Tag: Oil Theft

NSCDC Apprehends 19 Suspected Oil Thieves in Rivers

In Rivers State, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) apprehended 19 suspected oil thieves. During the last week of the operation, the operatives also seized 400 drums of…

How NNPC Spent N90 Billion On Media in One Year

The annual financial statement of the National Petroleum Investment Services, a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Commission, has revealed that the department spent a a minimum of N90 billion…

Oil Theft is Wreaking Nigeria’s Economy – Akpatason

Peter Akpatason, the House of Representatives Deputy Majority Leader, has called on the federal government to employ all of its legal and security resources to combat oil theft and pipeline…

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…

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