Nigerian Navy Discovers Illegal Refineries, Recovers Oil Worth Billions in Rivers

Nigerian Navy Discovers Illegal Refineries, Recovers Oil Worth Billions in Rivers

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigerian Navy under Operation Delta Sentinel has discovered large-scale illegal refining and crude oil storage sites in Rivers State, recovering petroleum products and crude oil valued at billions of naira. The Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, said Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Pathfinder led intelligence-driven operations targeting crude oil theft in parts of the state. He said naval personnel deployed anti-crude oil theft […]

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Naval rescue: Kidnap victim freed in Rivers waterways crackdown

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigerian Navy says it has rescued a kidnapped man in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State, following days of search operations in the area’s waterways. In a statement signed by Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the navy said the victim, Benedict Eze, was abducted on 23 March in Aganya Community and later found at Coconut Jetty after his captors abandoned him under pressure from ongoing […]

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Navy Seizes 44,000 Litres of Illegal Fuel, Arrests Eight in Rivers Crackdown

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigerian Navy says it has intercepted about 44,000 litres of suspected illegally refined fuel and arrested eight people during an anti-oil theft operation in Rivers State. According to a statement issued by the Director of Naval Information, Captain AA Folorunsho, the operation was carried out under Operation Delta Sentinel in the Degema, Ogbogoro and Ogbologo areas following intelligence reports of illegal refining activities. Naval personnel deployed […]

March 25, 2026 10

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Nigerian Navy Destroys Reactivated Illegal Refinery Site in Rivers

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigerian Navy, in response to a directive from the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, to intensify operations against crude oil theft and other maritime crimes, has destroyed a reactivated illegal refinery site in Okolomade Community, Abua-Odual Local Government Area of Rivers State. According to a statement signed by the Director of Naval Information, Captain A.A. Folorunsho, the operation was carried out on […]

March 15, 2026 16

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Fayose Says Tinubu Won’t Sacrifice Wike for Fubara Amid Rivers State Crisis

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has asserted that President Bola Tinubu will not “sacrifice” Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, in favour of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, amid ongoing political tensions in Rivers State. Fayose made the comments in an exclusive interview with Arise Television aired on Tuesday, reacting to the lingering power struggle between Fubara and his predecessor, Wike, which has continued to fuel […]

January 14, 2026 27

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Rivers Assembly Moves to Impeach Governor Fubara Over Gross Misconduct

The Rivers State House of Assembly has formally commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, following a plenary session held on Thursday in Port Harcourt. At a special sitting presided over by Speaker Martins Amaewhule, the Majority Leader of the House, Major Jack, read a notice of allegations of gross misconduct against the governor on the floor of the Assembly. According to lawmakers, a […]

January 8, 2026 22

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House of Reps Passes N1.48tr Rivers Budget, Slashes Security Votes by N35bn

The House of Representatives on Monday passed the N1.48 trillion appropriation bill for Rivers State’s 2025 fiscal year, marking a significant step toward restoring political normalcy in the state after months of legislative stalemate. The bill’s approval followed the consideration and adoption of the report of the Ad-Hoc Committee on Rivers State, led by House Majority Leader Julius Ihonvbere (APC, Edo), during plenary presided over by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu. […]

July 23, 2025 29

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I’m not desperate to return as Rivers gov – Fubara

Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has stated that he is not desperate to return to office, revealing that his “spirit left the Government House long ago.” Fubara, however, acknowledged the immense support he had received from many people and emphasised the importance of standing by those who have made sacrifices for him. He made the remarks on Sunday during a Night of Tributes organizsd by the Rivers Elders and […]

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Battle for Rivers: AGF moves to defend Tinubu as PDP govs mobilise 11 SANs

•Fagbemi drafts S’Court response, PDP berates President, Ibas, Tompolo hints at Fubara’s return The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has sprung into action and commenced drafting the response of President Bola Tinubu to the People’s Democratic Party’s governors’ suit challenging the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State. The PDP governors, on their part, have engaged seven Senior Advocates of Nigeria and six […]

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