Niger Delta

Ex-militant leaders clash over multimillion-naira pipeline protection contractEx-militant leaders clash over multimillion-naira pipeline protection contract

Ex-militant leaders clash over multimillion-naira pipeline protection contract

Disagreements are brewing among ex-militant leaders in the Niger Delta over lucrative pipeline protection contracts, as renewed security deals and…

2 weeks ago
Another explosion rocks Rivers as militants threaten more attacksAnother explosion rocks Rivers as militants threaten more attacks

Another explosion rocks Rivers as militants threaten more attacks

Just a week after a devastating explosion struck the Trans-Niger Pipeline in Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State,…

4 weeks ago
Wike: Niger Delta groups spit fire over move to impeach FubaraWike: Niger Delta groups spit fire over move to impeach Fubara

Wike: Niger Delta groups spit fire over move to impeach Fubara

Tensions in Rivers State have intensified as Ijaw groups, including the Ijaw National Congress (INC) and the Ijaw Youths Council…

2 months ago
Niger Delta needs integrated strategies for safe environment – NDDC DirectorNiger Delta needs integrated strategies for safe environment – NDDC Director

Niger Delta needs integrated strategies for safe environment – NDDC Director

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has emphasised the need for integrated strategies to ensure sustainable ecosystem restoration in the…

4 months ago
Troops detain nine oil thieves, recover seven vehicles, eight motorcycles, othersTroops detain nine oil thieves, recover seven vehicles, eight motorcycles, others

Troops detain nine oil thieves, recover seven vehicles, eight motorcycles, others

Nigerian Army troops have apprehended nine individuals suspected of oil theft and seized seven vehicles and eight motorcycles used for…

7 months ago
‘Avoid Niger Delta’ – Asari-Dokubo warns protest organizers‘Avoid Niger Delta’ – Asari-Dokubo warns protest organizers

‘Avoid Niger Delta’ – Asari-Dokubo warns protest organizers

Mujahid Asari-Dokubo, a former Niger Delta freedom fighter, has issued a firm warning to those planning a nationwide protest against…

9 months ago
Tompolo contract: There may be war in Niger Delta soon – Lori-Ogbebor warnsTompolo contract: There may be war in Niger Delta soon – Lori-Ogbebor warns

Tompolo contract: There may be war in Niger Delta soon – Lori-Ogbebor warns

Activist Rita Lori-Ogbebor has frowned at the award of multi-billion naira pipeline protection contract to Government Ekpemupolo, a.k.a. Tompolo. Rita…

3 years ago
Pipeline surveillance: Tompolo meets N’Delta traditional rulers, allocates 40% to womenPipeline surveillance: Tompolo meets N’Delta traditional rulers, allocates 40% to women

Pipeline surveillance: Tompolo meets N’Delta traditional rulers, allocates 40% to women

In a bid to execute his new pipeline surveillance contract, leader of the defunct Movement for Emancipation of Niger Delta…

3 years ago
Water Resources Bill: Militants will take over Niger Delta – NASS warnedWater Resources Bill: Militants will take over Niger Delta – NASS warned

Water Resources Bill: Militants will take over Niger Delta – NASS warned

The National Assembly has been warned not to reintroduce the Water Resources Bill or be ready for a resurgence of…

3 years ago