Nigerian Army Dismantles 18 Illegal Refining Sites, Arrests 17 Suspects In Niger Delta

The Nigerian Army has launched a crackdown on oil theft in the Niger Delta region, demolishing 18 illegal refining sites and arresting 17 suspects. The operation, as disclosed on Sunday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, took place between February 17 and 23, …

Niger: Bandits kill one, abduct several in fresh attacks

Armed bandits have attacked several villages in Shiroro and Munya Local Government Areas of Niger State, killing one person, kidnapping several others, and rustling an unconfirmed number of cattle. This was contained in a post by security analyst Zagazola …

The Sun Award’ll boost our efforts to make Niger State, NDDC better –Bago, Ogbuku

  MD/Editor-In-Chief, The Sun Publishing Ltd, Mr. Onuoha Ukeh (2nd right); presenting nomination letter to Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, MD, NDDC, for Public Service Award   MD/Editor-In-Chief, The Sun Publishing Ltd, Mr. Onuoha Ukeh (2nd right); Daily Editor …

Niger's military junta extends transition, consolidates power

4 family members, others perish as trailer, bus with passengers collide in Niger

Up to 12 passengers have reportedly died and three others seriously injured in an accident in Agaie area of Niger state at the weekend. The accident reportedly involved a bus which had 15 passengers on board which had head on collision with a trailer. …

One killed in ‘IED explosion’ near military camp in Niger state

An improvised explosive device (IED) planted by a suspected bandit has killed one person in Rafi LGA of Niger state. According to Zagazola Makama, a counterinsurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, another man was injured in the incident. …

Niger Delta sports commissioners excited over upcoming NDDC-backed regional sports festival

L-R: The Akwa Ibom State Permanent Secretary Ministry of Sports, Rose Bassey; the Bayelsa State Commissioner of Sports, Daniel Igali; the NDDC Executive Director of Finance and Administration, Boma Iyaye, and the Project Consultant, Itiako Ikpokpo, during …

Niger Launches Copper, Lithium Mining to Expand Resources

Niger has announced the imminent launch of copper mining operations in its desert north, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to diversify its mineral production. A permit has been granted to the national firm Compagnie Minière de l’Air ( …

Niger: Police arrest suspect in village head’s murder case

Niger State Police Command has arrested another suspect, Dauda Umar Sarki, in connection with the murder of Mohammed Abdulsafur, the village head of Lambata, which occurred on January 14, 2023. The suspect was apprehended by officers from the Gawu …

Troops demolish 18 illegal refining sites in Niger Delta, arrest 17 suspects

The Nigerian Army says troops from its 6 division carried out crackdowns on oil theft in the Niger Delta region, dismantling 18 illegal refining sites and arresting 17 suspects. The operation, conducted between February 17 and 23 in Rivers, Bayelsa and …