“It simply doesn’t work” | British Foreign minister disagrees with Buhari’s Niger-Delta strategy

In the wake of the increased vandalism of oil installations and pipelines by militant group, the Niger Delta Avengers, and the Presidency’s decision to quell the violence with more violence, the British Foreign Minister Philip Hammond, on Saturday, called on the Nigerian President to consider alternative actions. “The idea that your answer is by moving... Read More

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February 9, 2016

Cultists blow up pipeline in Rivers as Army blames ‘some politicians’

Another pipeline belonging to Nigeria Agip Oil company in Port Harcourt, Rivers state has been destroyed by suspected cultists. The 2 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, disclosed this on Monday, in a statement put out by the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Captain Eli Lazarus, in Port Harcourt. He said the incident occurred in the... Read More

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February 4, 2016

Niger Delta pipeline bombers ‘arrested by JTF’

Nigeria troops operating in the Niger Delta region, on Thursday, disclosed that they have arrested suspected bombers of oil installations and pipelines within the region. The Joint Task Force operation, code named ‘Operation Pulo Shield’, made the revelation through the Commander, Maj-Gen. Alani Okunlola, in a statement signed by the Coordinator, Joint Media Campaign Centre,... Read More

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February 3, 2016

‘We have moved beyond’ pipeline attacks – Ijaw Youth Council

Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide have warned against further attacks of oil installations and pipelines in the Niger Delta region. The youths described those behind the attacks on pipelines in Delta and Bayelsa States as enemies of the region, stressing that they should be arrested and treated like common criminals. The IYC also appealed to the Federal Government... Read More

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January 28, 2016

I will appear in court… but only at the appropriate time – Tompolo

Former General Officer Commanding (GOC) Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger-Delta (MEND) Government Ekpumupolo, better known as Tompolo, has made up his mind to appear before the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos. The court had issued a bench warrant for his arrest on January 14, but thus far, security agencies have failed to... Read More

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January 27, 2016

Tompolo behind bombing of oil, gas pipelines – MEND

The frontline members of the defunct Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has criticised the decision by some former militant leaders from the region to exonerate High Chief Government Ekpemupolo a.k.a Tompolo, over the recent bomb attacks on oil and gas pipelines in the Gbaramatu, Delta State. The leader of the group,... Read More

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January 16, 2016

‘I’m not responsible for the gas pipeline attack’ – Tompolo

Former Niger Delta militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo also known as Tompolo, has denied being responsible for the attack on oil installations in some parts of Delta state. In the wee hours of Friday, January 15, a gas pipeline supplying gas from Escravos-Warri to Lagos and Abuja, was blown up by suspected militants. Speaking through his... Read More

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February 1, 2015

BREAKING: Petroleum pipeline explodes in Ogun

by Isi Esene There has been a pipeline explosion in the Arepo area of Ogun State. The explosion occurred on Sunday with eyewitness reports of a huge cloud of smoke covering the affected area. The explosion is believed to have been caused by the action of vandals who attack Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) pipelines... Read More

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August 22, 2014

Pipeline vandals are hard at work | Nigeria records an average of 10 pipeline breaks per day

by James Sambo The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr Joseph Dawha, says vandals and oil thieves had a field day last year, recording 3,571 pipeline breaks in 2013 across the country. He made the announcement yesterday at the National Association of Energy Correspondents’ 2014 Conference which held in Lagos.... Read More

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January 13, 2013

Survivor narrates how Ogun oil pipeline exploded killing over 50 suspected vandals (PICTURED)

by Akan Ido Over 50 suspected pipeline vandals were said to have died at Arepo Village, Owode LGA of Ogun State yesterday when an NNPC pipeline exploded. The suspects reportedly breached the oil pipeline to illegally siphon petroleum products from it. There were fears, last night, that damage to the pipeline could worsen petrol scarcity... Read More

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December 13, 2012

“I did it “cause it is gov’t money,” says female pipeline vandal caught in Okorodu

Mrs. Olalekan was arrested alongside four others, Muritala Kareem, Musiliru Ashiri, Ahmed Lamidi, and Elizabeth Folorunsho by operatives of the Inspector General of Police Special Task Force on Anti-Pipeline Vandalism Unit, Force Headquarters Annex, Lagos. They were seized on December 5, by the operatives on patrol along Konu village in Ikorodu, a suburb of the... Read More

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November 3, 2012

Report: Fuel scarcity might drag till 2013

by Isi Esene The fuel scarcity currently being experienced in many parts of the country might persist longer than expected as relevant government agencies responsible for making the product available seem not to be able to put the scarcity under control. Reports say the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), the agency saddled with the responsibility... Read More

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September 17, 2012

Petrol scarcity bites in Lagos, other South West states

by Isi Esene Scarcity of petroleum products is slowly creeping into Lagos and other south-west states due to the vandalization of the Arepo distribution pipeline which supplies products to depots in these states. The scarcity will affect Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Kwara and Ondo States because petroleum products from the Atlas Cove jetty is normally conveyed... Read More

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“It simply doesn’t work” | British Foreign minister disagrees with Buhari’s Niger-Delta strategy

Cultists blow up pipeline in Rivers as Army blames ‘some politicians’

Niger Delta pipeline bombers ‘arrested by JTF’

‘We have moved beyond’ pipeline attacks – Ijaw Youth Council

I will appear in court… but only at the appropriate time – Tompolo

Tompolo behind bombing of oil, gas pipelines – MEND

‘I’m not responsible for the gas pipeline attack’ – Tompolo

BREAKING: Petroleum pipeline explodes in Ogun

Pipeline vandals are hard at work | Nigeria records an average of 10 pipeline breaks per day

Opinion: Oil spill in Abuja and lessons for the rest of us

One person burnt to death as suspected oil thieves set Agip trunk line ablaze

Survivor narrates how Ogun oil pipeline exploded killing over 50 suspected vandals (PICTURED)

“I did it “cause it is gov’t money,” says female pipeline vandal caught in Okorodu

Report: Fuel scarcity might drag till 2013

Petrol scarcity bites in Lagos, other South West states

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