Bayelsa APC youths demand termination of pipeline protection contract over MacIver’s resignation from party
The All Progressives Congress youth group in Bayelsa State is calling for a full review of a pipeline protection contract. Their demand follows the resignation of Joshua MacIver from the party, who was linked to the contract through Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited. The youths are asking for a forensic investigation into how the contract […]
Navy dismantles illegal refinery in Rivers, recovers 20,000 litres of stolen crude
The Nigerian Navy has dismantled an illegal refinery in Rivers State, recovering about 20,000 litres of stolen crude oil. The operation was part of ongoing efforts to combat oil theft and illegal refining activities in the Niger Delta region. Officials revealed that the site was discovered during routine patrols, with equipment used for illicit refining […]
Navy deactivates 71 illegal refineries, recovers 411,000 litres stolen crude and arrests three suspected smugglers in Niger Delta
The Nigerian Navy has taken firm action against oil theft across the Niger Delta, deactivating 71 illegal refinery sites and recovering more than 411,000 litres of stolen crude oil in a series of operations throughout July 2025. This was made known in a statement released on August 7, 2025, by the Director of Naval Information, […]
President Trump orders firing of Labor statistics chef over unemployment in US
President Donald Trump has fired Erika McEntarfer, the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, after a recent jobs report showed disappointing numbers. The Labor Department had reported weak job growth for July and also corrected past figures, reducing job gains from the previous two months by over 250,000. Trump said he removed McEntarfer because […]
Military kills over 100 terrorists, rescue 21 hostages — DHQ
The Nigerian Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has shared big success in its fight against terrorism and oil theft. Between April 17 and 25, 2025, Nigerian troops killed over 100 terrorists, arrested 100 suspects, and rescued 21 people who were kidnapped. Major General Markus Kangye, who speaks for the Defence, shared this news on Friday. He said […]
Nigerian army uncovers 11 illegal bunkering sites in four states
The Nigerian Army has discovered 11 illegal oil bunkering sites during a six-day operation in four states — Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, and Rivers. This effort was part of a mission to stop crude oil theft in the country. Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Danjuma, the spokesperson for the Army’s 6 Division in Port Harcourt, shared the […]
Hoodlums vandalize major gas pipeline in Bayelsa
A group of hoodlums, believed to be oil thieves, recently damaged the Ogboinbiri/Obiobi 24-inch gas pipeline in Bayelsa State. The pipeline, which was previously managed by the Nigerian Agip Oil Company, is now under the ownership of Oando Plc. The pipeline runs between Angiama and Angiamagbene in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area. The Bayelsa State […]
NSCDC arrests two crude oil thieves, recovers exhibits in Abia State
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested two suspects for stealing crude oil in Abia State. The suspects, Chukwuekpe Okeke (40 years old) and Kingsley Madubuachi Conelius (31 years old), were caught siphoning oil from a damaged pipeline at Umuhololo/Etitiuzor Road, Owaza in Ukwa-West Local Government Area. The arrest was made by […]
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 […]
Nigeria Navy deactivates illegal refineries site in Rivers
The Nigerian Navy has recently deactivated several illegal oil refinery sites in Kubufari, a community in Degema Local Government Area (LGA), Rivers State, as part of its ongoing efforts to tackle illegal refining activities. On January 22, 2025, the Navy’s Operation DELTA SANITY, led by the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) PATHFINDER, discovered and shut down […]