Six In Bayelsa, Delta, Anambra appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Allegation Linking PINL To Ugborodo Oil Facility Protest Misleading, Says Warri Monarch’s Rep

  The sole representative of the Olu of Warri to NNPC/JV Partners, Prince Collins Oritsetimeyin Edema, has described allegation linking oil surveillance company, Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) to the protest which disrupted Ogidigben oil field in Ugborodo, Warri South-West local government area of Delta State as totally misleading and false. Edema’s reaction followed remarks […]

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2 w. ago Plateau District Head Blames Land Grabbing For Ongoing Attacks By Gunmen In Bokkos

The District Head of Manguna in Bokkos Local Government Area (LGA), Plateau State, Alo Raymond, has claimed that the gunmen responsible for the recent attacks on communities in the district are familiar faces. Speaking to newsmen on Wednesday, Raymond revealed that the attackers are known to the residents, and their actions have left the communities […] The post Plateau District Head Blames Land Grabbing For Ongoing Attacks By Gunmen In Bokkos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago N’Delta group protests in London, seeks investigation into oil facility guard’s death

Niger Delta environmental activists based in the United Kingdom have called on the Federal Government to ensure justice for a coordinator with Tantita Security Services Limited, Ikerete Udo, who was reportedly killed while on duty protecting oil facilities in the region. The activists, under the umbrella of the Niger Delta Environmental Justice Coalition, staged a Read More

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2 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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2 w. ago Plateau killing: Tinubu vows to apprehend, punish attackers severely

• Commiserates with victims’ families From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has vowed that the gunmen who killed many people in communities in Plateau State will be apprehended and face severe punishment under the law. According to a statement issued by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President extended his condolences […] The post Plateau killing: Tinubu vows to apprehend, punish attackers severely appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 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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2 w. ago Plateau killings: Tinubu orders manhunt as govs condemn attacks

President Bola Tinubu has declared that the gunmen who killed many people in some communities in Plateau State will be apprehended and face severe punishment under the law. This is just as the Northern States Governors’ Forum condemned the attacks, describing them as senseless and a threat to the unity and stability of the region. Read More

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2 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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2 w. ago Tinubu vows severe punishment for Plateau attackers, condoles with victims’ families

By Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has promised that gunmen who killed many in Plateau State communities will face severe punishment under the law once caught. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, he offered condolences to families of victims in Ruwi, Hurti, and Tadai in Bokkos Local […] The post Tinubu vows severe punishment for Plateau attackers, condoles with victims’ families appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Tinubu orders manhunt for Plateau killers, vows severe punishment

President Bola Tinubu has vowed that the gunmen who killed many people in communities in Plateau State will be apprehended and face severe punishment under the law. He condoled with the families of the victims in Ruwi, Hurti, and Tadai communities in Bokkos Local Government and those from Manguna and Dafo villages, where the gunmen Read More

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2 w. ago Plateau Massacre: Tinubu Orders Manhunt, Vows Tough Sanctions For Killers

President Bola Tinubu has promised that the gunmen who killed many people in some communities in Plateau State will be apprehended and face severe punishment under the law. The President, in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, on Saturday, extended his condolences to the families of the victims in Ruwi, Hurti, and Tadai communities […]

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3 w. ago 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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3 w. ago Navy seizes 400,000 litres of stolen crude in Delta operation

Over 400,000 litres of stolen crude oil were recovered by the Nigerian Navy’s Operation Delta Sanity II across the Niger Delta in March 2025. Also, more than 30 illegal refinery sites were dismantled and several suspects linked to arms smuggling and oil bunkering were equally arrested by the operatives. According to a statement on Friday Read More

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3 w. ago Oil Production Threatened In Bayelsa Over Dispute On Security Vessel Contract

Nigeria’s already fragile oil production faces a new crisis as host communities in Bayelsa State have threatened to halt operations at key oil fields within 14 days, citing a dispute over security vessel contracts. The communities, under the KEFFES umbrella, were demanding that NNPC Exploration & Production Limited (NEPL) reverse its decision to terminate its […]

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3 w. ago Tension as host communities threaten oil production shutdown 

Nigeria’s oil production faces a fresh crisis as host communities in Bayelsa State’s coastal region have issued a 14-day ultimatum to NNPC Exploration & Production Limited, threatening to shut down operations at Oil Mining Leases 86 and 88 if their grievances over security contracts are not addressed. The ultimatum, conveyed in a letter dated March Read More

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3 w. ago Tension as host communities threaten oil production shutdown

Tribune Online Tension as host communities threaten oil production shutdown Nigeria’s oil production faces a fresh crisis as host communities in Bayelsa State’s coastal region have issued a 14-day ultimatum to NNPC Exploration & Production Limited (NEPL), threatening to shut down operations at Oil Mining Leases (OMLs) 86 and 88 if their grievances over security contracts are not addressed. Tension as host communities threaten oil production shutdown Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Army Arrests 39 Oil Thieves, Dismantles 18 Illegal Refineries In Niger Delta

The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army has apprehended 39 suspected oil thieves and dismantled 18 illegal refineries in the Niger Delta region. The Army seized 60,000 litres of stolen products during a six-day special operation against oil theft and related crimes in the region. The operation, conducted across three states, was carried out in […] The post Army Arrests 39 Oil Thieves, Dismantles 18 Illegal Refineries In Niger Delta appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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