Nigerian Army Cracks Down on Oil Thieves in Niger Delta
The Nigerian Army’s 6 Division has arrested 12 suspected oil thieves and destroyed 26 illegal refining sites in the Niger Delta region. Over 95,000 liters of stolen crude oil were also seized. The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 6 Division, Major General Emmanuel Eric
NNPC Ltd/First E&P JV Records 96% Reduction in Gas Flaring
NNPC Ltd and First Exploration & Petroleum Development Company Limited (First E&P) Joint Venture (JV) has successfully achieved 96% reduction in routine flaring of associated gas (AG) from the Anyala (OML 83) and Madu (OML 85) fields. This was in their commitment to
TheWireng Launches Campaign to Protect Niger Delta Wetlands
TheWireng, an online news platform, has launched a campaign to raise awareness about the importance of protecting the Niger Delta’s wetlands. The campaign, which is part of the platform’s environmental objectives, aims to highlight the vital role that wetlands play in supporting biodiversity,
Troops Seize Over 70,000 Litres of Stolen Oil
The Nigerian Army’s 6 Division, operating in the Niger Delta, has seized over 70,000 litres of stolen crude oil and petroleum products in a major crackdown aimed at stemming oil theft in the region. The operations, conducted between January 27 and February 2,
HYPREP Offers Postgraduate Scholarships to 300 Ogoni Indigenes
The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project has urged 300 postgraduate scholarship recipients to prioritise peacebuilding in Ogoniland, emphasising that sustainable development can only thrive in an atmosphere of stability. According to Punch Newspaper, the Project Coordinator of HYPREP, Prof. Nenibarini Zabbey, made this appeal
South-South Governors Push for East-West Road Completion, VAT Reform
The South-South Governors’ Forum has urged the Federal Government to expedite the completion of the East-West Road, a critical infrastructure that links the region’s states. This call was made during the forum’s meeting on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at Government House in Yenagoa,
Rivers’ Community Cries Out Over Environmental Degradation
Rivers State’s Ifoko Community in Asari-Toru Local Government Area has been plagued by an environmental crisis for decades, causing widespread devastation to its ecosystem, threatening livelihoods, and putting public health at risk. The recent Buguma/Bukuma Oil Field Spill from the OML 18
Niger Delta Group Petitions Tinubu Over Alleged Plot to Frame Ex-MEND Scribe
A Niger Delta Peace advocacy group, the Movement for the Sustainable Development of the Niger Delta (MSDND) has sent a protest letter to President Bola Tinubu and the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun over an allege plot to frame up the Former
