24 h. ago Niger Delta ‘ll Support Tinubu In 2027, Says PAP Boss Otuaro

The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr Dennis Otuaro, has declared that the Niger Delta region will support only President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. He stated this in his remarks at the closing ceremony of the ‘Stream 1’ Batch 3 three-day strategic Leadership, Alternative Dispute Resolution and Mediation Training organised by […]

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28 h. ago Jonathan Unveils Azikel’s New Helicopters For Niger Delta Operations

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has unveiled two newly acquired helicopters by the Azikel Group, describing them as modern and well-equipped to meet the demands of operations in the riverine and offshore terrains of the Niger Delta. Jonathan, who performed the unveiling on Tuesday at the company’s operational base in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State commended the investment […]

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29 h. ago Niger Delta Forum defends NNPCL CFO, says corruption allegations malicious

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Niger Delta Professionals Forum has dismissed as “baseless, malicious and politically motivated,” recent allegations against the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Adedapo Segun, describing them as an attempt to tarnish his reputation. In a statement on Tuesday by its spokesman, Omeiza Ogumah, the […] The post Niger Delta Forum defends NNPCL CFO, says corruption allegations malicious appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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47 h. ago Oil theft: Troops arrest 71 suspects, recover 33,000 stolen litres

…As GOC appreciates informants for support From Tony John, Port Harcourt The determination by troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army (NA) to stamp out oil theft and associated criminalities in the Niger Delta Region (NDR) has been yielding positive results. Several operations conducted between July 21 to August 10, 2025, troops in conjunction with other […] The post Oil theft: Troops arrest 71 suspects, recover 33,000 stolen litres appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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61 h. ago Rivers Administrator Lauds NDDC’s Partnership With State Govt

Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), has commended the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for partnering with the state and citing key projects such as the ongoing Kaa-Ataba Bridge, linking Khana and Andoni local government areas, and the Okrika-Borokiri Bridge in Okrika local government area of the state. Ibas gave the commendation yesterday […]

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5 d. ago Bayelsa Gov’s Aide Decries Poverty, Cancer Crisis in Niger Delta

According to him, without a safer Niger Delta, the Federal Government’s projections for increased crude oil production—and the development that depends on it—would be unattainable. The post Bayelsa Gov’s Aide Decries Poverty, Cancer Crisis in Niger Delta appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 d. ago Nigerian Navy deactivates 71 illegal refinery sites in Niger Delta

By Philip Nwosu In a major stride towards combating crude oil theft and environmental degradation, the Nigerian Navy has announced the deactivation of 71 illegal refinery sites and the seizure of over 590,000 litres of stolen petroleum products across the Niger Delta. The operation, which falls under the ongoing security initiative tagged Operation Delta Sanity, […] The post Nigerian Navy deactivates 71 illegal refinery sites in Niger Delta appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago 2027: Shun desperate politicians planning mischief, Otuaro urges ex

Tribune Online 2027: Shun desperate politicians planning mischief, Otuaro urges ex-agitators reaffirms Tinubu’s commitment to region The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr Dennis Otuaro, has appealed to ex-agitators in the Niger Delta to remain vigilant and resist the efforts of some politicians who are bent on destabilising the region for selfish ends. He noted with concern the recent rise in politically-charged rhetoric and […] 2027: Shun desperate politicians planning mischief, Otuaro urges ex-agitators Tribune Online

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1 week ago NAF gets global commendation for leading civilian harm mitigation efforts

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has received widespread commendation for its leadership in developing and implementing the Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response-Action Plan (CHMR-AP), as well as for its growing role in advancing civilian protection efforts across the Armed Forces of Nigeria. These accolades were expressed during the United Nations (UN) […] The post NAF gets global commendation for leading civilian harm mitigation efforts appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago NDPHC to commercialise 200MW of 2,000MW stranded power by December

