Category: Niger Delta
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BREAKING: Multiple explosions rock gas plant feeding NLNG export terminal
Multiple explosions were on Tuesday reported at the gas processing plant operated by the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) at Gbarain, Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa.
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Crude oil theft: Two illegal pipeline connection points uncovered in Rivers
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has uncovered two illegal bunkering sites in Rivers.
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Oil companies responsible for environmental degradation in Bayelsa – Diri
Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa says International Oil Companies (lOCs), particularly Shell Petroleum Development Company, have been responsible for the environmental degradation in the state.
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Bayelsa: JTF uncovers 50 illegal refining sites at Biseni forest
The Joint Military Task Force, Operation Delta Safe, has uncovered no fewer than 50 illegal refining sites within the Biseni forests in Yenagoa Local Government Area, Bayelsa. The Commander, Rear Adm. John Okeke, who led the operation, told newsmen that illegal refining
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E. K. Clark writes IGP over renewed threat to impeach Gov Fubara
Elder statesman Edwin Clark has said the renewed threat of impeachment against Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara may lead to breakdown of law and order in the State.
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NAF strikes terrorists in Niger, economic saboteurs in N/Delta
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the Air Components of Operations Whirl Punch and Delta Safe on Saturday, knocked out terrorists’ hideouts in Niger and illegal oil refining sites in the Niger Delta. The Director Public Relations and Information, NAF, AVM Edward Gabkwet, made this known in a statement on Sunday in Abuja.
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NDDC rolls out internship programmes for Niger Delta youths
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), says plan is ongoing to engage thousands of youths from the region on internship programmes across various industries in the country.
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Tinubu opens up on infrastructural gaps in Niger Delta
President Bola Tinubu says he is abreast with and has put machinery in place to address the infrastructural gaps and challenges in the Niger Delta region of the country.
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Amnesty Office explains delay in paying Niger Delta ex-militants
The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) on Thursday traced delays experienced by some beneficiaries in receiving their stipends for March to a glitch from the commercial bank.
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NDDC connects Ondo South Senatorial District to national grid
The Nigeria Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is set to inaugurate a 132/33KV electricity substation in Ode-Erinje in Okitipupa in order to end the 15 years of blackout in Ondo South Senatorial District.