34 h. ago Niger Delta Sports Festival: Team Bayelsa Depart Yenagoa For Uyo

The commissioner for Sports Development in Bayelsa State, Hon. Daniel Igali, has expressed his support for the state’s contingent ahead of the Niger Delta Sports Festival, which will take place from 1st to 9th April 2025 in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Igali commended the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for organising the event, highlighting its […]

Politics

43 h. ago President Tinubu leads dignitaries to NDSF opening ceremony in Uyo

•Phyno, Eben headlined musical performance President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to flag off today the much anticipated Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF) sponsored by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The festival will be concluded on April 8 with about 3000 athletes and over 500 officials competing in 17 sports. In the last one […] The post President Tinubu leads dignitaries to NDSF opening ceremony in Uyo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

58 h. 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.

Events

3 d. ago Over 883 illegal refineries destroyed by pipeline protection firm in oil region

Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL), one of the oil protection firms in the Niger Delta, says it has so far read more Over 883 illegal refineries destroyed by pipeline protection firm in oil region

Politics

3 d. ago Oil theft: Troops arrest 39 suspects, dismantle 18 bunkering sites

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army, have arrested 39 suspected oil thieves and dismantled 18 illegal refining sites in the ongoing crackdown against crude oil theft (COT) as well as other associated crimes conducted in the Niger Delta Region (NDR) from March 24 to 30, 2025. Acting Deputy Director, 6 […] The post Oil theft: Troops arrest 39 suspects, dismantle 18 bunkering sites appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

3 d. ago Soldiers destroy 18 illegal refineries in N’Delta, arrest 39 suspects

The 6 Division, Nigerian Army said it’s operatives have arrested 39 suspected oil thieves and destroyed 18 illegal refineries in the Niger Delta Region. Also, the Army said 60,000 litres of stolen products were seized during the crackdown against oil theft and related crimes in the region. It said the special operation, which lasted for six Read More

Events

3 d. ago NDYC Condemns Smear Campaign Against Matawalle, Cautions Against Politicising Insecurity

The Niger Delta Youth Congress (NDYC) has strongly condemned the smear campaign against Dr. Bello Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defence, by some political elements. The NDYC described the campaign as a deliberate attempt to sabotage the ongoing fight against insecurity and destabilise the national security apparatus for selfish political gains. In a statement […]

Politics

5 d. ago Otuaro charges Niger Delta people to support Tinubu’s administration

Tribune Online Otuaro charges Niger Delta people to support Tinubu’s administration The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr Dennis Otuaro, has described President Bola Tinubu as a national treasure who has made invaluable contributions to the growth of democratic governance in the country. He said that it is a beautiful thing that the President, a patriot with sterling democratic credentials, is at the helm […] Otuaro charges Niger Delta people to support Tinubu’s administration Tribune Online

Politics

5 d. ago Presidential Amnesty boss calls on Niger Delta to support Tinubu’s administration

Dennis Otuaro, administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), has described President Bola Tinubu as national treasure who has made read more Presidential Amnesty boss calls on Niger Delta to support Tinubu’s administration

Politics

5 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 […]

Politics

5 d. ago Power sector liquidity crisis needs presidential intervention – NDPHC

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited, Jennifer Adighije has stated the need for a presidential intervention to address the severe liquidity crisis plaguing the power sector. She said the intervention should begin with the settling of over N4tn owed to power generating companies and facilitating funding for ongoing projects to Read More

Politics

5 d. ago NDPHC seeks presidential intervention over N4trn debt owed to GenCos

Jennifer Adighije, Managing Director of Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) Limited, has called for Presidential intervention to facilitate funding read more NDPHC seeks presidential intervention over N4trn debt owed to GenCos

Politics

6 d. ago NDPHC seeks presidential intervention on N4tn debt, project funding

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited, Jennifer Adighije has stated the need for a presidential intervention to address the severe liquidity crisis plaguing the power sector. She said the intervention should begin with settling of over N4tn owed to Generating Companies and facilitating funding for ongoing projects to enhance electricity Read More

Politics

6 d. ago Delta Committed To Grassroots Sports Devt, Youth Engagement – Oborevwori

The Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF) Torch made a notable stop in Asaba on Wednesday, where Governor Sheriff Oborevwori affirmed his administration’s unwavering dedication to grassroots sports development and youth engagement. In a rallying call, he urged Team Delta to reclaim the state’s revered position in sports during the inaugural games set to take place […]

Politics

7 d. ago Listen To Nigerians, Recall Fubara, Others, PANDEF Tells Tinubu

The apex Niger Delta socio-political body, Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has urged President Bola Tinubu to recall Rivers State governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy and State Assembly. The regional body, while commending the president for signing of the South-South Development Commission Bill into law, said the president should listen to the calls of Nigerians […]

Politics

7 d. ago NDDC resumes support to universities in oil region with Uniport in focus

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) was building large hostels in universities in the oil region but this suffered set-back read more NDDC resumes support to universities in oil region with Uniport in focus

Politics

7 d. ago Activist Adeyanju Condemns Killing Of Tantita Security Personnel, Calls For Swift Action  

Human rights lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, has condemned the recent killing of personnel from Tantita Security Services Ltd, a private security firm tasked with protecting Nigeria’s vital oil pipelines in the Niger Delta. According to The Guardian, while reacting to the tragic development on Monday in Abuja, Adeyanju described the attacks as a direct […]

Politics

8 d. ago Nigeria sliding towards lawlessness, anarchy — Bayelsa deputy gov

Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has raised concerns over the state of Nigeria’s democracy, warning that the country is drifting towards anarchy due to widespread disregard for the rule of law. Ewhrudjakpo made the remarks on Wednesday when a delegation from the Law Faculty of the Niger Delta University, led by the Vice Read More

Politics

8 d. ago Senate delegation pays condolence visit to Edwin Clark’s family

The Senate has constituted a delegation to visit the family of the late Ijaw leader and elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, to express their condolences. The late Pan Niger Delta Forum leader died on February 17 at the age of 97. During Tuesday’s plenary, the Deputy President of the Senate, Jibrin Barau, announced that the Read More

Politics

8 d. ago Niger youths condemn attempts to undermine INEC, destabilise democracy

By Sunday Ani The Niger Delta Youth Congress (NDYC) has condemned what it described as campaign of misinformation and blackmail targeted at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the recall process of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In a statement by the National Coordinator, Israel Uwejeyan, the group described the attempt as not only reckless but […] The post Niger youths condemn attempts to undermine INEC, destabilise democracy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics