Tag: Niger Delta

Vice President Kashim Shettima has said Nigeria has all the resources required to become one of the world’s wealthiest nations if it fully develops its agricultural and maritime sectors. Speaking…

International Alert Nigeria (IAN) has raised concerns over the difficult living conditions of seaside communities in the Niger Delta region, where residents continue to face the effects of oil and…

South-South Development Commission amendment has prompted fresh calls for stronger funding, tougher accountability measures and wider stakeholder participation after a public hearing on proposed changes to the law.   The…

By Babatunji Wusu| Fresh alarm has been raised over the growing problem of crude oil theft in the Niger Delta oil theft crisis, with the traditional ruler of Upata Kingdom…

By Babatunji Wusu – Soldiers from the 6 Division Nigerian Army have achieved great success in their latest fight against criminals. Working with other security groups, they have increased their…

By Babatunji Wusu In a major blow to economic saboteurs, the Nigerian Navy has successfully intercepted three vessels allegedly involved in the theft of crude oil valued at over 4…

By Babatunji Wusu During a high-profile visit to Bayelsa State, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reiterated his administration’s dedication to transforming Nigeria’s landscape through strategic infrastructure development and deeper federal-state collaboration.…

Tunji Wusu – In an act of defiance against the police officer who killed one of their own, Alafuro Peterside, members of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) barricaded the police…

Tunji Wusu – President Bola Tinubu has forbidden all former Niger Delta militant commanders from visiting him in the presidential mansion in Abuja. According to reports, the presidency has recently…

According to prominent Niger Delta leader Asari Dokubo, the army and navy handle more than 99% of the nation’s oil transportation. On Friday, June 16, shortly after a personal meeting…