NNPCL Uncovers 83 Illegal Refineries In Niger Delta   The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) says it has in the past one week uncovered no fewer than 83 illegal refineries in the Niger Delta. The NNPCL disclosed this on its X handle on Tuesday, as part...

NNPCL: 150 Crude Oil Theft Incidents Occurred In 7 Days   The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has said that between August 26 and September 1, 2023, there were 150 crude oil theft incidents mainly across Bayelsa, Rivers, Imo and Delta states. The company stated this...

Navy Destroys N30bn Illegal Refinery Assets   The Nigerian Navy (NN) has destroyed assets worth over N30 billion belonging to illegal refinery operators in the Niger Delta, in its war against oil theft. Commodore Adedotun Ayo-Vaughan, Director of Information, NN, said the Navy was doing its best...

Imo Disaster: Buhari Orders Clampdown on Illegal Refineries   President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the nation’s armed forces, security and intelligence agencies to intensify the clampdown on illegal refineries following the reported deaths of tens of people Friday night after an illegal refinery exploded at Abaezi...

Illegal Refineries: Security Operatives, Hoodlums Exchange Gunfire in Rivers   Hoodlums on Tuesday attacked the Abonnema wharf axis of Port Harcourt as security operatives attached to the Rivers State Government House exchanged gunfire with them. The shootout between the operatives and the hoodlums left two persons hospitalized...

PENGASSAN: Illegal Refineries Endangering Lives In Port Harcourt     The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria has called on the federal and Rivers State governments to urgently put an end to illegal refineries, which are causing soot in Port Harcourt, the state capital. The...