11 h. 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.

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12 h. 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

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60 h. ago Troops foil oil theft worth over ₦536 million, recover 392,174 litres of stolen crude oil in major crackdown.

The Nigerian military has thwarted oil theft worth over ₦536,735,709.00 and neutralised scores of terrorists, recovering 392,174 litres of stolen read more Troops foil oil theft worth over ₦536 million, recover 392,174 litres of stolen crude oil in major crackdown.

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4 d. ago Navy cracks down on illegal refineries in Delta, seizes stolen crude

The Nigerian Navy has intensified its crackdown on crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism with the discovery and deactivation of three illegal refining sites in Oteghele, a community in the Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State. Personnel from the Forward Operating Base Escravos carried out the operation on March 24 as part of Read More

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8 d. ago HURIWA lauds FG’s partnership with Tantita, PAP in securing Nigeria’s oil assets

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria has commended the Federal Government for its continued partnership with key stakeholders in securing the country’s oil assets, describing the collaboration as instrumental in reducing crude oil theft and boosting national revenue. In a statement released on Sunday, HURIWA applauded the government’s support for Tantita Security Services Nigeria Read More

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1 week ago Troops neutralise terrorists, rescues hostages, crushes oil theft rings — DHQ

Tribune Online Troops neutralise terrorists, rescues hostages, crushes oil theft rings — DHQ "the Nigerian military in conjunction with hybrid forces, Office of the National Security Adviser, ONSA team and security agencies continued their offensive against terrorists Troops neutralise terrorists, rescues hostages, crushes oil theft rings — DHQ Tribune Online

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1 week ago PICTORIAL: Police Arrest Suspected Female Gunrunner, Bandits’ Drug Suppliers In Major Crackdown

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced the arrest of individuals involved in arms smuggling, drug trafficking, and currency counterfeiting as part of a nationwide effort to disrupt criminal networks. In a statement posted on its X handle on Tuesday, Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi revealed that tactical operations led by the […]

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2 w. ago NAFDAC Seizes Over N1trn Worth Of Fake, Expired Drugs In Major Crackdown

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized and evacuated over ₦1 trillion worth of substandard, falsified, expired, and banned medicines from open drug markets in Idumota (Lagos), Onitsha (Anambra), and Aba (Abia). More than 100 truckloads of these dangerous drugs were confiscated in a massive enforcement operation spanning six […]

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2 w. ago Ned Nwoko faults Natasha, says apology could have prevented suspension

The Chairman of the Senate Ad-hoc Committee on Crude Oil Theft, Senator Ned Nwoko, has expressed disappointment over how the conflict between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and the suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, was handled. Nwoko voiced his concerns in a statement posted on his official X handle on Sunday. The senator representing Read More

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2 w. ago Crypto crackdown: Major exchanges are losing millions over compliance failures

In 2025 alone, major cryptocurrency exchanges have been fined hundreds of millions of dollars for failing to follow financial regulations. read more Crypto crackdown: Major exchanges are losing millions over compliance failures

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2 w. ago Examining military’s onslaught against oil theft in Niger Delta

DELE OGUNYEMI examines the military’s renewed crackdown on Niger Delta oil theft and illegal refineries to boost crude production to between 2.5 and 3 million barrels daily and strengthen the economy In a renewed push against crude oil theft, the Nigerian military forces have intensified action to ensure a crackdown on all illegal refining sites Read More

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3 w. ago HOSTCON pledges to partner Senate in combating crude oil theft

Tribune Online HOSTCON pledges to partner Senate in combating crude oil theft The Host Communities Producing Oil, Gas and Pipeline Impacted States Youth Council Of Nigeria (HOSTCON) has pledged to work with the Senate Ad-Hoc Committee on Crude Oil Theft to improve the oil and gas value chain in the nation’s oil industry. The National President of HOSTCON, Comrade Emmanuel Fiawei Pathfinder, made this pledge in Yenagoa […] HOSTCON pledges to partner Senate in combating crude oil theft Tribune Online

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3 w. ago NAF Receives Helicopter From Rivers Govt To Boost Fight Against Oil Theft

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has received AgustaWestland (AW) 139 helicopters donated by the Rivers State Government to complement ongoing efforts by the Federal Government of Nigeria further to safeguard critical national assets in the Niger Delta region. The governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, presented the aircraft to the Chief of the Air […]

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3 w. ago PICTORIAL: Rivers Gov’t Donates Helicopter To NAF To Boost Fight Against Oil Theft

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has received Agusta Westland (AW) 139 helicopter donated by the Rivers State Government, to complement ongoing efforts by the Federal Government of Nigeria to further safeguard critical national assets in the Niger Delta region. The governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, presented the aircraft at NAF Base, Port Harcourt, […]

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3 w. ago Navy cracks down on oil theft, seals refining sites in N’Delta

The Nigerian Navy’s fight against crude oil theft, pipeline vandalism, and other acts of economic sabotage yielded fresh results in the early hours of Tuesday, March 4, 2025, as personnel of the Forward Operating Base Escravos discovered and sealed three illegal refining sites at Obodo in the Omadino riverine community, Warri South West Local Government Read More

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