5 h. ago Linking Niger Delta takes a boost as minister commissions Abraka

The drive by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to link the oil region seems to receive a boost at read more Linking Niger Delta takes a boost as minister commissions Abraka-Oben Road rebuilt by NDDC

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5 h. ago Nigerian Army Dismantles 18 Illegal Refining Sites, Arrests 17 Suspects In Niger Delta

The Nigerian Army has launched a crackdown on oil theft in the Niger Delta region, demolishing 18 illegal refining sites and arresting 17 suspects. The operation, as disclosed on Sunday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, took place between February 17 and 23, covered Rivers, Bayelsa, and Delta States. According to the statement of Danjuma Jonah, […] The post Nigerian Army Dismantles 18 Illegal Refining Sites, Arrests 17 Suspects In Niger Delta appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago “Over 11,000 Shops Closed, 40 Suspects Arrested For Selling Fake Drugs” – NAFDAC

National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, has said that over 11,000 shops have been sealed and 40 suspects arrested in its ongoing nationwide fight against substandard and counterfeit medicines. Addressing newsmen on Saturday, in Lagos State, Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, stated that the enforcement had been planned for over a […] The post “Over 11,000 Shops Closed, 40 Suspects Arrested For Selling Fake Drugs” – NAFDAC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Minister, YCE, Niger Delta group call for unity amid founding fathers’ passing

By Vera Wisdom-Bassey The Minister of Commerce and Industry, Jumoke Oduwole, has called on Nigerians to preserve the legacy that the late Pa. Ayo Adebanjo laid down before his demise. She made this call during her visit to the family of the deceased in Lekki yesterday. “We need to appreciate the impactful life he lived, […] The post Minister, YCE, Niger Delta group call for unity amid founding fathers’ passing appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago NDDC charges NDSF organising committee to deliver successful festival

The Executive Director Finance and Administration at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Alabo Boma Iyaye, on Friday charged the members of the Main Organising Committee (MOC) and Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF) to organise a successful festival that will be a benchmark for their regions in the country. […] The post NDDC charges NDSF organising committee to deliver successful festival appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Troops arrest 17 oil thieves, recover 25,000 stolen products

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army, working closely with other security agencies have continued to dominate the operational landscape, with the arrest of 17 suspected oil thieves across the Niger Delta region (NDR). Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, said in several operations […] The post Troops arrest 17 oil thieves, recover 25,000 stolen products appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Police arrest Indian hemp dealer, recover 495 Kilogram in Gombe

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Gombe state police command has announced the arrest of a suspected dealer and supplier of  indian hemp in the state. According to the Police, about 495 kilograms of the dry leaves, worth N12.6 million were recovered from the suspect who was parading himself as a police officer in Gombe. This […] The post Police arrest Indian hemp dealer, recover 495 Kilogram in Gombe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Gombe: Police arrest fake policeman with 495kgs of Indian hemp

Tribune Online Gombe: Police arrest fake policeman with 495kgs of Indian hemp Gombe State Police Command has arrested a 52-year-old man, Vincent Ojo for the alleged offences of impersonation and being in possession of dry leaves strongly suspected to be Indian Hemp. Gombe: Police arrest fake policeman with 495kgs of Indian hemp Tribune Online

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17 h. ago Army destroys 18 illegal refineries, arrests 17 in Niger Delta

The 6 Division, Nigerian Army has said its operatives have destroyed 18 illegal refining sites, ten boats used for the illicit activity, and arrested 17 suspects in the Niger Delta region. The Army further said no fewer than 25,000 litres of stolen products were recovered during a raid of selected spots in Rivers, Bayelsa and Read More

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22 h. ago Police arrest serial thief in Jigawa, recover stolen vehicle

The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a suspected car thief, Alhassan Isa, also known as Tata. The suspect, a resident of Shuwarin town in Kiyawa Local Government Area, was found with a stolen Mazda 323 Model F, bearing registration number MNA 139HK, Niger State. In a statement released on Sunday in Dutse, the Jigawa Read More

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29 h. ago We shall continue to stand by ideals Pa Adebanjo, Chief Clark stood for ―Pogu

Tribune Online We shall continue to stand by ideals Pa Adebanjo, Chief Clark stood for ―Pogu Dr Bitrus Pogu is the National President of the Middle Belt Forum and one of the leaders of the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders’ Forum (SMBLF). In this interview with ISAAC SHOBAYO, Dr Pogu speaks on the demise of the Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, and the leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), […] We shall continue to stand by ideals Pa Adebanjo, Chief Clark stood for ―Pogu Tribune Online

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31 h. ago 3 Bayelsa varsity female students benefit from APWEN, AJOEL partnership scholarship awards

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Ann Jonathan Obuebite Engineering Scholars (AJOES) programme, in partnership with the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), Bayelsa Chapter, has awarded scholarships to top three female engineering undergraduate students of the Niger Delta University, Bayelsa State. The 400-level recipients were recognized for their academic excellence. The recipients included […] The post 3 Bayelsa varsity female students benefit from APWEN, AJOEL partnership scholarship awards appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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44 h. ago NSCDC, Tantita deepen partnership to end oil theft in Niger Delta

Tribune Online NSCDC, Tantita deepen partnership to end oil theft in Niger Delta . Tinubu, reason Tantita is succeeding – Ex INC president The deepened collaboration between the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and Tantita Security Services Limited (TSSL) is greatly assisting in ending all forms of economic sabotage in the Niger Delta, in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Commandant-General of […] NSCDC, Tantita deepen partnership to end oil theft in Niger Delta Tribune Online

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50 h. ago Accusation against Otuaro false and baseless – Niger Delta civil society groups 

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Concerned Niger Delta Civil Society Groups, comprising the Ijaw Youth Consultative Forum, Ex Agitators Third Phase, Ndukwa Youth Association and other key stakeholders, have strongly condemned the false and malicious allegations made against Chief Dennis Otuaro, the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP). The spokesman,high chief Ebizimor Preye Raphael […] The post Accusation against Otuaro false and baseless – Niger Delta civil society groups  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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51 h. ago Adamawa Police Arrest Two Kidnap Suspects, Recover Weapons, Ammunition

Two suspected kidnappers have been arrested by the Adamawa police command in Ngurore Forest, Yola South, and Gborom Mountain, Demsa Local Government Areas. SP Suleiman Nguroje, the command’s spokesperson, said in a statement in Yola on Friday that the arrest was made in coordination with local hunters. Nguroje stated that the success was a result […] The post Adamawa Police Arrest Two Kidnap Suspects, Recover Weapons, Ammunition appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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55 h. ago Ekiti govt rewards herbalist over arrest of boy who wanted to use six

Tribune Online Ekiti govt rewards herbalist over arrest of boy who wanted to use six-year-old nephew for ritual •As court remands suspect in prison EKITI State government on Friday appreciated and rewarded a herbalist, Adesua Ifafemi, for his role in the arrest of a 23-year-old boy who wanted to use his sister’s six-year-old son for ritual. Saturday Tribune gathered that the suspect identified as Solomon Fabiyi was arrested by men of the state […] Ekiti govt rewards herbalist over arrest of boy who wanted to use six-year-old nephew for ritual Tribune Online

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66 h. ago NASS: Niger Delta stakeholders slam Sen Natasha over outburst against Akpabio

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa Stakeholders from the six States of the Niger Delta region have slammed the outburst of the member representing Kogi Central Senatorial district, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, saying such an outburst is “unwomanly” and ” a disgrace to the Senate”. The stakeholders including youth organisations, women, […] The post NASS: Niger Delta stakeholders slam Sen Natasha over outburst against Akpabio appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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67 h. ago Regional Development Minister clears the air on NDDC Scrap rumors

Abubakar Momoh debunked rumours about plans to scrap the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), assuring stakeholders. read more Regional Development Minister clears the air on NDDC Scrap rumors

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67 h. ago New regional commissions, projects to drive growth in Niger Delta – Minister

The Federal Government has unveiled new initiatives to foster development in Nigeria’s Delta region. The Minister of Regional Development, Abubakar Momoh, shared updates during the 2025 ministerial press briefing on Friday, highlighting the creation of two new regional commissions and the advancement of several infrastructure projects that will transform the Niger Delta. The Ministry of Read More

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3 d. ago Ijaw youths fault calls for Amnesty administrator’s suspension

The Ijaw Youths Network has condemned calls for the suspension of the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr Dennis Otuaro. The backlash follows a protest at the National Assembly on Wednesday by members of the Niger Delta Liberators and Ex-Agitators Forum, who demanded President Bola Tinubu remove Otuaro from office. In a statement on Read More

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