Jennifer Adighije, the managing director of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company Plc (NDPHC), has said that the company is read more NDPHC to commercialise 200MW of 2,000MW stranded power by December

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3 w. ago Army Arrests 62 Suspects During Crack Down Against Oil Theft In Niger

The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army has apprehended 62 suspected oil thieves and seized more than 350,000 litres of stolen petroleum products in multiple operations conducted across four states in the Niger Delta region. The four-day operation was part of a sustained effort to tackle oil theft, pipeline vandalism, and related criminal activities in […] The post Army Arrests 62 Suspects During Crack Down Against Oil Theft In Niger-Delta appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Ijaw group condemns attacks on Presidential Amnesty Programme boss

The Ijaw Youth Network (IYN) has condemned recent alleged attacks and blackmail by the Niger Delta Concerned Youths for Change read more Ijaw group condemns attacks on Presidential Amnesty Programme boss

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3 w. ago NDPHC awaits regulatory approval to commercialise 200MW stranded electricity

By Adewale Sanyaolu   Worried by the continuous inability of Electricity Distribution Companies(Discos) to offtake generated power, the Niger Delta Power Holding Company(NDPHC), says it was awaiting regulatory approval to commercialise 200MW of its 2,000 stranded power by year end. Managing Director of the NDPHC, Jennifer Adighije, disclosed during a visit to the newly established […] The post NDPHC awaits regulatory approval to commercialise 200MW stranded electricity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago A/Ibom oil communities, IYC pay tribute to late president Buhari for approval of PIA in N/Delta 

From Isaac Job, Uyo Oil producing communities in Akwa Ibom state and Ijaw Youth Council  have joined sympathizers and well wishes to pay  tributes to former President, Muhammadu Buhari for approving Petroleum Industry Act( PIA) for the Niger Delta region .  The Elders and youths of Ibeno local government area of Akwa Ibom state described […] The post A/Ibom oil communities, IYC pay tribute to late president Buhari for approval of PIA in N/Delta  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Again, pipeline protection and repair jobs tear Niger Delta groups apart

Another round of crisis has erupted between groups in the Niger Delta again especially Ijaw and Itsekiri ethnic groups following read more Again, pipeline protection and repair jobs tear Niger Delta groups apart

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3 w. ago Stakeholders in PH hail Tinubu’s two years in office, demand deeper development plan for Niger Delta

Hundreds of stakeholders, traditional rulers, youth leaders, students, and indigenes of the Niger Delta region gathered in Port Harcourt, River read more Stakeholders in PH hail Tinubu’s two years in office, demand deeper development plan for Niger Delta

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3 w. ago Stakeholders hail Tinubu, demand more interventions in Niger Delta

Tribune Online Stakeholders hail Tinubu, demand more interventions in Niger Delta "This day dawns not merely as a page turned on the calendar, but as a clarion call echoing across the creeks, rivers, and coastlines Stakeholders hail Tinubu, demand more interventions in Niger Delta Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Terminal trains 500 entrepreneurs in Rivers as unemployment soars

As unemployment threatens livelihoods in Nigeria’s oil-rich Niger Delta, the West Africa Container Terminal (WACT), operated by APM Terminals Nigeria, read more Terminal trains 500 entrepreneurs in Rivers as unemployment soars

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3 w. ago Former NDPHC boss advocates PPP–independent transmission project model to bridge electricity deficit

Chiedu Ugbo, former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), has called for the adoption of the read more Former NDPHC boss advocates PPP–independent transmission project model to bridge electricity deficit

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3 w. ago Niger Delta stakeholders demand expansion of PINL’s surveillance job

From Femi Folaranmi Stakeholders in the Niger Delta region have called on the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and the Federal Government to expand the scope of work of Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) beyond the Eastern Corridor to the entire country. According to the stakeholders, the call became necessary following PINL’s achievement of […] The post Niger Delta stakeholders demand expansion of PINL’s surveillance job appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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