Gunmen abduct NDDC MD’s aide in Bayelsa
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted Akari Loveday, the special adviser on Domestic Affairs to the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The incident happened on Friday, March 7, while Akari was traveling by boat to Ayakoro community in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. This area is the hometown […]
He Believed In Nigeria Till His Last Breath And Contributed To Its Stability – Tinubu Mourns Edwin Clark
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed sadness over the death of Chief Edwin Clark, a respected Nigerian leader and elder statesman. Chief Clark, who led the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), passed away on Tuesday at the age of 97. His family confirmed the news. Born on May 25, 1927, in Kiagbodo, Delta State, Chief Clark […]
Rivers: PANDEF moves to reconcile Fubara, Wike
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) Peace and Reconciliation Committee has called for mutual respect and political stability in Rivers State. They emphasized the importance of prioritizing the wishes of the people in resolving political tensions. Rufus George, Chairman of the Rivers Elders Forum, made this statement during a closed-door meeting in Port Harcourt. He […]
NDDC Begins ₦50,000 Monthly Payment To 10,000 Niger Delta Youths
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has officially started paying ₦50,000 monthly stipends to 10,000 young people in the Niger Delta. This is part of the NDDC Youth Internship Scheme, which helps participants gain hands-on training and valuable skills. Mrs. Seledi-Thompson-Wakama, the Director of Corporate Affairs at NDDC, shared this news with journalists in Port […]
Army Destroys 20 Illegal Refineries And Seizes 90,000 Litres Of Stolen Oil
The Nigerian Army has successfully carried out a major operation to tackle illegal oil activities in the Niger Delta. In a mission spanning from December 23 to 29, 2024, the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army, along with other security agencies, destroyed 20 illegal oil refineries, seized over 90,000 litres of stolen oil, and arrested […]
Oil theft: Troops confiscate 130,000 litres of stolen products, arrest suspects
The Nigerian Army has made significant strides in the fight against oil theft in the Niger Delta, seizing over 130,000 litres of stolen oil and arresting ten oil thieves. This latest operation, carried out by troops from the 6th Division in collaboration with other security agencies, targeted illegal oil refining activities in several areas. In […]
Troops Shut Down 56 Illegal Oil Bunkering Sites, Recover 1.2 Million Litres of Stolen Crude in Niger Delta
The Nigerian Army has made significant progress in tackling illegal oil bunkering in the Niger Delta region. From November 25 to December 1, 2024, troops deactivated 56 illegal oil sites across four states: Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta, and Akwa Ibom. During the operation, soldiers recovered an impressive 1.2 million litres of stolen crude oil. They also […]
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 […]
Asari Dokubo Declines Pipeline Contract from President Tinubu
Asari Dokubo, former leader of the Niger Delta militants, has disclosed that he turned down a pipeline contract offered to him by President Bola Tinubu. Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Tuesday, Dokubo shared that, while he didn’t take on the contract himself, he’s open to helping those who are involved in it. During […]
Wike: Niger Delta Militant Group Warns of Bombing Oil Installations
A group from Nigeria’s Niger Delta, known as the Niger Delta Development Force, has issued a stark warning to President Bola Tinubu’s government. The group claims that it will shut down oil facilities in the Niger Delta if immediate action isn’t taken to curb what they describe as political interference by Nyesom Wike, the Minister […]