Militia Stages Attacks in Niger Delta Seeking Local Control of Oil The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, or MEND, first emerged in January 2006 when it launched coordinated attacks ...

Missing from these discussions has been any form of commitment on the part of Shell or the Nigerian Government to address the human rights implications that come from 60 years of oil extraction in the ...

After six exciting days of sporting action in Uyo, the 2024 Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF) wrapped up with final events in football, athletics, and wrestling. Nearly 3,000 athletes from across ...

The Defence Headquarters on Friday said that troops engaged in counter-oil theft and security operations across Nigeria have uncovered and dismantled 16 illegal refinery sites in the Niger Delta ...

have arrested 39 suspected oil thieves and destroyed 18 illegal refining sites in a sustained crackdown against crude oil theft and related crimes in the Niger Delta region. The Acting Deputy ...

Others say it’s the economic machine of the nation. Truly, the oil-rich Niger Delta, located in the southern part of Nigeria and home to a significant portion of Nigeria’s oil and gas reserves ...

He said Tompolo has demonstrated unwavering commitment to the peace, progress, unity and stability of the Niger Delta.