Nigeria Navy arrest oil thieves, recover exhibits
The Nigerian Navy has intensified its fight against oil theft through Operation DELTA SANITY II. In a series of operations across different states, officers have arrested several oil thieves, seized thousands of litres of stolen crude oil, and dismantled illegal refining sites. On January 6, 2025, the Navy intercepted two boats carrying 2,000 litres of […]
Bayelsa governor, Duoye Diri recounts how someone almost made him go through rituals before becoming Governor
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, recently shared how his faith in God played a crucial role in his journey to becoming a governor. Speaking at the Kolokuma/Opokuma Annual Day of Thanksgiving in his hometown of Sampou, Diri recounted how he resisted pressure to perform rituals during the 2019 governorship election. In 2020, a senior […]
EFCC Detains Former NCDMB Executive Secretary Over $35 Million Fraud
Timber Kesiye Wabote, the former Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in connection with an alleged $35 million fraud. The case involves a failed refinery project called the Brass Project, for which the funds were allocated. This arrest comes […]
Nigeria Navy deactivates hideout of crude oil criminals, arrest two suspects
Oil theft and illegal refining have been ongoing issues in Nigeria, causing environmental damage and loss of revenue. In response, the Nigerian Navy has intensified its efforts to combat these crimes through Operation DELTA SANITY. This operation recently led to the discovery and shutdown of several illegal sites used by oil criminals in Bayelsa State, […]
Nigerian Navy Shuts Down Three Illegal Oil Refining Sites in Bayelsa State
The Nigerian Navy has scored another significant success in its battle against oil theft and illegal refining activities. On November 4, 2024, Navy troops under Operation Delta Sanity discovered and dismantled three illegal oil refining sites in Bayelsa State. This operation, led by Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) SOROH, not only halted illegal refining but also […]
Army seizes 700,000 litres of stolen petrol in anti-theft operations
The 6th Division of the Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt has announced a significant achievement in its fight against oil theft. Between October 28 and November 3, 2024, the army recovered an impressive 700,000 litres of stolen petrol during a series of operations aimed at curbing illegal activities in the region. Lt. Col. Danjuma Jonah, […]
Tinubu Commits to Address Oil Spills and Gas Flaring in the Niger Delta
In a significant move to protect the environment, President Bola Tinubu’s administration has pledged to tackle oil spills and gas flaring in the Niger Delta region. This commitment was made during the International Conference on Petroleum Pollution and Just Transition held in Abuja, focusing on advancing the recommendations from the Bayelsa State Oil and Environmental […]
Man Arrested in Bayelsa for Sharing Woman’s N*d£ Video Online
The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old man, Godgift Bai, for allegedly sharing a n*d£ video of a young woman on social media. The arrest took place in Yenagoa on September 3, 2024. ASP Musa Mohammed, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, shared that the arrest followed a thorough investigation conducted by the Cyber […]
Police Arrest Fake Doctor Operating Without License in Bayelsa
The police in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, have arrested a man named Doubara Esamasuode, who had been posing as a medical doctor without a valid license. He was running a clinic called St. Maximilian Medical Centre, located at Winners Junction in the Etegwe area of Yenagoa. The arrest was made possible due to credible information provided […]
Bayelsa Vigilante Captures Notorious Cultist in Yenagoa
In a significant development for local security, the Bayelsa State Vigilante Security Service successfully arrested Christopher Izzy, a 26-year-old suspected cultist known as Machala, on August 19, 2024. This arrest represents a major victory in the fight against crime in Yenagoa. Christopher Izzy, originally from Edo State, had been a wanted man for his involvement […]