7 h. ago PICTORIAL: Army Smashes Gunrunning Syndicate, Arrests 35 Suspected Oil Thieves In Niger Delta

  Troops of 6 Division of the Nigerian Army have smashed gunrunning syndicate noted for trafficking small arms and light weapons to criminals across the Niger Delta region. The troops also arrested no fewer than 35 suspects, destroyed six illegal refining sites and confiscated over 14,000 litres of stolen products, in consolidating on the ongoing […]

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18 h. ago Troops smash gunrunning syndicates, arrest 35 suspects in Niger Delta 

From Tony John, Port Harcourt   Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army, in a painstaking intelligence-led operation, said they have successfully smashed gunrunning syndicates noted for their notoriety in trafficking Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALWs) to criminals across the Niger Delta Region (NDR).  The operation led to the interception of two English pistols, four […] The post Troops smash gunrunning syndicates, arrest 35 suspects in Niger Delta  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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45 h. ago Adeleke settles rift in Ife PDP after vote of confidence on his deputy, others 

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has settled the rift withing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in the Ife federal constituency after the vote of confidence passed on his deputy, Kola Adewusi, ex-national secretary of the party, Prof. Wale Oladipo, and one other.  A statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, on Sunday, […] The post Adeleke settles rift in Ife PDP after vote of confidence on his deputy, others  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Osun Government Passes Vote Of Confidence In Deputy Governor, Others

Osun State Government has reaffirmed full confidence in the Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi as well as the Chairman of Osun State University Governing Council, Professor Wale Oladipo. The State described a recent event at Ife Federal Constituency as a family dispute that was being resolved by the party leadership. LEADERSHIP recalls that the ruling […]

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6 d. ago GDF donates smart projectors, electric screens to Bayelsa varsity

By Sunday Ani A nongovernmental organization, Goldcoast Developmental Foundation has donated smart projectors and electric screens to the Faculty of Law, Niger Delta University in Bayelsa State, to boost its teaching and learning facilities.  The ICT-driven items, which have since been installed and commissioned for use, are expected to enhance interactive learning for students and […] The post GDF donates smart projectors, electric screens to Bayelsa varsity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Police Arrest Suspects Linked To Robbery In Niger Delta Varsity

Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested armed robbers who were involved in the robbery at Niger Delta University, Oghara, Delta State in 2024. They were equally responsible for the robbery at Oroye warehouse, where over 180 bags of rice were stolen. On 26/08/25 at about 0800hrs, a man (name withheld) of Agbarho/otor […]

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8 d. ago Warri Federal Constituency: Don hails HURIWA’s call On INEC to obey S’Court ruling

Prof. Ben Binebai has applauded the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) for backing the quest for justice and fairness by the marginalised Ijaw and Urhobo communities in the Warri Federal Constituency of Delta State. The professor of Theatre Arts with the Niger Delta University (NDU), lauded the rights group for condemning the alleged […] The post Warri Federal Constituency: Don hails HURIWA’s call On INEC to obey S’Court ruling appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Stop N15bn subsidy on Int’l passports; channel it to feeding inmates – Niger Delta group

A non-governmental organization in the Niger Delta has called for immediate stop to international passport subsidy. The group has rather read more Stop N15bn subsidy on Int’l passports; channel it to feeding inmates – Niger Delta group

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9 d. ago Lokpobiri urges Niger Delta to back Tinubu’s development agenda

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil) Heineken Lokpobiri has urged the people of the Niger Delta to continue supporting the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing it as development-driven and committed to the growth of the region. According to a statement issued over the weekend, Lokpobiri made the call […] The post Lokpobiri urges Niger Delta to back Tinubu’s development agenda appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Niger Delta Blue Economy: Between potential and possibilities

By Uche Igwe Last weekend, I visited Ayakoro community in Bayelsa State to attend the birthday thanksgiving service in honour of the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku. The experience was unique and brought me exciting memories. As we drove along I momentarily fell asleep as a result of […] The post Niger Delta Blue Economy: Between potential and possibilities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Cross River can attract methanol projects, generate foreign exchange through gas exports – Minister

