FG Arraigns 16 Foreigners Over Oil Theft
A Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has arraigned 16 foreigners over alleged oil theft. The suspects are facing a three-count charge of conspiracy, falsely pretending to…
Insecurity, Oil Theft More Pressing Than Muslim-Muslim Ticket – Governor Hope Uzodinma
Governor Hope Uzodinma has stated Nigerians should be more preoccupied with the economy and the security challenges in the country. Uzodinma stated this while speaking with State House correspondents on…
Nigeria Loses N1.9tn to Crude Oil Theft in July
Crude oil theft in Nigeria resulted in a staggering N1.9tn revenue loss in July alone. The above analysis was made by the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, during his visit…
Oil Theft: NSCDC Intercepts 6 Petroleum Products Tankers in Delta
The National Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Delta State have arrested four bunkery suspects while six tankers and articulated trucks loaded with stolen illegally refined petroleum products suspected…
Army Uncovers Illegal Crude Oil Refineries in Imo, Delta
On August 28, 2023, troops of the 343 Artillery Regiment successfully uncovered an oil thieves' camp in the Obokofia community, Imo State. During the operation, the vigilant troops confiscated fifteen…
FG Acquires 8 Gunboats to Fight Oil Theft, Vandalism
The Federal Government has acquired eight gunboats to combat combat oil theft and vandalism. The weapons are aimed at fighting oil thieves who are sabotaging the nations economy. The Minister…
Navy, Govt Officials Responsible For Oil Theft – Mike Ozekhome
Revered Nigerian lawyer, Mike Ozekhome has pointed fingers at government officials collaborating with the Nigerian navy to perpetrate oil theft. Daily Report Nigeria reports that Ozekhome made the call on…
Akeredolu Faults Tompolo’s N4b Pipeline Surveillance Contract
The Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu has faulted the N4 billion pipeline surveillance contract awarded to the former militant leader and founder of the Movement for the Emancipation of…
Crude Oil Theft: Why Military Destroy Apprehended Vessels — Ned Nwoko
Senator representing Delta North in the red chamber, Ned Nwoko has alleged that the destruction of vessels apprehended for carrying illegal goods and stolen crude oil by the military is…
Senate Begins Probe of Oil Theft in Niger Delta
The Senate Adhoc Committee on oil theft said it has begun investigation into oil theft and illegal bunkering activities in the Niger Delta region. Chairman of the Committee, Bassey Akpan,…