Saturday, June 27, 2026

Rivers State

April 12, 2025

Oando shuts down major pipeline in Bayelsa after three sabotage attacks

Oando Plc stated that the breached pipeline had been shut down to avert further pollution and to pave the way for investigation.

April 6, 2025

Troops nab 43 suspected oil thieves in Bayelsa, Delta, Rivers

Mr Danjuma also revealed that troops seized 14 boats and confiscated about 254,000 litres of various stolen petroleum products.

Nigerian Troops
April 5, 2025

Man who threatened southerners over Uromi killings arrested, dismissed as constabulary two years ago: Police   

The police stated, “To set the record straight, Hadian Hussaini is neither a member of the Nigeria Police Force nor an operative of the Kaduna State Police Command.’’

Policeman Hadaina Hussaini Dan-Taki
March 31, 2025

NSCDC seizes truck with 70,000 litres of stolen crude in Rivers

Mr Babawale quoted the squad commander, AS Dandaura, who revealed that his team was quickly deployed to the crime scene.

NSCDC officials on duty used to illustrate the story
March 29, 2025

Amnesty International condemns killing of 16 travellers in Uromi; demands justice

16 travellers were beaten and then set ablaze by the vigilante and armed youth at Uromi, Edo State. 

Amnesty International
March 28, 2025

Emergency Rule: Tinubu urged to set up truth, reconciliation committee in Rivers 

“However, we advise that, if possible, the state of emergency in Rivers should be terminated within next three months,” said the CSO.

Bola Tinubu and Wike
March 26, 2025

PDP governors challenge Tinubu, national assembly power to remove Fubara at Supreme Court

The PDP governors urged the apex court to nullify the proclamations made by Mr Tinubu.

PDP governors with Tinubu,
March 22, 2025

Nigerian leaders, lawmakers, judges are like Yahoo Boys damaging country’s global image: Jonathan

Mr Jonathan said the actions of all arms of government contribute to the value of Nigeria’s passport.

Former President Goodluck Jonathan
March 22, 2025

No inducement in approving Tinubu’s emergency rule in Rivers, Fubara’s suspension: Lawmaker

Mr Galambi claimed that there was no truth to claims that lawmakers were induced or coerced into endorsing the President’s action.

National Assembly
March 20, 2025

Rivers: Military won’t overlook destruction of national assets, says DHQ

Mr Kangye stated. “The military will not fold their hands and allow some of our critical infrastructures to be destroyed by criminals.’’

Defence headquarters/crude oil pipelines in Niger Delta/Hooded militants