Stakeholders Call for Good Governance to Reduce Land Conflicts in Niger Delta
Some stakeholders in agriculture have called for good governance, proper engagement of the people in land utilization and the use of modern technology, to reduce conflicts often associated with land acquisition in the Niger Delta. They made the call on Wednesday 7th May, at a Roundtable on “Mitigating the Impact of Communal Conflicts on Agricultural […]
Host Community Leaders Urged to Manage PIA Funds Responsibly
Leaders of the Host Community Development Trust Fund in oil bearing communities, have been advised to be selfless and perform their duties of managing the funds from the Petroleum Industry Act, PIA, responsibly, putting the interest of the community development first. This was the crux of the discussion in a training in Port Harcourt, on making […]
Rivers CSOs, NOSDRA Strengthen Partnership, Express Worries Over N’Delta Environmental Issues
Still disturbed by the lingering environmental challenges in Rivers State and the Niger Delta region, the Civil Society Organisations have called for a more robust collaboration with the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency NOSDRA. The CSOs made this call on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, when they paid a congratulatory visit to the office […]
Troops Recover 180,000 Litres of Stolen Oil, Arrest 23 in Niger Delta
Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army (NA) have continued the onslaught against oil thieves and associated crimes in the Niger Delta Region (NDR). In the latest operations conducted between 21 to 27 April 2025, troops working in close synergy with other security agencies arrested 23 suspected oil thieves, successfully deactivated 13 artisanal refineries, and confiscated […]
How Many More Must Die from ‘Kpofire’?
The discovery and exploration of crude oil in the Niger Delta spanning Delta, Bayelsa, Abia, Rivers, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Imo, Edo, and Ondo States once promised economic growth, job creation, and significant national revenue. Yet today, it also represents a profound tragedy: the slow but steady destruction of lives, livelihoods, and ecosystems. In a […]
Experts Urge Immediate Action to Prevent Niger Delta Coastal Communities’ Extinction
Environmental experts have raised alarm that some coastal communities in Rivers State and the wider Niger Delta region could be wiped out by 2050 if urgent steps are not taken by the federal government, relevant authorities, and law enforcement agencies to implement environmental protection laws. This warning was the highlight of a learning and sharing […]
Troops Recover Over 67,000 Litres of Stolen Oil Products
The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army has apprehended 23 individuals suspected of oil theft, dismantled 16 illicit refineries, and seized 67,000 liters of pilfered crude oil and unlawfully refined Automotive Gasoline Oil (AGO) in the Niger Delta area. On Sunday, Lt Col Danjuma Jonah, the Acting Deputy Director of 6 Division Army Public Relations, […]
Political Crisis Threatens Investment Confidence in Rivers State
Rivers State, long regarded as an economic powerhouse in Nigeria’s Niger Delta, now faces growing investment uncertainty due to political instability. Known for its oil wealth and strategic location, the state once attracted major players in oil, real estate, construction, and banking. However, the ongoing feud between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, […]
Niger Delta Youth Transform Conflict with Peace Training
In a determined bid to curb violence and foster lasting peace, Search for Common Ground has launched a three-day training workshop for Niger Delta youth leaders. The capacity-building initiative, held concurrently in Rivers, Bayelsa, and Delta states, equips emerging leaders with vital skills in conflict transformation and non-adversarial engagement. Through this hands-on workshop, participants learn […]
FG Commences N50,000 Monthly Disbursement to Youths
In empowering 10,000 Niger Delta youth under its Youth Internship Scheme, the Federal Government, through the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), announced the disbursement of N50,000 monthly stipends as promised. The Director of Corporate Affairs, Mrs. Seledi-Thompson-Wakama, on Thursday made this known to pressmen in Rivers State. She stated that the selected trainees, chosen from […]
Niger Delta Youths Call for Peaceful Rivers LG Poll, Urge Focus on Governance.
Niger Delta youths, under the South-South Youths Initiative (SSYI), have called for a peaceful and orderly conduct of the forthcoming local government council elections in Rivers State, scheduled for October 5, 2024. The call came in a statement issued by the SSYI National President, Imeabe Oscar, who urged all political parties and stakeholders to ensure […]
Governor Fubara Urges Stronger Collaboration With NDDC To Boost Development
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has emphasized the need for stronger collaboration between the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and host states. According to Fubara, such partnerships are essential for the effective planning and implementation of programs that can drive real developmental impact in the Niger Delta region. The governor made these remarks during […]