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar   Minister of State for Petroleum Gas Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo says Cross River is well placed to attract methanol projects and also generate significant revenue from gas exports.   The Minister disclosed this in his keynote address during the Niger Delta Oil and Gas Investment and Security Summit.   “Through the […] The post Cross River can attract methanol projects, generate foreign exchange through gas exports – Minister appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Niger Delta youths condemn call for sack of NNPC boss, pass vote of confidence

Tribune Online Niger Delta youths condemn call for sack of NNPC boss, pass vote of confidence Youths of the Niger Delta, under the aegis of the Host Communities Producing Oil, Gas and Pipeline Impacted States’ Youth Council of Nigeria (HOSTCONYCN), have faulted the call by the Jonathan Lokpobri-led Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) for the sack of the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Bashir Bayo […] Niger Delta youths condemn call for sack of NNPC boss, pass vote of confidence Tribune Online

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1 week ago N’Delta: INC president decries ecological genocide, calls for equity, justice

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja President, Ijaw National Council (INC), Professor Benjamin Okaba, has accused the Federal Government of subjecting the Niger Delta region to ecological genocide. Okaba called for urgent equity and justice for the long-suffering people of the Niger Delta region. While delivering a paper titled ‘Gaps and Silences in Nigeria’s Oil and Gas […] The post N’Delta: INC president decries ecological genocide, calls for equity, justice appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Niger Delta Coalition Backs NNPCL Boss, Passes Confidence Vote On Tinubu

The Coalition of Niger Delta People for Development (CONFODEV) has thrown its weight behind the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, while also passing a vote of confidence on President Bola Tinubu. At a press briefing on Wednesday, the coalition, which comprises several Niger Delta […]

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1 week ago Niger Delta Youth Leaders Storm NNPC Headquarters In Abuja, Demand Sack Of GCEO Bayo Ojulari

A group of Niger Delta youth leaders on Wednesday staged a protest at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) Towers in Abuja, demanding the immediate removal of the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Engineer Bayo Ojulari, over allegations of corruption and mismanagement. The protesting youths also insisted that an indigene of the Niger Delta […] The post Niger Delta Youth Leaders Storm NNPC Headquarters In Abuja, Demand Sack Of GCEO Bayo Ojulari appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago FCT: Niger Delta youths block NNPC towers over alleged mismanagement

Tribune Online FCT: Niger Delta youths block NNPC towers over alleged mismanagement A group of Niger Delta Youth leaders, on Wednesday, protested at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) Towers in Abuja demanding FCT: Niger Delta youths block NNPC towers over alleged mismanagement Tribune Online

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1 week ago Coalition kicks as Niger Delta youths protest, seek Ojulari’s resignation

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Niger Delta Ethnic Nationalities Youth Leaders Forum (NDENYLF) yesterday staged a protest at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) Towers, Abuja calling on its Group CEO, Mr Bashir Ojulari to quit. The group demanded that the GCEO should be replaced over alleged corruption and mismanagement. The youths also […] The post Coalition kicks as Niger Delta youths protest, seek Ojulari’s resignation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Niger Delta People Live On $2 Daily Despite $1trn Oil Revenue — INC

President of the Ijaw National Council (INC), Professor Benjamin Okaba, has decried the neglect of the Niger Delta despite generating over 75 per cent of Nigeria’s oil wealth, declaring that the people of the region still live in shanties and survive on less than $2 daily. Okaba, who spoke in Abuja on Wednesday while delivering […]

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1 week ago PHOTO: Protest rock NNPC tower, as youth call for Ojulari’s resignation

Coalition of Niger Delta Youth leaders on Wednesday staged a protest at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) Towers read more PHOTO: Protest rock NNPC tower, as youth call for Ojulari’s resignation

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1 week ago Cross River: 14 councillors sign impeachment notice against Yala Council boss

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Fourteen councillors in Yala local government area of Cross River State have  initiated impeachment proceedings against the Chairman, Dr. Fred Okem over multiple allegations of gross misconduct, financial impropriety, and administrative negligence. In a formal notice signed by the lawmakers, they passed  a vote of no confidence in the chairman, citing […] The post Cross River: 14 councillors sign impeachment notice against Yala Council boss appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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